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Drabik: 'No one should need a decoder ring to understand what our government is up to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 7, 2023

A new report reveals a consultant to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used coded messages in emails to conceal sensitive communications about the response to the Benton Harbor water crisis in Michigan.

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg: 'They aren't giving the facts out, and they're not treating it as I think they ought to'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 6, 2023

Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) posted an excerpt from a Sept. 5 Detroit News article reporting that law enforcement officials oppose a bill he introduced in March. He said he disagrees with law enforcement groups claiming that the bill, which proposes to limit the power of police agencies to seize personal assets, would "defund" police.

CDC reports 37 deaths among Michigan Hispanics in week ending July 22

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2023

There were 37 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending July 22, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

On August 31, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Teacher Tenure Commission, State Survey and Remonumentation Commission, Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, and Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.

AG Nessel Seeks to Reduce Consumers Energy’s Electric Rate Increase Request by Approximately $150 million

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission in response to Consumer’s Energy Company’s rate increase request, filed May 1st, that seeks a $216 million increase for its electrical service.

Senator Stabenow Announces Over $3.7 Million for Rural Michigan Renewable Energy and Efficiency Upgrades

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 5, 2023

- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced $3,781,798 in federal investments for 43 projects to help Michigan farmers and small businesses address the climate crisis by making their operations more energy efficient.

ICYMI: Peters Travels Across Michigan on Annual Motorcycle Tour, Highlights Work on Issues Important to Michiganders

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Sep 4, 2023

.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recently completed his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan, riding over 1,300 miles and highlighting the work he’s doing in the Senate on issues important to Michiganders including increasing support for workforce development programs, standing with workers and veterans, upgrading our roads and bridges, helping farmers address threats to their crops, and growing our state’s defense footprint.

AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Public Safety and Victims of Domestic Abuse

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 31, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision striking down a federal statute barring individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from accessing guns.

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Affordable Housing Project Converting Vacant School to New Homes

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 30, 2023

Project made possible by legislation signed by Gov. Whitmer to power economic development and invest in places around Michigan

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Gov. Whitmer: 'We're able to upgrade water infrastructure across the state'

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

On Aug. 18, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the significance of the MI Clean Water Plan, underscoring that water infrastructure enhancements in the state ensure clean drinking water access and simultaneously generate high-quality employment opportunities for local communities while protecting public health. She reiterated these points, emphasizing that the plan's benefits extend to Southeast Michigan.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending July 29

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 29, making up less than 0.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Senator Stabenow Announces over $2 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Aug 29, 2023

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced that Michigan will receive $2,255,304 in federal funding across 21grants to support Michigan specialty crop growers who produce fruits, vegetables, Christmas trees, hops, flowers and other nursery products.

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Drabik: 'No one should need a decoder ring to understand what our government is up to'

U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg: 'They aren't giving the facts out, and they're not treating it as I think they ought to'

CDC reports 37 deaths among Michigan Hispanics in week ending July 22

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

AG Nessel Seeks to Reduce Consumers Energy’s Electric Rate Increase Request by Approximately $150 million

Senator Stabenow Announces Over $3.7 Million for Rural Michigan Renewable Energy and Efficiency Upgrades

ICYMI: Peters Travels Across Michigan on Annual Motorcycle Tour, Highlights Work on Issues Important to Michiganders

AG Nessel Joins Coalition Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Public Safety and Victims of Domestic Abuse

Lt. Governor Gilchrist Tours Affordable Housing Project Converting Vacant School to New Homes

Gov. Whitmer: 'We're able to upgrade water infrastructure across the state'

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending July 29

Senator Stabenow Announces over $2 Million for Michigan Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Northern Michigan cross country ranked fifth in GLIAC preseason poll

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending July 29

Michigan ranked 52nd in average VA home loan amount in Q2

Michigan: 30 Hispanic lives lost in week ending July 15

Michigan ranks 21st in total VA home loans during Q2

428 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending July 29

401 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending July 29

Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

MPHI leaders discuss role in CDC-funded public health infrastructure initiative

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