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Earlier this week, a story from Harvard Business Review highlighted the importance of prioritizing joy in the workplace. Joy is an intrinsic human desire that connects people more powerfully than almost any other experience. When employees experience joy at work, they are more engaged, motivated, and productive. Unfortunately, while 90% of employees expect to feel joy at work, only 37% actually do. Leaders have the ability to change this.

Gina Jacquart Thorsen named SBAM's 2024 Advocate of the Year

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers speaks with Gina Jacquart Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products, known for the Michigan brand Stormy Kromer. Thorsen was named SBAM’s 2024 Advocate of the Year.

Michigan AG comments on Supreme Court rulings on Covid-19 orders and clergy abuse case

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed approval of recent decisions issued by the Michigan Supreme Court concerning Covid-19 emergency orders and a former Shelby Township clergyman’s conviction.

Florida man pleads guilty to rent thefts across Michigan

LANSING – Rafael Rodriguez, 44, of Florida, pled guilty today to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise, a 20-year felony, in the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland County for rent thefts across the eastern half of the state, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. As part of the plea, Rodriguez has agreed to a restitution order of $36,235. Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas, 55, of Florida, who pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise for the same crime earlier this month, has also agreed to pay $36,235 in restitution.

AG Nessel announces $9 million settlement over unclaimed MoneyGram property

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a settlement involving a bipartisan coalition of 30 states in a multistate lawsuit regarding unclaimed property managed by MoneyGram International, Inc. (MoneyGram). The settlement will lead to an approximately $9 million recovery for Michigan residents with outstanding unclaimed property held by MoneyGram's money order service.

Flint continues receiving mobile pantry support in September

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue to provide food assistance to Flint residents through mobile pantries in September. This initiative, which began in February 2016, is a collaboration with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.

Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q2

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $266,855, a 3.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Branch County man extradited for trial on alleged sexual assaults of minor

LANSING – In the 3A District Court in Coldwater, Judge Brent Weigle has bound over Alex New, a 54-year-old Branch County resident recently extradited from Florida, to stand trial in the 15th Circuit Court on two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that New is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.

Northern Michigan cross country ranked fourth in GLIAC preseason poll

The Northern Michigan cross country team has been selected to finish in fourth place in the GLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, announced by the league on Thursday.

Michigan urges parents to vaccinate kids before new school year

Michigan parents urged to catch up children on vaccines as the school year begins

Northern Michigan University falls to No.17 Minnesota Duluth in season opener

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) football team commenced their 2024 season on Thursday night at the Superior Dome, facing a challenging opponent in the No. 17 ranked Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. The Wildcats were defeated with a final score of 35-7.

Bellaire man pleads no contest to first-degree criminal sexual conduct against relative

LANSING – John Hendrickson, 59, of Bellaire, pled no contest today to four counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in the 37th Circuit Court in Calhoun County. The charges stem from repeated sexual assaults on a minor relative over several years. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the plea agreement, under which Hendrickson is expected to serve 17-40 years in prison. Following his incarceration, he will be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring and sex offender registration.

MPHI spotlights Public Health Fellow Lizbeth Blas-Rangel

MPHI is spotlighting Lizbeth Blas-Rangel, Public Health Fellow for the Anti-Oppression Leadership Team (AOLT) Affinity Groups and Action Team Support. Blas-Rangel joined the Institute as part of AOLT’s fellowship program, which aims to develop a diverse professional workforce. Fellows assist in administrative tasks, support educational and awareness initiatives, and facilitate the operationalization of Anti-Oppression (AO) goals.

Former ATF analyst pleads no contest to PPP loan fraud

LANSING – Tiesha Johnson, 56, formerly of Farmington Hills, pled no contest in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County to fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans and an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from the federal government, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Johnson, a former analyst for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, pled to three counts of False Pretenses, $1,000-$20,000 and agreed to pay $34,675 in restitution.

NMU plans rededication ceremony for renovated Vandament Arena

Northern Michigan University (NMU) will hold a rededication ceremony for Vandament Arena, which has been newly renovated to serve as the home court for both Wildcat volleyball and basketball. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, followed by a reception and the volleyball team's first home game of the season at 5 p.m. against Findlay.

NMU women's golf announces fall 2024 schedule

The NMU women's golf team has announced its fall 2024 schedule, featuring four events in September and October.

NMU men's golf team announces fall schedule for 2024

The NMU men's golf team has released its 2024 fall schedule, which includes four road trips from September to October.

Michigan sees inflation increase as of July 2024