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The Blue Water Bridge port of entry was the site of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seizure of hundreds of pounds of cocaine from a tractor-trailer leaving the port. The seizure was announced in an Aug. 6 news release.

Near record-level back-to-school spending expected for Michigan families

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Aug 16, 2024

A report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) revealed that Michigan parents are expected to spend near-record amounts this year on back-to-school supplies for their children, and 25% more on average than under the Trump administration.

Federal appeals court denies rehearing request on Line 5 lawsuit

On August 16, 2024, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Enbridge Energy's request for a rehearing of its June decision to remand back to a Michigan state court the Attorney General’s lawsuit aimed at shutting down Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The federal court was unpersuaded by Enbridge’s petition for rehearing en banc, which sought to have the entire bench of judges in the Court of Appeals re-hear the case previously decided by a three-judge panel. Consequently, the case, Nessel v. Enbridge,...

Rashad Trice sentenced to life for murder of two-year-old

LANSING – Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, of Lansing, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by Judge Joyce Draganchuk in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County for the 2023 murder of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the sentencing. Trice was also given a concurrent sentence of 60-90 years' incarceration for the violent assault of Wynter’s mother. He pled guilty in July to one count each of First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Employee wellness plans boost productivity and performance

Implementing a wellness plan can significantly enhance employee performance and productivity, according to experts. Businesses can benefit from simple and effective strategies such as organizing active events, promoting friendly competition, offering healthy potlucks, conducting outdoor meetings, or scheduling group stretch breaks.

AG Nessel responds to lawsuit challenging Michigan's ban on conversion therapy

LANSING – In response to a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s state ban on the practice of conversion therapy on minors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a brief opposing the plaintiff’s request for a preliminary injunction barring enforcement of the ban. The lawsuit was filed in July by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties and an individual psychologist in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, against defendants including Governor Whitmer, Attorney General Nessel, several state agency directors, and numerous individual...

AG Nessel partners with NLRB to enhance worker protections

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Regional Directors from Board Regions 7-Detroit and 18-Minneapolis to strengthen worker protections. This agreement enables the Department of Attorney General and NLRB’s Detroit and Minneapolis regions to collaborate more closely by sharing information, conducting cross-training for staff, and partnering on investigative efforts within each agency’s authority to more effectively enforce the National Labor Relations Act and the state laws of Michigan.

NMU men’s soccer announces pre-season matches against Madonna University

Join Alex Fatovic and the NMU men's soccer team as they open 2024 with a trio of pre-season exhibition matches in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Attorney General Nessel joins multistate effort supporting firearm sale regulations

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal laws regulating the sale of firearms to enhance community safety. The coalition filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Steven Perez, arguing that federal laws preventing individuals from transporting or receiving firearms from outside their state of residence, except through a federally licensed firearms dealer, are crucial for public safety. The brief, submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, emphasizes that regulation of firearms...

New podcast from Chris and Max features residential broker Tiffany Szakal

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Michigan's Restaurant Meal Program expands statewide

For the past three years, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has provided restaurant meals to seniors and eligible food assistance recipients through its Restaurant Meal Program. Today, the program has grown to more than 100 restaurants in 26 counties.

How many African American students were enrolled in Michigan school districts in 2022-23 school year?

There were 260,538 African American students enrolled in school districts in Michigan in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Report: 181,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Aug 14, 2024

More than 181,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit Michigan in 2022.

Senate Candidate Rogers: Biden-Harris open border ‘jeopardizes the security of American families’

Michigan Senate Candidate Mike Rogers stated that the Biden-Harris campaign’s border policies, which his opponent Elissa Slotkin supports, could harm people living in Michigan. Rogers shared his statement with Great Lakes Wire on August 12.

Tyler Annala places second at UPGA Championship

NMU golfer Tyler Annala competed in the 110th Upper Peninsula Golf Association (UPGA) Championship, finishing as the runner-up in the top flight.

Legal tips to future-proof your small business

Navigating the small business world involves managing a constantly shifting landscape of legal regulations. Statistics indicate that one in two small businesses encounter legal hurdles annually in the U.S., underscoring the importance of being prepared.

Michigan AG launches "Operation Survivor Justice" targeting fugitive sex offenders