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(LOUISVILLE) — While declining revenues, a slowing economy, demographic changes, and structural deficits are among the top fiscal issues for states, Michael D’Arcy of Fitch Ratings offered insights during a National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) session earlier this month.

Midco announces exclusive streaming of CCHA games through new sports plus packages

Midco Sports Plus is set to provide Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) fans with the content they have been anticipating. The CCHA's regular season and the Mason Cup quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship will be streamed exclusively on Midco Sports Plus.

Kincheloe woman sentenced to up to 60 years for murder

LANSING – Hope Snyder, 43, of Kincheloe, was sentenced today before Judge Susan Sniegowski in the 51st Circuit Court in Mason County to 35 to 60 years’ incarceration for the murder of Jeffery Grant and the killing of his two dogs by arson. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Snyder pled no contest to Second Degree Murder, First Degree Arson, and two counts of Animals – Killing/Torturing Second Degree earlier this month.

Treasury projects nearly $15 hourly minimum wage by 2028

Michigan’s $10.33 per hour minimum wage would increase by $2.15 next year and reach $14.97 in 2028 under the Department of Treasury’s interpretation of a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling.

Northern Michigan football prepares for home opener against Minnesota Duluth

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan Football team is set to open the 2024 campaign with Thursday Night Football at the Superior Dome. The Wildcats will welcome the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on Thursday, August 29th, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on a new turf.

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

In Michigan school districts, 8.9% of enrolled students identified as Hispanic in the 2022-23 school year.

Harris leads Trump by 1% in Michigan, poll shows

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Aug 26, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris (D) just ahead of former President Donald Trump (R) in Michigan in the 2024 race for the White House.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $278,440 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $278,440, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Small Business Association of Michigan discusses key issues in August briefing

Thanks for tuning in to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing. Here’s what we have on today’s briefing agenda: News on interest rates, insight into employee wellness programs, ban on noncompete agreements struck down, and more economic news.

Quiet vacationing emerges as latest post-pandemic workplace trend

First quiet quitting, now quiet vacationing. What is going on? This is a good question with complicated answers.

Davison man charged with bottle deposit fraud

Namir Shango, 34, of Davison, was arraigned in the 67th District Court in Saginaw on one count of False Pretenses, $50,000 to $100,000 last Wednesday. The charge is a 15-year felony for allegedly committing bottle return fraud from the Mt. Morris liquor store Valley Liquor, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Guidelines on when employers must pay for employee training

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2024

In general, time spent in job-related training is counted as time worked and must be paid. However, not every lecture, class, training program, or similar activity would qualify. If all four of the following criteria are met, employers do not need to pay employees for the training:

There were 1,208 Hawaiian students enrolled in Michigan school districts during 2022-23 school year

There were 1,208 Hawaiian students enrolled in school districts in Michigan in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

How strategic leadership mirrors traditional skills

You may be hearing a lot about the importance of being a good strategic leader. However, if you scratch below the surface, it turns out that the traits that make a good strategic leader are the same time-tested abilities leaders have always needed. Let’s explore what these are.

OhioGuidestone receives second consecutive NorthCoast 99 workplace award

OhioGuidestone has been honored with a top workplace award from Employers Resource Council (ERC). The ERC named OhioGuidestone a 2024 NorthCoast 99 award winner for the second consecutive year.

Early results indicate success for MPHI's Advance Peace initiative

MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative was recently featured in an opinion piece in the Lansing State Journal. The op-ed was titled “Viewpoint: Early results show investment in community violence intervention working in Lansing.”

Stillwater Crossing opens as new men's substance use treatment center

The Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Tuscarawas and Carroll Counties and OhioGuidestone hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 22, to mark the completion of Stillwater Crossing. This men’s substance use residential treatment center is located at 700 Dudgeon Way, Dennison.

Former Northland Mall security guards acquitted in McKenzie Cochran's death

LANSING – Today, former private security guards John Seiberling, Gaven King, and Aaron Maree were found not guilty by an Oakland County jury of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran at Northland Mall, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.

Redford man charged with embezzling funds from elderly grandfather

LANSING – Darius Nance, 33, of Redford, was arraigned before Magistrate Andra Richardson in the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills on one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult – $1,000 or more but less than $20,000. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charge yesterday. The charge carries a potential penalty of up to five years’ incarceration and/or a fine of $10,000 or three times the value of the money or property involved, whichever is greater.

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