The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $295,182, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Can you tell the difference between an ALICE and a HENRY? Are you familiar with the term DINK? Have you heard of the FIRE movement? The current discussion around the U.S. economy is full of acronyms and labels for different demographic groups. Some of these terms have been in use for years, while others are more recent, gaining popularity due to recent economic trends and the influence of social media platforms like TikTok.
U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, Mike Rogers, stated that the borders must be closed for the safety of the country in response to recent violence committed by illegal migrants. The Rogers campaign made the statement to Great Lakes Wire on June 25.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission is opening registration for the Suicide Prevention Commission Summit, scheduled for August 6-7 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. This event aims to unite professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and community members committed to advancing suicide prevention efforts across Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will continue its efforts to provide nutritious food to Flint residents throughout July. Since February 2016, MDHHS has partnered with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to offer mobile food pantries in Flint.
Brady Badker of the Northern Michigan University men's golf team has qualified for the 123rd Wisconsin Amateur Championship. He secured his spot by finishing first with a score of -3 (69) in his Amateur Qualifying round at Reedsburg Country Club in Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
LANSING – Alexzonder Rodriguez, 34, of Detroit, was sentenced today to 36 months to 10 years’ incarceration for sex trafficking numerous women in Detroit, Kimball, and Port Huron. The sentencing took place before Honorable Darnella Williams Claybourne in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the sentencing.
Many organizations have a recognition program of some kind, but the majority focus on recognizing tenure. This form of recognition is a dated way of recognizing employees and has less of an impact on organizational performance. Additionally, 81% of organizational leaders do not see recognition as a strategic priority. However, studies show that companies can save up to $16.1 million in turnover when recognition is prioritized. Employees who report high recognition are 2.9 times more likely to be engaged than those who report low recognition.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a Consumer Alert regarding Alternative Gas Suppliers (AGSs) following numerous complaints about deceptive practices. Since the beginning of 2024, over 125 complaints have been filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) concerning AGSs.
MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University hockey team and head coach Dave Shyiak have announced the addition of former NMU hockey player and Marquette native Andy Contois to the coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season.
On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers speaks with Matt Stephens and Josh Stephens, co-founders of Sticker Blitz, creators of high-quality custom stickers. The company was recently recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch.
Employers are advised to avoid questions that may be seen as discriminatory or invasive of a candidate's privacy during the hiring process. It is recommended to steer clear of inquiries not directly related to the candidate’s ability to perform the job. Topics such as race, national origin, citizenship status, religious affiliation, disabilities, pregnancy intentions, sexual orientation or gender identity, past illnesses, age, genetic information, and military service should be avoided.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel issued a statement regarding the passage of the balanced and bipartisan FY2025 budget.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging all Michiganders to get tested for HIV in observance of National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday, June 27. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately one in seven people with HIV in the U.S. are unaware of their status and require testing, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. In Michigan, one in four individuals diagnosed since 2021 were found to have late-stage diagnoses, indicating they had been living with HIV for years without knowing.
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued an opinion dismissing the petitions for certiorari in Moyle v. United States and United States v. Idaho as improvidently granted. These cases address the interaction between the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which mandates Medicare-funded hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment for patients with emergency medical conditions, and Idaho’s Defense of Life Act, a post-Dobbs law criminalizing most abortions.