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News from May 2024

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Michigan increases from 2022 to 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Michigan in 2023 was $269,234, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnie Bittell joins IWLCA's Senior All-Star Team for Division II

By Great Lakes Wire | May 29, 2024

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has revealed the rosters for the 2024 Senior All-Star games across Division I, II, and III. Among those selected is senior Minnie Bittell, who will represent Northern Michigan on the Division II South Team.

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Michigan one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Great Lakes Wire News Service | May 28, 2024

Michigan is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Defense Credit Union Council to Sens. Peters, Stabenow: Proposed credit card regs ‘will risk military financial readiness’

By Great Lakes Wire | May 28, 2024

An association representing U.S. military credit unions sent a letter to Michigan’s U.S. Senators in opposition to proposed credit card regulations pending in the U.S. Senate.

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2024: Measles cases in Michigan up as of week ending May 25

By A. N. Hart | May 26, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 18.

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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan falls in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 25, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $258,335, a 4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan House Democrats vote against bill requiring detention of illegal immigrants who assault police and first responders

By Great Lakes Wire | May 24, 2024

Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI06), Haley Stevens (D-MI11), Shri Thanedar (D-MI13), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI12) were "nay" votes on H.R. 7343, aka the Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act, a bill which would’ve required federal officials to detain migrants accused of assaulting law enforcement until deportation.

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Crystal Walker finishes track season at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | May 24, 2024

Northern Michigan University junior Crystal Walker concluded her track and field season at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. Competing in the 100m hurdles, Walker recorded a time of 14.07 seconds during the preliminary round on Friday night.

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Walker prepares for NCAA outdoor track & field championships

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2024

Crystal Walker from the Northern Michigan Track & Field team is set to compete in the 100m hurdles at the NCAA Championships. The event will be held this weekend at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas, marking the final event of the 2023-24 athletic season.

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Senate Candidate Rogers: fentanyl is 'killing children in our neighborhoods'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2024

Mike Rogers, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan, stated that fentanyl is "killing children in our neighborhoods," attributing the crisis to current border policies. Rogers shared his statement with the Great Lakes Wire on May 21.

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Emerging measles outbreak this year in Michigan reported as of week ending April 27

By Great Lakes Wire | May 21, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending April 20.

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Northern Michigan athletes receive all-region track accolades

By Great Lakes Wire | May 20, 2024

All-Region honors for the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Division II Track & Field season have been announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Crystal Walker and Ellyse Wolfrath from Northern Michigan received recognition in the 100m hurdles category.

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Michigan reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending May 18

By A. N. Hart | May 19, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 11.

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Michigan ranked 51st in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2024

With $258,335 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 51st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2024

Michigan ranked 20th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,678 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan receives $8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan ranks no. 22 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Michigan secured the twenty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 71.4%.

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VA provides 11.4% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

There were 1,262 VA home purchases in Michigan in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $337.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues same number of Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

The VA issued 27 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 27 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NMU women's soccer welcomes nine freshmen recruits for 2024 season

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has announced its incoming freshman class for 2024, consisting of nine students from four different states. The new recruits are expected to bring a wealth of talent and leadership to the team, which is the reigning GLIAC post-season and regular season champion.