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FOIA Request Sent to Wayne County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Wayne County, Michigan on September 25, 2024 by us at Great Lakes Wire. The request seeks comprehensive information regarding absentee ballots for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election.

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Symplicity Communications discusses growth in government contracting

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Michael Rogers recently spoke with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast. Her firm was recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as an APEX Accelerator Best Small Business for 2024. During the podcast, she discussed the challenges and successes of expanding their government contracting division over the past two years.

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MDHHS seeks proposals for Healthy Community Zones funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting proposals for the development of Healthy Community Zones in Chippewa and Saginaw counties, as well as the City of Detroit. This initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes by supporting community-led projects focusing on food security, built environments, healthy children and youth, and social cohesion.

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Nursing home manager charged with embezzling resident funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Alex Ambrose, 27, of Southfield, was arraigned today in the 37th District Court in Warren for allegedly embezzling over $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults between September 2023 and January 2024. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges against the former manager of Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Warren.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Oakland County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Oakland County on September 25, 2024. The request, made by us at Great Lakes Wire, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about absentee ballots mailed for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

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Strategies for small businesses offering competitive employee benefits packages

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

As a small business, offering an attractive employee benefits package is crucial for hiring and retaining talented employees. Balancing health insurance offerings without overwhelming the budget can be challenging. It's essential to assess and adjust approaches as the business and healthcare market evolve. Various strategies and solutions are available to assist in this process.

FOIA Request Sent to Macomb County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Macomb County, Michigan, by us at Great Lakes Wire on September 25, 2024. The request pertains to comprehensive data on absentee ballots for the upcoming General Election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, filed by DeKalb Times, sought detailed information about all payments made to vendors from the start of the year until the date of the request.

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Great Lakes Invitational tickets go on sale Friday

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Tickets for the 58th Great Lakes Invitational will be available starting Friday, September 27 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, and DeVos Performance Hall Box Office for the December 29 and 30 tournament.

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Michigan Senate passes bill reducing teacher retirement system payments

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

Public school districts in Michigan are set to spend nearly 6 percentage points less on employee retirement payments under new legislation that passed the Senate on a party-line vote of 20-16 on Thursday.

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Jenny Ryan inducted into Burnsville High School Hall of Fame

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

Jenny Ryan, a coach for Northern Michigan's cross country and track & field teams, has been inducted into the Burnsville High School Hall of Fame. Ryan is one of six members in the class of 2024.

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Updated list reveals top house seats most likely to change hands

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

When we last reviewed the list of House seats most likely to flip, Democrats were buoyed by Kamala Harris being named the party’s new nominee. Since then, polls have stabilized. In 18 publicly released presidential polls in Michigan since Harris became the nominee, her support has ranged between 51% and 46%, while Republican Donald Trump’s support is between 49% and 46%, with few exceptions.

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Michigan departments recognize National Employ Older Workers Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) are collaborating with the federal Department of Labor to observe National Employ Older Workers Week. This event aims to honor older adults for their contributions to the workforce.

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Michigan AG secures $500K federal grant for Operation Survivor Justice

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Department of Attorney General has received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). The funds will support Operation Survivor Justice, a collaborative effort to locate and apprehend fugitive offenders with outstanding sexual assault warrants.

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Northern Michigan University's women's golf team finishes sixth at Warrior Invitational

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 24, 2024

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team concluded their participation in the Warrior Invitational, securing a sixth-place finish. Freshman Maddy Martens achieved her first career top-10 collegiate finish by placing seventh individually.

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Senate Candidate Rogers walks across Mackinac Bridge: 'Michigan is a truly special place'

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 23, 2024

Mike Rogers, U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan, said he walked across the Mackinac Bridge with a group of supporters, hearing their concerns about high grocery and gas prices, for Labor Day. Rogers made the statement in a post on X on September 2.

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Catholic Vote's Michigan director: 'Democrats bear the brunt of responsibility' for Trump assassination attempts

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Sep 23, 2024

Jacky Eubanks, Catholic Vote's regional field director for Michigan, said the political left and the Democrat party "bear the brunt of responsibility for the actions of the individuals" who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump in two different instances this year.

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Survey shows rise in U.S. companies planning employee reskilling amid cost-cutting strategies

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 23, 2024

Increasing headcount through the end of 2024 may not be feasible for some U.S. companies, as 33% of hiring managers say budget constraints or the inability to hire is responsible for stagnant or decreasing hiring plans. However, reskilling current employees may be the key to balancing the desire to strengthen workforces while keeping costs in line, according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.

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Meyer named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week after standout performances

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 23, 2024

Northern Michigan University's senior middle blocker, Meghan Meyer, has been recognized as the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week following her performance in the first week of conference play. Meyer's defensive skills were instrumental in leading the Wildcats to victories against Parkside and Purdue Northwest.