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Michigan House Republicans announce plan to overhaul state’s education system

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced plans to overhaul the state's education system.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 3,213 petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Michigan submitted 3,213 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Man found guilty in 1997 Lenawee County cold-case homicide

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

On Friday, Richardo Sepulveda, a 53-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, was found guilty of multiple felonies by a Lenawee County jury in the 1997 cold-case homicide of an individual referred to as "John Doe."

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Host discusses Michigan's business challenges and electoral landscape for 2026

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Welcome to the Small Business Briefing hosted by Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Sarah Miller, Vice President of Operations at SBAM.

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Small businesses urged to prioritize compliance in key areas

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

In the current regulatory landscape, compliance remains a primary concern for small businesses.

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State Rep. Schuette and NFIB share updates in upcoming virtual event

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Join NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher on May 6, 2025, for a virtual session discussing legislative updates from Lansing.

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Strategies to turn employee engagement survey data into action

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 27, 2025

Employee engagement is a crucial factor for organizational success, yet many companies struggle with turning survey data into meaningful actions.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 26, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 17 inspections at 17 Veterinary companies from Michigan in 2024.

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Michigan: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 25, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Michigan in 2024.

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Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 18 inspections at 18 Biologics companies from Michigan in 2024.

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Michigan AG challenges Consumers Energy’s proposed $248 million rate hike

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted testimony to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) opposing Consumers Energy Company's requested $248 million hike in natural gas rates.

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Governor Whitmer urged to set special election date for the 35th District

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Common Cause Michigan has urged Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the 35th Senate District seat, which has been vacant since January 3, 2025.

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Genesee County woman wins $3 million Mega Millions prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

A Genesee County resident has won a $3 million prize from the Michigan Lottery's Mega Millions game.

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Michigan police execute search warrants in vandalism investigation

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Yesterday in southeastern Michigan, law enforcement officials executed search warrants at five residential locations.

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MDHHS seeks public input on 2025/2026 preventive health services work plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the preparation of a work plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026.

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Lottery jackpot of $5.46 million claimed with winning ticket sold in Kalamazoo

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

A Michigan Lottery player has claimed the Lotto 47 jackpot, becoming a millionaire.

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Former director of Tuscola County Peer Center sentenced for embezzlement

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

On Tuesday, a former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center, Tanya Hobson, was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Jason Bitzer at the 71B Judicial District Court in Caro.

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Small business tax deduction could significantly impact Michigan's economy

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), known for its advocacy work for small businesses in Michigan, published a report concerning the potential effects of a change in the Small Business Tax Deduction.

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Good Fruit Video owner shares insights on disability and business success

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Michael Rogers, the host of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, had a conversation with Justin Caine, the proprietor of Good Fruit Video.

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Which type of Michigan companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 78 inspections at 76 Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in 2024.