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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Michigan declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 1, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $292,558, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By R. M. Arnold | Aug 1, 2025

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

Burkman and Wohl plead no contest in Michigan voter intimidation robocall case

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 1, 2025

John Burkman and Jacob Wohl have entered no contest pleas to charges related to a robocall campaign aimed at discouraging Black voters in Detroit from participating in the 2020 general election.

Saginaw man faces trial for 2003 murder after new DNA evidence

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 1, 2025

Jason Cabello, 47, of Saginaw, will stand trial in Saginaw County’s 10th Circuit Court for the alleged 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton.

Michigan joins multistate lawsuit challenging restrictions on transgender youth healthcare

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 1, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate lawsuit that challenges recent federal actions aimed at limiting access to health care for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth.

Guidance updated on workplace recording rules after recent NLRB decisions

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 1, 2025

With the widespread use of cell phones and listening devices, employers are facing new challenges in managing situations where employees record conversations at work.