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News from August 2025

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An employer in Michigan's Transportation and Warehousing industry filed 1 H-2A petitions in 2024

By A. D. Navarrete | Aug 13, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Michigan submitted one H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Michigan small business optimism improves in July amid ongoing hiring challenges

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 13, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing its long-term average.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 9

By A. N. Hart | Aug 12, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 2.

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Which type of Michigan companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By P. C. Rangel | Aug 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 12 Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

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Sen. Nesbitt: 'Sanctuary Cities should be banned entirely from Michigan'

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan State Senator, has expressed that sanctuary cities should be prohibited across the state, emphasizing the necessity for laws to be upheld.

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Michigan: An employer classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry turn to H-2A program for 5 seasonal farm jobs in 2024

By A. D. Navarrete | Aug 12, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in Michigan filed five H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli honored among influential women of law

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli has been named to the 2025 Influential Women of Law class by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. “Throughout her career, Suzanna has been a dedicated advocate for kids in Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “From...

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Former maritime school owner pleads guilty to falsifying records for captain’s course

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 12, 2025

A St. Clair County man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge involving the falsification of records for a maritime training course, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr.

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Trump recognizes the severe threat of the cartels’

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 12, 2025

Steve Cortes, President and Founder of the League of American Workers, said President Trump's executive order designating cartels as terrorist organizations and his recent military order to go after the cartels show the administration is serious about protecting communities in Michigan.

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Michigan: Drugs companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Drugs companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

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Michigan: Employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry turn to H-2A program for 24 seasonal farm jobs in 2024

By A. D. Navarrete | Aug 11, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Michigan submitted 24 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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The rise of fractional human resources changes workforce management for modern businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

The business world is seeing a shift in how companies manage their human resources needs.

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Wayne County man wins $150,000 on Michigan Lottery's Magic Money Ride game

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

A Wayne County resident won $150,000 after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Magic Money Ride online instant game.

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Michigan businesses urged to rethink marketing strategies amid changing market conditions

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

Many small and mid-sized business owners in Michigan are questioning the effectiveness of their marketing efforts, according to an article by Karyn Olsson originally published in SBAM’s July/August 2025 issue of FOCUS magazine.

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Ohio man wins $150,000 Powerball prize with Michigan Lottery ticket

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

An Ohio resident, Donovan Reynolds, won $150,000 after purchasing a Powerball ticket in Michigan.

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Dearborn partners with MPHI to assess local health needs

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

The City of Dearborn Public Health (DPH) and the Michigan Public Health Institute’s Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) have started a joint effort to better understand and address health concerns among Dearborn residents.

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Michigan leaders debate redirecting gas tax revenue as schools express concern

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks has expressed support for directing all state tax revenue collected at gas pumps toward road improvements, according to her spokesperson.

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Small Business Association of Michigan reviews key economic issues for August 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 11, 2025

Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) discussed several economic topics relevant to Michigan’s small businesses in the latest episode of The Small Business Briefing.

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Michigan's Wholesale Trade sector requested 7 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By A. D. Navarrete | Aug 10, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Wholesale Trade sector in Michigan filed seven H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Michigan's Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector requested 5 H-2A visas for seasonal labor in 2024

By A. D. Navarrete | Aug 9, 2025

Employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry based in Michigan submitted five H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.