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MDARD director to testify before U.S. Senate Ag Committee

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2025

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today.

NFIB urges focus on policies that bolster Michigan's small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2025

Following Governor Whitmer's recent State of the State address, Amanda Fisher, the Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), expressed concerns regarding potential impacts on small businesses.

Detroit woman faces embezzlement charges involving retirement system funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2025

Evette Byrd, a 52-year-old Detroit resident, was arraigned in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on charges of embezzling over $400,000 from the Retirement System City of Detroit (RSCD).

Lucky For Life lottery winner has one month left to claim annual prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 26, 2025

There is a month remaining for the holder of a $25,000 per year for life Lucky For Life lottery ticket to claim their prize.

2025: Measles cases in Michigan up as of week ending Feb. 22

By A. N. Hart | Feb 25, 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 Feb. 15.

Whitmer signs bills modifying minimum wage and paid sick leave policies

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation that modifies Michigan's minimum wage and paid sick leave policies.

Macomb County teacher wins lottery’s Excellence in Education award

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

A Macomb County educator, Adam Kosi, has been recognized with the Excellence in Education award by the Michigan Lottery for his efforts in making band participation accessible to all students.

Erin Egolf named head women’s soccer coach at Northern Michigan University

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Northern Michigan University has appointed Erin Egolf as the new head coach for its women's soccer program.

Curtis Hertel Jr. elected MDP chair amid growing frustrations within party

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Democrats gathered at their state convention in Detroit, where former state Senator Curtis Hertel Jr. won the chair position unopposed.

Coalition urges Congress to address rise in organized retail crime

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories, urging Congress to address the growing issue of organized retail crime.

Attorneys general urge Supreme Court to uphold ACA's preventive health care provision

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

An employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry file 1 H-1B petition in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.