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Northern Michigan swim team announces schedule for upcoming season

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 17, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) swim and dive team has unveiled its schedule for the 2025-2026 season.

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Former Wexford County man sentenced for sexual assaults under Operation Survivor Justice

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the sentencing of Dustin Lee Sutton, 34, to 6-15 years in prison for sexual assaults against a minor that occurred over a decade ago.

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Attorney General Nessel sues Trump Administration over disaster mitigation funding cuts

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action against the Trump Administration, joining a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit.

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Sen. Nesbitt on anti-ICE protests: 'Rhetoric from the left is putting our law enforcement in danger'

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, has expressed concerns over the public criticism directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.

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Michigan House Republicans plan to keep internal combustion engine generators running through 2049

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have unveiled plans to maintain reciprocating internal combustion engine generators until 2049, reduce green energy mandates, and offer tax incentives for nuclear research.

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Northern Michigan women’s wrestling joins Great Lakes Valley Conference

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan women's wrestling team has joined the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) as an associate member, effective from the 2025-26 academic year.

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Webinar promotes recovery-friendly workplace initiatives in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

MPHI’s Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program is set to host an informational webinar on July 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Michigan RFW Initiative collaborates with employers to support employees recovering from substance use...

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Attorney General Nessel leads call for Congress action on ICE agent identification

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has co-led a group of 21 attorneys general in urging Congress to enact legislation that would restrict federal immigration agents from wearing masks and mandate them to display identification.

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Michigan urges vigilance against invasive spotted lanternfly

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is urging residents to remain vigilant for the invasive spotted lanternfly.

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Michigan Lottery player wins $1 million with ticket bought online

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

A Michigan Lottery player has won a $1 million prize after matching five white balls in the Powerball drawing.

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Sault Ste. Marie man sentenced for threats against Chippewa County officials

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Today, Clifford Milam from Sault Ste.

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Steve Cortes on child labor: 'This is why we need to unleash ICE in Michigan’

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of League of American Workers, said increased ICE enforcement is needed in Michigan to address possible child labor by illegal immigrants, referencing a California case.

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Small businesses must comply with Earned Sick Time Act by October

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

While the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) became effective for employers with more than 10 employees on February 21, 2025, smaller businesses have until October 1, 2025, to comply.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Michigan employers during 2024?

By J. C. Mora | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 11,845 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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VA provides 12.3% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,289 VA home purchases in Michigan in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $385.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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MDHHS reports improvements in child welfare system under MISEP plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided an update to Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on improvements in Michigan's child welfare system under the Modified...

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Invest in MI Kids faces setback over tax proposal due to procedural issue

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The Board of State Canvassers has withdrawn the 100-word summary for a proposed state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund schools.

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Small Business Briefing: New tax legislation impacts Michigan businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

In the latest episode of the Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller provided important updates for businesses in Michigan.

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Macomb County woman wins $1M with Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

A woman from Macomb County has won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million instant game.

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Attorney General Nessel sues Trump Administration over frozen education grants

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.