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News from June 2025

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Former Chamber of Commerce CEO: Michigan's proposed EV mandate 'isn't ambitious, it's absurd'

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Rich Studley, former President and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, expressed concerns over Michigan's electric vehicle (EV) registration targets.

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Sen. Nesbitt: 'Largest ICE detention hub in the Midwest will be opening soon right here in Michigan'

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, said that the opening of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention hub in the state will create jobs and bolster immigration enforcement efforts.

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Michigan House Republicans say education budget expands career-tech courses, boosts student funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced an education budget plan aimed at expanding career and technical education, prioritizing reading and math over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and protecting girls' sports.

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Michigan health department warns residents about reemergence of deadly opioid carfentanil

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a warning about the reemergence of carfentanil, a potent opioid, in the state's unregulated drug supply.

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Saginaw man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Patrick Chamberlain, a 25-year-old from Saginaw, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.

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NeuroLeadership Institute reveals top cognitive habits for accountability

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The NeuroLeadership Institute has identified three cognitive habits that distinguish highly accountable individuals from others.

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Michigan residents urged to take precautions against ticks during warm weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

As the summer months bring warmer weather, residents of Michigan are reminded to be cautious of ticks, which pose health risks to both humans and animals.

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Michigan Supreme Court declines appeal in voter intimidation case

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

On Friday, the Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl regarding criminal charges against them for alleged voter intimidation.

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Northern Michigan men's basketball announces schedule for upcoming season

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Matt Majkrzak and the Northern Michigan University men's basketball team have released their schedule for the 2025-26 season.

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Department of Justice announces major healthcare fraud takedown involving 324 defendants

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced criminal charges and civil resolutions in connection with schemes to unlawfully distribute controlled substances and defraud federal health care programs.

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SBAM briefing discusses key issues impacting small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Welcome to SBAM’s Small Business Briefing.

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Michigan joins national crackdown on health care fraud with two local cases

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed criminal charges against 324 defendants across the country as part of its National Health Care Fraud Takedown.

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Michigan Lottery launches Club Keno Tripler Time promotion

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is introducing a new promotion for Club Keno players in July.

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Attorney general secures injunction against unlicensed Flint foster care facility

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has obtained a permanent injunction against Harmony Manor, LLC and its owner, Gregory Cheff.

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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $289,124, a 1.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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HSA updates: IRS increases contribution limits for 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 28, 2025

Ahola, a company with over five decades of experience in supporting small businesses, has provided updates on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2025.

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Hybrid work becomes permanent fixture for many Michigan organizations

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 27, 2025

The hybrid work model has become a permanent aspect of many organizations, according to ASE's 2025 Remote Work Pulse Survey.

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Supreme Court limits scope of federal court injunctions in birthright citizenship case

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Trump, et al. v. CASA, impacting the scope of federal court authority to issue nationwide injunctions.

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Attorney General warns of spoofing scam targeting Michigan residents

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning about a scam where fraudsters impersonate the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team.

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Saginaw officials convicted for forging signatures on election documents

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 27, 2025

Former Saginaw City Council candidate Eric Eggleston and current council member Monique Lamar-Silvia were convicted of multiple felonies related to election law forgery.