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Political commentator on credit card competition act: ‘This bill harms consumers, particularly low-income Americans’

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Patrice Onwuka, Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Women’s Forum, said the Credit Card Competition Act amendment would reduce access to credit for low-income Americans.

VA provides 19.9% more home purchase loans in Michigan in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

There were 1,469 VA home purchases in Michigan in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $433.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Michigan during May

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Michigan in May.

Small Business Briefing discusses key issues affecting Michigan entrepreneurs

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Welcome to the Small Business Briefing, hosted by Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Sarah Miller, Vice President of Operations.

Michigan updates 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guides with new PFOS information

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has published the 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guides.

Michigan AG intervenes as Consumers seeks historic $436M energy rate increase

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention in Consumers Energy Company's latest electric rate case (U-21870).

Understanding the rising costs behind health insurance in America

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The American healthcare system is renowned for its expertise and innovative therapies, offering the potential to treat diseases once deemed incurable.

Michigan CDR program marks three decades of reviewing child fatalities

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Michigan Child Death Review (CDR) program is marking its 30th anniversary.

NFIB launches ad campaign supporting Rep. Tom Barrett on tax deduction

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched a series of digital advertisements spotlighting Michigan Representative Tom Barrett's support for small businesses.

Public comment opens for Great Lakes Tunnel construction permits

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

A public comment period has commenced for the permits required to start construction on the Great Lakes Tunnel.

Assistant attorney general retires after over 50 years serving Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

After more than fifty years of service, Assistant Attorney General George Elworth has retired from the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

Michigan Lottery launches 'Electric' instant games with chance to win millions

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 2, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is introducing a new series of instant games called the "Electric" family, offering players the opportunity to win substantial prizes.