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News from March 2025

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Northern Michigan wrestlers prepare for NCWWC National Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Three members of the Northern Michigan University women's wrestling team are set to compete in the NCWWC National Championships in Coralville, Iowa.

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Eaton County educator honored with Excellence in Education award from Michigan Lottery

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Ryan Guimont, principal of Charlotte Middle School in Eaton County, has been awarded the Excellence in Education award by the Michigan Lottery.

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Deadline nears for unclaimed $250k Powerball prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The deadline is approaching for the winner of a $250,000 Powerball prize to claim their reward.

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MDHHS discusses expanded investment in kinship care program under FY2026 budget

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel recently met with kinship caregivers, advisory council members, and support staff at the MDHHS South Central Wayne Office in Detroit.

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Pietila leads NMU golf team at Saddlebrook Spring Kickoff

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team commenced its 2025 spring season at the Saddlebrook Spring Kickoff held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

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NMU men's Nordic ski team competes in NCAA championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's Nordic ski team is in Hanover, New Hampshire, to compete in the 2025 NCAA Skiing Championships.

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Governor Whitmer addresses licensing delays amid criticism from Republican leaders

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the issue of licensing and permitting delays in her State of the State speech, citing a case involving "Bethany from Lambertville," whose husband faced fines for working with an Ohio license in Michigan.

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Northern Michigan hosts Saginaw Valley in GLIAC quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

After finishing the regular season with a three-game winning streak, Northern Michigan University's women's basketball team is preparing to host a GLIAC quarterfinal game for the third consecutive year.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats face Grand Valley Lakers in GLIAC quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's basketball team is set to host Grand Valley State in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Quarterfinals.

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Michigan: Residents received $21.5 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in Michigan, providing an average of $2,143 per capita to residents.

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417 H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry in Michigan in 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 417 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Attorney General Nessel backs Wayne County in appeal for anti-terrorism law reinstatement

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an amicus brief supporting Wayne County Prosecutor's emergency application to the Michigan Supreme Court.

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Common Cause opposes HJR-B resolution citing voter suppression risks

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In light of the House Election Integrity Committee's hearing on HJR-B, Suzanne Almeida, Vice President of State Operations for Common Cause, has issued a statement opposing the resolution.

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NMU women's golf team starts spring season at Saddlebrook Spring Kickoff

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team is set to begin its 2025 spring season in Florida.

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Small Business Briefing discusses SBAM's legal win against IRS

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

In a recent episode of the Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller provided updates on several important topics affecting small businesses.

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NMU athletics sees victories and records across multiple sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams had a busy weekend with notable performances across various sports.

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Michigan highlights consumer protection during Weights and Measures Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Each year, the first week of March is dedicated to recognizing a key consumer protection program within the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

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Immigration policy changes present new challenges for employers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

The current immigration landscape is presenting new challenges for employers as recent policy changes impact workforce planning.

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NMU Athletics prepares for a packed schedule from March 5-9

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics is gearing up for a busy week from March 5 to March 9, with multiple teams competing in various events across the country.

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Coalition challenges Trump's dismissal of labor board member

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 3, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the case of Wilcox v. Trump, currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.