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News from March 2025

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Increase in I-9 audits highlights need for preparation

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

I-9 audits have seen a notable increase, and this trend is expected to persist.

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Conference Board highlights key drivers for employee retention

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Employee turnover remains a significant concern for businesses, as it can lead to substantial costs and risks.

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Fraaza earns sixth woman honor; Weisbrod and Newcomer receive All-GLIAC recognition

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its women's basketball awards, highlighting outstanding performances from Northern Michigan University players.

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Michigan AG highlights consumer protection initiatives amid National Consumer Protection Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

As National Consumer Protection Week concludes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel emphasizes the efforts of her office to safeguard Michigan residents.

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Coalition sues Trump administration over mass federal employee terminations

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and various federal agencies.

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Michigan lottery winner urged to claim unclaimed $250k powerball prize by Tuesday

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Michigan Lottery players are being encouraged to verify their tickets for a chance at a $250,000 Powerball prize.

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MPSC denies DTE Electric's cost recovery proposal totaling over $30 million

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully argued before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to disallow $33,774,728 in cost recovery sought by DTE Electric.

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Commercial Alliance honors top realtors and projects

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2025

The Commercial Alliance of Realtors West Michigan (CARWM) held its 22nd Annual Award Celebration, recognizing notable achievements in the real estate sector.

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Analysis: Michigan among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Great Lakes Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Michigan is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Considerations when reusing another company's employee handbook

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

A recent inquiry addressed the potential risks of using another company's employee handbook.

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Oakland County man wins $250K lottery prize with perfect number match

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

An Oakland County resident experienced an unexpected windfall after winning a $250,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery's KENO! game.

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NMU men's golf team secures third place at Saddlebrook

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The NMU men's golf team concluded its first spring season competition by securing third place at Saddlebrook.

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Wildcats to face top-seeded Huskies in GLIAC semifinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team is set to face top-seeded Michigan Tech in the GLIAC Semifinals on Saturday, March 8, at 12 p.m. The game will be held at the SDC Gym in Houghton and marks one of two semifinal matchups, with...

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Monroe County flock

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard...

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NMU Wildcats prepare to face Ferris State Bulldogs in GLIAC semifinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's basketball team is set to face Ferris State in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Semifinals.

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Attorney General Nessel warns against pig butchering scams during National Consumer Protection Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on the scam known as Pig Butchering.

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Michigan AG joins coalition defending national labor relations board

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general to file an amicus brief opposing a legal challenge that could limit the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) ability to protect workers' rights.

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NMU skiers complete day one at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The NMU women's nordic ski team participated in the NCAA Championships, with athletes Henriette Nilssen and Victoria Dybwad competing in the 7.5k classic event.

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NMU ski team competes on day one of NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

The NMU men's Nordic ski team has completed the first day of the NCAA Championships in Hanover, NH.

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Court blocks Trump Administration's plan to withhold federal funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.