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Michigan launches new tool for public health insights by legislative districts

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has introduced the Michigan Public Health Data Dashboard.

Attorneys general sue Trump administration over Department of Education cuts

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action against the Trump administration in response to its plan to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education (DOE).

Leaders testify on social enterprise development in Senate subcommittee

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

SBAM President & CEO Brian Calley and Incompass Michigan President & CEO Todd Culver recently presented their testimony before the Senate Appropriations LEO and MEDC Subcommittee.

NMU men's swim team secures multiple All-American honors at NCAA Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The NMU men's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the 2025 NCAA National Championships, securing several All-American honors.

NMU women's ski team shines at national championships with podium finishes

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The NMU women's alpine ski team had a notable performance at the National Championships in Bend, Oregon.

NMU men's alpine team secures third place at USCSA National Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The NMU men's alpine team secured a third-place finish at the USCSA National Championship in Bend, Oregon, showcasing strong performances from its athletes.

Wayne County man wins record $677K Club Keno jackpot

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

A Wayne County resident has claimed a record-setting $677,141 prize from the Club Keno The Jack game.

NMU women's swim team earns All-America honor at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The NMU women's swim and dive team participated in the 2025 NCAA Championships, competing in the 400 medley relay.

NMU women's golf team competes at SVSU Spring Invitational

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team is set to participate in the SVSU Spring Invitational this weekend.

Jacy Weisbrod earns spot on D2CCA Midwest Region Second Team

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

The Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) has announced the 2024-25 D2CCA Midwest Region Women's Basketball All-Region Teams.

Supreme Court urged to affirm Medicaid recipients' right to choose their providers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 17 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Michigan ranks 22nd highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,834 in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Michigan received an average of $11,834 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in the nation.

Michigan Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Great Lakes Wire News Service | Mar 12, 2025

The Michigan Bankers Association {MBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

Michigan ranks 12th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20.7% in 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Michigan—ranking it the 12th most dependent among U.S. states.

Hopke and Grzelak earn All-American titles at USCSA National Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The NMU men's alpine team concluded the first day of the USCSA National Championship with notable performances from two skiers who were named All-Americans.

Wayne County woman wins lifetime lottery prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

A Wayne County resident, Charmaine Tate from Van Buren Township, has won a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game.

Northern Michigan faces rival Michigan Tech in NCAA Tournament opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team is set to face off against Michigan Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan seeks participants for new Medicaid advisory council

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting current and former Medicaid members to join the newly established Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC).