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News from May 2025

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Attorneys general oppose HUD's new interim final rule on fair housing

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 17 other attorneys general, has expressed opposition to a recent interim final rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Michigan mandates universal blood lead testing for young children

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

The state of Michigan has implemented new regulations requiring physicians to conduct blood lead testing for young children at 12 and 24 months.

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Attorney General Nessel sues Trump administration over HHS restructuring

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 18 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other officials from the Trump administration.

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Michigan Lottery launches new $500,000 Loteria instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is set to introduce a new instant game called $500,000 Loteria.

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Michigan expands opioid treatment with student loan repayment incentives

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has introduced a student loan repayment program aimed at expanding opioid use disorder treatment.

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Attorney General drops charges related to University of Michigan protest

By Great Lakes Wire | May 5, 2025

Today, the Department of Attorney General in Michigan dismissed charges against seven individuals who were previously charged with trespassing and resisting or obstructing a police officer.

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Michigan: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in April

By Great Lakes Wire | May 4, 2025

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

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BBB Education Foundation supports business growth through education and networking

By Great Lakes Wire | May 4, 2025

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering support to businesses in various areas such as growth, learning, and customer relationship management.

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Which type of Michigan companies were inspected the most by FDA in April?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 3, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in April.

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Agentic AI poised to revolutionize human resources in 2025, expert says

By Great Lakes Wire | May 3, 2025

HR technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with 2025 poised as a pivotal year, thanks to the emergence of generative and agentic AI.

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Mental health workforce remains low in Michigan despite persistent bed shortages

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has announced that the mental health workforce remains insufficient despite some improvements, with a persistent shortage in psychiatric beds and resources.

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Michigan: Drugs companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in April

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Drugs companies from Michigan in April.

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Michigan's Q4 2024 property tax revenue up 158.1% from previous quarter

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $1.9 billion in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 158.1% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Fenton Winery and Brewery receives recognition for strategic focus efforts

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

Michael Rogers recently interviewed Ginny and Matt Sherrow, the owners of Fenton Winery and Brewery and Dream Machine Distillery, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast.

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Gladwin County woman wins $300,000 in Michigan Lottery's Wild Time Bingo

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

A Gladwin County resident recently secured a $300,000 win through the Michigan Lottery's Wild Time Bingo instant game.

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Survey reveals challenges of organizational change for U.S. employees

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

TalentLMS, in collaboration with WorkTango, has published a study revealing the obstacles to successful organizational change.

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Coalition of attorneys general urges restoration of Title X funding

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with attorneys general from 21 states to address concerns regarding the withholding of Title X funding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Michigan observes Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is participating in a statewide initiative to recognize May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day.

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Michigan AG and Planned Parenthood CEO discuss post-Dobbs reproductive rights threats

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

In a recent episode of the podcast Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel engaged in a discussion with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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Michigan celebrates National Small Business Week 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | May 2, 2025

During National Small Business Week, the contributions of small businesses nationwide, including Michigan, are recognized.