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Michigan House Republicans oppose Rep. Puri’s stance against bipartisan school safety bill

By Great Lakes Wire | May 26, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have publicly declared their opposition to Representative Ranjeev Puri's stance on a bipartisan school safety bill, which has garnered support from law enforcement.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Michigan employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry during 2024?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 26, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Michigan submitted 34 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Mississippi Egg Marketing Board announces winners of Easter coloring contest

By Great Lakes Wire | May 25, 2025

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board has announced the winners of its 2025 Easter Coloring Contest.

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Number of VA loans issued in Michigan increased by 32.3% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,547 home loans in Michigan, totaling $723.9 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Florida man faces charges for alleged sexual assault from 2007

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

Vincent Allen Payne, a 60-year-old resident of Valrico, Florida, was arraigned in Hillsdale's 2-B District Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor relative in 2007.

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Probationary periods in non-union workplaces clarified by ASE

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

ASE conducts reviews of numerous employee handbooks annually, advising employers to update them at least once a year for compliance and accuracy.

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Michigan Lottery offices closed for Memorial Day

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Michigan Lottery has announced that its headquarters in Lansing and all regional offices will be closed on Monday, May 26.

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Copper Shores receives over $20M from AG Nessel after Portage Health shortfall

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has designated Copper Shores Community Health Foundation as the recipient of over $20 million in charitable funds.

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Attorney General Nessel secures injunction against dismantling Department of Education

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction to halt the dismantling of the Department of Education.

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NMU announces inductees for Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Department of Athletics has announced the 2025 inductees to the NMU Sports Hall of Fame.

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West Michigan real estate events highlight regional growth

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Members of the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS participated in several spring events that highlighted growth and development in West Michigan.

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CATL's 4.6 billion IPO marks largest global listing of 2025

By Sturgis-Coldwater News | May 21, 2025

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced that its recent $4.6 billion Initial Public Offering (IPO) marks the largest global listing so far in 2025.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 603 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 202 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan AG Nessel issues statement on passing of ex-Chief Justice Michael Cavanagh

By Great Lakes Wire | May 21, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a statement regarding the death of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Cavanagh. “Justice Cavanagh’s decades of service on the Michigan Supreme Court reflected what it truly means to be...

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Michigan's case count rises as of week ending May 17

By A. N. Hart | May 20, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 10.

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Michigan sees 77 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Michigan submitted 77 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $284,203, a 0.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Northern Michigan adds Charlie Miller from transfer portal

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan Men's Basketball team, has announced the addition of Charlie Miller from the transfer portal.

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Job market challenges persist for class of 2025 amid modest raises

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2025

According to the March 2025 Mercer QuickPulse U.S. Compensation Planning Survey, involving over 800 U.S. organizations, employers delivered an average merit increase of 3.2% in 2025.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $293,556 for Q4

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $293,556, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.