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Ingham County educator wins Michigan Lottery award for excellence in education

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Ryan Anderson, a case manager at Holt High School in Ingham County, has been recognized with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

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Attorney General Nessel joins push against pharmacy benefit managers owning their own pharmacies

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 38 other states and territories, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging the passage of legislation to prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning or...

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Nessel, 22 AGs oppose proposed changes to ACA, cite impacts on health coverage

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside 22 other attorneys general, has formally opposed recent changes proposed to the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry file 14 H-1B petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 15, 2025

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Michigan submitted 14 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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MI Gov. Candidate Swanson: ‘There are better ways to finish fixing the roads’ than tax hike on MI auto manufacturers

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Apr 14, 2025

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat candidate for Michigan governor, said ”there are better ways to finish fixing the roads” than new tax increases on the major in-state auto manufacturers.

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NFIB Michigan to host webinar with Representative Bill G. Schuette

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Michigan, represented by State Director Amanda Fisher, continues its monthly legislative update series.

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Alpena County man wins $500,000 in Michigan Lottery’s 50X Wild Time

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

An Alpena County resident has experienced a significant financial change after winning a $500,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery’s 50X Wild Time instant game.

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Mixed results for NMU athletes in a busy sports week

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

Northern Michigan University's athletic teams had a busy week from April 7-13, with notable performances across several sports.

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MDHHS emphasizes STI testing during STI Awareness Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges residents to prioritize their sexual health during Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Awareness Week, which is being observed from April 13 to 19.

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Michigan player wins $3 million in Mega Millions online

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

A Michigan resident has struck it rich, securing a $3 million prize after participating in the Mega Millions lottery.

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A five-trait approach to future-proofing jobs in an AI-driven world

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly altering the work landscape, prompting both HR professionals and employees to rethink traditional roles.

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Small Business Briefing examines new tariffs, inflation, and health insurance costs

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Small Business Briefing, hosted by Brian Calley and Sarah Miller, recently addressed several important topics impacting small businesses.

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Attorneys general urge court to block Trump Administration's ideological deportation policy

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in a Massachusetts court case challenging the Trump Administration's "Ideological Deportation Policy."

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MDHHS and Children Trust Michigan promote child abuse prevention month activities

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with Children Trust Michigan to spotlight the importance of child abuse prevention during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Pickleball pioneers discuss success strategies with SBAM Weekly Podcast

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 13, 2025

Michael Rogers, in his recent episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, engages in an insightful conversation with Christy Howden, who holds the position of CEO and is a co-founder of Wolverine Pickleball based in Ann Arbor.

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Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Michigan in the first quarter of 2025.

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Employers urged to conduct regular motor vehicle checks for employee drivers

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 12, 2025

Employers with staff who drive for work must ensure they have robust policies and procedures for checking motor vehicle records, as outlined in a recent release by Susan Chance from SBAM-approved partner, ASE.

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Michigan's combined tax revenues up 6.2% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 11, 2025

Michigan collected $10.5 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Michigan during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Michigan in the first quarter of 2025.

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Attorney General Nessel introduces form for reporting Social Security disruptions

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 11, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel introduced a new reporting form intended for Michigan residents who are facing disruptions in their Social Security benefits or services.