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Michigan Lottery offices to close for Juneteenth observance

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The Michigan Lottery announced that its headquarters in Lansing, along with regional offices in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

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Michigan reports record low infant mortality; focuses on maternal-infant health improvement

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2025

The state of Michigan has reported its lowest infant mortality rate ever, coinciding with the 8th annual Maternal Infant Health Summit in Lansing.

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Potterville man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 18, 2025

Robert Lee Peters, a 40-year-old resident of Potterville, is set to face trial in the 56th Circuit Court in Eaton County.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending June 14

By A. N. Hart | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

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VA provides 2,547 home loans in Michigan totaling $723.9 million in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

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

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Michigan is 1.91 million registered EVs away from target

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Michigan Capitol Confidential announced on X that the state is 1.91 million registered electric vehicles short of meeting Governor Gretchen Whitmer's goal of 2 million EVs by 2030.

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Tips for selecting the right insurance agent for small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Small business owners often rely on a team of professionals to support their operations and achieve profitability.

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Attorneys general file brief supporting veterans' education benefits

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

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Tipped workers' minimum wage push returns amid legislative rollback

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

One Fair Wage is making another attempt to ensure that tipped workers in Michigan earn at least the state's minimum wage, rather than a reduced "sub-minimum" wage that considers their tips.

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Lawmakers discuss reforms aimed at improving Michigan's unemployment insurance accountability

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

On June 12, 2025, the Michigan House Economic Competitiveness Committee held a hearing regarding House Bill 4516.

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Sandra Baxter pleads guilty in Unlock Michigan finance probe

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Sandra Baxter, a 65-year-old resident of Caledonia, has entered a guilty plea for providing a false statement during the investigation into the Unlock Michigan campaign finance case.

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South Carolina man receives over 20 years for extortion leading to victim's death

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Glenn Daeward Boyd, a 36-year-old from Kershaw, South Carolina, has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for crimes including attempted extortion and stalking.

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Michigan House Republicans advance FY2026 education budget without Democratic support

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 17, 2025

Michigan's House Republicans have advanced a Fiscal Year 2026 education budget that proposes significant changes to funding allocations for public schools.

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OPINION: Telemedicine helps patients and taxpayers—Michigan should embrace it

By Leah Vukmir, RN | Jun 17, 2025

As a registered nurse, former state senator, and current Senior Vice President of State Affairs at National Taxpayers Union (NTU), I’ve spent much of my career advocating for practical solutions that empower individuals, improve healthcare access, and protect taxpayers.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Educational Services industry file 880 petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in Michigan submitted 880 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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Sen. Nesbitt: 'Violent individuals spurred on by the rhetoric of Democrat politicians are attacking law enforcement'

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan State Senator, attributed blame to Democrat politicians and the media for rhetoric that he claims encourages attacks on law enforcement during recent raids in Minneapolis.

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Michigan House Republicans pass bill to increase transparency for state earmarks

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced the passage of House Bill 4420 (HB 4420), a legislative measure requiring all state earmarks to be published on a public website.

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Chilean national sentenced for home invasions across multiple Michigan counties

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, a 29-year-old Chilean national, has been sentenced to 10-20 years in prison by Judge Kwame Rowe of the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County.

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Small businesses urged to adopt structured sales strategies for growth

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

In the current competitive market, small businesses face challenges in scaling sales effectively against larger companies.

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Small business briefing covers tax policies and independent contractor rules

By Great Lakes Wire | Jun 16, 2025

In the latest episode of The Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller covered several significant topics impacting small businesses.