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VA provides 12.3% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,289 VA home purchases in Michigan in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $385.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

MDHHS reports improvements in child welfare system under MISEP plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided an update to Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on improvements in Michigan's child welfare system under the Modified...

Invest in MI Kids faces setback over tax proposal due to procedural issue

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The Board of State Canvassers has withdrawn the 100-word summary for a proposed state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund schools.

Small Business Briefing: New tax legislation impacts Michigan businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

In the latest episode of the Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller provided important updates for businesses in Michigan.

Macomb County woman wins $1M with Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

A woman from Macomb County has won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million instant game.

Attorney General Nessel sues Trump Administration over frozen education grants

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

St. Joseph County man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

On Friday, Geral Whitney, 69, from Harrison, was sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison by Judge Paul Stutesman in the 45th Circuit Court in St. Joseph County.

Northern Michigan Wildcats announce cross country schedule for 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan cross country team has announced its schedule for the 2025 season, featuring competitions in four states over a three-month period.

Tuscola County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's Detroit Tigers instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

A Tuscola County man recently won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Detroit Tigers instant game.

PCORI fees due July 31: guidance for group health plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The deadline for submitting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees is approaching, with a due date set for July 31.

Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Jul 12, 2025

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

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Michigan during Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Michigan ranked 20th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,892 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Attorney general files lawsuit against construction company over alleged consumer violations

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Hummingbird Construction Co., LLC and its owner, Matthew Ashline.

Attorney General Nessel's office assumes prosecutorial duties in Lake County

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department of Attorney General is managing prosecutorial duties in Lake County.

Attorney General Nessel blocks sale of machine gun conversion devices in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a significant legal victory following her lawsuit with a coalition of 16 attorneys general.

Small Business Association features thriving aerospace firm in podcast

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

On a recent episode of the Small Business Association of Michigan's weekly podcast, Michael Rogers spoke with Zack Bishop, president of 4 Flutes Machining.

Home health provider settles false claims act allegations with $334K payment

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. announced that M&Y Care, LLC has agreed to pay $334,807.20 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act.