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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q3

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $298,038, a 5.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

By V. M. Crum | Oct 31, 2025

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OpenAI Stargate project brings record investment and thousands of jobs to Michigan

Michigan has been chosen as the site for a major new project by OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital.

By H. L. Garrett | Oct 30, 2025

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Sen. Nesbitt on $20M taxpayer theft: ‘The governor knew exactly what was happening’

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 30, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan State Senator, has accused Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration of mismanaging taxpayer funds and called for accountability.

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Michigan House Republicans highlight budget redirecting waste and fraud funds

By H. L. Garrett | Oct 30, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced a new budget plan that aims to redirect funds from waste and fraud towards roads, education, and public safety.

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Medical technology expansion brings over 100 new jobs to Oakland County

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 30, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that medical technology companies ptMantra and Youngsoft will expand their operations in Wixom, Oakland County.

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Michigan allocates $4.5 million amid federal SNAP pause due to government shutdown

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 30, 2025

The State of Michigan has announced a $4.5 million allocation to the Food Bank Council of Michigan in response to the upcoming pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Whitmer leads coalition urging White House action on SNAP during government shutdown

By L. L. Dennison | Oct 30, 2025

Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer led 21 governors in sending a letter to the White House urging action to prevent disruption of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $301,918 for Q3

By V. M. Crum | Oct 29, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $301,918, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan: Device companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q3

By P. C. Rangel | Oct 29, 2025

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

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Whitmer announces funding for redevelopment projects adding housing & commercial space in Hamtramck & Alpena

By A. K. Tobias | Oct 29, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have announced two new redevelopment projects in Hamtramck and Alpena, supported by the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program.

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OPINION: Michigan candidates must promise no more laws that raise health care costs

By Kenneth Ration | Oct 29, 2025

Every election season, Michigan politicians promise to make health care “more affordable.”

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending Oct. 11

By A. N. Hart | Oct 28, 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 Oct. 4.

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Whitmer announces funding for housing projects and startup support across multiple counties

By L. L. Dennison | Oct 28, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund Board have announced new initiatives to support housing, innovation, and manufacturing across Michigan.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By R. M. Arnold | Oct 27, 2025

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

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Rank MI Vote launches 2026 ballot drive to require ranked-choice voting in Michigan

By L. L. Dennison | Oct 27, 2025

Restoration News has announced that Rank MI Vote is initiating a 2026 ballot proposal to amend Michigan's constitution.

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Michigan "Other Services (except Public Administration)" Employers: 5 H-2A approvals in 2024

By C. A. Pino | Oct 26, 2025

All five of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the "Other Services (except Public Administration)" industry located in Michigan, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Michigan Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 5 H-2A approvals in 2024

By C. A. Pino | Oct 25, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-2A petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers in Michigan were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during September

By R. M. Arnold | Oct 24, 2025

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

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Michigan House GOP highlights budget with tax relief, local roads, record school aid

By H. L. Garrett | Oct 24, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X that the newly signed state budget advances several GOP priorities.

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Michigan GOP objects to Democrats’ $1.5 trillion spending demand amid shutdown

By L. L. Dennison | Oct 24, 2025

The Michigan GOP announced on X its objection to the Democrats' $1.5 trillion spending proposal during the federal government shutdown, stating that the approach could disrupt government services and calling for more effective governance.