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NMU women's swim team finishes strong at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team concluded their season with a 16th place finish at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

NMU men's swim team finishes season with strong performance at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team wrapped up their season with a 13th place finish at the 2025 NCAA Championships.

State House advances plan for income tax cut amid fiscal concerns

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The proposal to reduce the state's income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05% has advanced out of a House committee, moving closer to becoming law.

Attorney general concludes no charges for MSP troopers in fatal shooting

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

The Department of Attorney General has completed its review of the fatal shooting of Eric Michael Fiddler by Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers, concluding that no charges will be filed.

AG Nessel supports FCC's rule requiring explicit consumer consent for robocalls

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) One-to-One Consent Rule.

Holzwart earns spot on Midwest Region All-Tournament Team

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Northern Michigan University's senior guard, Mackenzie Holzwart, has been recognized for her performance in the Midwest Region tournament by being named to the All-Tournament Team.

Oakland County educator honored with Excellence in Education award

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

An educator from Oakland County has been recognized with an Excellence in Education award by the Michigan Lottery.

Whitmer addresses corporate incentives and tariff concerns

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 18, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the media on Wednesday, focusing on her stance regarding corporate incentives and upcoming tariffs.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Construction industry file 37 petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, 37 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Michigan has 71 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Grand Rapids has the most players of any city representing Michigan in the tournament.

Attorneys General discuss federal mass firings in new podcast episode

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discussed the mass firings within federal agencies in the latest episode of their podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits.

HR strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, contribute unique perspectives and strengths to organizations.

Small Business Briefing discusses taxes, road funding, sick time act updates

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Today, the Small Business Briefing hosted by Sarah Miller, Jacob Manning, and Brian Calley addressed key legislative updates and economic data pertinent to small businesses.

NFIB director advocates for Michigan regulatory reform in op-ed

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher has contributed an op-ed to Crain’s Detroit Business, discussing the pressing need for regulatory reform in Michigan's small business sector.

NMU athletics teams excel at national competitions

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 17, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams had a busy week from March 11 to March 16, participating in various national championships and tournaments.

SVSU men's spring invitational canceled due to inclement weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 16, 2025

The SVSU Men's Spring Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, was cut short due to adverse weather conditions.

SVSU Women's Spring Invitational canceled midway due to weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 16, 2025

The SVSU Women's Spring Invitational golf tournament in Georgetown, Kentucky, was canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

Wright earns All-American honor at NCAA swimming championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the 2025 NCAA National Championships on Saturday.

Northern Michigan falls to Michigan Tech in NCAA tournament opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team concluded their season with a loss to the Michigan Tech Huskies, 87-72, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.