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State Rep. Schuette and NFIB share updates in upcoming virtual event

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 28, 2025

Join NFIB Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher on May 6, 2025, for a virtual session discussing legislative updates from Lansing.

Strategies to turn employee engagement survey data into action

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 27, 2025

Employee engagement is a crucial factor for organizational success, yet many companies struggle with turning survey data into meaningful actions.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 26, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 17 inspections at 17 Veterinary companies from Michigan in 2024.

Michigan: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 25, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Tobacco companies from Michigan in 2024.

Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 18 inspections at 18 Biologics companies from Michigan in 2024.

Michigan AG challenges Consumers Energy’s proposed $248 million rate hike

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted testimony to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) opposing Consumers Energy Company's requested $248 million hike in natural gas rates.

Governor Whitmer urged to set special election date for the 35th District

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Common Cause Michigan has urged Governor Gretchen Whitmer to set a date for the special election for the 35th Senate District seat, which has been vacant since January 3, 2025.

Genesee County woman wins $3 million Mega Millions prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

A Genesee County resident has won a $3 million prize from the Michigan Lottery's Mega Millions game.

Michigan police execute search warrants in vandalism investigation

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Yesterday in southeastern Michigan, law enforcement officials executed search warrants at five residential locations.

MDHHS seeks public input on 2025/2026 preventive health services work plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the preparation of a work plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026.

Lottery jackpot of $5.46 million claimed with winning ticket sold in Kalamazoo

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

A Michigan Lottery player has claimed the Lotto 47 jackpot, becoming a millionaire.

Former director of Tuscola County Peer Center sentenced for embezzlement

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

On Tuesday, a former director of the Tuscola County Peer Center, Tanya Hobson, was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge Jason Bitzer at the 71B Judicial District Court in Caro.

Small business tax deduction could significantly impact Michigan's economy

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), known for its advocacy work for small businesses in Michigan, published a report concerning the potential effects of a change in the Small Business Tax Deduction.

Good Fruit Video owner shares insights on disability and business success

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 24, 2025

Michael Rogers, the host of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, had a conversation with Justin Caine, the proprietor of Good Fruit Video.

Which type of Michigan companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 23, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 78 inspections at 76 Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in 2024.

State data shows spike in overdose deaths as Michigan continues to face psychiatric bed shortage

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 23, 2025

The Kaiser Family Foundation has released new data indicating that 29.9% of adults in Michigan experience symptoms of mental health disorders.

State data show spike in overdose deaths as Indiana continues to face psychiatric bed shortage

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 23, 2025

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 29.9% of adults in Michigan experience symptoms of mental health disorders. However, Bridge Michigan reports that due to staffing shortages, the state has closed 77 inpatient psychiatric beds, about 10% of its capacity, further straining access to care for those most in need.