Great Lakes Wire

TalentLMS, in collaboration with WorkTango, has published a study revealing the obstacles to successful organizational change.

Coalition of attorneys general urges restoration of Title X funding

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with attorneys general from 21 states to address concerns regarding the withholding of Title X funding by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Michigan observes Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is participating in a statewide initiative to recognize May 5 as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day.

Michigan AG and Planned Parenthood CEO discuss post-Dobbs reproductive rights threats

In a recent episode of the podcast Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel engaged in a discussion with Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Michigan celebrates National Small Business Week 2025

During National Small Business Week, the contributions of small businesses nationwide, including Michigan, are recognized.

Grosse Pointe man convicted of child sexual assault faces potential life sentence

Today, Robert Allen DeClercq, a 72-year-old resident of Grosse Pointe, was found guilty by an Oscoda County jury on two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct involving a person under 13.

2022: Michigan aging and government transfer dependency trends

Michigan’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.

FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Devices companies in Michigan during April

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

Kalamazoo man wins $1 million in Michigan Lottery's 50X game

A man from Kalamazoo County has claimed a $1 million prize from the Michigan Lottery’s 50X instant game.

Neuroscience study links meaningful conversations to brain activity synchronization

Recent studies in neuroscience suggest that conversations can influence brain function, according to a study from Princeton in 2010.

Panel hears NFIB's objections to Michigan's Senate Bills 6 and 7

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent advocate for small business interests in Michigan, voiced opposition to proposed Senate Bills 6 and 7 in testimony before the Senate Labor Committee.

MDARD seeks food safety education grant proposals for 2025-2026 cycle

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is inviting proposals for its Food Safety Education Fund grant program.

Michigan's new rules require financial professionals to report elder financial abuse

May 1, 2025 Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with the Elder Abuse Task Force, marked the activation of significant amendments to Michigan's Uniform Securities Act.

State Sen. Nesbitt: Gov. 'Whitmer's policies have failed Michigan workers'

Aric Nesbitt, the minority leader of the Michigan State Senate, said state leadership has failed to support workers amid high unemployment rates. He advocated for lower taxes and reduced regulations in a statement made on X.

Electronic Payments Coalition chairman: ‘The Durbin-Marshall bill is a jobs killer’

Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman of the Electronic Payments Coalition, said that the Durbin-Marshall Credit Card bill would significantly harm the U.S. economy, risking hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in losses.

Michigan's Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 7.1% from previous quarter

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $3.4 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 7.1% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Nessel warns residents to report price gouging during ice storm recovery

As Northern Michigan deals with the aftermath of a recent ice storm, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to remain vigilant about potential price gouging and deceptive business practices.

Tulip Time Festival preparations prioritize bulb health and pest control

Inspectors from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in collaboration with the City of Holland, are actively working behind the scenes to ensure the smooth running of the Tulip Time Festival.

Genesee County lottery club wins $2 million in Michigan Lottery's 100X game

A lottery club from Genesee County has won $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery's 100X instant game after a trip to the Upper Peninsula.

Sixth Circuit ruling narrows FLSA salary basis exemption test