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Lenawee County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's Safe Cracker Cashword

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2025

A Lenawee County resident has won $300,000 by playing the Michigan Lottery's Safe Cracker Cashword instant game.

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Hispanic Latino Commission celebrates post-secondary graduates' achievements

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2025

On April 25, the Hispanic Latino Commission of Michigan (HLCOM) organized its annual Statewide Post-Secondary Graduation Celebration at the Michigan Historical Center in Lansing.

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Labor Department reverts to 2008 standard for classifying independent contractors

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2025

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a shift in its approach to determining independent contractor status.

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U.S. Rep. Walberg on EV mandates: 'The automotive industry should not be dictated by excessive regulations'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Timothy Lee Walberg, the representative for Michigan's 5th Congressional District, said that California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate functions as a national ban on internal combustion vehicles, necessitating congressional intervention to...

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Wayne County Commissioner: Credit Card Competition Act 'threatens to gut credit card rewards and raise costs’

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Jonathan C. Kinloch, the Wayne County Commissioner, expressed concerns over the Credit Card Competition Act, stating it would eliminate credit card rewards and increase expenses for Michigan's working families and small businesses.

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Analysis: Michigan one of 23 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

An analysis by Great Lakes Wire shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Michigan is one of 23 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Detroit man faces murder charge in fatal shooting incident

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Yesterday, Damon Bentley, a 27-year-old resident of Detroit, was arraigned in the 36th District Court.

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Newberry man faces arraignment on first-degree child abuse charges

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Today in Lansing, Roy Metcalf, a 22-year-old resident of Newberry, was arraigned in the 92nd District Court on charges related to the alleged abuse of a five-week-old infant.

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Van Buren County man wins $5.46M Lotto 47 jackpot

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

A Van Buren County resident has claimed a $5.46 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

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**** FOIA Request Sent to Michigan Department of Education Regarding Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025 **

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to Michigan Department of Education Regarding Financial Aid Fraud on May 7, 2025.

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Supreme Court allows enforcement of transgender military ban amid ongoing legal challenges

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Yesterday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to enforce its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military.

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Job seekers express concerns over heavy reliance on AI in recruitment

By Great Lakes Wire | May 7, 2025

Much discussion surrounds the increasing use of AI in recruitment.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending May 3

By A. N. Hart | May 6, 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 April 26.

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Michigan House Republicans reintroduce bipartisan school safety plan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

The Michigan House Republican Caucus has announced on X that its members have reintroduced a bipartisan school safety plan through House Bills 4222–4229.

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Court blocks Trump's cuts affecting schools and libraries

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that two preliminary injunctions have been secured against actions by the Trump Administration.

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Selfridge Air Base to receive 21 F-15 Eagles replacing retiring Warthogs

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County will receive 21 new F-15 Eagles to replace the retiring A-19 Warthogs.

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Nessel leads coalition suing Trump Administration over wind energy development freeze

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

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Lapeer County teacher honored with Michigan Lottery's Excellence in Education award

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

Heather LaMarra, an educator from Lapeer County, has been recognized with the Excellence in Education award by the Michigan Lottery.

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Whitmer continues collaboration with Trump administration on key Michigan initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer continues to engage with the Trump administration, focusing on various initiatives, including post-ice storm aid for Northern Michigan, controlling invasive Asian carp, and fostering economic development.

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Dickinson County man pleads guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault

By Great Lakes Wire | May 6, 2025

Yesterday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old from Norway, Michigan, who had recently been residing in California, entered pleas related to multiple charges of criminal sexual conduct.