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Lapeer County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2025

A Lapeer County resident recently won $300,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's 20X Wild Time instant game.

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Coalition seeks injunction against restructuring of US Health Department

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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Background check policies pose legal risks amid growing ban-the-box laws

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2025

The ongoing expansion of ban-the-box laws highlights a legal risk for employers who continue to use pass/fail background check policies.

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Atlas Tool Works president on CATL IPO: 'No U.S. dollar should support companies tied to the Chinese military'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

Zach Mottl, president of Atlas Tool Works, has called for JPMorgan and Bank of America to cancel their plans to support the initial public offering (IPO) of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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Polaris National Security president: Gotion and CATL 'are tied to the CCP' and 'tried to infiltrate the U.S. supply chain'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

Gabriel Noronha, president of Polaris National Security, said that Chinese electric vehicle battery companies Gotion and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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Texas A&M professor: Credit card legislation 'does not acknowledge that current market participants have made large capital investments'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

Korok Ray, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, has expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act, highlighting that it overlooks the significant investments made by existing market participants to develop and enhance...

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State Sen. Nesbitt: 'Michigan has suffered more than any other state when it comes to losing jobs overseas'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a state senator from Michigan, has expressed concern over the state's significant job losses due to offshoring and supports initiatives aimed at revitalizing American manufacturing.

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Michigan GOP: EV mandates threaten tens of thousands of auto jobs

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

The Michigan Republican Party has raised concerns over U.S. Senate candidate Representative Haley Stevens' support for California's electric vehicle (EV) mandate, cautioning that the policy could threaten jobs in Michigan's auto industry.

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2025: Measles cases in Michigan up as of week ending May 10

By A. N. Hart | May 13, 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 May 3.

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Senate Appropriations advances FY 2026 budget featuring infrastructure fund and tariff relief

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

The Senate Appropriations Committee has advanced its Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendations to the chamber floor, including a new $372.5 million "Community Infrastructure Fund" for local governments and $100 million in economic relief grants...

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NMU hockey announces schedule for upcoming season

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team has released its schedule for the 2025/26 season.

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NFIB opposes bill expanding consumer protection act affecting small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

On May 7, 2025, Amanda Fisher, the Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), testified against Senate Bill 134.

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Michigan House passes bills on energy preservation and disaster relief

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed several bills with significant implications for the state's energy and disaster relief efforts.

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Court rules Michigan abortion regulations unconstitutional

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

The Michigan Court of Claims has ruled in the case of Northland v. Nessel that several state regulations on abortion are unconstitutional.

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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over new immigration-linked funding conditions

By Great Lakes Wire | May 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside 19 other state attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump Administration.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in the first quarter of 2025.

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Employers classified under the Utilities industry file 23 H-1B petitions in Michigan throughout 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Michigan submitted 23 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Michigan opens applications for small distiller program

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) along with the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) have opened applications for the Qualified Small Distiller Program.

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MDARD implements summer gasoline program to reduce emissions in southeast Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is preparing to implement its annual summer gasoline program aimed at reducing emissions in southeast Michigan.

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Northern Michigan volleyball announces full schedule for upcoming season

By Great Lakes Wire | May 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan Volleyball team has released its schedule for the 2025 season, as announced by coach Mike Lozier.