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CDC 2025 Measles Update: Michigan's case count rises as of week ending May 17

By A. N. Hart | May 20, 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 10.

Michigan sees 77 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Michigan submitted 77 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $284,203, a 0.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Northern Michigan adds Charlie Miller from transfer portal

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan Men's Basketball team, has announced the addition of Charlie Miller from the transfer portal.

Job market challenges persist for class of 2025 amid modest raises

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2025

According to the March 2025 Mercer QuickPulse U.S. Compensation Planning Survey, involving over 800 U.S. organizations, employers delivered an average merit increase of 3.2% in 2025.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $293,556 for Q4

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $293,556, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

NMU honors student-athletes for academic excellence with Chi Alpha Sigma induction

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) has honored 114 student-athletes for their academic achievements by inducting them into the Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ) 2025 National College Athlete Honor Society.

St. Joseph County man convicted of criminal sexual conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Yesterday, a jury in St. Joseph County found Geral Whitney, 69, guilty of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Furniture store partners with local businesses for community event

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

On the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers interviewed Ehab Awad, Chief Operating Officer of Best Furniture Outlet in Lansing.

Coalition opposes moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general in opposition to an amendment recently added by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee to the federal budget reconciliation bill.

Michigan's AG secures injunction for release of withheld public health funds

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 24 attorneys general, has secured a preliminary injunction mandating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release nearly $11 billion in public health grants...

Employers urged to enhance postpartum benefits amid growing demand

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Postpartum recovery is a critical period for new mothers, impacting their physical, emotional, and professional wellbeing.

Attorney General warns against scams after severe weather in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about potential scams following severe weather that recently impacted the state.

Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.