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Sault Ste. Marie man sentenced for threats against Chippewa County officials

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Today, Clifford Milam from Sault Ste.

Steve Cortes on child labor: 'This is why we need to unleash ICE in Michigan’

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Steve Cortes, President of League of American Workers, said increased ICE enforcement is needed in Michigan to address possible child labor by illegal immigrants, referencing a California case.

Small businesses must comply with Earned Sick Time Act by October

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 15, 2025

While the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) became effective for employers with more than 10 employees on February 21, 2025, smaller businesses have until October 1, 2025, to comply.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Michigan employers during 2024?

By J. C. Mora | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 11,845 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

VA provides 12.3% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,289 VA home purchases in Michigan in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $385.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

MDHHS reports improvements in child welfare system under MISEP plan

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) provided an update to Judge Nancy G. Edmunds of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on improvements in Michigan's child welfare system under the Modified...

Invest in MI Kids faces setback over tax proposal due to procedural issue

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The Board of State Canvassers has withdrawn the 100-word summary for a proposed state constitutional amendment to increase taxes on wealthy individuals to fund schools.

Small Business Briefing: New tax legislation impacts Michigan businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

In the latest episode of the Small Business Briefing, Brian Calley and Sarah Miller provided important updates for businesses in Michigan.

Macomb County woman wins $1M with Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

A woman from Macomb County has won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Smokin' Hot Million instant game.

Attorney General Nessel sues Trump Administration over frozen education grants

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

St. Joseph County man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

On Friday, Geral Whitney, 69, from Harrison, was sentenced to 20 to 30 years in prison by Judge Paul Stutesman in the 45th Circuit Court in St. Joseph County.

Northern Michigan Wildcats announce cross country schedule for 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan cross country team has announced its schedule for the 2025 season, featuring competitions in four states over a three-month period.

Tuscola County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's Detroit Tigers instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

A Tuscola County man recently won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Detroit Tigers instant game.

PCORI fees due July 31: guidance for group health plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2025

The deadline for submitting Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees is approaching, with a due date set for July 31.

Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Jul 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Michigan during Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Michigan ranked 20th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,892 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.