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Michigan opens applications for behavioral health internship stipends up to $15,000

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced that applications for its Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program will open on August 18.

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Michigan Lottery opens nominations for annual Excellence in Education awards

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 5, 2025

Nominations are now open for the Michigan Lottery’s 2025-26 Excellence in Education awards, which honor outstanding public-school educators across the state.

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VA Purchase Loans in Michigan average $299,077 for Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $299,077, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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House Select Committee on the CCP chairman: 'We urge Bank of America to withdraw from underwriting CATL’s' IPO

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

John Robert Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), expressed concerns over Bank of America's involvement with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.

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Sen. Nesbitt on education: 'We need to get away from DEI, gender theory, and woke curriculums'

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, has expressed that the state's education system should focus on fundamental subjects rather than diversity and gender-focused curricula.

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Michigan House Republicans say Democrats misused $9 billion surplus, call for road repairs

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

The Michigan House Republicans have criticized Democrats for not utilizing a $9 billion surplus to address the state's road infrastructure, advocating instead for the passage of their own roads plan.

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Ypsilanti man faces federal charge after incident involving border patrol transport vans

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

An Ypsilanti resident, Jacob Nathaniel Len, 30, has been charged with interfering with U.S. Border Patrol agents as they performed their official duties.

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Michigan joins lawsuit against Trump administration over halted EV infrastructure funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to halt funding for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

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Small Business Briefing reviews tax proposal, healthcare costs, and economic outlook

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Brian Calley and Sarah Miller hosted the latest edition of the Small Business Briefing, focusing on issues affecting small business owners in Michigan.

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Thousands still lack state senate representation after months-long vacancy

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Common Cause Michigan has drawn attention to the ongoing vacancy in the 35th State Senate District, noting that August 5 would have been election day if a special election had been called.

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Whitmer proclaims August as Breastfeeding Month with focus on equity across Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared August 2025 as Breastfeeding Month, underscoring the state’s commitment to supporting breastfeeding as a public health priority.

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Michigan Lottery launches new Detroit Lions themed lottery games statewide

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

The Michigan Lottery has announced a partnership with the Detroit Lions to launch a series of Detroit Lions themed lottery games, coinciding with the start of the football season.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats announce single game ticket sales for fall and winter sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Single game tickets for Northern Michigan University’s football, volleyball, and basketball teams are now available for purchase.

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Michigan awards $342K in grants to expand farm stops across state

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced the allocation of nearly $342,000 in grants to seven farm stops across Michigan.

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My Life, My Quit launches app to help Michigan youth quit tobacco

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 4, 2025

Youth in Michigan have a new tool to help them quit tobacco and nicotine products.

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Michigan gubernatorial fundraising highlights reliance on ActBlue and out-of-state donors

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 2, 2025

Campaign finance reports released Friday show that Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Michigan are relying heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions.

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Employers weigh strategies for multi-state handbook compliance

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 2, 2025

Employers operating in multiple states are encountering challenges as they develop policies that comply with a growing number of state-specific regulations.

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Sterling Heights woman wins $125K Michigan Lottery second chance jackpot

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 2, 2025

A Sterling Heights resident, Tonya Hunwardsen, has won a $125,656 jackpot in the Michigan Lottery’s BIG CA$H Second Chance progressive drawing.

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New survey highlights growing issue of 'quiet cracking' affecting employee engagement

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 2, 2025

A recent survey has identified a new workplace trend called "quiet cracking," which refers to a gradual decline in employee satisfaction, motivation, and productivity.

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Leo Nolles represents Uruguay at World Aquatics Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 2, 2025

Leo Nolles, a member of the Northern Michigan University swim and dive team and the current GLIAC Swimmer of the Year, is representing Uruguay at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.