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Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services highlights importance of renters insurance during National Preparedness Month

LANSING — September is National Preparedness Month and the Michigan Department of Insurance & Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding college students and other renters about the importance of purchasing a renters insurance policy to protect their belongings in the event of storm damage, fire, or theft. “Renters can suffer significant property losses caused by severe storms, fires, and other events, so it is important that they have the coverage they need before disaster strikes,” said DIFS Director Anita Fox. “It is critical that every Michigander, whether they rent or own their ...

Judge Linda Davis speaking in the UP

What would you do if someone you loved was struggling with drugs? Judge Linda Davis was known for her tough sentences on people who used drugs. Then her daughter, a student and athlete, got hurt at age 17 and needed knee surgery. She was prescribed opioid painkillers, and over time that led to heroin use. With her addiction spiraling out of control, her daughter told Judge Davis late one night: “Mom, I’m a heroin addict. I need help.” “Judge Davis’ story is a powerful example that addiction does not discriminate – it can happen to anyone,” said Gail Ploe, Facing Addiction ...

AG Nessel joins local Muskegon expungement efforts for veterans

MUSKEGON – Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel helped welcome attendees to the Veteran Resource Deployment event held in Muskegon Friday. The free expo – hosted by VanDyk Mortgage, JCI Greater Muskegon and the Muskegon County Department of Veterans Affairs – is offering wide-ranging resources for veterans and their families. Members of the Department of Attorney General were onsite to provide information regarding the expungement process. “Military service members and their families give to our country each and every day, and it is my privilege to provide service to them through ...

Governor Whitmer signs legislation representing final piece of Clean Slate Package for non-repeat OWI offenders

LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 400, which strengthens expungement legislation that the governor signed last month for a first violation of operating while intoxicated (OWI). The governor also signed Senate Bill 408, which strengthens judicial procedures. “No one should be defined forever by a mistake they made in the past,” said Governor Whitmer. “Senate Bill 400 strengthens recent expungement legislation I signed last month to allow an estimated 200,000 non-repeat OWI offenders to have the opportunity for a second chance at a clean record. In total, this ...

DIFS action shuts down fake bank, credit union websites

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has ordered the websites of four fake banks and credit unions to be taken down after issuing a temporary cease-and-desist order against CEO World Credit Union, Eastern Trust Finance, EH National Bank, and Capital Standard Institution. “DIFS is committed to protecting Michiganders from predatory entities seeking to collect personal and financial information for harmful purposes,” said DIFS Director Anita Fox. “Websites like these take advantage of unsuspecting consumers, and we will do everything ...

Aspirus OB/GYNs to offer tips for conquering the middle ages

You aspire to live a healthier, happier life. Aspirus Health aspires to help you get there with Aspiring You, a new virtual health and wellness program. Register today for the very first Aspiring You virtual event, Conquering the Middle Ages. Participants will discover how to best deal with common midlife challenges facing women, including menopause, weight gain, sleep issues, and sexual concerns. Conquering the Middle Ages will be presented by Aspirus Health OB/GYN specialists Dr. Jenna Kolodziej, DO, FACOOG, and Dr. Bonita Kolrud, MD, FACOG. Conquering the Middle Ages will be held ...