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Roscommon County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Roscommon County, providing an average of $2,491 per capita to residents.

By North Michigan News | Mar 26, 2025

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Emmet County: Medicaid made up 4.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Emmet County, providing an average of $3,025 per capita to residents.

By North Michigan News | Mar 25, 2025

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Alcona County residents received $19,074 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fifth in Michigan

By North Michigan News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Alcona County received an average of $19,074 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in Michigan.

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Rep. Borton criticizes Governor Whitmer's taxpayer-funded trip to Europe

By North Michigan News | Mar 24, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton has criticized Governor Gretchen Whitmer and senior officials in her administration for embarking on a taxpayer-funded trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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Michigan lawmaker criticizes governor's taxpayer-funded trip abroad

By North Michigan News | Mar 24, 2025

State Representative Cam Cavitt from Cheboygan has voiced criticism over a taxpayer-funded trip taken by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and senior officials, including Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Scott Bowen.

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Alpena County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.5% of income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.5% of income in Alpena County, providing an average of $4,150 per capita to residents.

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Grand Traverse County: Residents received $157.09 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.6% of income in Grand Traverse County, providing an average of $1,628 per capita to residents.

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Oscoda County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.7% of income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.7% of income in Oscoda County, providing an average of $1,487 per capita to residents.

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Missaukee County: Residents received $18.44 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 21, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Missaukee County, providing an average of $1,212 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Cavitt opposes bill granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants

By North Michigan News | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Cam Cavitt, a Republican from Cheboygan, announced his decision to vote against House Bill 4195.

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House Republicans push for states' control over education

By North Michigan News | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton has expressed support for a resolution urging Congress to dismantle the United States Department of Education (Ed) and delegate its responsibilities back to individual states.

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Montmorency County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 20, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Montmorency County, providing an average of $1,397 per capita to residents.

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Ken Borton hosts finance authority to discuss PFAS issues

By North Michigan News | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton, representing Gaylord, hosted the Cadillac Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) in Lansing this week.

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Alcona County: Income Maintenance made up 2.3% of total income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Alcona County, providing an average of $1,133 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Borton supports bill reversing Michigan's recent income tax increase

By North Michigan News | Mar 18, 2025

State Representative Ken Borton cast his vote on Tuesday in favor of reversing the 2024 income tax increase implemented by Democrats.

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Crawford County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.2% of income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.2% of income in Crawford County, providing an average of $1,330 per capita to residents.

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Roscommon County ranks third highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $19,912 in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Roscommon County ranked third highest per capita recipient of government transfers in Michigan, with transfers making up 45.5% of total income.

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Presque Isle County: Residents received $12.44 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Presque Isle County, providing an average of $931 per capita to residents.

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Kalkaska County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.1% in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Kalkaska County, providing an average of $1,292 per capita to residents.

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Benzie County: Income Maintenance made up 1.7% of total income in 2022

By North Michigan News | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.7% of income in Benzie County, providing an average of $905 per capita to residents.