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Dickinson County: Medicaid made up 6.5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Dickinson County, providing an average of $3,587 per capita to residents.

By UP Gazette | Mar 29, 2025

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Chippewa County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Chippewa County, providing an average of $2,819 per capita to residents.

By UP Gazette | Mar 28, 2025

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Rep. Prestin advocates for modernizing DNR policies with new House bills

By UP Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

State Representative Dave Prestin presented his case to the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee to update various policies for conservation officers within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

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Houghton County: Residents received $139.37 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.8% of income in Houghton County, providing an average of $3,763 per capita to residents.

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Upper Peninsula legislators push for reclassification of RICE generators as renewable

By UP Gazette | Mar 25, 2025

State Representative Dave Prestin recently presented his case to the House Energy Committee, advocating for House Bill 4283.

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Delta County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Delta County, providing an average of $2,290 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Schoolcraft County ranks sixth among Michigan counties for government transfer income per capita at $18,285

By UP Gazette | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Schoolcraft County received an average of $18,285 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Michigan.

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Marquette County: Medicaid made up 6.5% of total income in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Marquette County, providing an average of $3,022 per capita to residents.

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Keweenaw County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Keweenaw County, providing an average of $879 per capita to residents.

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Luce County: Income Maintenance made up 3.1% of total income in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 21, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.1% of income in Luce County, providing an average of $1,309 per capita to residents.

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Michigan House passes tax-free road improvement plan

By UP Gazette | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Dave Prestin has supported a legislative package aimed at improving Michigan's roads without increasing taxes.

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Baraga County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Baraga County, providing an average of $1,109 per capita to residents.

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Ontonagon County: Residents received $6.52 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Ontonagon County, providing an average of $1,112 per capita to residents.

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Iron County residents received $19,204 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking fourth in Michigan

By UP Gazette | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Iron County received an average of $19,204 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fourth highest in Michigan.

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Alger County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.1% in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Alger County, providing an average of $846 per capita to residents.

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Schoolcraft County: Income Maintenance made up 2.7% of total income in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.7% of income in Schoolcraft County, providing an average of $1,178 per capita to residents.

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Mackinac County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Mackinac County, providing an average of $924 per capita to residents.

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Iron County: Residents received $13.65 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Iron County, providing an average of $1,175 per capita to residents.

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Ontonagon County ranks highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $20,769 in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Ontonagon County received an average of $20,769 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Michigan.

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Gogebic County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3% in 2022

By UP Gazette | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Gogebic County, providing an average of $1,422 per capita to residents.