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2022: Huron County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Huron County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 17.4%.

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

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St. Clair County: Medicare dependency reached 6.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.5% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $3,392 per capita to residents.

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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Huron County: Residents received $96.89 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Huron County, providing an average of $3,101 per capita to residents.

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Sanilac County: Medicaid dependency reached 7% in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7% of income in Sanilac County, providing an average of $3,246 per capita to residents.

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Lapeer County ranks 67th in Michigan for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Lapeer County received an average of $11,720 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in Michigan.

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Tuscola County: Medicaid made up 5.9% of total income in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.9% of income in Tuscola County, providing an average of $2,596 per capita to residents.

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Residents of St. Clair County received $12,699 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 56th in Michigan

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of St. Clair County received an average of $12,699 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th lowest in Michigan.

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Lapeer County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Lapeer County, providing an average of $1,435 per capita to residents.

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St. Clair County: Residents received $304.45 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $1,901 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Bierlein announces essay contest winners across four counties

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

State Representative Matthew Bierlein has announced the winners of an essay contest held across Bay, Genesee, Saginaw, and Tuscola counties.

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In 2022, Tuscola County ranks 31st among Michigan counties for government transfer income per capita at $14,648

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Tuscola County received an average of $14,648 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 31st highest in Michigan.

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Huron County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Huron County, providing an average of $1,077 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Bierlein introduces bill to revise Michigan's healthcare licensure applications

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Matthew Bierlein has proposed new legislation aimed at revising Michigan's licensure application process for healthcare professionals.

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Sanilac County: Residents received $53.79 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 18, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Sanilac County, providing an average of $1,323 per capita to residents.

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Sanilac County residents received $15,009 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 27th in Michigan

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Sanilac County received an average of $15,009 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Michigan.

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Tuscola County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.8% in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Tuscola County, providing an average of $1,234 per capita to residents.

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Huron County ranks 17th highest in Michigan for per capita government transfer income at $16,416 in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Huron County received an average of $16,416 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th highest in Michigan.

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Lapeer County: Income Maintenance made up 1.8% of total income in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 9, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Lapeer County, providing an average of $923 per capita to residents.

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St. Clair County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Thumb Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $1,183 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Bierlein supports new sick leave policy for Michigan

By Thumb Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

State Representative Matthew Bierlein has supported a new plan that establishes paid sick leave policies aimed at protecting workers and local businesses in Michigan.