In seeking to suppress search warrant records in the criminal probe, the attorney general’s office argues that some current and ex-state officials, appointees and lobbyists could be embarrassed if the records are made public.
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Flint water crisis charges dropped against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
Snyder’s is the latest of eight dismissals in the Flint criminal case, after the Michigan Supreme Court rejected the legal path Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office used to secure indictments.
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Bridge, Free Press seek court hearing to open Chatfield records to public
Bridge Michigan and the Detroit Free Press are asking a judge to reconsider an order that indefinitely blocks public access to records in the criminal probe of former House Speaker Lee Chatfield.
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Dana Nessel obtains blanket shield of Lee Chatfield investigation records
After Bridge Michigan and the Detroit Free Press won access to documents that would shed new light on the criminal investigation against the former house speaker, Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office obtained a court order blocking release of virtually all records in the case.
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Why Line 5 will likely remain open despite Democratic control of Lansing
Don’t expect big new efforts to shut down Line 5 when Democrats take control. Those on both sides of the issue say the pipeline’s fate is now in the hands of a federal judge and President Joe Biden.
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Michigan women score big, poised for key leadership in Legislature
With re-election wins for statewide office and key victories among the Legislature, Michigan is toward the top of the pack for women representation in state government.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel defeats Trump pick Matthew DePerno
Democratic AG Dana Nessel prevailed Tuesday over a Republican nominee who threatened to prosecute her and other statewide Democratic leaders if elected.
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Seven races to watch on what could be a long Election Day in Michigan
Why turnout, absentee votes and redistricting could influence who becomes governor, represents Michigan in Congress and controls the Legislature.
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Where Michigan attorney general foes Dana Nessel and Matthew DePerno stand
Not a lot of common ground between Nessel, a progressive Democrat, and DePerno, a Trump-endorsed attorney. She supports abortion rights, same-sex marriage and the integrity of the 2020 election. He opposes abortion and sees corruption in Nessel’s office and in Trump’s 2020 defeat.
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Dana Nessel: Court wins, self-inflicted wounds mark term as attorney general
The first term Democrat is locked in a tough fight against GOP challenger Matthew DePerno. She says she’s been a frequent target for threats based on her identity as a Jewish woman who is Michigan’s first LGBTQ statewide public official.