The search at Chatfield’s northern Michigan home comes amid an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
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Michigan judge suspends 1931 abortion ban, citing ‘irreparable harm’ to women
Women ‘face a serious danger of irreparable harm if prevented from accessing abortion services,’ a judge wrote in an opinion that is bound to be appealed.
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Search warrant confirms scope of criminal probe of Lee Chatfield’s finances
An investigation that began with a sexual-assault complaint against the former Michigan House Speaker has expanded to financial records tied to campaign and nonprofit funds, and the roles of two close Chatfield associates, Rob and Anne Minard.
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Nessel: Wayne State experiments on dogs should face new animal testing rules
The university has faced criticism for years for its treatment of dogs during research. A new attorney general opinion states that there needs to be state oversight of animal experimentation.
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If Roe v. Wade falls, expect Michigan abortion clinic closures, legal fights
Despite promises from Democrats, operators say they would have to stop offering the procedure if the Supreme Court overturns 1973 ruling.
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Michigan abortion law: What you should know if SCOTUS overturns Roe
Abortion remains legal for now in Michigan, but access to abortion services is uncertain if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. We answer your questions about what such a decision would mean for Michigan.
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Michigan GOP endorses Trump favorites DePerno, Karamo at convention
Matthew DePerno and Kristina Karamo, Trump-backed candidates for attorney general and secretary of state, won endorsements as tempers flare during a Michigan Republican Party convention.
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Donald Trump looms large as Michigan GOP braces for convention ‘battle’
This Saturday, Michigan Republicans will endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other posts — an event that could test the former president’s hold on the party.
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Who are the Michigan GOP candidates for attorney general, secretary of state?
Michigan Republican Party delegates will gather Saturday in Grand Rapids to endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other party nominees. Here’s a primer on who’s running.
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Whitmer, Benson, Nessel: Democracy at stake in Michigan’s fall elections
Few surprises but plenty of rallying cries as Democrats gather for their endorsement convention. The party standard-bearers say voting rights and abortion access will be top issues come fall.