State prosecutors have dropped felony charges against seven people accused of trespassing and resisting police a year ago during the break-up of a pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan.
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Justice Dept. sues Michigan over Nessel plan to sue fossil fuel companies
The Justice Department is suing four states over climate action. The DOJ says plans by Michigan and Hawaii to take legal action over climate harm would infringe on the federal government’s authority.
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Nessel sues as Trump health cuts hit Michigan disease, addiction programs
Most of the now-cancelled grants were meant to help local health departments vaccinate vulnerable Michiganders, provide services for people with mental illnesses, addiction and gambling problems and monitor wastewater for infectious diseases.
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Six ways Michigan’s Dana Nessel is challenging Donald Trump’s agenda
Since President Donald Trump began his second term on Jan. 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has joined six multistate lawsuits challenging his administration’s actions.
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Is Michigan’s Trump-fighting attorney general politicizing the office or saving Michiganders?
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is back to taking on Donald Trump, joining six lawsuits against his administration since he started his second term Jan. 20. Her approach is getting mixed reviews in Lansing.
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Judge may take months to rule if Lee Chatfield faces trial for corruption
Former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife are accused of using nonprofit, campaign and taxpayer funds to cover their lavish lifestyle. His lawyer says there’s not enough evidence to warrant a trial.
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Lee Chatfield corruption case: Family, friends took free trips, cashed checks
The former House speaker is accused of using political funds to pay for a jet set lifestyle. A court heard testimony Thursday from associates who said they gave him money after cashing checks from political accounts.
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Lee Chatfield corruption case: ‘Questionable’ spending, a strip club bill
Testimony began Wednesday in a preliminary exam for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife. Both have pleaded not guilty to corruption-related charges.
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Transparency time? Michigan House plans oversight, Senate pushes public records
Michigan lawmakers are again promising transparency. Skeptics say it may take a ballot proposal to get it done.
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Michigan judge drops felonies for poll workers in double-voting case
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office said it may appeal the decision in St. Clair Shores involving two deputy election clerks. A man charged with voting absentee and in person will face trial.