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.
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Citing COVID sticker shock, Michigan Dems push emergency price gouging cap
Attorney General Dana Nessel and legislative Democrats want to cap prices on necessary goods and services during state of emergency declarations. Republicans and business groups have concerns.
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Oxford parents renew call for state probe of mass school shooting
With the third anniversary of the school shooting approaching, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she still hasn’t received the cooperation from local officials necessary to begin an outside inquiry.
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Opinion | Michigan AG should cease ‘lawfare,’ avoid interfering with energy prices
Deploying our state’s resources in baseless activist cases is inappropriate, especially given that they target energy producers that Michiganders continue to depend on for their livelihoods.
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2024 Michigan elections: A record 5.6 million Michigan votes cast in Tuesday election
This continually updated tracker includes information on Michigan political campaigns for president, US Senate, the US House and state House.
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Farmington Hills’ use of opioid funds to backfill budget prompts AG complaint
The money coming into Michigan communities is intended to help with the drug epidemic. The Oakland County suburb is using it to pay itself back for old costs.
