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Wade Allen, 39, of Sturgis, was sentenced yesterday in 45th Circuit Court after pleading no contest to charges in connection to the murder and mutilation of his girlfriend, as well as the sexual assault of a fellow inmate once in custody, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

DeWitt Man Arrested, Charged on Financial Elder Abuse

On June 02, 2023, Peter Counseller, 56, of DeWitt, was arraigned before Judge Lisa Babcock in the 54B District Court in East Lansing on one count of Embezzlement by an Agent in excess of $100,000, one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult in excess of $100,000, and two counts of filing false tax returns for an alleged elder abuse scheme, announced Michigan Attorney General

Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Cybersecurity Awareness

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) outreach to communities on how they can protect themselves from disruptive cyber-attacks

Stabenow, Peters Introduce Judicial Nominee Susan DeClercq in Senate Committee Hearing

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) on June 8 introduced Susan DeClercq to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for a hearing considering her nomination to be U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties

On June 5, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road projects next week including improvements on M-40 in Allegan County

AG Nessel Charges Oakland County Insurance Salesman with Conducting Criminal Enterprise, Embezzling from Commercial Clients

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) Director Anita Fox have announced charges against Charles Walker of Southfield

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Assault Charges Filed Against Former DeWitt Police Officer

A Clinton County Circuit Court Judge has denied former DeWitt Police Officer Chad Vorce’s motion to dismiss the Felonious Assault, Felony Firearm, and Misconduct in Office charges filed against him as a result of his actions against a newspaper delivery driver, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

Governor Whitmer, State and Local Officials Commemorate Completion of New $85 Million Caro Psychiatric Hospital 

On June 5, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with state and local officials gathered for an open house commemorating the completion of the new 100-bed Caro Psychiatric Hospital and the state’s continued focus on providing mental health resources for Michiganders

Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Screening of Vehicles and Cargo at Ports of Entry

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee reintroduced a bipartisan bill to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems, which have enabled frontline U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers to more quickly and effectively screen vehicles and large amounts of cargo to ensure secure travel and trade at ports of entry

Stabenow, Peters Announce $424,000 for Manistee County to Plan to Re-Route Railroad Tracks

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Manistee County a $424,000 federal grant for planning needed in order to relocate approximately 3.5 miles of railroad tracks around Lake Manistee to eliminate three water crossings over aging bridges

Gov. Whitmer Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Coordinate Response to Wildfires in Northern Michigan

On June 03, Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) due to two forest fires in Crawford and Iosco counties

Gov. Whitmer Establishes the ‘Growing Michigan Together Council’ to Focus on Population Growth, Building a Brighter Future for Michigan

On June 01, Governor Gretchen Whitmer established the Growing Michigan Together Council to develop a statewide strategy aimed at making Michigan a place everyone wants to call home by attracting and retaining talent

AG Nessel Warns Ionia Driver Education Provider of Intended Action for Alleged Consumer Protection Violations

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her Corporate Oversight Division (COD) have issued a Notice of Intended Action (NIA) to iDrive Academy, LLC to secure student refunds following iDrive’s surrender of its driver education provider certification

AG Nessel Announces $102.5 Million Settlement with Suboxone Maker for Alleged Illegal Monopoly Tactics

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that 42 states, led by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, have negotiated a nationwide $102.5 million settlement with Indivior Inc., the maker of Suboxone. Michigan will receive approximately $2.2 million from the settlement

Peters Commemorates Renaming of Detroit Grand River Post Office to “Rosa Louise McCauley Parks Post Office”