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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reporting a reduction in Do Not Call Registry complaints by Michigan residents as well as an increase in the number of people in the state who have registered on the Do Not Call list, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

AG Nessel Advises Recent High School Grads on How to Avoid Scams

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to educate recent high school graduates on how to spot scams so that their path to adulthood does not include becoming the victim of a scam

Gov. Whitmer and Lt. Governor Gilchrist Proclaim June 19 as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II proclaimed June 19th as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan to celebrate African American history and culture and commemorate the end of slavery in America

Peters Joins Congressional Delegation to the Paris Air Show

Visit Featured Meetings with U.S. Manufacturers that Have Michigan Footprints and Meeting with French President Macron to Discuss Shared National Security Priorities Including Countering Russia and China

Gov. Whitmer Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration to Support Communities in the Upper Peninsula Impacted by Spring Flooding

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration and activation of the public assistance program for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties following an assessment of damage to the area

What They Are Saying: Peters, Johnson, Sinema & Hoeven Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities From Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Will Mitigate Security Risks for Large Crowds & Critical Infrastructure

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Stakeholders and organizations are applauding bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ron Johnson (R-WI),Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) that would significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones

AG Nessel Accuses Tuscola County Dairy of Illegal Discharge of Waste into State Waters, Operating without Required Permits

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Jun 24, 2023

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a complaint against Zimba Dairy, Inc. (Zimba) of Tuscola County for violations related to unlawful discharges into state waters

Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan PIGGY BANK Act to Boost Youth Financial Literacy

Michigan Received “C” Rating on Financial Literacy Scorecard

Senators Stabenow, Marshall, Booker, and Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the Health of Seniors

New Bill will Establish Program to Provide Seniors with Nutritious Meals

Ahead of First Anniversary of the Supreme Court Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Peters Vows to Continue Fighting for Women’s Right to Essential Health Care

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement in advance of the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which overturned Roe v. Wade and ended nearly fifty years of federal Constitutional protections for women seeking abortions

Gov. Whitmer to Embark on Mission to Europe to Bring Jobs Back to Michigan, Visit Servicemembers Overseas

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will be leading a one-week mission to France and Germany next week, focusing on bringing jobs, investment, and high-tech supply chains back to Michigan from overseas and supporting Michigan service members serving in the region

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Wins Nearly 200 High-Wage, High-Tech Jobs from European Company Expleo

Michigan wins new R&D facility over numerous other states and regions, underscoring state’s leadership in advanced automotive R&D and vehicle electrification

Nessel Charges 8 Upper Peninsula Prison Staff in 2019 Inmate Death, Including Former Warden, Nurses

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged eight former and current employees of Alger Correctional Facility with felony counts related to the 2019 in-custody death of former inmate Jonathan Lancaste

Attorney General Nessel Testifies at House Committee in Support of Witness and Victim Confidentiality Bills

On June 14, 2023, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified alongside state Representatives Kelly Breen and Denise Mentzer before the Judiciary Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives in support of House Bills 4738 and 4739, to enhance witness and victim confidentiality throughout the court system

St. Johns Woman Sentenced for Tax Fraud, Embezzlement Exceeding $420,000 from Car Dealership

On June 14, 2023, in the Ingham County Circuit Court Amanda Root was sentenced to 42 months in prison on one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road repair projects this week including repaving and guardrail replacements on I-94 in Berrien and Van Buren counties and rebuilding a portion of I-94 in Jackson County

Governor Whitmer Joined Michigan National Guard Pass in Review Ceremony at Camp Grayling

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan National Guard (MING) at Camp Grayling for the 2023 Memorial Pass in Review Ceremony

Rep. Huizenga votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

Peters Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Build On His Fairness for Veterans Law