Great Lakes Wire

On June 30, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two important leadership appointments at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Michigan Students at Schools, Colleges, and Universities from Abuse, Keep Communities Safe

On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to protect Michigan students at schools, colleges, and universities from abuse

Saginaw Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from a Vulnerable Adult

Valda Cork, 60, pled guilty in Saginaw Circuit Court to one count of Embezzlement of $100,000 or more from a Vulnerable Adult, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Cork agreed to a restitution order to repay $196,394 to her mother’s estate and the Michigan Department of Treasury

Sentence Begins for Detroit Man who Conducted $11 Million State Benefits Scam

Dewan Williams, 47, of Detroit, turned himself in to the custody of Michigan Department of Corrections last week to begin serving out his 2-20 year sentence for operating a sophisticated state and federal benefits scheme that cost the State of Michigan $11 million

Gov. Whitmer Signs Legislation to Build More Affordable Housing, Community Projects

On June 29, 2023 , Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to power economic development in communities across Michigan by expanding the number of communities that can establish land bank fast track authorities. Local governments can use these powerful tools to revitalize vacant, unused, abandoned, or blighted lands and structures, build affordable housing, make downtowns and neighborhoods more livable and attractive, and grow local economies

Third Defendant Arraigned on Signature Collection Election Fraud Charges

On June 29, 2023 , Willie Reed turned himself in and was arraigned on felony charges stemming from allegations that he and two others defrauded the 2022 gubernatorial campaigns of Perry Johnson, James Craig, Donna Brandenburg, Michael Brown, and Michael Markey, as well as judicial candidates Tricia Dare, John Cahalan, and John Michael Malone

AG Nessel Alerts Residents about a New Debt Collection Scam

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about fraudulent letters directed to workers and businesses

Marshall Woman Sentenced for Threats Against Governor Whitmer

Tabitha Davis, 33, of Marshall, was sentenced last week to four months probation and a suspended sentence of 20 days in jail for threatening violence against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

Analysis: Michigan ranked #08 for gun sales in 2022

Michigan ranked #08 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 570,352 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Gov. Whitmer Applauds Passage of ‘Make it in Michigan’ Budget

On June 28, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the passage of a balanced, bipartisan state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 focused on growing the economy, lowering costs, delivering on kitchen-table issues, and helping anyone “Make it in Michigan

AG Nessel Charges Former LiUNA Labor Leader Jon Byrd with Criminal Sexual Conduct

On June 29, 2023 , Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged Jonathan Byrd, 40, of Battle Creek with one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Attorney General Dana Nessel Charges Delta County Woman With 9 Counts of Medicaid Fraud

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that Medicaid Fraud charges have been filed against Nicole Stouffer, 42, of Rock, Michigan

Defendant Apprehended in 2011 Homicide

Chadwick Shane Mobley, 42, will be arraigned on charges related to the 2011 Lapeer County homicide of Andrea Eilber, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

AG Dana Nessel and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Launch Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

This afternoon, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was joined by members of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and Goodwill Industries to officially launch the Wayne County Job Court Prosecutor Diversion Program

Lenawee County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads on Willful Neglect in Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Kirk June, 54, a Lenawee County Sheriff’s Deputy, has pled no contest to one count of Willful Neglect of Duty after he accidentally shot an unarmed suspect with his firearm, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced

AG Nessel Issues Statements in Response to SCOTUS Opinions in 303 Creative LLC v. Ennis, Biden v. Nebraska

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statements in response to today's United States Supreme Court decisions

Gov. Whitmer Announces 570+ Jobs, Continued Investment in Small Businesses and Training Opportunities