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AG Nessel Announces New Midland County Public Administrator Appointment

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 8, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the appointment of Stephen E. Durance as the new Midland County Public Administrator. Nessel expressed her confidence in Durance, stating, “I am confident Midland County will be well served by Stephen, and congratulate him on his appointment as a County Administrator.”State Public Administrator Randi M. Merchant also welcomed Durance to the team, highlighting the importance of having a talented pool of attorneys serving as county public administrators across the state. Merchant stated, “The Department is fortunate to...

AG Nessel Continues Recognition of Financial Literacy Month with Re-Issue of Cryptocurrency Alert

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 8, 2024

Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued her alert, Cryptocurrency! What is it? What are the Risks?, as part of Financial Literacy Month. Nessel emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with cryptocurrency investments, highlighting the lack of regulatory protections and the susceptibility to scams.Nessel warns potential investors about the dangers of cryptocurrency investments, stating, “While it is often portrayed as a lucrative investment, the reality is far from glamorous. Cryptocurrencies are volatile, susceptible to scams, and lack the...

Center receives grant to boost diversity initiatives

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 8, 2024

The Center for Quality and Family Support, part of the Center for Healthy Communities, has been awarded a $10,000 Family Challenge Grant from the Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center.

AG Nessel Intervenes as Upper Peninsula Power Seeks Permanent Outage Credit Waiver

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 8, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in Upper Peninsula Power Co.’s (UPPCo’s) outage credit waiver request before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). UPPCo is seeking a permanent waiver related to how it counts outages under one of the MPSC’s service quality rules.In response to UPPCo's request for a permanent waiver from the new rules, Attorney General Nessel expressed her concerns by stating, “UPPCo’s outage credit waiver request could potentially skirt and undermine the amended service quality rules set in place just last year; rules that my...

NMU women's golf wins Flyer Invite; Hunter takes individual title

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 6, 2024

The NMU Women's golf team concluded its 2024 regular season with a significant victory at the Lewis Spring Flyer Invite, held in Romeoville, Illinois. The team finished first among seven competing teams, with an outstanding individual performance by Maya Hunter.

Northern Michigan men's golf team finishes sixth at Lewis Spring Flyer Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 6, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Men's golf team concluded its regular season at the Lewis Spring Flyer Invite, finishing sixth out of eight teams. The tournament took place in Romeoville, Illinois, and saw the team score a total of 622 over two days (307 on day one and 315 on day two).

Northern Michigan spring football: Team White triumphs over Gold

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 6, 2024

The Northern Michigan spring football game concluded on Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette, Michigan. Team White claimed victory over Team Gold with a 10-0 scoreline.

NMU men's golf team ranks fourth after first round at Lewis Flyer Spring Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team completed the first round of the Lewis Flyer Spring Invitational at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, placing fourth with a score of +19. The team shot a total of 307, trailing third-place Quincy by six strokes and leading the Lewis 'A' team by one stroke.

Former State Employee Found Guilty of Embezzlement

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

A former state of Michigan employee, Rufus Chappell, has been found guilty of embezzlement from the State by a Wayne County jury in the 3rd Circuit Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the felony conviction on one count of Embezzlement, $20,000 to $50,000, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ incarceration.Chappell, 64, of Farmington Hills, was found to have misused state vehicles for personal use over weekends, holidays, and outside business hours, accumulating unauthorized vehicle usage and mileage fees totaling $47,214.85 between August 2015...

NMU women’s golf leads after first round at Lewis Flyer Spring Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

The NMU women's golf team demonstrated strong performance in the first round of the Lewis Flyer Spring Invite, securing a lead by nine strokes after 18 holes. The team posted an opening round score of +32 (320), placing them ahead of Quincy and Illinois Springfield, who scored 329 and 332, respectively.

Northern Michigan track team shines at Spartan Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

A successful outing for the Northern Michigan Track & Field team at the Spartan Invite saw them secure two gold medals among a dozen top-five finishes. The event took place in East Lansing, Michigan.

John Digiacomo Sentenced to 10-20 Years for Criminal Sexual Conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

John Digiacomo, a 60-year-old man from Clio, has been sentenced to 10-20 years’ incarceration in Genesee County Circuit Court for two counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. This sentence comes after Digiacomo pled no contest to the charges in February.According to court records, Digiacomo was accused of multiple sexual assaults on an underage girl in Tuscola, Genesee, and Saginaw Counties. The assaults began when the teenage victim moved in with her aunt in the summer of 2014, and Digiacomo, who was her aunt’s neighbor and a tow truck driver, along with a...

AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of Powerball Drawing Worth Billions

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

LANSING –Ahead of Saturday’s Powerball Drawing, which could be worth nearly $1.25 billion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to remind residents that gambling should be done responsibly and cautions Michigan residents who are eager to improve their chances by joining “lottery clubs.”“Gambling should always be done for fun, and not for an investment into your future,” said Nessel. “It’s important that Michigan residents understand how to seek help if gambling is interfering with their life and understand Michigan’s gambling laws when gambling with friends or...

Michigan's Q3 2023 individual income tax revenue up 0.7% from previous quarter

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 0.7% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Detroit sector Border Protection agents seize dozens of firearms, hundreds of pounds of drugs in March

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 4, 2024

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents operating in the Detroit sector have reportedly seized more than 200 pounds of cocaine, 60 pounds of methamphetamine, and 48 firearms during March.

Attorney General Nessel Advocates for Transparency in Law Enforcement Organizations

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 4, 2024

Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken a significant step towards advocating for transparency within law enforcement organizations by filing an amicus brief in the Court of Claims. The case at hand, Invisible Institute and Detroit Metro Times v Michigan State Police, involves a lawsuit under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, aiming to disclose the names of certified Michigan police officers. Nessel's brief was filed in support of the plaintiffs seeking this disclosure.In her statement, Nessel emphasized the importance of transparency in law enforcement, stating,...

AG Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 4, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general to defend the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Final Rule on climate-related disclosures for investors. The SEC's Final Rule aims to provide investors with standardized, material information about climate-related risks, enabling them to make informed investment decisions."There is no doubt that the steps a company takes to address its climate-related risks has a direct impact on its financial health," said Nessel. "Providing investors with this information is...

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News from April 2024

AG Nessel Announces New Midland County Public Administrator Appointment

AG Nessel Continues Recognition of Financial Literacy Month with Re-Issue of Cryptocurrency Alert

Center receives grant to boost diversity initiatives

AG Nessel Intervenes as Upper Peninsula Power Seeks Permanent Outage Credit Waiver

NMU women's golf wins Flyer Invite; Hunter takes individual title

Northern Michigan men's golf team finishes sixth at Lewis Spring Flyer Invite

Northern Michigan spring football: Team White triumphs over Gold

NMU men's golf team ranks fourth after first round at Lewis Flyer Spring Invite

Former State Employee Found Guilty of Embezzlement

NMU women’s golf leads after first round at Lewis Flyer Spring Invite

Northern Michigan track team shines at Spartan Invite

John Digiacomo Sentenced to 10-20 Years for Criminal Sexual Conduct

AG Nessel Issues ‘Lottery Club’ Guidance Ahead of Powerball Drawing Worth Billions

Michigan's Q3 2023 individual income tax revenue up 0.7% from previous quarter

Detroit sector Border Protection agents seize dozens of firearms, hundreds of pounds of drugs in March

Attorney General Nessel Advocates for Transparency in Law Enforcement Organizations

AG Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition to Defend SEC’s Climate-Related Disclosures Rule

Northern Michigan University's women's golf heads to Illinois for last regular season event

NMU men's golf prepares for final regular season event in Wheaton

$5.1 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for Michigan in Q3 2023

ADP research highlights benefits and challenges of hybrid work model

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