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Today, the Michigan Department of Attorney General announced that it has completed its review of a February 12, 2025, officer-involved shooting in Port Huron.

Attorney General files appeal against federal mandate on coal plant operation

Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a Petition for Review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.

MPHI welcomes three summer interns focused on juvenile justice and child welfare

MPHI has welcomed three new summer interns to its team.

Washtenaw County woman wins $309K Fantasy 5 jackpot

A woman from Washtenaw County has won a $309,989 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Upper Peninsula woman wins big in Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game

An Upper Peninsula resident has won a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game.

Mdhhs maintains recommendation for covid-19 vaccination in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is maintaining its recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older, including pregnant individuals.

Common Cause Michigan warns voters about risks of signing ballot initiative petitions

Common Cause Michigan has begun a statewide digital advertising campaign urging residents not to sign voting-related ballot initiatives.

Former owners of Surveying Solutions Inc. plead guilty in federal contract fraud case

Jeffrey Bartlett, Brian Bartlett, and Andrew Semenchuk have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) through fraudulent activities involving highway construction contracts in Michigan.

Federal court upholds nationwide injunction on birthright citizenship

On Friday, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts upheld a nationwide injunction protecting birthright citizenship.

Attorneys general sue USDA over demand for sensitive SNAP recipient data

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Department of Education releases previously withheld Title funds after legal challenge

The U.S. Department of Education has started informing states that it will release previously withheld Title funds to schools.

Attorney General Nessel issues statement after Grand Traverse County Walmart stabbing

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 27, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a statement after a stabbing incident at a Walmart in Grand Traverse County on July 26.

VA provides 1,289 home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 26, 2025

There were 1,289 VA home purchase loans issued in Michigan in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $385.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Harper Woods man faces charges for alleged COVID-19 relief fund fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2025

Roy Lee Holt, a 57-year-old resident of Harper Woods, has been arraigned in the 32A District Court on charges related to allegedly defrauding COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Attorney General Nessel comments on paused federal restrictions on benefit programs

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a statement following the federal government's decision to temporarily halt new restrictions on public benefit programs.

Southfield woman charged for alleged fraudulent CERA applications totaling nearly $100k

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 25, 2025

Mariah Davis, a 33-year-old resident of Southfield, has been charged with allegedly submitting fraudulent applications to the COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program.

Oakland County woman wins $792K Fantasy 5 jackpot during camping trip

A woman from Oakland County, Michigan, has won a $792,990 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

HR faces challenges with growing trend of quiet cutting in workplaces

You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” but a new trend is reshaping workplaces: quiet cutting.

Crisis management tips from viral kiss cam incident

For several days, a story involving a billion-dollar tech company and its CEO has captured public attention.

How One Big Beautiful Bill impacts employers' taxes