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Attorney General Nessel announces reduction of NSP's electric rate hike

Yesterday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved a settlement in Northern States Power Company's (NSP) electric rate case request.

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 20, 2024

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Michigan AG criticizes utility spending focus amid power outage concerns

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed comments with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in response to an audit of Consumers Energy Company and DTE Electric Company's electric distribution systems.

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 20, 2024

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Michigan AG reissues consumer alert on sudden business closures

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 20, 2024

As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert titled "Business Sudden Closure - Protect Yourself."

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Court upholds EGLE's inspection rights amid ongoing wetland protection case

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 19, 2024

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the authority of Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with its orders.

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Attorney General Nessel challenges Consumers Energy's proposed $248 million gas rate increase

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her intervention in the latest rate case filed by Consumers Energy with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).

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Attorney General warns Michigan residents about rising holiday season gift card scams

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 19, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert titled "Paying with a Gift Card" as part of her Holiday Scams Campaign.

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Attorney general cautions consumers about drop-shipping risks during holidays

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed a consumer alert regarding the risks of drop-shipping, as part of her ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign.

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Michigan AG challenges parole decision for convicted rapist William Lamont Bonds

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted an emergency appeal in the 30th Circuit Court, Ingham County, to reverse the parole of William Lamont Bonds.

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Michigan AG reissues alert on consumer rights under scanner law

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 17, 2024

As the holiday season progresses, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has re-issued a consumer alert regarding the Michigan Scanner Law.

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Report details alleged sexual misconduct in Diocese of Lansing

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 16, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the release of a report by the Department of Attorney General detailing allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct within the Diocese of Lansing.

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Michigan court upholds charges against two men in voter intimidation case

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 16, 2024

The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld criminal charges against Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, confirming the Circuit Court's decision to deny a motion to quash the charges.

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Sault Ste. Marie man pleads no contest to threatening judge and prosecutor

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 13, 2024

Clifford Milam, a 26-year-old resident of Sault Ste.

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Attorney General warns Michiganders about holiday gifting scheme risks

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 13, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about illegal gifting schemes that may appear during the holiday season.

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Attorney General appeals dismissal of neglect charges against police officers

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 13, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed an appeal in the 10th Circuit Court in Saginaw County.

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Nessel joins coalition aiming at firearm industry accountability amid rising gun violence

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 12, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a coalition of 16 attorneys general to address gun violence by holding the firearms industry accountable for irresponsible practices.

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AG Nessel issues alert on protecting credit cards from scammers

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 12, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Credit Card Safety consumer alert to help protect consumers from fraudsters, especially during the holiday season.

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Attorney General warns VoIP providers over suspected illegal robocalls

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 12, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued warnings to four voice service providers for allegedly transmitting illegal robocall traffic on their networks.

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Michigan AG warns against AI-driven holiday scams

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 11, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is cautioning residents about the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by scammers.