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Oakland County insurance agent faces felony charges for alleged embezzlement scheme

Robert Joseph Bucko, a 70-year-old insurance agent from Novi, Michigan, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges in Oakland County.

By Capitol News | Nov 7, 2025

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Supreme Court halts order requiring USDA full SNAP funding; AG Nessel responds

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to the Supreme Court's decision to grant the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) request to suspend a lower court order that required full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

By Capitol News | Nov 7, 2025

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Rob Minard pleads guilty to felony charges involving theft from PACs

By Capitol News | Nov 6, 2025

Rob Minard, a resident of Bath Township, pleaded guilty to two felony charges in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County.

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Attorney General Nessel supports legislative update to Michigan anti-terrorism law

By Capitol News | Nov 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Deputy Solicitor General Eric Restuccia appeared before the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee to express support for Senate Bill 502.

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Attorney General Nessel calls for public hearing on DTE data center contract

By Capitol News | Nov 6, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regarding DTE’s request for approval of two special contracts to provide electricity to a proposed data center.

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Michigan attorney general challenges limits on consumer protection act before state supreme court

By Capitol News | Nov 5, 2025

The Michigan Department of Attorney General presented oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court as part of an ongoing appeal related to the state’s investigation into Eli Lilly and Company’s insulin pricing.

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Northern Michigan man receives up to 30 years for assault and police chase

By Capitol News | Nov 5, 2025

Darrin Rasheed Martin, a 28-year-old resident of Marion, was sentenced to 17-30 years in prison by Judge Kimberly Booher in Osceola County’s 49th Circuit Court.

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Michigan leads multistate lawsuit challenging new FEMA grant restrictions

By Capitol News | Nov 4, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a coalition of 12 states against Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary David Richardson, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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Delta County woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud; sentencing set for December

By Capitol News | Nov 4, 2025

A Delta County woman has pleaded guilty to two counts of felony Medicaid Fraud as a habitual second offender, according to an announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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Michigan launches 'Squid Game'-inspired social media campaign against scams

By Capitol News | Nov 4, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a new consumer protection campaign inspired by the Netflix series "Squid Game."

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Michigan joins multi-state lawsuit over changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness rules

By Capitol News | Nov 3, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 21 other states and the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education.

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Attorney General Nessel addresses concerns over delayed SNAP payments in Michigan

By Capitol News | Nov 3, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent decision regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November.

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Former corrections officer charged with criminal sexual conduct at women’s prison

By Capitol News | Nov 3, 2025

A former corrections officer at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, Joshua Lee, 22, of Wyandotte, has been charged with four counts of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (State Prisoner), each carrying a potential 15-year sentence.

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Dighton man convicted on multiple counts of sexual conduct against minor

By A. U. Ward | Oct 31, 2025

Ryan Beebe, a 35-year-old resident of Dighton, has been convicted by a Wexford County jury on multiple charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor.

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Federal judge orders USDA to release contingency funds for SNAP after multi-state lawsuit

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 31, 2025

After joining a multi-state lawsuit, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use $5.25 billion in contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

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Attorney General Nessel unveils online resource on extreme risk protection orders

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 31, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new webpage on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as Red Flag Laws, to provide information to Michigan residents about these orders and how they can help prevent gun violence.

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Attorneys general discuss gun violence reforms in latest podcast episode

By A. U. Ward | Oct 30, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have addressed the issue of gun violence in a new episode of their podcast, "Pantsuits and Lawsuits."

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Federal court halts defunding of sexual health education over gender identity policies

By D. T. Byrd | Oct 29, 2025

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from withholding funding for teen reproductive and sexual health education programs due to language that recognizes all young peoples’ gender identities.

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Attorneys general file court briefs supporting continued funding for national TRIO education programs

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 29, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 21 states in filing two amicus briefs to support the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) in lawsuits against recent decisions by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to end...

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Federal judge blocks attempt to cut K-12 student mental health program funds

By I. J. Gardner | Oct 28, 2025

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the U.S. Department of Education to cut funding for K-12 mental health programs, following a lawsuit filed by 16 state attorneys general, including Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.