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Former Director of Tuscola County Peer Center Pleads Guilty to Embezzling from Center
Tanya Hobson, 45, of Kingston, pled guilty to one count of Embezzlement-Agent or Trustee – $200 or more but less than $1,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. -
Michigan officials discuss impact of CFPB shutdown on consumers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel held a press conference to address the impact of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) shutdown on Michigan residents. -
Michigan man extradited on sexual conduct charges faces potential life sentence
James Carter, a 62-year-old former resident of Prescott, Michigan, was arraigned on Friday in the 2B District Court in Hillsdale. -
Michigan commission approves reduced rate hike for Consumers Energy
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has sanctioned a new electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, enabling the company to gather an additional $153.8 million from its customers. -
AG Nessel joins effort supporting veterans' education benefits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with 51 other attorneys general to file an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. -
AG Nessel Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Defend Medicaid Recipients' Freedom to Choose Their Providers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm a lower court’s decision recognizing Medicaid recipients’ individual right to receive care from the qualified providers of their choice, including Planned Parenthood. -
AG Nessel advises consumers on free credit reports during education month
March marks National Credit Education Month, and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to take advantage of free weekly credit reports available from the three major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. -
Attorney General Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Dismantling of Department of Education and Protect Students
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration (PDF) to stop the dismantling of the Department of Education (DOE). -
Former peer center director pleads guilty to embezzlement
Yesterday, Tanya Hobson, 45, from Kingston, admitted guilt to one count of embezzlement involving amounts between $200 and $1,000. -
Attorney general concludes no charges for MSP troopers in fatal shooting
The Department of Attorney General has completed its review of the fatal shooting of Eric Michael Fiddler by Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers, concluding that no charges will be filed. -
AG Nessel supports FCC's rule requiring explicit consumer consent for robocalls
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) One-to-One Consent Rule. -
Attorneys General discuss federal mass firings in new podcast episode
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes discussed the mass firings within federal agencies in the latest episode of their podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits. -
Saginaw officials face trial over alleged election law violations
Saginaw City Council member Monique Lamar-Silvia and former council candidate Eric Eggleston are set to stand trial in Saginaw County's 10th Circuit Court. -
Judge orders Trump administration to rehire laid-off federal workers
A federal judge has mandated the Trump administration to reinstate most of the federal employees recently laid off and issued a temporary restraining order against further terminations. -
Gift card scam leads to arrests at Metro Detroit Meijer stores
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Guangji Zhang and Huachao Sun, on March 5 in connection with an alleged gift card scam targeting Meijer stores in Metro Detroit. -
Supreme Court urged to affirm Medicaid recipients' right to choose their providers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 17 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Attorneys general sue Trump administration over Department of Education cuts
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action against the Trump administration in response to its plan to significantly reduce the workforce of the Department of Education (DOE). -
Attorney General Nessel joins effort against Trump's bid to remove NLRB member
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). -
AG Nessel Highlights Consumer Protection Efforts
As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting some of the work her office does to protect Michigan residents. -
Madison Heights nurse charged with unauthorized practice and falsifying records
Today, Antonio Serraon, 55, from Warren, was arraigned in the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights.