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Lester Graham/Michigan PublicThe case began when Michigan sued in state court to partially shut down Line 5. It got moved to federal court at the request of the Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge. -
Cyndi Elledge/Outlier MediaDecades of advocacy paid off when her mother, Michelle West, walked out after nearly 32 years behind bars. West had no prior criminal history when she was sentenced to two life terms plus 50 years for her involvement with drug crimes in southeast Michigan.
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The state attorney general's office says Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building for a press conference to announce she is running for governor. -
Mid-Michigan residents demand the state take "accountability" on fifth anniversary of the 2020 floodOn May 19, 2020, parts of Gladwin and Midland counties were flooded after two dams failed after days of heavy rain. The state of Michigan is being sued for damages tied to the floods. -
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office dropped trespassing charges against students charged with trespassing during a May 2024 raid on an encampment on U of M's campus. -
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says alleged embezzlement by a former legislative staffer shows how the process of earmarking in the state budget has been abused. -
The Trump administration seeks to challenge the constitutional provision that guarantees automatic citizenship to babies born in the U.S. But the arguments are likely to focus on a different question. -
The ruling says Michigan's voter-backed constitutional amendment means the state's abortion protections go even beyond Roe v. Wade. -
The connections between Pope Leo XIV and Michigan, a recent study aims to hold sex crime offenders accountable, and the College for Creative Studies is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its annual student exhibition. -
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life without parole sentences for people who committed first-degree murder at ages 19 and 20 are unconstitutional. Prosecutors say the decision will place major strains on already under-resourced offices. -
A lawsuit against Benton Harbor city officials over the lead-contaminated water crisis is moving forward after a federal appeals court reinstated key claims. -
A coalition of 15 states, including Michigan, is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects.
