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Federal judge throws out Michigan antitrust suit against oil giants
A federal judge in Michigan has tossed out the state's antitrust case against BP, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute, ruling the alleged impact on energy prices is too distant to support damages or an injunction.
Five Below agrees to $179,500 settlement over pricing violations in Michigan
Five Below will pay $179,500 to Michigan after state investigators found repeated overcharging and missing price tags at stores in Southeast Michigan. The retailer must now implement stricter pricing controls and undergo independent audits.
Six Charged in Michigan COVID Loan Fraud Sweep Targeting $8 Million
Federal prosecutors have charged six individuals in Michigan with COVID-era loan fraud totaling $8.2 million as part of a national crackdown that has identified over $245 million in intended losses.
Federal Court Orders Closure of Michigan Coal Plant After Illegal Extensions
A federal appeals court has ordered the J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan to shut down, ruling that repeated emergency orders to keep it open were unlawful. The decision ends years of delays that left local families paying extra costs and exposed to ongoing pollution.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Order to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Running
A federal appeals court has struck down the Trump administration's emergency order requiring the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in Michigan to stay open past its planned retirement, citing lack of legal grounds and high costs for local ratepayers.
Federal Court Overturns DOE Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open
A federal appeals court has struck down the Department of Energy's emergency order that forced Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive to stay open past its planned 2025 closure, citing federal overreach and major cost concerns for Michigan ratepayers.
Michigan Attorney General Releases Report on Flint Water Case Failure
A new report from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office defends its approach to the Flint water crisis prosecution, blaming a Supreme Court ruling for the collapse of criminal charges and leaving many Flint residents unsatisfied
American Arab Chamber Director Fired Amid Investigation of Missing Funds
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce in Dearborn has dismissed Executive Director Bilal Hammoud after discovering unaccounted funds, with authorities now investigating possible misdirection of state economic development grants.
Michigan Candidates Split on Future of Line 5 Pipeline
The fate of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac could shift after November's elections, as Michigan's next governor, attorney general, and U.S. senator may set new legal and policy directions for the controversial project
Michigan's Line 5 Pipeline Future Uncertain After Court Ruling
Michigan's Line 5 pipeline remains in limbo as legal battles and permit reviews continue. Recent court decisions have blocked tunnel construction, leaving the pipeline's fate unresolved for residents and businesses across the state.
Michigan AG Candidate Eli Savit Calls for Bans on Bump Stocks, Ghost Guns
Eli Savit, Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general, is urging the state Legislature to revisit bans on bump stocks and ghost guns in 2027, highlighting public safety concerns and recent legislative hurdles.
Michigan Charges 5 Noncitizens With Alleged 2024 Election Voting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged five noncitizens and one U.S. citizen in connection with alleged illegal voting in the 2024 general election. Ten other cases were closed, and 22 remain under investigation statewide.
Detroit Man Sentenced in Metro Detroit Auto Theft Ring Case
Caesar Cooper, 25, of Detroit, received a five to 20 year prison sentence for his role in a large-scale auto theft ring targeting vehicles across Metro Detroit between 2023 and 2025, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel