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Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald dominates fundraising in race for Michigan attorney general www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Last year, I sued MDOC for withholding video footage showing corrections officers in riot gear spraying a handcuffed man with chemicals, forcing him to strip + placing him in solitary confinement. That footage is now evidence in a lawsuit against the COs, @paulegan4.bsky.social reports

Another Michigan inmate plunges from upper #prison gallery after Legislature axes funds to improve safety of railings www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov

'Shocking' video shows Michigan Department of Corrections officers spraying chemicals on inmate who is caged and handcuffed www.freep.com/story/news/l... #prison #migov

Michigan candidate for Attorney General accused of retaliating against senior Washtenaw prosecutor www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Two sergeants sue MI State #Police, alleging rigged promotions continue at #Flint post www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov

New Michigan tax on #marijuana: See which MI senators voted yes, voted no www.freep.com/story/news/p... #cannabis #taxes #mileg #mibgt

State of MI budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migov

Rent roundabout: Snubbing cheaper options, state agency lands in political donor's space Michigan Rehabilitation Services is moving to a building owned by a political donor, rejecting advice to stay put or move to a state-owned building.

Michigan agency signs costly lease with political donor less than two blocks away from Cadillac Place, a massive state-owned office complex that is largely vacant www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Report: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will sharply reduce Michigan's business tax revenues A new report from the Michigan House Fiscal Agency highlights expected state budget impact from less-scrutinized changes in the 'big, beautiful bill.'

Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will sharply reduce Michigan's corporate tax revenues, House Fiscal Agency says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt

Detroit officer gets 45-day unpaid suspension for shooting driver at illegal drag race The police officers' union has appealed the discipline imposed on Officer Christopher Davis, and the issue is expected to be decided by an arbitrator.

#Detroit police officer received 45-day unpaid suspension for shooting man at illegal drag race, department says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing

Michigan AG rejects state senator's call for criminal investigation of top MSP officer The AG's Office said there is little similarity between Lt. Col. Brimacombe's misuse of a state vehicle and criminal conduct by a former UIA worker.

MI Attorney General's Office rejects state senator's call for criminal investigation of top MSP official www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing #mileg

Wayne County judge outraged by Detroit police shooting at illegal drag race The case is one of at least three shootings at drag races by Detroit police, including one fatal shooting, since 2021, a Free Press review found.

View the #Detroit police bodycam video that outraged a Wayne County judge www.freep.com/story/news/l... #police #shootings

MEDC, AG fight over documents obtained in search warrant A lawyer for the MEDC said the agency has cooperated with a state investigation. A lawyer for the Attorney General’s office pushed back on the claim.

Court records describe dramatic scene as agents search Lansing HQ of Michigan Economic Development Corporation www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov

Col. James Grady defends management decisions during session with Michigan lawmakers Michigan State Police, Col. James Grady's testimony followed closed-door House Oversight depositions at which Grady's subordinates were questioned.

MI State #Police director defends his management decisions during heated session with lawmakers www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov

Col. James Grady, director of the MI State #Police, awaits his opportunity to testify Tuesday about trooper morale and other subjects before a joint meeting of House Oversight and a House Approps subcommittee. #mileg

Holmes alleges in the lawsuit that Gautz made escalating sexual requests, including that she "dress like a young girl with her hair in pig tails," that she pretend she was sleeping while they had sex, and that he place her in physical restraints while they had sex. #prison #migov

MSP Director to testify Tuesday after closed-door hearings described as 'trial by ambush' The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said the unusual closed-door depositions are needed to determine "what the heck is going on" at MSP.

Embattled MI State #Police director to testify before House Oversight Tuesday after closed-door depositions described as 'trial by ambush.' www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg

Michigan State Police execute search warrant at Michigan Lottery office in Livonia The raid on the Livonia office of the Michigan Lottery was the second time law enforcement executed a search warrant on state office in eight days.

Michigan State #Police execute search warrant at Michigan #Lottery office in Livonia www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov

Black lawmakers, NAACP voice support for MSP director amid attempts to oust him Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus said at a news conference that attempts to oust MSP Col. James Grady are racially motivated.

Black lawmakers, NAACP voice support for Michigan State #Police director amid attempts to oust him www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg

Attorney General Dana Nessel's office would not disclose details about the nature of the investigation, but the Free Press confirmed that investigators were also at the Farmington Hills home of a major MEDC grant recipient on Wednesday morning.

AG raids state economic development offices in Lansing There was no overt police presence outside the Lansing offices early in the afternoon, but a guard said all MEDC employees had left the building.

Michigan Attorney General's Office raids state economic development headquarters in Lansing www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Michigan's first 12 governors were all lawyers. So is the current governor and her predecessor. #migov

Attorneys and lumber barons: Which career paths have led to the Michigan governor's office The most common occupation for a Michigan governor is lawyer. The most common political apprenticeship has been serving in the Michigan Senate.

Lawyers and lumber barons: A look back at the career paths that have led to the Michigan governor's office www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mihistory

Family seeks answers in shooting death of Highland Park man during encounter with MSP The family's concerns were heightened by an Instagram message posted by someone claiming to have witnessed Stephen Mason's encounter with police.

Family seeks answers in shooting death of Highland Park man after Michigan State Police traffic stop www.freep.com/story/news/l... #detroit #policing

"It's insulting," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in an interview with the Detroit Free Press. "I don't intend to take this lying down."

Prosecutors raise alarms over new policy taking MSP police shootings out of their hands Under a policy issued in November, members of the MSP are instructed to send cases involving troopers to the AG, not the county prosecutor.

County prosecutors push back over MI State Police policy sending cases involving MSP shootings to Attorney General www.freep.com/story/news/l...

Everyone speeds on Detroit's Lodge Freeway. But there’s a reason for the 55-mph limit. The 55 mph speed limit on the Lodge Freeway may feel slow, but transportation authorities say the road's age and geometry prohibits anything faster.

Is it weird to be a little proud of the fact I once got a speeding ticket on #Detroit's Lodge Freeway? Of course, your car stands out a little more at 3:30 a.m. Yes, I was sober www.freep.com/story/money/...

State law isn't always written by Michigan lawmakers. Here's why that can be a problem. Michigan lawmakers sometimes delegate lawmaking powers to the executive branch of government, or even to private groups. That's not always legal.

Michigan law isn't always written by state lawmakers. Here's why that can be a problem www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov