From rising utility bills to campaign finance accountability to reproductive rights, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wading into three major legal battles — each drawing scrutiny from political opponents and support from progressive advocates.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter Friday to the Michigan State Board of Trustees renewing her request for nearly 6,000 documents related to the Larry Nassar case.

For the second time in less than a week, an Oxford school board member has resigned, which has caused parents to have questions.

Beagles rescued from a research breeding facility were visited by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) on Tuesday.

As he does every election day, Help Me Hank has been tracking any issues at the polls regarding people exercising their right to vote.

An Oakland County judge blocked prosecutors from enforcing the state’s 1931 Abortion Ban. That ruling came just hours after a court of appeals ruled the ban could be enforced.

A judge in Oakland County has just granted a temporary restraining order in response to a ruling Monday morning that cleared the way for county prosecutors to enforce Michigan’s 1931 Abortion Ban.

The criminal probe into the Flint Water Crisis may have hit a brick wall, but the civil case is ongoing.

Reaction comes in from across the state after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe V. Wade.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel answered questions after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe V. Wade.

We’re less than 24 hours away from the Kent County Prosecutor announcing whether they’ll charge the Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop. The information in the case came in waves.

He was the Chief Operating Officer of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office under embattled former Prosecutor Eric Smith. Tuesday (May 31) night, he’s reached a plea deal that includes testifying against his former boss.

Thursday (May 26), five republican candidates were officially thrown off the ballot by the state board of canvassers. Those candidates include former Detroit Police Chief James Craig, Perry Johnson, Donna Brandenburg, Michael Markey, and Mike Brown.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday reached out to leaders at Abbott Nutrition, whose Sturgis Plant was shut down following a recall, about getting production of its baby formula back on track.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made a second offer to the board of education at Oxford Community Schools to perform an independent investigation of the Oxford High School shooting. The board declined her offer.

The death of a 16-year-old Black youth whose body was found in the St. Joseph River in southwestern Michigan nearly 31 years ago has been ruled a homicide.

“We will continue to pursue instances of police misconduct,” Nessel said in a release. “Those who violate their oath to protect and serve must be held accountable.”

The chairperson and secretary of a group of 16 Michigan Republicans who signed a false certificate claiming Donald Trump won Michigan’s electoral votes in the 2020 General Election have been subpoenaed by the U.S. House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol.

Meshawn Maddock, the Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, was one of the 16 GOP electors who submitted false electoral college documents to the National Archive in an attempt to give former President Donald Trump a win after the fact in Michigan.

Meshawn Maddock, the Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, was one of the 16 GOP electors who submitted false electoral college documents to the National Archive in an attempt to give former President Donald Trump a win after the fact in Michigan.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel made history as the first openly gay person elected to a Michigan statewide office.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to watch out for scammers and price-gougers will try to take advantage of homeowners and vehicle owners impacted by flooding.

As victims continue to file civil suits against the Boy Scouts of America, saying they were sexually assaulted, the state of Michigan continues to come up as the location of where the abuse took place.

Michigan is one of the top states for high tech thieves and scammers to search for victims.

The Wisconsin man charged for his alleged participation in a domestic terrorism plot that included storming the Michigan Capitol and kidnapping elected officials has been arraigned, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents to watch out for imposter scams related to DTE Energy. DTE Energy reported that it has received complaints about calls that were made to customers by someone claiming to be a DTE Energy employee. It was an attempt to get personal information and cash. Some common scams to watch out for include IRS scams, social security scams, telephone scams, charity scams, romance scams and investment scams. Legitimate organizations won’t call, email, or text to ask you for personal information.

The delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in the state of Michigan is exciting and promising news for millions, but it’s also a call for scammers to try to capitalize on the moment. Scams involving the COVID-19 vaccine have the attention of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses are rolling out to Michigan hospitals and clinics this week, and scammers know that. That’s now how distribution of the vaccine will work, medical officials said. Anyone who has questions about the vaccine or any suspicious contact about the distribution should contact a trusted medical professional.

DETROIT – More than 40 attorneys general, including Michigan, and the Federal Trade Commission have filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Facebook. The lawsuit -- after years of an investigation into Facebook -- is focused on antitrust laws. “We’ve seen this pattern emerge over a number of years where Facebook has illegally stifled competition to protect its monopoly power,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. RELATED: US government, 48 states bring antitrust action against FacebookThe contention is that Facebook either crushed or bought up its competition to the detriment of the consumers who use it. The FTC is requesting Facebook to divest from Instagram and WhatsApp.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has confirmed that her department is investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers. READ: Michigan lawsuit claims Trump Campaign is attempting to disenfranchise Black votersOn Nov. 11, a Wayne County Board of Canvassers’ Zoom meeting was interrupted by violent, vulgar threats. On Monday, Monica Palmer, Chair of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, spoke during the Michigan Board of State Canvassers meeting. Palmer said there were harsh words said during the public comment section of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting. READ: 23-year-old woman charged with making violent threats against Wayne County canvasser

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued warnings to voters after receiving reports of false information being spread on Election Day. “Don’t fall for it, it’s a trick,” Nessel said. [AG ELECTION ALERT]: Dearborn voters, text messages are reportedly being sent to trick you into thinking there are ballot sensor issues. Michigan allows same-day voter registration -- that means you can register to vote on Election Day. If you request the ballot on Election Day you have to vote immediately while in the clerk’s office.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about an uptick in fake package delivery texts that scammers are using to attempt to gain personal information from a victim. Nessel said recent complaints report that the texts come from unfamiliar phone numbers pretending to be a package delivery notice from Amazon, FedEx or other services. (using different numbers and links in the message)”“Jessica, urgent notice about your USPS package 3K9355 from 04/10/2020. If you think the message is real you should contact the delivery company directly using a phone number you know you can verify. If you get a fraudulent delivery message you can report it by using the methods below:Report it on the messaging app.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and individuals from other agencies across the state spoke regarding an alleged militia plan to kidnap Gov. More: 6 accused in militia plan to kidnap Gov. Whitmer as hostage, overthrow Michigan government, feds sayMichigan State Police Col. Joseph Casper is expected to be in attendance. So is Andrew Birge, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan and Matthew Schneider, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Watch in the video player above

FARMINGTON, Mich. – A former priest in the Farmington area has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor. The charges are part of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s investigation into sexual abuse within the seven Catholic dioceses across the state. Gary Berthiaume, 78, has been charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. The victim was 14 years old at the time of the assault, officials said. Berthiaume was arrested in 1977 for sexual assault of two other minors in Michigan.

DETROIT – Detroit Police Chief James Craig has been very vocal about the racial tension in the United States from George Floyd to Breonna Taylor. “The death of Breonna Taylor is a tragedy. Breonna Taylor was killed by police when they executed a search warrant at her apartment. That charge applies to the risk put on Taylor’s neighbors but doesn’t hold the officer responsible for Taylor’s death. They decided that the walls of the apartment matter and Breonna Taylor’s life didn’t matter," Davis said.

DETROIT – In recent days the Detroit News and Bridge Magazine have published stories about Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit against the owner of the Edenville Dam, which tragically failed on Tuesday forcing thousands to evacuate their homes because of the floods. Nessel wanted more water added to promote the safety of freshwater mussels, which she alleged were being damaged by the low water levels. Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox is calling on Nessel to recuse her office from the investigation of the Edenville Dam tragedy and transfer the inquiry to federal authorities. "With these troubling new revelations that the state’s lawsuits may have played a role in this tragedy, it is clear that Attorney General Dana Nessel should not lead this investigation. Therefore, the Michigan Republican Party calls for the Attorney General to turn over the investigation of the Edenville Dam’s failure to federal authorities.

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents of potential door-to-door scammers posing as government officials amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Nessel says residents should be wary of scammers offering information on stimulus checks, unemployment benefits or other programs and services related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand today“While we are not aware of any specific instances of door-to-door scammers in Michigan, residents should be prepared for anything in this time of emergency,” Nessel said. Scammers will typically request a fee in exchange for a service offered or convince an individual to provide personal or financial information, officials said. Census workers typically make door-to-door visits this time of year, but the 2020 Census operations schedule has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.