Stories tagged: "Dana Nessel"

Elections WASHINGTON, MICHIGAN - APRIL 02: Matthew DePerno speaks at a rally hosted by former President Donald Trump on April 02, 2022, in this file photo. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Elections Michigan’s GOP Candidate for Attorney General Met With Top Trump Officials to Discuss Election Conspiracies

“It speaks volumes as to why Trump so heavily backs Matt DePerno’s candidacy,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans May 19, 2022 12:00 pm EDT
Healthcare FILE = Containers of the medication used to end an early pregnancy sit on a table inside a Planned Parenthood clinic, Oct. 29, 2021, in Fairview Heights, Ill. A report released Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 says most U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery. The trend spiked during the pandemic as telemedicine increased and pills by mail were allowed. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Healthcare Everything You Need to Know About Medication Abortion in Michigan

Searches for medication abortion and prescription requests for abortion pills have skyrocketed following the May 2 Supreme Court opinion leak. We asked Michigan OB/GYN, Dr. Halley Crissman, to talk about how medication abortion works. 

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 17, 2022 7:53 am EDT
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Economy Mortgage Servicers’ Convenience Fees Are ‘Pay to Pay’ and Exploit Homeowners, Michigan Attorney General Says

“Convenience fees are exploitative and ultimately allow mortgage officers to be paid twice," Nessel said. "It is unfair that consumers face additional fees depending on how they decide to pay their bills."

Kaishi Chhabra Kaishi Chhabra April 21, 2022 5:21 pm EDT
Economy A Bank of America customer uses an ATM at a Bank of America branch office. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Economy Michigan Attorney General Wants to Eliminate Overdraft Fees to Help Vulnerable Families, Low-Income Consumers

“Charging overdraft fees that can sometimes be more than five times the amount of the original purchase is abhorrent,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a release.

Kaishi Chhabra Kaishi Chhabra April 21, 2022 4:23 pm EDT
Drugs From left, Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., Rep. Lucy McBath, Ga., talk about their legislation aimed at capping the price of insulin, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 31, 2022. The bill would keep consumers' out-of-pocket costs at no more than $35 per month. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Drugs This Bill From a Michigan Congressman Would Cut the Cost of Insulin

Rep. Dan Kildee’s daughter needs insulin to stay alive. But not everyone is in favor of making the pricey medication more affordable. 

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans April 4, 2022 4:49 pm EDT

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Courts Michigan to Receive ‘Crucial’ Funds to Fight Opioids

Every year, more Michigan residents die from opioids than car crashes. Now, a historic court settlement could help communities save lives.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans March 9, 2022 11:20 am EST
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Courts Gun Makers Have Been Accused of Marketing to Gangs. Michigan’s Attorney General Wants to Hold Them Accountable.

Gun companies have stated that they’re exempt from accountability laws that apply to other industries. Michigan’s Attorney General is challenging that.

Isaac Constans Isaac Constans February 8, 2022 3:51 pm EST