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Aug 1, 2023

Former Michigan Attorney General Republican candidate Matthew DePerno charged

DePerno was charged with undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy.

Jul 28, 2023

Biden nominates magistrate judge for northern Indiana to 7th US Circuit Court of Appeals

President Joe Biden intends to nominate Joshua Kolar, a federal magistrate judge for northern Indiana, to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the White House announced Thursday.

Minnesota marijuana
Jul 28, 2023

What to know as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1

Minnesotans can legally possess and grow their own marijuana for recreational purposes starting Tuesday, Aug. 1, subject to limits meant to keep a lid on things while the state sets up a full-blown legal cannabis industry.

forever chemicals settlement
Jul 27, 2023

22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’

Attorneys asked a federal court to reject the proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contaminated water.

Holocaust Survivor Barbara Schecter Cohen
Jul 25, 2023

Holocaust survivor calls attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion reminiscent of 1930’s Nazi Germany

A Holocaust survivor said Sunday that history is repeating itself and the recent attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.

Proud Boys Sentenced
Jul 19, 2023

Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies

Wisconsin Department of Justice officials said Attorney General Kaul strongly believes that those who committed crimes in an effort to unlawfully subvert the outcome of an election should be held accountable.

Jul 17, 2023

GOP White House hopefuls face mounting pressure to stop Trump in Iowa

Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the Koch brothers operation, is working to explicitly undermine Trump in Iowa a

Jun 27, 2023

Chicago pharmacist convicted of stealing and selling COVID-19 cards

A federal jury in Chicago convicted an Illinois pharmacist on Friday for stealing and selling COVID-19 vaccination cards.

Jun 18, 2023

Bus driver arrested on DUI charge while driving Pirates from Chicago to Milwaukee

Troopers said they observed more erratic driving and eventually stopped the bus on the right shoulder of Interstate 94 in Chicago.

Jun 18, 2023

Prosecutors urge Minnesota Supreme Court to reject appeal by ex-officer in George Floyd’s murder

State prosecutors have urged the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s request to reconsider his conviction for murdering George Floyd, saying lower courts already got it right.

Jun 5, 2023

Michigan vascular surgeon sentenced to 80 months in prison for Health Care fraud

Godiali was ordered to pay $19.5 million in restitution collectively to Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM).

May 23, 2023

Police investigating bomb threat at Whole Foods in Evanston

The store reopened approximately 2 hours later after police conducted a sweep of the grocery store and determined it was safe for customers and employees to return.

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