Lansing, MI - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that, in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 29 other state regulators, a settlement was reached with precious metals dealer Safeguard Metals, LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn to resolve a federal lawsuit.

Lansing, MI - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, October 26 through sunset on Monday, October 30 to honor and remember the victims of the shooting in Lewiston, Maine.

Lansing, MI - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified Tuesday, October 3, 2023 before the Senate Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to urge legislators to pass SB 533, a bill that would permit the electronic transfer of titles or interest in vehicles.

Lansing, MI - Today, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be immediately lowered to half-staff from now until further notice to honor and remember U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday, September 28. 

Lansing, MI - Now is the prime time to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly! Late summer to early fall is the most likely season to spot the colorful planthoppers, and the departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development are urging Michiganders to report any potential sightings of these destructive invasive pests.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is once again receiving reports of consumers receiving unsolicited packages containing seeds from China in the mail.