In a move that should raise eyebrows across Michigan’s energy and business sectors, Attorney General Dana Nessel is throwing her full weight behind a legislative proposal that would dramatically expand her office’s reach under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA).  

Senate Bill 134 would amend the state’s consumer protection statute and hand Nessel broader authority to sue licensed, regulated businesses – like energy, transportation, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing – even if they’re already overseen by state or federal agencies. Nessel claims it’s about “consumer protection,” but make no mistake: this is about consolidating power and sidestepping regulatory safeguards that exist for good reason.  

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