Paul Egan
@paulegan4.bsky.social
I write for the Detroit Free Press and mostly cover state government in Michigan. State contracting, prisons, state police, and the state budget are among my interests. I have four dogs and you will meet them all.
Huge Michigan #prison funds receive almost no public reporting or legislative oversight www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov #mileg
Michigan inmates struggle to get help from little-known $19M fund for prisoner needs
Money from the funds is not supposed to be spent on prison operations, but the MDOC has an expansive definition of spending that benefits prisoners.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Huge Michigan #prison funds receive almost no public reporting or legislative oversight www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov #mileg
Michigan lawmakers approve $10M to improve railing safety after five fatal jumps/falls at two Jackson-area prisons www.freep.com/story/news/p... #prison #mileg #migov
Lawmakers approve $10M to improve prison railing safety after 5 fatal inmate jumps, falls
The Detroit Free Press has documented five fatal and two nonfatal falls or jumps at two Jackson-area prisons since January 2020.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Michigan lawmakers approve $10M to improve railing safety after five fatal jumps/falls at two Jackson-area prisons www.freep.com/story/news/p... #prison #mileg #migov
This lawyer told me the insult was directed at himself, not the judge. Does anybody believe him? www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Contempt finding upheld for lawyer who badmouthed judge when he thought camera was off
Bloomfield Hills attorney Marshall Tauber uttered a profane and sexist slur after Oakland Circuit Judge Yasmine Poles ruled against his client.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This lawyer told me the insult was directed at himself, not the judge. Does anybody believe him? www.freep.com/story/news/l...
I had a brief interview with Dick #Cheney in #Bermuda in 1995, around the time he became CEO of Haliburton www.royalgazette.com/other/news/a...
US may want to use bases again
former US Defence Secretary Mr. Richard (Dick) Cheney said yesterday.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette after addressing the annual convention of the Pennyslvania Bankers Association at the Southampton Pr...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I had a brief interview with Dick #Cheney in #Bermuda in 1995, around the time he became CEO of Haliburton www.royalgazette.com/other/news/a...
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald dominates fundraising in race for Michigan attorney general www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald is top fundraiser among candidates for Michigan AG
Michigan Democrats and Republicans are expected to select their candidates for attorney general at state party conventions next year.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald dominates fundraising in race for Michigan attorney general www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Reposted by Paul Egan
Last year, I sued MDOC for withholding video footage showing corrections officers in riot gear spraying a handcuffed man with chemicals, forcing him to strip + placing him in solitary confinement. That footage is now evidence in a lawsuit against the COs, @paulegan4.bsky.social reports
'Shocking' video shows Michigan Department of Corrections officers spraying chemicals on inmate who is caged and handcuffed www.freep.com/story/news/l... #prison #migov
'Shocking' video shows Michigan prison officers spraying chemicals on handcuffed inmate
Demetrius Buckley, an award-winning prison writer, alleges officials retaliated against him for an article he published about prison life.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Last year, I sued MDOC for withholding video footage showing corrections officers in riot gear spraying a handcuffed man with chemicals, forcing him to strip + placing him in solitary confinement. That footage is now evidence in a lawsuit against the COs, @paulegan4.bsky.social reports
Another Michigan inmate plunges from upper #prison gallery after Legislature axes funds to improve safety of railings www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov
7th inmate falls from upper prison level after Mich. lawmakers axe funds to improve safety
The latest apparent suicide attempt at Parnall prison came three weeks after lawmakers axed from the budget funds to improve prison railing safety.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Another Michigan inmate plunges from upper #prison gallery after Legislature axes funds to improve safety of railings www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov
'Shocking' video shows Michigan Department of Corrections officers spraying chemicals on inmate who is caged and handcuffed www.freep.com/story/news/l... #prison #migov
'Shocking' video shows Michigan prison officers spraying chemicals on handcuffed inmate
Demetrius Buckley, an award-winning prison writer, alleges officials retaliated against him for an article he published about prison life.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
'Shocking' video shows Michigan Department of Corrections officers spraying chemicals on inmate who is caged and handcuffed www.freep.com/story/news/l... #prison #migov
Michigan candidate for Attorney General accused of retaliating against senior Washtenaw prosecutor www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Candidate for Michigan AG accused of retaliating against senior Washtenaw prosecutor
Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, who announced his Democratic candidacy for state AG in May, said through a spokeswoman the suit is meritless.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Michigan candidate for Attorney General accused of retaliating against senior Washtenaw prosecutor www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Two sergeants sue MI State #Police, alleging rigged promotions continue at #Flint post www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov
Two sergeants sue MSP, alleging rigged promotions continue at Flint post
The Michigan State Police is facing a barrage of lawsuits over its promotion and personnel practices. Two sergeants now allege cronyism.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Two sergeants sue MI State #Police, alleging rigged promotions continue at #Flint post www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov
New Michigan tax on #marijuana: See which MI senators voted yes, voted no www.freep.com/story/news/p... #cannabis #taxes #mileg #mibgt
Michigan lawmakers approve 2026 budget, including 24% marijuana tax
The budget makes cuts to many state agencies while providing an extra $1.1 billion to the Michigan Department of Transportation, which funds roads.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New Michigan tax on #marijuana: See which MI senators voted yes, voted no www.freep.com/story/news/p... #cannabis #taxes #mileg #mibgt
State of MI budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migov
State budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal
The proposed budget would end a signature Whitmer economic development plan but provide billions in extra funding for local roads.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
State of MI budget from GOP House axes billions from Whitmer proposal www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mibgt #mileg #migov
Michigan agency signs costly lease with political donor less than two blocks away from Cadillac Place, a massive state-owned office complex that is largely vacant www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Rent roundabout: Snubbing cheaper options, state agency lands in political donor's space
Michigan Rehabilitation Services is moving to a building owned by a political donor, rejecting advice to stay put or move to a state-owned building.
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July 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Michigan agency signs costly lease with political donor less than two blocks away from Cadillac Place, a massive state-owned office complex that is largely vacant www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will sharply reduce Michigan's corporate tax revenues, House Fiscal Agency says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt
Report: Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' will sharply reduce Michigan's business tax revenues
A new report from the Michigan House Fiscal Agency highlights expected state budget impact from less-scrutinized changes in the 'big, beautiful bill.'
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July 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will sharply reduce Michigan's corporate tax revenues, House Fiscal Agency says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #mibgt
#Detroit police officer received 45-day unpaid suspension for shooting man at illegal drag race, department says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing
Detroit officer gets 45-day unpaid suspension for shooting driver at illegal drag race
The police officers' union has appealed the discipline imposed on Officer Christopher Davis, and the issue is expected to be decided by an arbitrator.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#Detroit police officer received 45-day unpaid suspension for shooting man at illegal drag race, department says www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing
MI Attorney General's Office rejects state senator's call for criminal investigation of top MSP official www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing #mileg
Michigan AG rejects state senator's call for criminal investigation of top MSP officer
The AG's Office said there is little similarity between Lt. Col. Brimacombe's misuse of a state vehicle and criminal conduct by a former UIA worker.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
MI Attorney General's Office rejects state senator's call for criminal investigation of top MSP official www.freep.com/story/news/l... #policing #mileg
View the #Detroit police bodycam video that outraged a Wayne County judge www.freep.com/story/news/l... #police #shootings
Wayne County judge outraged by Detroit police shooting at illegal drag race
The case is one of at least three shootings at drag races by Detroit police, including one fatal shooting, since 2021, a Free Press review found.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
View the #Detroit police bodycam video that outraged a Wayne County judge www.freep.com/story/news/l... #police #shootings
Court records describe dramatic scene as agents search Lansing HQ of Michigan Economic Development Corporation www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov
MEDC, AG fight over documents obtained in search warrant
A lawyer for the MEDC said the agency has cooperated with a state investigation. A lawyer for the Attorney General’s office pushed back on the claim.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Court records describe dramatic scene as agents search Lansing HQ of Michigan Economic Development Corporation www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov
MI State #Police director defends his management decisions during heated session with lawmakers www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov
Col. James Grady defends management decisions during session with Michigan lawmakers
Michigan State Police, Col. James Grady's testimony followed closed-door House Oversight depositions at which Grady's subordinates were questioned.
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July 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
MI State #Police director defends his management decisions during heated session with lawmakers www.freep.com/story/news/p... #mileg #migov
Holmes alleges in the lawsuit that Gautz made escalating sexual requests, including that she "dress like a young girl with her hair in pig tails," that she pretend she was sleeping while they had sex, and that he place her in physical restraints while they had sex. #prison #migov
June 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Embattled MI State #Police director to testify before House Oversight Tuesday after closed-door depositions described as 'trial by ambush.' www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg
MSP Director to testify Tuesday after closed-door hearings described as 'trial by ambush'
The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee said the unusual closed-door depositions are needed to determine "what the heck is going on" at MSP.
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June 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Embattled MI State #Police director to testify before House Oversight Tuesday after closed-door depositions described as 'trial by ambush.' www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg
Michigan State #Police execute search warrant at Michigan #Lottery office in Livonia www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov
Michigan State Police execute search warrant at Michigan Lottery office in Livonia
The raid on the Livonia office of the Michigan Lottery was the second time law enforcement executed a search warrant on state office in eight days.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Michigan State #Police execute search warrant at Michigan #Lottery office in Livonia www.freep.com/story/news/l... #migov
Black lawmakers, NAACP voice support for Michigan State #Police director amid attempts to oust him www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg
Black lawmakers, NAACP voice support for MSP director amid attempts to oust him
Members of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus said at a news conference that attempts to oust MSP Col. James Grady are racially motivated.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Black lawmakers, NAACP voice support for Michigan State #Police director amid attempts to oust him www.freep.com/story/news/p... #migov #mileg