WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The 'Gander: "John James backs plan to strip healthcare from his constituents" A new report from The 'Gander exposes Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James for "advancing plans to take healthcare coverage away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders--including thousands living in his own district." "Two-time statewide loser John James sold out Michiganders by voting for a disastrous  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * 'It takes a village': Community-led approach can reduce youth suicide risk A cemetery on a hill at sunset in a remote Alaskan community.s courtesy: Lisa Wexler Study: Developing self-efficacy and 'communities of practice' between community and institutional partners to prevent suicide and increase mental health in under-resourced communities: expanding the research constructs for upstream prevention (  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 16 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * 2026 GMC HUMMER EV: A more capable, more advanced supertruck The GMC HUMMER EV carved a new segment as the first and only EV supertruck when it launched. With the new software-enabled King Crab/1 off-road rear-steer mode (available over-the-air to all HUMMER EV owners as a bonus) and faster acceleration (GMC HUMMER EV Carbon Fiber Edition Pickup offers 0-60 mph/2 launches in just 2.8 seconds/3) - the 2026 edition is   more

NEW YORK, May 14 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Abortion Restrictions Struck Down by Michigan Court Court rules that abortion restrictions, designed to stigmatize patients and make abortion difficult to provide and access, are unconstitutional Today, a Michigan state court permanently struck down several onerous and baseless abortion restrictions in the state. The court ruled that three challenged restrictions violate Michigan's  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Strengthen U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership On Wednesday, Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01), joined by Reps. Davis (NC-01), Golden (ME-02), and Goldman (TX-12), introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States' steadfast commitment to Israel and calling for expanded U.S.-Israel defense cooperation in the face of evolving global threats. The resolution emphasi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 12, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Michigan City-La Porte - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.27 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Ac  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs College issued the following news: * * * Book by LBC faculty member Jon Wlasiuk explores Cleveland's environmental history Jon Wlasiuk, assistant professor in the Science and Society group at Lyman Briggs College, published a book in October that offers an exploration of Cleveland's environmental history and its intersection with issues of environmental justice. The book is entitled "An Alternative History of Cleveland  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Careful heating unlocks unprecedented sensitivity to pressure in semiconductor materials A simple and scalable annealing method boosts the quality of materials used in cell phones, sensors and energy harvesting devices A newly documented annealing method increased the piezoelectric response of a semiconductor material to unprecedented levels. Professor Zetian Mi (left) and doctoral student Shubham Mo  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Why accounting matters more than you think Philip Keejae Hong helps students see beyond the numbers--connecting financial literacy, business success, and lifelong decision-making in and out of the classroom. By Alisha Draper Toyzan For Philip Keejae Hong, accounting isn't just about balancing books--it's about giving people the tools to make better decisions. Whether that's a multinational corpo  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Moolenaar Calls Hearing on Taiwan: Confronting CCP Aggression Before It's Too Late WASHINGTON DC -- The House Select Committee on China will hold a hearing titled "Deterrence Amid Rising Tensions: Preventing CCP Aggression on Taiwan." The hearing will be held on Thursday, Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairman Moolenaar, Bipartisan Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Stop AI Chip Smuggling to China WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with Reps. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Bill Foster   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Meets with DOL Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) met with Secretary of the Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Following the meeting, Chairman Walberg said: "It was a pleasure to reconnect with a former member of the Committee and colleague to dis  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Meets with DOL Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) met with Secretary of the Department of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Following the meeting, Chairman Walberg said: "It was a pleasure to reconnect with a former member of the Committee and colleague to discuss the issues facing our nation's workforce. As a small business owner  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairs Walberg, Williams, Babin, and Moolenaar Pen Letters to University Systems on the Risk of Chinese Infiltration Yesterday, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI); Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX); Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX); and Select Co  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Celebrates Police Week, Votes to Equip and Support Men and Women in Uniform WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) thanked and honored our police officers during National Police Week and voted to pass three pieces of legislation to equip and support law enforcement officers. "We are in awe of our men and women in uniform, who devoted their live  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Honors Local, Fallen Deputy Sheriff During National Police Week WASHINGTON - Today, during National Police Week, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) spoke on the House floor to honor the life and legacy of Deputy Sheriff Bradley Reckling. Reckling served the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for nine years and lost his life in the line of duty on June 22,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Named Legislator of the Year by Major County Sheriffs of America WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was named "Legislator of the Year" by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) for her legislative leadership on MCSA initiatives and steadfast support of law enforcement across the country. "It's an honor to be chosen by the sheriffs as t  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Michigan GOP Votes to Continue Risking Great Lakes for Oil Industry Profits LANSING, MI - Today the Michigan Legislature passed HR 91, "A resolution to support President Trump's policies to increase the nation's energy infrastructure and security, which have facilitated emergency permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project". The resolution passed 58-48 along party lines. The Army Corps of Enginee  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Sentiment Continues Freefall, Inflation Expectations Rise as a Result of Trump's Chaotic Trade War # Tariff Whiplash Continues to Worry Voters While GOP Empowers Gougers and Slashes Benefits The cost of living continues to rise under President Trump, and Americans are rightfully concerned. Today, the University of Michigan Su  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Consumer sentiment down nearly 30 percent, tariffs and inflation to blame: CEI analysis Consumer sentiment is down nearly 30 percent according to an April survey conducted by the University of Michigan. CEI senior economist Ryan Young says stress over tariffs and inflation is driving consumer fears. "April's University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey is down almost  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 16 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * Continental Launches Total Conveyance Solutions with Customer Event as it Celebrates Expansion of Conveyor Belt Plant in Brazil * Total Conveyance offering is the complete portfolio of products, systems, and services that enable the efficient, safe, and sustainable transportation of materia  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 13 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health opens substance use treatment and education center Center aims to provide a safe and supportive environment to promote healing and wellness ST. JOSEPH, Mich., May 12, 2025 - Corewell Health is pleased to announce the opening of a new substance use treatment and education center in Berrien County. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Berrien County ranks 17  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Dems in Disarray in Michigan If you need any more proof that House Democrats are spiraling into total dysfunction, look no further than Michigan's 13th congressional district. Rashida Tlaib has endorsed a primary challenger against Shri Thanedar and is actively attacking her fellow House Democrat on social media. This Democrat infighting follows the progressive group Justice Democrats' e  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Fights for 26 Hours Against Republican Efforts to Gut Medicaid Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) just concluded 26 hours of fighting against Republican efforts to gut Medicaid and strip health coverage from millions of Americans, including 700,000 Michiganders. "Republicans have spent this markup trying to convince the American people that Medicaid is rife with wasteful spending and is  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Remarks on Republican Budget Proposal to Cut Health Care from Millions of Americans Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) opened today's Energy and Commerce Committee Markup on the Republican budget proposal by sharing the story of a Michigan family from Warren whose six-year-old son, George, has Down syndrome, and relies on Medicaid to get the care he needs. The independent Congressional   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Reported EPA Plans to Lift PFAS Drinking Water Standards Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), co-chair of the PFAS Task Force, released the following statement in response to reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to rescind the landmark PFAS drinking water standard implemented last year. "I see the urgent threat of PFAS firsthand in Michigan, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Merkley, Welch, Sanders Introduce Bill to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for All Americans Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) along with Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), today introduced the End Price Gouging for Medications Act. The bicameral bill would lower prescription drug costs for all Americans and end pharmaceutical price gouging by r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Economic forecast: US, Michigan vulnerable to tariff whiplash strain Economic forecasts are always, by their nature, hazy. A risk here, a caveat there. But with the recent onslaught of tariff action, risks have multiplied significantly. Still, University of Michigan economists, who released their U.S. and state economic outlooks on Friday, believe the economy remains mostly healthy despite the negativ  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * EGLE fails to meet own pollution reduction plan, Sierra Club files notice DETROIT, MI \- Residents in Southeast Michigan have lived with unsafe levels of ozone pollution for nearly a decade, a dangerous problem that should have been addressed by Michigan's State Implementation Plan under the requirements of the Clean Air Act. However, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Non-Hazardous Underground Well Injection Permits in Central Michigan Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued three new permits and modifications to three existing permits to Michigan Potash Operating LLC to inject fluid underground in Osceola and Mecosta counties in Michigan. These permits will allow the company to inject non-hazardous salt water from a proposed potash   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Florida Financial Advisor Sentenced for Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds A Florida financial advisor was sentenced today to eight years in prison for orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and to steal client funds. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Stephen T. Mellinger III, of Delray Beach, was a   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Herd and Moynihan call out politicization of science As the Trump administration seeks to reclassify tens of thousands of civil service jobs into political appointments, Ford School professors Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan note assert that "politicization of public services generally worsens public-sector outcomes." In a commentary in Science magazine, they argue that s  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * New gift to support early childhood education policy research The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan will establish the Martha Darling and Gilbert Omenn Research Fund for Early Childhood Education with a generous $500,000 commitment from Martha A. Darling and Gilbert S. Omenn. "We are incredibly grateful to Martha and Gil for their unwav  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 14 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Parthasarathy on the intersection of technology, feminism, colonialism, and social justice Kirti Jayakumar, from the India-based Gender Security Project, interviewed Shobita Parthasarathy about her journey into science policy, her research in India, using a social justice perspective to advance technology, and the role of law and policy. Below is an excerpt from the interv  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * GM and LG Energy Solution to pioneer LMR battery cell technology General Motors and LG Energy Solution will commercialize lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for future GM electric trucks and full-size SUVs, in a new battery technology breakthrough. This builds on a partnership between the two companies to develop prismatic battery cell technology and related chemistries, and on GM's long legacy of A  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid), Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concerns over several federal regulations they believe hinder their ability to efficiently and effectively deliver public transportation services. In a letter addressed to Acting General Counsel Gregory D. Cote, The Rapid outlined multiple issues and proposed specific changes aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and control  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Haley Stevens Leads Bipartisan Introduction of Bill to Help Michigan Businesses Adopt 21st Century Quantum Cybersecurity Measures Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) led the bipartisan introduction of the Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.). Quantum computing will revolutionize the landscape of cybersecurity, ensuring everyo  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * House Chairmen Sound the Alarm: Moolenaar, Williams, Babin, and Walberg Warn Universities About Chinese Infiltration of U.S. Innovation Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on China, Congressman Roger   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 7, 2025, hearing entitled "Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campuses": * * * The Committee on Education and Workforce has been instrumental in exposing the antisemitism that has infected our nation's oldest and best-known institutions of higher education--schools like Harvard, Columbia, and Northwe  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Announces Federal Affordable Housing Funding for Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage Through HUD Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga announced that communities across Southwest Michigan will receive federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation. Specifically, the communities of Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Portage will rec  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Secures Funding in Army Corps Work Plan for Holland, Saugatuck, St. Joe, and South Haven Harbors Yesterday, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced their FY 2025 Work Plan which includes funding for the harbors of Holland, Saugatuck, St. Joe, and South Haven. "Our harbors and rivers are an enormous source of economic ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga, Foster, Moolenaar, and Krishnamoorthi Introduce the Chip Security Act to Detect and Prevent Illegal AI Chip Smuggling Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party John Moolenaar (R-MI), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Hous  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Huizenga, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Fiscal Commission Act Today, Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA) announced the reintroduction of H.R. 3289, the Fiscal Commission Act. Passed by the House Budget Committee in 2024, this bill would finally address our national debt crisis by establishing an equally bipartisan/bicameral Fiscal  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Dems Call Out Trump and Republicans' Devastating Medicaid Cuts LANSING -- In case you missed it, Michigan Democrats have been standing up for Medicaid as Trump and Republicans like Congressmen John James, Tom Barrett, and Bill Huizenga try to rip this critical program away from Michiganders. Even though the Michigan Republican delegation has the number of votes needed to save Me  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * James Cashes in From DeVos Family for Backing Their Anti-Public Education Agenda, While Dixon Floats Messy Primary Run A new report from the Detroit News exposes Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate John James for receiving $5 million in support of his campaign from the DeVos family as he continues to lead the charge on their deeply harmful and unpopular anti-public school agenda. This contribution is   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 13 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Josef Newgarden Can Win BorgWarner Rolling Jackpot Again with Third Consecutive Indianapolis 500 Win - Jackpot reset to $20,000 for 2025 after Newgarden claimed $440,000 with win at the 2024 Indianapolis 500 - No driver has won the race in three consecutive years = Roger Penske aims to extend record with 21st Indy 500 win as team owner Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 12, 2025 - The BorgWarner rolling jac  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 12 (TNSres) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a nonpartisan research and educational institute, has released "The Michigan Context and Performance Report Card: Public Elementary and Middle Schools, 2025." This report, authored by Molly Macek and published on April 10, 2025, ranks Michigan public elementary and middle schools based on their academic performance relative to the socioeconomic status of their student populations. The CAP Report Card aims to provide a m  more

ENCINO, California, May 14 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale and Financing of 146-Space Manufactured Housing Community in Port Huron, Michigan PORT HURON, Mich., May 13, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the 146-space Port of Call Manufactured Housing Community in Port Huron  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McDonald Rivet Announces New Efforts to Support Mid-Michigan Law Enforcement "Our brave men and women in uniform put their lives on the line to protect and serve our community... I'm going to fight to make sure that they have the tools they need to succeed." SAGINAW-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) kicked off National Police Week by hosting a press conference with Sagi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Pays Tribute to Trooper Joel E. Popp During National Police Week WASHINGTON-- Today, during National Police Week, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) paid tribute to the late Michigan State Police Trooper Joel E. Popp in a floor speech after his name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. You can find a video of Congresswoman M  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Office of Credit Unions has successfully earned reaccreditation. Michigan was the first state to receive NASCUS Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Man Arrested and Charged with Attempting to Attack Military Base on Behalf of ISIS A Melvindale man - and former member of the Michigan Army National Guard - was arrested today after he attempted to carry out a plan to conduct a mass-shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan, on behalf of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a foreign terrorist organization. Ammar Abdul  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Michigan Minds podcast: Tiny Lesotho a target of Trump's trade war Archaeologist Brian Stewart, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan, has conducted research in the small southern African country of Lesotho for 15 years. There, he is investigating the world's earliest evidence of human behavioral complexity: the behaviors, actions and beliefs that make us human. Through his  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) has released a report, "Pumping the Brakes on Reform: Michigan's permitting engine stalls out" by James Broughel, which examines Michigan's recent efforts to reform its permitting processes and finds that significant progress has been undermined by the dismantling of independent oversight mechanisms. The 6-page report, issued in April 2025, details how initial steps to enhance accountability and efficiency through the cre  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Michigan Republicans Boost Trump's Great Lakes Oil Tunnel LANSING, Mich. - In response to the news that the Michigan House of Representatives voted to pass a resolution today which supports President Trump's energy policies including permitting for the Enbridge L  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Michigan State Police, Dimondale, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice issued by the Department of the Interior National Park Service. The remains represent at least ten individuals, primarily adults, and were initially discovered in 2007 inside an apartment in Warren, Michigan. The discovery, made by the tenant's ex-wif  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 17 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: * * * KUKA Robotics president returns to Rolla for lab dedication By Greg Edwards When Jack Pennuto first came to Missouri S&T in 2000, he was an aspiring mechanical engineer excited to join the S&T men's swimming team. When the now 23-time All-American swimmer returned to his alma mater this spring, he came as the president of U.S. operations for KUKA Robotics. In late April, Pennuto made t  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Rejects Michigan Mayor's Request to Support Taxpayer Funding for Ford's CATL Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China has sent a letter to Battle Creek, Michigan Mayor Mark Behnke warning him about the dangers of Contempo  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar's NO GOTION Policy Advances in House Budget Today, Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee advanced legislation (link is external) which included his NO GOTION policy as part of the budget reconciliation package. "Gotion and its parent company have well-documented ties to the Chinese Communist Party and under no circumstance shoul  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Moolenaar, Walberg Call on Duke to Terminate China-Based Campus Over National Security Risks WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) are calling on Duke   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU Research Foundation designates $75M to propel university's vision for a far better world By Amber McCann The nonprofit foundation's $75 million designation to the campaign reinforces its decades-long partnership with Michigan State University, advancing research, innovation, and student success through strategic funding over the next eight years. In a bold demonstration of philanthropic leadersh  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU study: Ransomware drives US health data breaches A new study led by researchers from Michigan State University, Yale University and Johns Hopkins University reveals that ransomware attacks -- which involve a hacker putting encryption controls into a file and then demanding a ransom to unlock the files--have become the primary driver of health care data breaches in the United States, compromising 2  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- A controversial Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled "Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration," published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 12, 2025, has ignited widespread concern among Michigan's immigrant communities and advocacy groups. The rule, which mandates noncitizens to register with the federal government and carry proof of registration at all times, is being criticized for its potential to fuel racial profiling, violate constitutional  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news: * * * NSF Research Shows Americans Demand Greater Clarity and Standardization in Food Labeling Survey reveals striking gap between US consumer requirements and current labeling practices. NSF, a leading global public health and safety organization, today released key findings from a survey focused on understanding the effectiveness of US food labeling and its role in  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Visibility and Coordination for Essential Medicine Supply Chains Bill Would Help Mitigate Drug Shortages and Strengthen Preparedness Through Improved Coordination, Data Analytics, and Public-Private Partnerships WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Gary Peter  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman: Outdated Construction Policies Are Draining Billions From Military Readiness Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a Readiness subcommittee hearing on an energy, installations, and environment update. Rep. Bergman's remarks as p  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following news release: * * * DesJarlais: Modernizing Space Acquisition Is Essential to Deterring the CCP Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered the following remarks at a Strategic Forces subcommittee hearing on the activities of national security space programs. Rep. D  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Shri Thanedar Calls For Vote on Trump Impeachment Washington, DC \- Today, Rep. Shri Thanedar has notified the Chair of his intent to offer a question of the privileges of the House to force a vote on the Impeachment of Donald J Trump. "Now is the time to take action," said Rep. Thanedar. "As a member of Congress, I have a responsibility to uphold the checks and balances that safeguard the in  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise with my Democratic colleagues, frankly, to call out the dangerous and draconian anti-science agendas of this current administration. Since day one, this administration has unleashed chaos on our national scientific enterprise, undermining  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, when I was sworn into office, I took an oath to protect the Constitution of this great Nation. I am an immigrant who came to this country with just $20 in my pocket. The United States has given me so much. I love America, and I will do anything to prot  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, when I was sworn into office, I took an oath to protect the Constitution of this great Nation. I am an immigrant who came to this country with just $20 in my pocket. The United States has given me so much. I love America, and I will do anything to   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, Peter Beinart said: "When you tell a people to forget its past, you are not proposing peace, you are proposing extinction." I introduced a resolution yesterday recognizing the 77 years of the ongoing Nakba against the Palestinian people and the need fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about something that is happening right here in our backyard in regard to the Congressional Mamas Caucus. As a mother, I am dismayed. We started Mamas for Medicaid, which is mothers across the Nation sharing their stories about what it m  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates the Striking Down of the 24-Hour Waiting Period for Abortion in Michigan Detroit, MI -- On Tuesday, a Michigan Court of Claims judge struck down state laws mandating a 24-hour waiting period for an abortion. Judge Sima Patel ruled that the laws violated the Reproductive Freedom for All amendment to Mic  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 16 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists find two brain biomarkers in long COVID sufferers may be what's causing their brain fog, other cognitive issues Study is the first to compare inflammation and stress responses in infected patients Rapids, Mich., May 15, 2025 - A new study that is the first to compare inflammation and brain stress responses in long COVID-19 patients with individuals who have fully recovered shows that those w  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor a dedicated public servant, advocate for education, fair housing, conservation and equity, and longtime community leader from Flint, MI: Honorable Floyd E. Clack, who passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 84. Mr. Clack tou  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Sen. Peters Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump Nominees for FRA, Amtrak, Commerce Dept WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Chair of the Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness, delivered the following o  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Calls on Rep. John James to Oppose All Cuts to Medicaid LANSING -- Tomorrow, House Energy and Commerce Republicans are set to greenlight a budget that will gut Medicaid, which 2.6 million Michiganders rely on. In anticipation of the vote, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement calling on Rep. John James t  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 14, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Condemns Rep. John James for Voting to Cut Medicaid LANSING -- Today, Rep. John James voted to cut Medicaid for half a million Michiganders during markup in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Rep. John James is a disgrace to our entire stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Stoneridge, Inc., a global supplier of safe and efficient electronics systems and technologies headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is urging the Department of Transportation (DOT) to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to allow for the use of camera monitor systems (CMS) as replacements for traditional rearview mirrors in commercial vehicles. In a letter to the DOT, Stoneridge argues that current regulations, specifically FMVSS 111, are outdated and hinder t  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * The Hogg Rebellion Gets Bloodier The internal rebellion inside the Democrat Party is exploding. Radical lunatic Rashida Tlaib just endorsed a primary challenger against her fellow Michigan Democrat and neighboring Congressman Shri Thanedar, and he's no centrist. And just last week, David Hogg pledged to take out "10-50" House Democrats, and has already ousted the #8 most liberal Democrat  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 14, 2025: * * * Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing 77 Years of Ongoing Palestinian Nakba WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced H.Res 409 - Recognizing the Nakba and Palestinian Refugees' Rights. May 15, 2025, marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. The Nakba, which means "catastrophe" in Arabic, refers to the mass expulsion and ethnic cleansing of Palesti  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, May 13 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: * * * Two WKU Students Accepted into NSF REU programs Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU). Alejandro will participate in the University of Michigan Summer Intensive Research Experience in Neuroscience (SIREN), while Marlowe will participate in research at the University of Central Florida through the Hypersonic Propulsive, Energetic and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) REU. The NSF REU program provides f  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 16 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M startup Courage Therapeutics receives $7.8M investment to advance weight regulation drugs New melanocortin medicines target obesity and restrictive eating disorders and are synergistic with GLP-1s University of Michigan spinout company Courage Therapeutics, which is developing medications for eating disorders and obesity, has received a seed investment of up to $7.8 million from Arsenal Bridge Ve  more

OLIVET, Michigan, May 17 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: * * * How Long Does It Take To Get a BSN? Earning a bachelor's degree is a major step toward building a long-term career in nursing, but how long it takes to get a BSN can vary widely. Some students move quickly through their programs, while others need more time to balance work, family, or other responsibilities. No matter your situation, there are flexible options that can help you reach your goal on a timeline   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Violence between parents or in the community increases risk of child punishment Study: Spillover of macro-level violence to parental physical abuse of children in low- and middle-income countries (DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107468) Exposure to higher rates of violence in the larger social context may spill over to family violence, including caregivers' use of physical child abuse, according to a new U  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Honors Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week During this National Police Week, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) met with members of the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, including Detective Sergeant Ludeker, Deputy Fellabaum, and Deputy Cramer, to thank them for their service and to honor their fellow officer, Deputy William Henry Butler Jr. Deputy Butler was shot and killed i  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Walberg, Moolenaar Call on Duke to Terminate China-Based Campus over National Security Risks Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) are calling on Duke University President Vincent Price to end the Duke Kunshan U  more