ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * (U-M Symphony) Band on the run; first tour since 1990s More information on concert times and locations The University of Michigan's Symphony Band is hitting the road for the first time in decades. Kicking off a week-long tour May 6, the band will travel around the state of Michigan leading interactive, side-by-side clinics at regional high schools in Belleville, Troy, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Flint, Midl  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan GOP Senate Hopefuls Bear Hug Trump While His Economic Policies Gut Michigan Jobs and Threaten Medicaid Donald Trump is coming to Michigan to celebrate his first 100 days in office - and the only people excited about it are the Republicans trying to join him in Washington to contin  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Congressional Budget Process Begins, Rep. McDonald Rivet Calls for a Budget That Helps Mid-Michigan's Working Families WASHINGTON-- Today, during a U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure budget markup, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) delivered her first official comments during the U.S. House budget process, laying out priorities centered around the needs   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Bacterial villain behind Lake Erie's 'potent toxin' unveiled by U-M study Satellite image of Lake Erie.credit: NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch MODIS Satellite- July 6, 2020 Study: Genomic Identification and Characterization of Saxitoxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Western Lake Erie Harmful Algal Blooms (DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c10888) In the warm summertime waters of Lake Erie, cyanobacteria, or blue-gre  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Legislation to Expand Veterans Access to Hearing Aid Specialists Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, today introduced the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act to make it easier for veterans to access timely hearing aid services. "Veterans deserve timely, high-quality health care no ma  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BORGWARNER DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 1, 2025 - On April 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on June 16, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 2, 2025. For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product lead  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 30 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * BorgWarner Showcases Latest Power Module Technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium - BorgWarner to present its next-generation double-sided cooled (DSC) 800V SiC power module for high-current-density applications on May 16, 2025, at 9:00 am CET - Expert-led virtual presentation about a next-generation multi-level traction inverter with clean wave technology BorgWarner is set t  more

PLANO, Texas, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: Michigan Elementary School Threatens to Censor Popular Brandon Lake Song From Student Talent Show Allegan, MI-- Late yesterday, First Liberty Institute sent a letter to officials at West Ward Elementary School in Michigan urging that they allow two elementary school students to sing pop  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case, Bresnahan, Jr. Introduce Small Business Measure To Expand Employee Stock Ownership Plans (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai'i-01), along with U.S. Representative Robert Bresnahan, Jr. (R-Pennsylvania-08), today announced introduction of a bipartisan measure to assist small businesses to adopt Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which offer a tested solution to employment and  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Casey Tubman: Championing The Customer Experience Casey Tubman, President of Newmar Corporation, has a lifelong love for exploring the great outdoors in an RV. "I grew up in Michigan in a family with four kids. We went camping all the time and started out in a campervan, and then we traveled in a bread truck that my father converted to a camper, and then we moved onto a tow  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication on April 9, 2025, from the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, Farmington Hills, Michigan: * * * Docket No. CDC-2025-0017 * * * Dear Members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): On behalf of the American Society for Meningitis Prevention, the Kimberly Coffey Foundation, and the Emily Stillman Founda  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 1 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What drives students to post inappropriately, even when they know the risks? New faculty research explores the disconnect between student awareness and behavior on social media - and what it means for their careers. By Alisha Draper Toyzan At the Central Michigan University College of Business Administration, preparing students for career success goes beyond what happens in the classroom. In the   more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 30 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: * * * Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU receives $100,000 grant to support the Hardtech Accelerator for diverse entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan SOUTHFIELD, MI--Centrepolis Accelerator @ LTU has received a $100,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation to further its mission of accelerating the growth of Michigan's high-tech manufacturing startups. This funding will support the accelerator's wor  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Calls in Northwestern President for Transcribed Interview Request Follows Antisemitism on Campus After Passover Vandalism Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Northwestern University President, Michael Schill requesting a transcribed interview about steps being t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup of Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of bills to protect students, empower workers, and reduce red tape: "Today, we will cons  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg's Statement on Trump Budget Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on President Trump's FY2026 budget proposal: "The American people sent Republicans to Washington to lower costs and rein in wasteful government spending. The budget proposal President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Praises President Trump's First 100 Days Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement recognizing the Trump administration's accomplishments within its first 100 days: "The first 100 days of Trump's presidency were a whirlwind of wins for families, students, and the American workforce. Within a few short months, the Trump adm  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Praises President Trump's First 100 Days Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement recognizing the Trump administration's accomplishments within its first 100 days: "The first 100 days of Trump's presidency were a whirlwind of wins for families, stude  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Statement on April Jobs Report Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's April jobs report: "President Trump is initiating policies that lay the groundwork for America's great economic comeback. Following the retu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, posted the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Coalition of Michigan Leaders Confronts Impacts of Trump's First 100 Days Michigan communities unite to demand action on agriculture, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, environment, and labor protections LANSING--Today, a number of organizations representing a wide v  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * REMINDER: College Presidents to Answer for Mishandling of Antisemitic, Violent Protests -- May 7th at 10:15 A.M. Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo), Haverford, DePaul will attend @EdWorkforceCmte's hearing Credentialed media planning to cover the hearing need to RSVP to Sara@mail.house.gov Wednesday, May 7, at 10:15 a.m., the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Washington, DC \- Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, citing a sweeping abuse of power, flagrant violations of the Constitution, and acts of tyranny that undermine American de  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Sentiment: Worries Tied to Tariff Issues by Raymond J. Keating - The latest consumer sentiment report from the University of Michigan provided more evidence of growing worries among consumers. The Index of Consumer Sentiment declined in April by 8.4 percent versus the previous month, and was off by 32.4 percent versus a year earlier. It was repor  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 29 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * Continental Hosts Total Conveyance Event to Mark Ponta Grossa Plant Expansion * Event offers mining professionals a behind the scenes experience with the production of Continental Conveying Solutions * Expanded plant capacity sets new standards in conveyor belt production to better serve  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 1, 2025 NAVY BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $172,286,470 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV). The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $3,838,238,234. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 30   more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 29 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health demonstrates commitment to healing environments through Tree Campus Healthcare designation The Arbor Day Foundation recognized four Corewell Health hospitals, making it the only health system recognized in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 28, 2024 - Corewell Health is the only health system in Michigan's Lower Peninsula to be named a Tree Campus Healthcare Instit  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer health advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Cuts to Medicaid Supported by Congressional Republicans Would Have a Devastating Impact on Health Care Access for Residents in Mid-Michigan New Fact Sheets from Families USA Highlights Importance of Medicaid for MI-07's Families LANSING, MI - A new fact sheet from Families USA details the impacts of deep cuts to the Medicaid program in the Republican budget that  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- 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 the latest primary challenge in Michigan's 13th congressional district. The progressive group Justice Democrats have endorsed a primary challenger against Rep. Shri Thanedar claiming, in part, "Democrat voters... are fed up with a Democratic Party overru  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Group of 44 Lawmakers in Urging EPA to Maintain CERCLA Designation for PFAS Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today led a bipartisan group of 44 House members in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the Agency to uphold the rule designating the two most dangerous PFAS -- PFOA  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Fitzpatrick, Wasserman Schultz Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostic Tests Today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairs of the House Cancer Caucus, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable and accessible to women by elimin  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Jayapal, Sanders Introduce Medicare for All U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) are today introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2025. "Every American has the right to health care, period. If you're sick, you should be able to go to the doctor without being worried about the cost of treatment or prescription m  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 3 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow completes $121MM sale of Telone(tm) soil fumigation product line * Transaction enables the Company to further focus on core, high-value downstream markets * Proceeds will be used to support Dow's balanced capital allocation approa  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 1 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow finalizes strategic partnership with Macquarie Asset Management as an investor in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, its dedicated infrastructure company * Dow sold an initial 40% equity stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, a   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Launches Ad Campaign Marking 100 Days of Senate Republicans' Cowardice Ahead of Trump's 100th day in office, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a new digital ad campaign " 100 Days of Cowardice," holding Senate Republicans accountable for their cowardice and spineless refusal to stand up against the Trump administration's chaotic, dangerous plans that th  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 2 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * DTE Energy reports first quarter accomplishments, investments and earnings Continued significant investment to improve reliability and transition to cleaner generation; on track to invest $4.4 billion into our utilities in 2025 Began operations of Michigan's largest battery energy storage system Boosted small businesses with energy efficiency upgrade grants Recognized as a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for 13th   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Passes Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan--a vital portion of Trump's big, beautiful bill to provide tax relief for American families and small businesses, rein in wasteful spending, and reduce the federal  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Energy to save: Homeowners save energy and money with Holland program Jill and Scott VanderStoep pose outside their house, who participated in the Home Energy 101 Program.credit: Jeremy Marble, Michigan News HOLLAND, Michigan--University of Michigan graduates Scott and Jill VanderStoep are more accustomed to assigning homework than receiving it. They're both now faculty at Hope College. Jill Vande  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Feeling unheard: Marginalized voices ring out against emotion AI Study (PDF): Public Perceptions About Emotion AI Use Across Contexts in the United States Artificial intelligence is reshaping countless industries, but according to a new University of Michigan study, not all groups consider it beneficial. Emotion AI or emotion recognition, which claims to enable machines to interpret human emotions  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has issued a final notice confirming agency actions related to the I-94 Connected and Automated Vehicle Corridor Project in the State of Michigan. The project spans from Ann Arbor Saline Road in Ann Arbor to the M-10/Lodge Expressway in Detroit, affecting areas across Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. The federal action includes a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) under the National Environment  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hassan on AI, power, and decolonial possibility in Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly defining force, shaping global advancements and influencing crucial aspects of society. Assistant professor Yousif Hassan's research examines the social, economic, and political implications of emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on technological innova  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 29 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 28, 2025: * * * GM declares quarterly dividend DETROIT - General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's outstanding common stock of $0.15 per share, payable June 19, 2025, to holders of the Company's common stock at the close of trading on June 6, 2025. This represents a $0.03 increase over GM's previous quarterly dividend. Genera  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 30 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * GM declares quarterly dividend DETROIT - General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's outstanding common stock of $0.15 per share, payable June 19, 2025, to holders of the Company's common stock at the close of trading on June 6, 2025. This represents a $0.03 increase over GM's previous quarterly dividend. Genera  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 30 -- General Motors issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * GM releases 2025 first-quarter results and reschedules conference call to Thursday, May 1 DETROIT - General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $44.0 billion, net income attributable to stockholders of $2.8 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of $3.5 billion. Conference call for investors and analysts Based on recent reports regarding updates to trade policy, GM Chair and CEO  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 29 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers Both institutions will partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in region By Michele Coffill Leaders at Grand Valley and Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrated their enhanced partnership that gives students in Southwest Michigan a seamless path to a ba  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. John James' Resolution to Overturn Biden's California Clean Trucks Rule, Protecting American Truckers and Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution led by Representative John James (MI-10) utilizing the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Biden Administration's approval of California's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. This Biden   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Walberg's FUTURE Networks Act This week, the House passed the Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced (FUTURE) Networks Act. Introduced by Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Rick Allen (R-GA), the bipartisan bill would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 6G Task Force comprised of industry, government, and public intere  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * How origami could unlock a new class of materials Research led at the University of Michigan modeled how different origami structures made from trapezoidal subunits (i) responded to stresses like compression (ii) and stretching (iii).credit: Adapted from J.P. McInerney et al. Nat. Commun. 2025, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57089-x (Used under a CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license) Study: Coarse-grained fundamental form  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * How the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is Helping Michigan Below is a continuously updated list of good news arising from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted by President Trump and congressional Republicans in 2017. More than 4 million Michigan households benefit from TCJA's doubled standard deduction. The TCJA doubled the standard deduction from $12,000 to $24,000 for taxpayers filing jointly a  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Michiganders Call Out Dangerous Impacts of Trump Administration's First 100 Days At a round table in Macomb yesterday, Chair Hertel moderated a discussion on how Trump has hurt veterans, seniors, small businesses, and more LANSING -- In case you missed it, local Macomb Michiganders came together yesterday for a roundtable hosted by Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Huizenga Praises Trump Agenda as it Kills Jobs, Raises Costs, and Guts Health Care for Michiganders Once again, Michigan Republicans are in lockstep with Trump, even as it devastates our communities LANSING -- In case you missed it, Congressman Bill Huizenga has been lauding Trump's disastrous decisions on tariffs, health care, and the economy, even as it costs Michiganders thousand  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from DTE Vantage, Ann Arbor, Michigan: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Notice 2025-10 - Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; Request for Public Comments Notice 2025-11 - Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit; Emissions Rates; Request   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2025, from Novilla RNG, Ypsilanti, Michigan: * * * To: The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary United States Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Novilla RNG, LLC's Comments in Response to IRS Notice 2025-11: Request for Comments on the Clean Fuels Production Credit (45Z) * * * Dear Secretary Bessent, Thank you f  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Introduces Landmark App Store Accountability Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative John James (MI-10) introduced the App Store Accountability Act, a landmark bill designed to increase safeguards within app stores to empower parents and protect children. Rep. James had previously introduced the legislation in 2024. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) is leading an identical companion bill in the Se  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaints Against Hawaii, Michigan, New York and Vermont Over Unconstitutional State Climate Actions WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department today filed complaints against the states of New York and Vermont over their "climate superfund laws." In separate actions, the Justice Department yesterday filed lawsuits against the states of Hawaii and Michigan to prevent each state from  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Kristen McDonald Rivet Enables Illegal Voting in Michigan A new report from Law Enforcement Today revealed that Michigan's "review of non-citizens on the voter rolls only included those with driver's licenses, excluding any who registered to vote without a driver's license or another form of identification." The report follows Haoxiang Gao, a Chinese national, illegally voting last year   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain Introduces Legislation to Rein in Bureaucratic Overreach and Protect Americans' Retirement WASHINGTON-- Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) introduced the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Act to increase accountability and transparency within the U.S. Department of Labor's EBSA investigations process. The legislation comes in response to growing concerns from organizations that have   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain Votes to End Radical Biden-Era EV Mandate Rule WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) voted to reverse a harmful regulation created under the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency that granted California a waiver to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. "Americans deserve the right to choose the cars they want. The fact is, Biden has used liberal California   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain's Statement on New Fighter Mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after President Trump announced a Strategic Basing Decision to station a new F-15EX fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base: "Selfridge has untapped potential, and I have consistently advocated for new missions and resources   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain's Statement on President Trump's FY 2026 Budget Request WASHINGTON - Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after President Trump unveiled his FY 2026 budget request: "House Republicans are excited to receive the President's funding request that roots out wasteful spending, delivers historic savings, and protects essential programs. We, along with 77 million Americans,   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain, Garcia, Lummis, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to End Penny Production WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), introduced bipartisan legislation to end the production of pennies. The legislation, the Common Cents Act, would eliminate wasteful government spend  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting to Repeal California's EV Mandate WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after breaking with the majority of Democrats by voting to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's waivers for California's vehicle emissions standards. "You should get to choose what kind of car is right f  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Michigan Minds podcast: Reasons for hope amid grim climate news EXPERT ADVISORY Climate expert Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, does not sugarcoat things. The words "scary," "depressing" and "devastating" come up when he talks about the impacts of climate change, including record warmth and drought conditions. But he also doesn't igno  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar, Dingell Bill to Prevent TB Outbreaks Advanced by Committee Today, Congressman John Moolenaar and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's (D-MI) bill, H.R. 1082 (link is external), the Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act, was passed unanimously by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bipartisan legislation, which first passed (link is external) the House of Repres  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ON INTERNATIONAL WORKERS'S DAY, FORMER UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES SUE THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION AND BLACKLISTING BECAUSE THEY EXPRESSED PRO-PALESTINE SPEECH One full-time employee and seven student employees were terminated by the University of Michigan solely for attending pro-Palestine protests on non-work time and outside of their jobs. ANN ARBOR - On May Day  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Altoona English professor's forthcoming book receives advance praise ALTOONA, Pa. -- A forthcoming book of poems by Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has been highlighted in an advance review. "Human Resources," Murphy's 10th full-length collection of poetry, features documentary poems about labor and employment. John Beck, co-director of "Our Daily Work/Our Daily   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: PETA 'Dinos' at Pres. Trump's Michigan Motorcade to Ask for Cut to Outdated, Dead-End Monkey Research Detroit - As President Trump arrives at his rally in Macomb County on Tuesday to mark his first 100 days in office, a pair of gigantic PETA "dinosaurs" will greet him with an important message: "President Trump: $ave Million$" by stomping out wastef  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Podcast: U-M experts explore role of corporate governance amid political, environmental tumult EXPERTS ADVISORY Corporate governance. It's a big, technical term for the systems and regulations that allow a company to operate with accountability, transparency and fairness. But how do leaders navigate that in times of political and environmental challenges? How do they keep their backbone in ligh  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- 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 April 29, 2025: * * * Progress Michigan Releases Polling and News Round-up from Trump's First 100 Days MICHIGAN - On Monday, Progress Michigan released a research document highlighting news stories revealing the widespread chaos and damage caused in Michigan by President Donald Tr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Pumping the brakes on permitting reform in Michigan: CEI report Today, the Competitive Enterprise Institute released a new report on Michigan's recent history of environmental permitting policies. "Michigan has undergone several attempts in recent years to improve its environmental permitting system, such as creating independent permit review panels in 2018, creating a  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 3 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * RAPID + TCT 2025 Returns to Detroit, Uniting Aerospace, Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing Professionals to Shape the Future of Industrial 3D Printing North America's Leading AM Event Brings Together Key Players and Top Executives for Networking, Collaboration and Discovery of Industrial 3D Printing, Automation and More (DETROIT, May 2, 2025) -- SME and Rapid News Publications brou  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true legend in Michigan broadcasting, Sheri Jones, who is retiring after nearly 37 years as a trusted voice and compassionate presence on WLNS-TV 6 in Lansing. Since 1987, Sheri has been more than a news anchor--she's been a steady, reassuring presence in our homes. Her warm demeanor and  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise today in strong support of H.R. 2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025, led by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. James), my good friend and a very effective Member of Congress. I thank my colleagues, Representative James, Repr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in support of H.R. 906, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act. At the end of last year, we learned that Salt Typhoon, a cyber espionage operation backed by the Chinese Communist Party, infiltrated several American telecommuni  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in support of H.R. 2449, the FUTURE Networks Act. This bipartisan legislation is an important step to protect Americans and our communication networks from threats posed by rapidly evolving next-generation technologies. It also ensures that  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in support of H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act. Mr. Speaker, the Internet of Things has ushered in a new age of convenience and efficiency for Americans. Smart thermostats save consumers money by tracking and report  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in strong support of H.R. 2482, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act. Over the 4 years of the Biden administration, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, or NTIA, did t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise today in support of H.R. 2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act. I thank my co-leads of this bill, Representatives John James, Robin Kelly, and Erin Houchin. This bipartisan bill builds on the work we have done in recent years to   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in support of H.R. 866, the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act, or the ROUTERS Act. This legislation is an important step to provide Americans with the confidence to trust that the devices they use in   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise in support of H.R. 2399, the Rural Broadband Protection Act. This legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a process to more thoroughly vet internet service providers participating in the Universal Service   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise today as a strong and unwavering advocate for women, children, and survivors of abuse and in support of a bill that I helped lead, S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The rise of deepfake pornography and nonconsensual intimate images is a growing  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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 rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 2444, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025. I especially thank my chairman, friend, and mentor, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), for his leadership and support. I also thank my good frie  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John James' Legislation to Repatriate and Fortify U.S. Supply Chains Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman John James' (MI-10) Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act. The bill is aimed at bolstering American supply chains, creating good-paying manufacturing jobs, and reducing costs for consumers across the nation. The Promoting Resilient Supply C  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 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, I rise to draw your attention to mid-Michigan, where we will find the blueprint for how we should be investing in the next generation of American manufacturing. Transformative investments in high-tech manufacturing are not only creatin  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Celebrates Talented Young Artists in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) proudly recognized the extraordinary talent of high school artists from across Michigan's Third Congressional District at her annual Congressional Art Competition reception. "Each spring, I have the unique opportunity to recognize and showcase  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Honors Medal of Merit Students for Outstanding Community Leadership GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) honored a group of exceptional students from across West Michigan as recipients of the Medal of Merit Award at her third annual ceremony. The students were recognized not only for academic and extracurricular excellence, but for their outstanding commitmen  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 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, here we go again. DTE wants another rate hike, 11 percent this time. Our families can't afford more power outages in Michigan that wipe out groceries, spoil medicine, and leave our neighbors without critical medical devices, all because DTE would rathe  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today, the 12th Congressional District recognizes the critical work of the LUCAS Foundation, and its upcoming 1,000-mile relay run to raise awareness about the tragic reality that suicide is the leading cause of death among law enforcement officers. Beginning its powerful six-state journey in Atlanta, Georgia  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, today, the 12th Congressional District honors an exceptional leader within our community: Principal Markisha Stovall of Madison Carver Academy. Her unwavering dedication to her students, their families, and our community embodies the very essence of exemplary public service. Born and raised in Detroit, Princi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE Mr. Speaker, Agent Orange exposure continues to negatively impact the lives of our veterans, Vietnamese people, Vietnamese Americans, and their children. As we mark 50 years after the United States' withdrawal from Vietnam, it   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 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, it is hard to believe that it has only been 13 weeks. President Trump's first 100 days in office have eroded constitutional rights, illegally and lawlessly dismantled Federal agencies, and consolidated power into the hands of the billionaire class. I l  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Barrett Introduce Bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act to Connect Veterans with Supply Chain Careers WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03) and U.S. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI07) introduced the Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen both veteran emp  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * SEIU Recycles Discredited Dues-Skim Scheme to Target Struggling Michigan Home Caregivers MIDLAND, MI -- Michigan's chapter of the Service Employees International Union is again targeting home caregivers in a renewed effort to siphon union dues directly from their paychecks. The union is trying to bring back the dues skim after Gov. Gretchen  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES During the 118th Congress, Chairman Gary C. Peters and Ranking Member Rand Paul led the Committee to collaboratively address longstanding challenges to the nation's security, as well as strengthen the effec  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 7) H. BIOSECURITY During the 118th Congress, Chairman Peters and Ranking Member Paul announced a bipartisan investigation of the national security threats posed by high-risk biological research and technology in the U.S. and a  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 7) (A) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (B) to hold hearings; (C) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 7) To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget conduct a review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes. S. Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 7) S. 794--CTPAT Pilot Program of 2023. (Public Law 118-98). October 01, 2024. This act requires the Department of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program that assesses whether allowing certain entities to participate   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 7) In the 117th Congress, Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, assumed the Chair of the Subcommittee, becoming only the third freshman Senator to lead the Subcommittee, after Senator Susan Collins (in the 105th Congres  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 7) d. Export controls compliance policies at AMD, Analog Devices, Intel, and Texas Instruments failed to meet best practices and recommendations from the Department of Commerce and non-governmental organizations. All except fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin Following Trump's '100 Day' Michigan Rally In response to Donald Trump's Michigan rally capping off his disastrous first 100 days, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "While Donald Trump lives in his delusions, Michigan families - along with millions of working families across this country - are forced to live with the consequences of his dan  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Calls Out Rep. Tom Barrett for Vote to Close Social Security Offices LANSING -- During a budget markup today in the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Republican Congressman Tom Barrett abandoned Michiganders on Social Security in his district, voting against Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet's amendment to prevent any fund  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 29, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Condemns Trump's Macomb Visit and His First 100 Days Michigan Dems set the record straight on the dangerous start to this presidency LANSING -- Today, Donald Trump held a rally in Macomb to try to fool Michiganders into thinking that his administration has been anything but a complete and utter disaster for this state. Following his event, Chair   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 30, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Slams Speaker Hall and Leader Nesbitt for Taking Credit on Selfridge After Voting Against Millions for the Base LANSING -- Earlier today, MAGA Matt Hall attempted to take credit for the jobs coming to the Selfridge National Guard Base, after previously voting against millions of dollars for the base. Real leaders like Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state S  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Student athletes with ADHD more susceptible to concussion: U-M researcher discusses Roundtable discussion: ADHD & Concussion Recovery: New Research, Best Practices & Beyond Study: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as a Predictor of Prolonged Functional Recovery From Sports-Related Concussion in High School Athletes EXPERT ANALYSIS When athletes who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity dis  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Synchrotron in a closet: Bringing powerful 3D X-ray microscopy to smaller labs A new design makes a technique for studying metals, ceramics and rocks available in a standard laboratory, expanding access for students, academic researchers and industry Members of Professor Ashley Bucsek's lab group are able to use three-dimensional X-ray diffraction to study polycrystalline materials on campus, a tec  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Marks 50th Anniversary of End of Vietnam War with Legislative Package to Bring Justice for Victims of Agent Orange WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Victims of Agent Orange Act and the Agent Orange Relief Act for the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a legislative package to address the ongoing harms and legacy of the United States' s  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib, Dingell Introduce Resolution Recognizing Arab American Heritage Month DETROIT -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) re-introduced a resolution recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. "Arab Americans have made invaluable contributions to our nat  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Transportation insecurity: A common and consequential American hardship Study: How Does Transportation Insecurity Compare and Relate to Other Indicators of Material Hardship in the U.S.? (DOI: 10.1007/s11205-025-03585-y) Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lack access to reliable transportation, making it one of the country's most common forms of material hardship, say University of Michigan researchers  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump Attempts to Undermine State Climate Lawsuits in Aim to Protect Big Oil WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration on Thursday filed a series of lawsuits against the states of Michigan, New York, Hawaii, and Vermont, in an attempt to challenge moves by attorneys general to litigate against fossil fuel companies. In New York and Vermont the administration is arguing the states' Superfund laws th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Trump's 100 days in office: U-M experts available EXPERTS ADVISORY In the first 100 days of his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a whirlwind of policy shifts that have sent ripples across the globe. The responses to his administration's actions have ranged from applause to skepticism. University of Michigan experts available for comment. Jonathan K. Hanson Jonathan Hanson, a s  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- 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: * * * Trump's Tariffs Opened the Door. Now Congress Must End China's Trade Privileges. Washington, D.C. - As the Trump Administration marks its "First 100 Days" milestone with a renewed focus on U.S.-China trade policy, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar is urging C  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 28 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M student named 2025 Truman Scholar University of Michigan Shuyan Tang has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar.credit: Shuyan Tang A leader in immigration reform and LGBTQ+ rights, University of Michigan student Shuyan Tang has been named a 2025 Truman Scholar--one of the nation's most prestigious scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service. Tang, U-M's 31st Truman Scholar, is amon  more

OLIVET, Michigan, April 26 -- The University of Olivet issued the following news: * * * Is a Master's in Education Worth It? You might already feel confident in the classroom, but that doesn't mean your growth as an educator should stop there. As schools adapt to new technology, shifting student needs, and evolving academic standards, the role of a teacher keeps expanding. If you're thinking about your future in academia, you might ask whether a master's in education is worth it. Can it hel  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Pressley Shares Powerful Story of Family from Republican District at Risk from Proposed Medicaid Cuts Mary from Michigan: "I'm a hospice nurse who works four days a week. My son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old... These politicians don't care about people like my son. They would rather that people like my son would just die. They don't think that he contributes to s  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Health Care Access for Federal Workers Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act. This bipartisan bill would amend the Federal Employees Compensation Act to allow injured workers to receive treatment for work-related injuries from s  more