WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news releaseon Sept. 17, 2025: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Markup: Strengthening Retirees and Protecting Workers Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed six bills to strengthen retirement, improve worker safety conditions, and empower American workers. Following the markup, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) said: "Over the pas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Will Mark Up Bills to Strengthen Retirement Security, Promote Workplace Safety, and Support America's Workforce Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark up six bills to strengthen retirement security, promote workplace safety, and support America's workfo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Blasts Whitmer for Rejecting Zero-Tax Budget as Shutdown Nears * # Sep 17, 2025 by AFP State director: Governor is playing politics with Michigan's future LANSING, MI - As Michigan's September 30 budget deadline approaches, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) is calling out Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for rejecting a responsible, zero-tax-increase plan a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Thanks Congressional Leaders for Championing Working Families Tax Cuts * LANSING, MI - This week, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) wrapped up a series of Protect Prosperity "thank you" events across the state recognizing members of Michigan's congressional delegation who supported the Working Families Tax Cuts.  Over the past several weeks, AFP-MI act  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Alcona HealthCenters, Alpena, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) expressing serious concerns regarding recent changes to the committee's membership, staffing, and decision-making protocols. The letter highlights the potential risks these alterations pose to public trust in vaccines and the health of communities nationwide. The letter asserts that recent deviations from established review protocols ha  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 20 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * Court allows case against MI school that hid 'social transition' from parents to move forward The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Kate Anderson, director of ADF's Center for Parental Rights, regarding an order Thursday from the U.S. District Court fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Co-Chair of Senate Great Lakes Task Force, Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management Peters' Bipartisan Bills Would Help Protect the Great Lakes Ecosystem and Strengthen Michigan's Robust Fishing Industry * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Co-Chair of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, introduced two bipartisan bills to bolster Great Lakes fishery r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Bill to Extend Essential Programs for Veterans * This week, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the VA Extenders Act of 2025 ( H.R. 5420 ) to maintain essential benefits, health care, and services for veterans. This must-pass legislation is critical to reauthorize key veterans programs that are currently set to expire at the end of September. This includes the ability to p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Public Officials From Political Violence * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted in favor of a clean continuing resolution ( H.R. 5371 (link is external) ) that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 217-212. This stopgap funding measure will fund the federal government for seven weeks, prevent a shutdown, and provi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett's Bipartisan Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act Passes House, Fifth Bill To Advance This Year * This week, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) continued his leadership for veterans in the U.S. House of Representatives with the unanimous passage of his bipartisan Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act ( H.R. 3481 (link is external) ). This is Barrett's fifth piece of legislation to pass   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, Vice President Vance Visit Howell Manufacturer to Highlight Working Families Tax Relief * Howell, Mich. -- Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined Vice President JD Vance and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez DeRemer at Hatch Stamping Company's Howell welding plant to meet with local manufacturing workers and celebrate the tax relief Republicans delivered this summer for working families an  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 16 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025 * Auburn Hills, Michigan, September 16, 2025 - BorgWarner has been recognized by 3BL, a leading sustainability communications partner, as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has been included. This prestigious ranking acknowledges BorgWarner's exceptiona  more

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Boundaries of Expression podcast: Gender apartheid * In the third episode of our series on Iran, Jo Glanville meets Professor Karima Bennoune, Lewis M. Simes Professor of Law at the University of Michigan and former UN rapporteur in the field of cultural rights. Professor Bennoune is leading a campaign on gender apartheid   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Following curiosity into research Faculty member Crina Tarasi shares how questions become discoveries Author: Shiva Karthik Rallabandi When people see a published research article, they often only glimpse the finished product--neat, polished, and concise. But behind every paper lies years of curiosity, collaboration, setbacks, and persistence. For Crina Tarasi, faculty member in the Departme  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Trustees adopt presidential priorities, elect officers Board recommends adopting change management strategies * The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees voted Thursday to adopt five presidential priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. The priorities, proposed by CMU President Neil MacKinnon, will form the basis for measuring presidential performance and institutional progress over the n  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Chadwick Twillman Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Bay City, MI - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2026 Michigan state senate special election cand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news releaseon Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup of Bills to Strengthen Retirement Security, Promote Workplace Safety, & Support America's Workforce Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of six bills to strengthen retireme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Chairman Moolenaar Urges President Trump to Leverage Aviation Sector in Allied Response to China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging strong, coordinated actio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Legislation to Increase Government Accountability, Improve Benefit Delivery for Workers Passes Committee * WASHINGTON-- Today, the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain's (R-Mich.) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Investigations Transparency Act. The legislation reins in bureaucratic overreach and d  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Medical Education Partners awarded $750k to expand health care access in underserved areas Author: Alexandria Rene SAGINAW, Mich. - CMU Medical Education Partners (CMEP) has received a $750,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the competitive Rural Residency Planning and Development Program. This marks the first time an organization in Michigan has   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes NO on Charlie Kirk Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement regarding his vote on H.Res. 719: "Political violence should never be tolerated. In America, we must settle our differences at the ballot box and through civic action, not violence," said Congressman Thanedar. As a father, Congressman Thanedar h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Haley Stevens Announces 'No Tariffs on Groceries Act' * Bill Will Lower Cost Of Groceries By Taking On Donald Trump's Chaotic Tariff Policy WASHINGTON, DC - This morning, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her 'No Tariffs on Groceries Act,' a new bill that would lower the cost of groceries by removing the ability of the president to unilaterally put tariffs on food and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Corewell Health, a nonprofit hospital system based in Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to payment structures affecting outpatient services for the Calendar Year 2026. The letter outlines significant concerns over the potential economic impact of these proposals on rural hospitals and health care delivery models. The agency's proposed adjustments include a baseline rate increa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Michigan -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Macomb County had the largest over-the-year decrease in emp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on JD Vance Visiting Tom Barrett's District to Lie About the Big, Ugly Law and Reckless Tariffs * DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement in response to JD Vance visiting Howell in Michigan's 7th Congressional District to lie about Republicans' Big, Ugly Law and their reckless tariffs: "JD Vance is parachuting in to lie to Michiganders about  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Has Anyone Seen Tom Barrett? * JD Vance is coming to Michigan tomorrow to lie about the Big, Ugly Law on Tom Barrett's behalf - and per usual, Barrett is nowhere to be found. Barrett refuses to face Michiganders because he can't defend his support for slashing health care to give tax cuts to billionaires, or backing reckless tariffs that are hurting Michigan farmers and business  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Delivers $1.6 Million to Upgrade Wastewater Infrastructure in Grosse Ile * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) announced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Grosse Ile Township $1.6 million to support critical upgrades to its wastewater infrastructure. Congresswoman Dingell secured these funds through Community Project Funding in 2023, and they were made available through   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Leads Michigan Delegation House Democrats in Urging EPA to Maintain Landmark Endangerment Finding * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led her Democratic Michigan House Delegation colleagues in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to uphold the 2009 Endangerment Finding. Eliminating the finding, which the Trump Administrat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Requests Answers from EGLE About Dangerous Concentrations of Pesticides in Michigan Waterways * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Phil Roos requesting information about recent reports on the presence of neonicotinoid pesticides ("neonics") in Michigan waterways, including creeks and rive  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Charlie Kirk House Resolution * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on H.Res. 719 - Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk. "I have said for more than a decade we need to bring down the temperature and tone down the vitriol that's been growing in our country. This means unequivocally condemning political violence agai  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Taps into Football Fandom with High-Profile Boatgating Experience to Inspire Future Boaters * Last week, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, hosted a one-of-a-kind "boatgating" experience on Lake Michigan to kick off a special Monday Night Football season opener in Chicago. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1985 game champio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Autokiniton for Sex, Disability, and Age Discrimination * Federal lawsuit says auto parts manufacturer considered employee differently for apprenticeship program DETROIT - Tower Automotive Operations USA I, LLC, doing business as Autokiniton, an auto parts manufacturer with a facility in Plymouth, Michigan, violated federal law when it refused to allow an older, female wor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Fact Check: Trump-Republican Agenda Harms Michigan Vice President J.D. Vance is traveling to Howell, Michigan, today as part of the latest emergency rebranding effort by the Trump Administration   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Shobita Parthasarathy's "Expert Voices" column in Science: Beware the drive to scale technology Ford School Professor Shobita Parthasarathy has been invited to serve as an "Expert Voices" columnist for Science over the next two years. As one of the world's leading scientific journals, Science is a major platform for news and commentary on science policy, and is broadly r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Survey shows top challenges Detroiters want new mayor to address DETROIT--New findings from a University of Michigan survey of Detroiters showing the top challenges households face in their daily lives and how they would like city leadership to respond have implications for Detroit's mayoral election in November. Safety or crime tops the list, with 17.7% of Det  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * AI's Energy Appetite Gemini fuels Europe's nuclear debate. By Lika Kobeshavidze Every time we ask an AI tool a question, it silently consumes electricity and water. But until now, we never knew how much. Google has set the record straight by publishing calculations from its Gemini model. Gemini is an artificial intelligence system that can process text, images, video  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 14, 2025: * * * The Chips-for-Rare-Earths Truce Pragmatism meets protectionism in China trade. By Jake Scott All is fare in love and war. That's not a typo--anything can be sold, even and especially during a trade war. In the unfolding drama of the US-China economic rivalry, a fragile ceasefire has emerged, not through diplomacy, but through mutual dependency. In the midst of heavy  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * On the Track How smart rings are monitoring more than we realize. By Daphne Posadas According to experts, the best way to maintain a new habit is to track it. I've recently taken up running. And as runners typically do, I'm now hooked on tracking my distance, measuring my pace, and setting goals to get better. Naturally, this sent me down the rabbit hole of finding t  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Saudi-China Relations The Saudi Vision 2030 and the Chinese Belt & Road Initiative join forces. By Jake Scott In an era when regional multilateral deals are stalling, China and Saudi Arabia are seemingly forging an alternative path, choosing a more streamlined route defined by the convergence of ambition, infrastructure, and mutual need. At the heart of this agreemen  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Grand Valley researchers focus on veterans' transitions to civilian life By Thomas Chavez When military veterans transition from combat zones to civilian life, they face a new battlefield: Finding normalcy. Many face long-term health challenges stemming from their deployments, both physically and mentally. They must navigate the system to acquire their benefits and acquaint themselves with a life   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Experts highlight AI's human-centered capabilities during Tech Talk By Brian Vernellis Though artificial intelligence is still in its infancy, its potential to enhance the human experience provides a lot of opportunities, according to the technology's researchers and innovators. Experts expanded on AI's applications during a September 18 event at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus,   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU faculty, researchers highlight AI's role in future of medicine By Brian Vernellis The integration of artificial intelligence throughout the health care industry has made tremendous strides, transforming diagnostic and preventative practices while shaping how future generations of health care providers will deliver care. As part of this year's Tech Week Grand Rapids, "Tech Talks: Health & Tec  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Hope's Social Work Major Receives Accreditation Renewal Through 2033 The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently renewed accreditation for the social work major at Hope College. The CSWE's Board of Accreditation confirmed it has reaffirmed accreditation for Hope's baccalaureate social work program until 2033, when Hope can initiate reaccreditation. "CSWE accreditation helps students to know that their pre-p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, posted the following news release: * * * Letter to Futurewei Technologies, Inc. Requesting Information on Huawei's U.S. Proxy Role and CCP Technology Agenda The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is launching an inquiry into Futurewei Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based affiliate of Huawei Technologies C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Introduces Legislation to Pay ICE Agents, Border Patrol, and DHS Law Enforcement Officers in the Event of a Shutdown * Today, Congressman Huizenga announced the introduction of the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026. This legislation ensures Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement personnel defending our borders and interior are actively paid in the event of a governmen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Curb Human Rights Abuses and Promote Freedom in Pakistan * Today, South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 5271, the Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act. This bipartisan legislation is co-led by South and Central Asia Subcommittee Ranking Member Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) as well   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Barrett Welcomes MSU Engineering Professor to Discuss AI at VA Subcommittee Hearing * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) led a House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization hearing and welcomed testimony from Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi, an assistant professor at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. They discussed how artificial intelligenc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee, Horsford Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding Congress Extend ACA Tax Credits * Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) led three dozen battleground House Democrats in sending a letter to Congressional Leadership calling for the extension of the ACA tax credits. These tax credits are set t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Samuel Smeltzer's Rhetoric is Disgusting and Unacceptable * A new report is highlighting Samuel Smeltzer, who goes by the name Elyon Badger, went on an unhinged rant, attacking the legacy of Charlie Kirk. Smeltzer called Charlie Kirk "a massive loser" and shared a photo of his assassination while also blaming Republicans raised in Christian homes. Every Democrat candidate in Mich  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * In New Report, Walberg and Moolenar Identify More University Partnerships Threatening National Security * Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), and Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a new report (link is external) revealing how U.S. universities are continuing to aid China's military ambitions through joint institutes and academic p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Pens Letter to House Leadership Urging Support for Selfridge * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman John James (MI-10) authored a letter urging House Leadership to secure full funding for critical runway upgrades at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (ANGB), following President Trump's directive to assign the next-generation F-15EX fighter fleet to the Macomb County installation. The new F-15E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Enbridge Case * Note: View statement of interest here. The Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) and Civil Division last week filed a statement of interest in a case in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan between Enbridge Energy and the State of Michigan. "The federal government already comp  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Last of Eight Defendants Sentenced in Transnational Money Laundering "Phantom Hacker" Conspiracy Scheme Took Life Savings from Victims in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana * TOLEDO, Ohio - The last of eight defendants who participated in a vast transnational money laundering conspiracy, that robbed victims in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana of their  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers-Backed Tariffs Spark Concerns of 'Labor Recession' in Michigan as Unemployment Claims Spike In case you missed it, chaotic tariffs supported by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers have sparked concerns that Michigan is entering a "labor recession" as "[new] claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in four years," according to new reporting by Crain'  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Perennial Losers John James and Mike Rogers Face Weak Support in GOP Base Poll James Places Fourth in Wide Open Governor's Race; Rogers Nearly Loses to January 6th "Stop the Steal" Ringleader * A new straw poll conducted by the Michigan 9th Congressional District Republican Committee exposes serious vulnerabilities for John James and Mike Rogers, with both failing to generate strong support  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Dems Applaud Gov Whitmer, Slam Hall and Trump With Governor Whitmer's speech earlier today, the contrast between Democratic leadership and Republican blundering has never been clearer * Just two weeks ahead of the budget deadline, Governor Whitmer gave a speech highlighting the economic impact of Trump's chaotic tariffs amid Matt Hall's failure to come to the table in good faith on  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Call Out Vance's Michigan Visit As Trump Admin Hurts State Economy Along with Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, Mike Rogers, and Tom Barrett, Vance visited a Howell manufacturing plant to distract from the countless jobs they killed * Today, J.D. Vance visited a plant in Howell, Michigan, to lie about Trump's agenda skyrocketing prices, killing jobs, and throwi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Launch Organizing Campaign to Hold House Republicans Accountable for Budget Cuts to Police and Health Care New program will inform voters of state House GOP happily cutting health care and state police funding while billionaires get richer * Tomorrow, the Michigan Democratic Party and the Michigan House Democratic Fund will launch an organizing program in key  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing grave concerns about the proposed regulations affecting hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical center payment systems for the calendar year 2026. The MHA, representing member hospitals across Michigan, argues that these proposals could severely limit Medicare patients' access   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Jeremiah Telmon-Isaiah Hand, also known as "Joey," 29, of Inkster, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 17, 2024, Hand sold approximately 29 grams of methamp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Medicine (MM) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns over the proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The comment letter highlights potential negative impacts on the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, as well as various suggested revisions to specific proposals from CMS. In its letter, Michigan Medicine expressed significant concerns regarding  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Professor Emine Evered Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Award By Kelly Smith Professor Emine Evered, a scholar of Middle Eastern history at Michigan State University, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for Spring 2026. She will travel to Turkey to conduct research for her project, "Lucky Numbers: The Role of Regulated Gambling in Turkish Nation-Building (19th-20t  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 19 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Line 5 Oil Tunnel * Lansing, MI --The Michigan Supreme Court said it will hear a challenge brought by Tribal Nations located in Michigan and environmental advocates who argue that the Michigan Public Service Commission broke state laws in approving Enbridge's proposal to construct a massive oil tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- 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 Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Money Laundering and Sanctions Evasion: Select Committee on China Holds Roundtable Examining Hong Kong's Role Today, House Select Committee on China held a roundtable discussion examining Hong Kong's Role as a Safe Haven for PRC Money Laundering and Sanctions Eva  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Bill to Empower Michigan Native Tribes Advances Committee * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar's legislation, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (link is external), was passed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The legislation affirms the rights of Native American tribes to govern labor relations on their own lands. The bill intends to respect tribal sovereignty, ensuring   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- 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 Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Meets with India's Ambassador to the United States Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) met with Vinay Kwatra, India's ambassador to the United States. They discussed the importance of the U.S.-India relationship, regional sec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Meets with Netherlands' Ambassador to America * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar met with Birgitta Tazelaar, the Dutch Ambassador to the United States. Their conversation covered areas of cooperation between the United States and the Netherlands, while recognizing the deep cultural and historical ties shared with West Michigan. "In West Michigan so many families trace their roots ba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Center for Youth Law issued a report warning that the states are reversing two decades of youth justice reforms by expanding detention capacity, prosecuting children as adults, and reviving punitive responses, even as youth crime remains near historic lows. The report says youth incarceration fell 75% from 2000 to 2022 as jurisdictions shifted to community-based programs, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care that improved safety and outc  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Northwood University issued the following news on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Fueling Tomorrow's Leaders: Programming Prepares Students for Business Careers in Motorsports Northwood University, a global leader in automotive education, today announced new academic programming designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the fast-evolving global motorsports industry. Developed in close collaboration with leading motorsports professionals and industry organizati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Reduce Government Bureaucracy by Eliminating Outdated Advisory Committee U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) have introduced a bipartisan bill to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls Out FCC for Censoring Media Organizations, Attacking Americans' First Amendment Right to Free Speech U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop its censorship of media organizations and attacks on Americans' First Amendment right to free speech and freedom of the press. The letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr comes after Carr threatened   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Returns to Senate Floor to Highlight Urgent Need to Address Growing National Debt Peters Lays Out Past Actions that Led to Current Debt Level and Fiscal Challenges * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) returned to the Senate floor to give his second speech in a series of remarks focused on the importance of addressing the growing national debt. The speech, which comes after Peters reminded Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges Senate to Quickly Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections That Expire on October 1st Peters Warns of Serious National Security Consequences if Proven Protections in the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act are Allowed to Expire * On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrpt) -- 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: * * * Ph.D. to PLA: New Investigation Details How Biden-era Visa Failures Led American Taxpayers to Fund Students Linked to China's Military Today, House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a groundbreaking new investigation uncovering how Biden-er  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Red Gold Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the need for a clear definition of "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs). The company, which sources tomatoes from family farms in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing its canned fruits and vegetables from products that may be inaccurately categorized as overly processed. In its letter, Red Gold  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- 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 Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Meets With The Netherlands' Ambassador to the U.S. Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar met with Birgitta Tazelaar, the Netherlands' Ambassador to the United States. They discussed issues of mutual interest to the United States and t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- 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 Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi Send Bipartisan Investigatory Letter Demanding Transparency from Futurewei Technologies Letter Also Includes Request for Info on Futurewei's Facility Inside Nvidia's Campus and Activites with the Chipmaker * This week, Chairman John M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Peters Introduces Brake for Kids Act Peters' Bipartisan Bill Aims to Promote Awareness of the Dangers of Illegally Passing Stopped School Buses * U.S Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced the bipartisan Brake for Kids Act to increase public awareness about the dangers of illegally passing a stopped school bus. "Parents need to know their kids are safe taking the bus to and from school," sai  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Tech Modernization Chairman Barrett Leads Oversight Hearing on Modernizing VA Care Through Artificial Intelligence Today, Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Thunder Bay Community Health Service Inc. (TBCHS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for significant changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. The letter outlines various proposals aimed at improving accessibility and affordability of healthcare services for underserved populations, particularly low-income and Medicare patients across Northeaster  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib, Sanders Introduce Bill to End Outrageous CEO Pay and Combat Corporate Greed * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, at a time when 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced H.R. 5298 - the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act to take on corporate greed and rein in the obscene salaries of America's top executives. The legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Tom Barrett Delivers Real Results for Veterans and Michigan * Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett delivered another win, passing legislation to support veterans by ensuring they are able to connect with the Department of Veterans' Affairs via electronic correspondence. Tom Barrett is a 22-year U.S. Army veteran and serves on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "Congressman Tom Ba  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M Nursing strengthens health education ties with Latin America and the Caribbean The University of Michigan School of Nursing recently welcomed nursing leaders from across the Caribbean and Latin America for immersive, hands-on training and exchanges focused on improving health care education across the regions. The School of Nursing's Office of Global Affairs, in partnership with the Pan American   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M scientists discover unique brain cell that may hold key to Alzheimer's disorientation Losing your sense of direction is one of the earliest and most distressing signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan sheds light on a unique neuron that may hold the key to understanding why this happens. The retrosplenial cortex is a brain region that has l  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * University of Michigan awarded $700K NSF CIVIC Innovation Challenge Grant to advance data-driven solutions for community carsharing A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Michigan (U-M) has received a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand access to affordable, reliable and sustainable community carsharing. The project  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- University of Michigan Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center Director Daniel J. Clauw submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to expand its Digital Mental Health Treatment (DMHT) policy to include computerized behavioral therapies for fibromyalgia. The writer, a professor of anesthesiology, medicine, and psychiatry, stated that the DMHT policy should be expan  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * 310-million-year-old fossil takes a bite out of fish evolution A University of Michigan researcher helped identify the earliest known example of a toothy, tongue-like apparatus for biting in an ancient fish, marking the moment 310 million years ago that fish first took advantage of their gill bones to innovate the way they feed. The fish, called Platysomus, lived at the beginning of the Penn  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Leveling the playing field: How technology practices can reduce remote worker bias For years, employees who worked remotely were often regarded as less committed and less influential than their office-bound peers. But new research suggests that hierarchy is shifting--and that distributed workforces may feel more equal than before. A study published in Organization Science by researchers from  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 20 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Quantum chemistry: Making key simulation approach more accurate Density functional theory is limited by a mystery at its heart: the universal exchange-correlation functional. U-M researchers are trying to uncover it * A new trick for modeling molecules with quantum accuracy takes a step toward revealing the equation at the center of a popular simulation approach, which is used in fundamenta  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Survey shows top challenges Detroiters want new mayor to address New findings from a University of Michigan survey of Detroiters showing the top challenges households face in their daily lives and how they would like city leadership to respond have implications for Detroit's mayoral election in November. Safety or crime tops the list, with 17.7% of Detroiters saying it's one of the top three  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Your ecosystem engineer was a dinosaur University of Michigan research shows how the death of dinosaurs reengineered Earth * Dinosaurs had such an immense impact on Earth that their sudden extinction led to wide scale changes in landscapes--including the shape of rivers--and these changes are reflected in the geologic record, according to a University of Michigan study. Scientists have lon  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Value, impact draw nearly 6,500 new students to Grand Valley Retention, out-of-state enrollment also grow as campuses welcome 22,035 students * Grand Valley continued its growth trajectory, welcoming 4,400 first-year students this fall, the second largest first-year class in its history -- a 4% increase over last year. Overall enrollment of 22,035 represents a 1% increase over the fall of 2024 as  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Vance Returns to Michigan to Spin Trump's Broken Economic Promises * JD Vance is back in Michigan today to double down on Donald Trump's disastrous economic agenda. The last time Vance visited the state, he promised a manufacturing renaissance. Instead, the manufacturing sector has shrunk by 42,000 jobs nationally and 1,300 in Michigan alone since Vance's last visit. In response, DNC Rapid Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds Launch of Rural Health Transformation Program * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement regarding the launch of the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program. The fund was created by the Working Families Tax Cuts legislation that Congressman Walberg voted in favor of in July. "The Rural Health Transformation Fund is the single largest investme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Statement on Funding the Government * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after the House passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. "House Republicans have upheld their constitutional duty to fund our federal government," said Rep. Walberg. "This straightforward, short-term, and clean continuing resolution funds core government services and ensu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Honor Charlie Kirk * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) supported a resolution to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk, condemn his assassination, recognize law enforcement and emergency personnel for their efforts to bring about justice, and call upon all Americans to reject political violence and recommit to respectful debate. The resolution, which Congressman Walberg cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Krishnamoorthi, and Gottheimer Introduce POW Priority Care Act * Today, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the POW Priority Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would elevate former Prisoners of War (POWs) from Priority Group 3 to Priority Group 1 in the scale used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to determine el  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Lankford, Scott Introduce Equal Campus Access Act * Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Equal Campus Access Act. The legislation would amend the Higher Education Act to clarify that no funds shall be made available to a public institution that denies a religious student group any right similarly afforded to other student organizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Walberg, Mackenzie Urge GAO Review of Hearing Loss Claims to Improve Program Efficiency Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) sent a letter to Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro requesting the Government Accountability Office   more