WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Amir Hassan is Completely Clueless About Mid-Michigan * Amir Hassan has been living all over the country... but not in Mid-Michigan, and it's showing. On this week's MIRS Monday Podcast, Hassan embraced Trump's reckless tariffs that scared away the Sandisk plant in Genesee County - and then tried to blame *Democrats* for MAGA failures. LISTEN : HOST : "You had a massive adva  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge for First District Students * Rep. Jack Bergman announced that middle and high school students in Michigan's First Congressional District are invited to participate in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to inspire students to explore coding, computer science, and app development. "This is a tremendous opportu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Calls on USPS to Improve Service for Americans, Protect Postal Employees * Last week, Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a press conference to call on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to improve service for Americans and protect postal employees. Budzinski, Bergman, and Pappas, along with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), serve as co-chairs of th  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Names 2026 Society Award Recipients * ROCKVILLE, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Society Awards. These awards are very competitive in nature and are intended to recognize Society members for excellence in biophysics. The winners will be honored at the Society's 70th Annual Meeting, being held in San Francisco,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sales in four states generate over $22.8 million in revenue * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management leased 20 parcels totaling 20,304 acres in Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Utah for $22,815,714 in total receipts during quarterly oil and gas lease sales. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal govern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Calls on State Officials to Speak Out, Take Action After Israel Murders Family in Lebanon with Relatives in Dearborn * The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today called on elected officials in Michigan to publicly condemn and take action in response to the murder of five civilians--including three children and their  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Carderock Blends Heritage and Innovation at University of Michigan Mixing of the Waters Ceremony * BETHESDA, Md. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is contributing history and innovation to the University of Michigan's upcoming Mixing of the Waters ceremony, an event marking the commissioning of the university's new Aaron Friedman Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory. As part of the ceremony,   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Medicare Open Enrollment in Michigan, 2026 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) offers seniors, people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and people with disabilities several insurance options, including Medicare Fee-for-Service, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare prescription drug plans. The costs   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * 'Backyard neighbors' deliver care to rural communities CMU and MyMichigan Health partner to train healthcare professionals By Eric Baerren A partnership between two "backyard neighbors" is helping fill critical healthcare gaps in rural northern Michigan. Central Michigan University and MyMichigan Health collaborate to provide future healthcare professionals with the hands-on experience and tra  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Adobe Digital Lounge adds new tools for creativity Go Grants in Action: Library adds laptops, multimedia equipment By Aaron Mills The Adobe Digital Lounge opened four years ago as a collaboration space for students to work and receive help from Adobe Creative Suite peer experts. So, when the Go Grants Initiative was announced, Park Library staff saw it as an opportunity to expand the Lounge's   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Ashley Yu explores technology, teaching, and real-world connections New BIS faculty member brings passion for hands-on learning and research into emerging technologies Author: Alisha Draper When Ashley Yu talks about her path into higher education, her story starts with family. "Many of my family members are educators, so I've always loved this career path," Yu said. "When I came to the Unite  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Senior honors student Holly Ireton earns national recognition for finance research Presentation compares AI-managed mutual funds and hedge funds in asset management Author: Alisha Toyzan When senior accounting and finance major Holly Ireton from Brighton, Mich., steps to the front of the room in Grawn Hall on October 3, she'll be presenting more than just her honors capstone project. She'll be  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2025, by Eric Baerren with Frederick Lawrence, a logistics faculty in the College of Business Administration and director of internships for the logistics management program: * * * What happens when you return bottles in Michigan? Expert weighs in on the logistics behind state's 10-cent deposit program Highlights: * Retailers design store layouts around anticipated bottle deposit program   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 23, 2025, by Eric Baerren with Robert Dvorak, a professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration: * * * What is the impact of increased outdoor recreation? Parks professor answers question: More people, bigger impact? Highlights: * More people using parks leads to an increase in erosion and dangerous wildlife encounters. * The National Park Service had a m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Moolenaar Releases Statement on TikTok Deal Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China issued the following statement in response to TikTok's divestiture process and the future of the app's operations in the United States: "ByteDance has shown   more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Sept. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Charles L. Brooks III to Receive 2026 Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Charles L. Brooks III, of the University of Michigan, USA, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Klaus Schulten and Zaida Luthey-Schulten Computational Biophysics Lecture Award. Brooks wil  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Department of Biology launches new field course for ecology, evolution and conservation students Author: Robert Wang This fall, Central Michigan University's Department of Biology is introducing a new Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation (EEC) Field Course, designed to give students valuable hands-on experience in the natural world. The two-credit course aims to fill a critical gap in the c  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU spotlight: Morgan Jowett's McNair journey in research and discovery By Robert Wang For Central Michigan University student Morgan Jowett, the McNair Scholars Program has been a transformative chapter in her academic journey, opening doors she never knew existed and giving her the tools to pursue research at the highest levels. "Being a McNair scholar has helped me insurmountably when it co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The College for Creative Studies, a private art and design institution in Detroit, Michigan, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing deep concerns over a proposed rule that would establish fixed time periods for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter outlines fears that this rule will deter international students from studying in the United States, particularly impacting institutions in Michigan,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the Stop RFK's Bad Science (BS) Act * Congresswoman Stevens: "My message to RFK is simple: Stop the cuts, stop the chaos, stop the BS." Washington, D.C. -- Today, MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Stop RFK's BS Act, legislation to restore National Institute of Health (NIH) funding and protect scientists from harmful disruptions to their work.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Flint Residents' Lawsuit Against the EPA * FLINT-- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a U.S. District Court judge rejected the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) motion to dismiss (link is external) lawsuits brought by residents affected by the Water Crisis. "The EPA failed to keep children an  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport puts spotlight on accounting, finance and insurance careers Davenport University students interested in careers in accounting, finance and insurance had two unique opportunities on the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus recently to learn about those career fields and connect with industry experts. Accounting and Finance Forum The first opportunity available to students was an Accounting and Fi  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University admissions rep and veteran uses ArtPrize to spotlight mental health Click here (https://www.foxnews.com/us/marine-veteran-lake-michigan-suicide-walk) and here (https://www.wzzm13.com/article/life/one-good-thing/zeeland-michigan-marine-veterans-walks-around-lake-michigan-to-raise-awareness-for-veterans-mental-health/69-a8521615-5767-4586-bd1f-1aa6f4567f0b) to read about Snyder's walks  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University announces successful completion of ELEVATE Campaign, surpassing $35 Million goal, ushering in new era of opportunity By Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising more than $35.4 million to support students, expand academic programs and transform the future of the institution. With this achievement, Davenport   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Dearborn Man Sentenced for Illegally Possessing Firearms after Antisemitic Tirade Against Parents and Preschoolers at Local Synagogue Hassan Chokr, 38, of Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced today to 34 months for illegally possessing multiple firearms inside a gun store after leaving a local synagogue where he went on an aggressive, anti  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- 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 on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Dow unveils an alternative to fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids for film packaging Engineered for blown and stretch film applications, DOWSIL(TM) 5-1050 Polymer Processing Aid enhances processing efficiency while addressing regulatory, envi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Many local Michigan officials say services threatened by faltering local government funding system Michigan's local officials are growing more pessimistic about their ability to maintain--let alone expand--services under the current local government funding system, according to a University of Michigan study. That's the main takeaway from the latest installmen  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Former Non-Profit Executive Director and City Development Official Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Divert Funds from Non-Profit Missions BAY CITY - Michael Bacigalupo, the former executive director of two nonprofit entities and a public figure pleaded guilty today to defrauding the non-profits of over $750,000, United States Attorney Jerome   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 21, 2025: * * * Basmati Fault Line The EU-India talks test global trade rules. By Jake Scott After nearly two decades, the European Union (EU) and India are edging closer to finalizing a free trade agreement. Talks, first launched in 2007 and repeatedly stalled--due partly to the EU bloc's ratification and bureaucratic lethargy, and partly to India's reluctance towards EU-wide polic  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * Faith in Free People Leonard E. Read identified what is indispensable to a free society. By Lawrence W. Reed Leonard E. Read, FEE's founder, was born 127 years ago today. In honor of this anniversary, we're highlighting this tribute to his life, written by our President Emeritus Lawrence Reed and published December 1, 2018. This is the first in a series of essays th  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Intergenerational Plunder France and Britain's pensions are a burden on the youth. By Jake Scott France and Britain have both built welfare systems that may have begun life as humane responses to social need, but have since ossified into fiscal traps. Nowhere is this clearer than in pensions. In France, retirees enjoy not only earlier retirement than their European p  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Spain's Great Write-Off Regional debt relief leaves taxpayers footing the bill. By Mark Nayler Spain's Socialist-led government has recently forgiven Euros83.3 billion in debt owed by fifteen of the country's seventeen autonomous communities. Though part of a deal struck between Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the Catalan separatists on whom his minority coalition d  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Trump on Tour Trade diplomacy at Windsor Castle. By Harry Phibbs Before Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, there was no shortage of speculation that something might go wrong. Perhaps demonstrators would cause disruption. Or there would be some diplomatic row. The dismissal of the British Ambassador to Washington, Lord Mandelson, just a few days earlier  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research By Brian Vernellis A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support a collaborative effort, involving Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute, to develop an experiential learning pathway for emerging technologies and strengthen Michigan's Blue Economy. The NSF's Experiential Learning for Emerging and Nov  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * REP4(R)FinLit launch rethinks financial literacy for Gen Z By Julianna Schrier Grand Valley and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4(R)FinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become more financially independent. REP4(R)FinLit began as an idea pitch through REP4(R) (Rapid Education Prototyping f  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU to host prestigious international computing conference By Brian Vernellis Grand Valley will host computer and software engineers from around the world for one of the most prestigious international conferences on computing and computer science. The 28th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 25, will run October 5-10 -- virtually and in-person -- a  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City By Michele Coffill Grand Valley students who are enrolled in degree programs in Traverse City are now in a new location that offers a more vibrant campus experience, close access to resources and connections. GVSU is among five universities that offer classes in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College. All fiv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Highland Copper Co. Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) urging the agency to designate copper as a critical mineral. This request comes as the junior mining company actively develops the Copperwood Project, a commercial copper mine located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. According to Highland Copper, copper is vital for numerous sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and consumer products. The company emphasizes that co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Hitting the Airwaves: Rep. Haley Stevens Moves to Impeach RFK Jr. for Reckless Cuts, Anti-Science Agenda, and Health Care Chaos * WASHINGTON, D.C. - ICYMI: Yesterday, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced (link is external) she is drafting articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She pointed to Kennedy's reckless cuts to medical research,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Applauds USDA Block Grants to Boost Michigan Agriculture & Specialty Crop Growers * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $2,256,268 in federal funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to support producing, researching, and promoting specialty crops grown in Michigan. Huizenga has been a v  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Haley Stevens Leads Charge To Impeach RFK Jr. Over Health Care Chaos, Reckless Cuts, And Anti-Science Agenda * MI Congresswoman announces bold action to protect families, lower health care costs, and defend science from dangerous conspiracy theories. WASHINGTON, D.C. - ICYMI: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced this morning that she will be introducing articles o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Huizenga Helps Sherpherd First State Department Review & Reauthorization in Over 20 Years * Last week, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed a comprehensive reauthorization of the State Department. This is the first time programs at the State Department have been thoroughly reviewed and reauthorized in over 20 years. The reauthorization was compris  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. McDonald Rivet Outlines Plan to Combat Government Corruption * FLINT-- This week, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) outlined her platform to combat corruption in an opinion piece for the Detroit Free Press (link is external). You can read the full op-ed below. In it, Congresswoman McDonald Rivet highlights how Washington insiders are able to rig the system for them  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * Indiana Cadets Place 1st, 3rd in Great Lakes Region Competition Teams from the Indiana Wing's Anderson and Valparaiso composite squadrons finished first and third in the Great Lakes Region Cadet Competition, with the Kentucky Wing's Louisville Cadet Squadron entry placing second. The Illinois Wing's Lewis and Springfield composite squadrons and the Michigan Wing's Livingston and M  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * James Campaign "Adrift" As Republican Gov. Primary "Becomes Stunningly Competitive" "Unless something changes, [John James is] not making it out of the primary." James' campaign described as "adrift," "sloppy," and "inexperienced." * The 4th place finisher in the 2025 Mackinac Island Republican gubernatorial straw poll -- John James -- is floundering as the Republican gubernatorial prima  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * John Grossenbacher Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Mount Clemens, 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 house candidate, John G  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues Six States for Failure to Provide Voter Registration Rolls * Today the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced the filing of federal lawsuits against six states -- California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania -- for failure to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. "Clean voter rolls are the foundation of   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mackinac Exposes GOP Gov. Primary as Messy and Wide Open John James came in fourth place in the straw poll No. 4 House Republican Lisa McClain: James running for governor is "100% not ideal" and "stings" * The Republican primary for governor devolved this weekend during the MIGOP's conference on Mackinac Island, with the primary's messiness, extremism, and chaos on full display. Republic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Messy Republican Primary on Aisle MI-10 * Michigan Republicans are in for a messy, unwieldy primary in the 10th Congressional District. The open MI-10 " is making GOP leadership nervous " - with Lisa McClain herself pointedly admitting " that's an understatement to say that it's not ideal " - and the race is " ginning up concern that Republicans will exit the primary wounded " t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Tim Boring, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, from a Sept. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry": * * * Good morning, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and members of the Committee. Thank you for opportunity to speak before you for today's hearing: "An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Announces She Will Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. * Congresswoman Stevens cites RFK Jr.'s dangerous cuts to medical research, increased costs to healthcare, abuses of power, and ongoing threats to public health after previously calling on Kennedy to resign WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s ongoing efforts to jeopard  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), urging stronger collaboration among federal and state agencies to tackle the pressing issue of payments fraud. In their letter, the League emphasized the importance of enhancing information-sharing protocols to better equip credit unions and other financial institutions in combating evolving fraud schemes. In the comment letter, the League highli  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Big Pharma Tax Giveaway, Blocking Lower Prices for Prescription Drugs Treating Rare Diseases and Cancers State Reps. Longjohn and Morgan highlight the impact of the Mike Rogers-supported tax law on Michiganders struggling with high prescription drug costs * On Wednesday, Michigan Democrats held a press conference with public health advocate  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Michigan Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- July 2025 * Michigan had 253,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 243,000 openings in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the job openings rate in Michigan was 5.3 percent in July and   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Aaron Dequawn Hardy, also known as "Detroit J" and "John," 29, of Pontiac, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to attempted possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to cou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Michigan Potash Co. COO Aric Glasser submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) expressing strong support for the inclusion of potash on the draft 2025 Critical Minerals List, calling the move important and overdue. The letter stated that the addition is crucial because potash is an essential input for U.S. agriculture and food security. Without a reliable supply of the potassium salts used in fertilizers, the letter argued, U.S. farmers face h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Teamsters Win Strong First Contract at National Trails * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (DETROIT) - Bus drivers, monitors, and mechanics at National Trails who provide transportation services for Detroit Public Schools have overwhelmingly ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Team  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Asks Commerce to Investigate CCP-backed Anker Innovations and Protect American Consumers Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to investigate Anker Innovations and its potential abuse of trade pract  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- 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. 25, 2025: * * * Moolenaar to Philadelphia Mayor: Do Not Raise PRC Flag This week, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) sent a letter to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker demanding that the City of Philadelphia--the same city where America declared its indepe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- 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. 24, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Touts Closure of Joint Programs Tied to CCP Tech Transfer Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) is commending seven universities--Dartmouth College; Temple University; University of California, Davis; University of California, Irvine;  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * New York Man Sentenced for Threating Public Official Kevin Delgado, 40, of Bayside, New York was sentenced today to a year and a day in federal prison for threatening Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Reuben C. Coleman, Acting Special Ag  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Northern Michigan Man Pleads Guilty To Leaving Pipe Bombs At Cell Phone Stores BAY CITY - A Whittemore, Michigan, resident pleaded guilty today to two separate criminal cases related to the placement of explosive packages outside cellphone stores in Cheboygan, and Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, announced Eastern District of Michigan Un  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Northwood University issued the following news on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Best-Selling Author and Former U.S. Navy SEAL Leif Babin to Speak Oct. 8 in Griswold Northwood University will welcome best-selling author, leadership expert, and former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer Leif Babin to campus on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, for a keynote address in Griswold Lecture Hall. The event, part of Northwood's Omniquest program, will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and include a reception foll  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Sept. 26, 2025: * * * On Air, James Faces Blistering Criticism As GOP Gov. Primary Becomes Even Messier John James skipping the recent forum "was probably the most talked about topic" at the GOP conference and him placing 4th in the straw poll "reflects how attendees felt about his participation." * On WJR Radio this morning, conservative Kaitlyn Buss, an opinion writer for The Detroit News,   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Partnership with Grand Rapids' Promise Zone helps more students reach Grand Valley By Brian Vernellis The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority announced an initiative with Grand Valley and Ferris State University that delivers a pathway to a bachelor's degree from either of the institutions. Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella joined Grand Rapids Promise Zone Chair Tom DeJonge, Ferris Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Report Finds that DOGE Continues to Operate Unchecked, Likely Violating Federal Privacy and Security Laws, and Putting the Safety of Americans' Personal Information in Danger U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released a report revealing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Law Enforcement & Crack Down on Identity Theft * WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Protect Your PIN Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, will protect Americans from identity theft by enabling local law enforcement agencies to use federal resources to combat the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom For All Responds to Susan B. Anthony Anti-Abortion Group's Plan to Buy Senate Seats in Michigan * Washington, DC - Today, the anti-abortion group, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, pledged to spend millions of dollars to buy the Michigan Senate seat for an anti-abortion extremist. Reproductive Freedom for All, Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Peters Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Small Businesses Harmed by Trump's Tariffs Legislation Would Provide Relief for the More Than 900,000 Michigan Small Businesses Struggling to Keep Up with Rising Costs, Economic Uncertainty Caused by Trump's Tariffs * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) cosponsored the Small Business RELIEF Act to exempt small businesses in Michigan and across the country  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Southfield Doctor Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Illegally Prescribing More Than 200,000 Opioid pills worth more than $5.2 million Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, was sentenced today to six years in prison based on her conviction following a jury trial on charges of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute prescription opioid  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation recognizes The State News of Michigan State University with $10K Pulliam First Amendment Award * CONTACT: Hagit Limor, SPJ Foundation President, hlimormedia@gmail.com Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists Foundatio  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Sept. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * STAHLS' Celebrates Opening of Innovation, Fulfillment Facility * CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN (September 23, 2025) - STAHLS' officially celebrated the grand opening of STAHLS' Fulfill ONE (SF1), the groundbreaking innovation lab and fulfillment center. The grand opening event brought together more than 100 guests, including decorators, suppliers, media contacts and in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib, DeLauro Introduce the Cost-of-Living Fairness Act * DETROIT - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the Cost-of-Living Fairness Act to support families by including common housing and auto insurance expenses in the cost-of-living formula used to determine eligibility for federal assistance programs. Including these costs in the cost-of  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release: * * * Two Detroiters Charged with Stealing Over $12 Million in Separate Federal Student Aid Fraud Schemes Two defendants have been charged via criminal complaints for their roles in separate frauds related to Federal Student Aid, announced United States Attorney Jerome Gorgon. Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge John Woolley, U.S.  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M quantum testbed enables remote experiments The optical fibers connecting two quantum research labs at the University of Michigan mark the first piece of a local quantum network and remote user test facility * Researchers and students can now remotely run new kinds of quantum experiments on campus at the University of Michigan, thanks to the establishment of a quantum testbed that links two labs   more

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint student veteran discovers geographic information systems, earns national recognition By Jeffrey Jones Sometimes life pulls you off one path and points you toward another. That's exactly what happened to one student veteran who discovered geographic information systems, known commonly as GIS, through the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology. Christopher Mayes o  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC and Michigan Community College Association Partner to Expand Access to Affordable Teacher Preparation Pathways University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a national leader in workforce-relevant online education, and the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), representing Michigan's 28 public community colleges and 3 tribal colleges, have announced a new partnership focused o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Consumer sentiment declines amid concerns about inflation, unemployment Consumer sentiment fell about 5% from last month but remains above the low readings seen in April and May of this year, confirming its early-month reading. Although September's decline was relatively modest, it was seen across a broad swath of the population, groups by age, income and education, said economist Joanne Hsu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Flavored marijuana vapes becoming new face of teen drug use, sparking addiction fears Flavored marijuana vaping is now the most common form of use among American teenagers who vape cannabis, according to new findings from the University of Michigan's annual Monitoring the Future surveys. The research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, found particularly sharp increases among yo  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Recipes for success in executive leadership different for women than those for men Between 1989 and 2009, fewer than 100 women became CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. University of Michigan researcher Aparna Joshi and her co-authors embarked on a deep dive a decade ago into every one of these rare events. While the barriers to women's success in senior roles and the negative industry reactions  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Researchers use AI to predict the toll of concussions on student athletes over time Researchers at the University of Michigan are using artificial intelligence to predict the health consequences that sport-related concussions might have on student athletes over the course of their college athletic careers. The study, which appears in the Annals of Biomedical Engineering, found that five different AI   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 26 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * New warmline provides same-day treatment to people affected by opioid use disorder Model endorses use of an underused medication known to reduce overdose deaths by half By Cole Dzubak A warmline that will quickly connect people with opioid use disorder to buprenorphine, a potentially lifesaving medication, will launch Sept. 29. The University of Michigan's Overdose Prevention Engagement Network, or  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Using economic attributes for strategic supply chain management * In response to the evolving challenges in military logistics, new strategies are being pioneered to enhance supply chain management. The white paper, "Finding Advantage in the Economic Attributes of Supply Chain Management," authored by Maj. Antonio Randolph of the Michigan Army National Guard, delves   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Announces Inaugural Veteran of the Month * Yesterday, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) honored Ken Moore as the Veteran of the Month, a new initiative dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the exemplary contributions of veterans in Michigan's 5th Congressional District. Congressman Walberg presented to Ken the Congressional Record of his remarks (link is external) honoring Ken's life and l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Walberg Presses Union Chapter on Hiring of Child Molester Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to the president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 87, Olga Miranda, demanding information on its hiring practices after reports that the chapter employed convicted c  more