LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Jan. 6 Political Agitator" Enters Republican Senate Primary as Mike Rogers Fails to Consolidate GOP Base Genevieve Peters Scott nearly defeated Mike Rogers in a straw poll of the Republican base at a GOP event in Michigan - before she even declared her candidacy * Genevieve Peters Scott, a "Jan. 6 political agitator," announced she will pose a primary challenge to failed GOP Senate candidate  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College announces new postsecondary credit agreements for health science, biomedical programs Adrian College has signed new agreements with the Michigan Department of Education, the Southwest Washtenaw Consortium (Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan and Saline high schools) and Madison High School in Adrian to allow students to earn college credits while still in high school. Tina Claiborne, Ph  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls on Democrat Representatives to End Government Shutdown, Support Resolution * # Oct 2, 2025 by AFP LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) is calling on Michigan's Democrat members of Congress to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington's partisan games. AFP-MI State Direc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a final rule to amend Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. This action modifies several administrative aspects of the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to improve its operation and clarify existing regulations. The amendments focus on how the board is structured and adminis  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Federal Government Shuts Down, Where Is John James? Have you seen John James? * As the federal government shuts down today because of D.C. Republicans and the health care crisis that they've created, Rep. John James is notably missing from doing his job and seemingly nowhere to be seen. James and Republican leadership have kept the House on vacation this week and refused to work across   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Defers Pay as Democrats Threaten to Shut Down the Government * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) directed the House of Representatives to withhold his pay should a lapse in appropriations result in a shutdown of the federal government at midnight tonight. Barrett noted that more than 5,000 federal employees live in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, none of who  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Best Buy Bones, Inc. Recalls Nature's Own Pet Chews Bully Bites Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 03, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 03, 2025 Product Type: Animal & Veterinary Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne illness - Salmonella Company Name: Best Buy Bones, Inc. Br  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Responds to Weekend Mass Shootings at Michigan Mormon Church, North Carolina Waterfront Bar While details continue to emerge, shooters used assault-style weapons to collectively kill seven people and injure 13 * Over the weekend, two high-profile mass shootings devastated communities in Grand Blanc, MI, and Southport, NC - where gunmen used assault-style weapons to open fire int  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-MI Extend Condolences to Families of Michigan Church Attack Victims, Encourage Houses of Worship to Review Security * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Michigan chapter (CAIR-MI) today extended condolences to the families of victims in an attack on Mormon churc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Calls for Stepped-Up Protection for Mosques After 'I'm Going to Burn It Down' Threat to Islamic Institution * The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil right and advocacy organization, today called for stepped-up police protection for mosques and Islamic institutions in that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Terror Charge for Va. White Supremacist's Alleged Threat to 'Kill Muslims' at Dearborn Mosque * The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed a terror charge for a Virginia white supremacist facing terrorism charges for allegedly threatening to "kill Muslims" at a mosque in Michigan. Macin Horstemey  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Building careers beyond numbers with UHY Firm highlights growth, teamwork, and professional development Author: Reuben Chirikure, chiri1r@cmich.edu Students in Grawn Hall connected with recruiters from UHY, a public accounting and professional services firm with offices across Michigan and the United States. Megan Spencer, senior university talent acquisition, and Julianna Spirou, university tal  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Meet the Center for Merchandising and Design Technology The CMDT houses cutting-edge and innovative technology, providing unique research opportunities for students and industry partners. Author: Troy Hicks, hicks1tw@cmich.edu With a unique set of industry-leading instruments including a 3D body scanner, an environmental chamber, and a "thermal manikin" that has 46 zones that can precisely measu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Shutdown Hurting Jobs Data * Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on how the Democrat government shutdown is crippling jobs data: "Over the course of this administration, President Trump's pro-growth policies have consistently connected American workers with good jobs. Unfortunately, Democrats refused t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg on Democrats' Shutdown Hurting Jobs Data Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement on how the Democrat government shutdown is crippling jobs data: "Over the course of this administration, President Trump's pro-growth policies have consistently connected  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Church attack in Michigan: U-M experts available to comment Experts from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention are available to discuss various aspects of the mass shooting in Michigan, from firearm injury prevention to public policy and the psychology of traumatic events with children. Justin Heinze is an associate professor of health behavior and health equity at the Scho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Shutdown * FLINT-- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown, which started at midnight on October 1, 2025. "My budget priorities are simple: we need to lower costs and make things easier for families in our community. I have put forward solutions to do just that, i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Shooting at Church in Grand Blanc * GRAND BLANC-- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. "I am beyond devastated by the shooting this morning at Grand Blanc's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Corkery: Protecting interchange system means protecting consumers * Attacks on the interchange system puts Michigan families at risk to benefit big retailers, Michigan Credit Union League President/CEO Patty Corkery wrote in the Detroit News this week. Mischaracterizing interchange fees as a hidden tax ignores the fees' use toward covering fraud protection, data security, and payment  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University and Amway sign partnership to spur talent development By Mary Eilleen Lyon Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education and talent development with a signing ceremony held at the Amway headquarters in Ada, located a few miles east of the city of Grand Rapids. The agreement, signed September 29, 2025, provides scholarship opportunities f  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Detroit Man Convicted of Leadership Role in Drug Trafficking Operation Emmitt Renand Richardson, 52, of Detroit, Michigan, was found guilty of multiple methamphetamine and fentanyl charges. After a four-day trial, a federal jury convicted Richardson on six methamphetamine and fentanyl charges. According to court documents a  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing and Attempting to Rob Banks and Credit Unions Dorian Trevor Sykes, 42, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to four counts of bank and credit union robbery and an attempted bank robbery, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon. Gorgon was joined in the announcement by Reuben C. Coleman,   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow and MEGlobal expand strategic ethylene supply agreement * Deal provides additional value to Dow and MEGlobal * Agreement locks an additional equivalent to 100 KTA of ethylene supply at attractive economics for both parties * Dow (NYSE: DOW) and MEGlobal, a global  more

GRAND BLANC, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Elder Bednar Brings the Love of Jesus Christ to Grand Blanc, Michigan The Apostle ministers to survivors and thanks local and federal law enforcement * Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles visited Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Tuesday to minister to survivors of Sunday's deadly shooting and fire that claimed four lives and injured eight others at a loca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Begins Asbestos Removal at Michner Plating Superfund Site in Jackson, Michigan * CHICAGO (September 29, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began removing asbestos-containing materials from the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Superfund site located at 520 N. Mechanic St. in Jackson, Michigan. EPA estimates this work will be complete by November. Michner Plating operated   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, EGLE and Partners Celebrate Removal of Muskegon Lake from List of Most Environmentally Degraded Areas in the Great Lakes * CHICAGO (October 1, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Anne Vogel, along with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Phillip Roos, joined other federal, state, Tribal and local partners in Muske  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- 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 Sheet: How Republicans' Government Shutdown Would Hurt Michigan Families The federal government shut down on Wednesday after Washington Republicans, supported by GOP Senate candidate Mike Roge  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Following Expiration of Critical Cybersecurity Protections, Peters Calls on Colleagues to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Extension Following the expiration of critical cybersecurity protections, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called on his collea  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 28, 2025: * * * 'As I Was Saying...' Jimmy Kimmel's suspension raises complex free speech concerns. By Rachel Chiu, guest author Jimmy Kimmel Live! is back on air, but the show's short-lived suspension highlights the complexities of government censorship by proxy. Earlier this month, ABC announced that it was indefinitely suspending the long-running talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! fol  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Diamond and Bangles to the Gulf India's exporters pivot to the Middle East in the face of US tariffs. By Jake Scott The ongoing realignment of international trade flows in the midst of the escalating tariff wars between the United States and other nations and trading blocs (principally China and the European Union) continues to ripple across the world. Yet the changes we  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Who Will Lead Japan? Japan's next Prime Minister could shape the region's future. By Sascha Hannig On October 4, 2025, Japan will choose its fourth prime minister in five years, since Shigeru Ishiba resigned after only a year in office due to internal pressures within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Although leadership changes in a parliamentary system are commo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2025: * * * Gabby Giffords responds to shooting at Michigan church GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords released the following statement on the mass shooting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. According to reports, multiple people, including c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Global Detroit, Michigan, a nonprofit economic development organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns over the proposed rule seeking to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay (EOS) procedures for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The organization argues that the proposed changes would substantially deter international students from studying in the   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * AWRI, community partnerships lead to restoration milestone for Muskegon Lake The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially removed the long-polluted lake from its Areas of Concern list on October 1 By Brian Vernellis For nearly four decades, GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute has been at the forefront of researching and studying Muskegon Lake. That work reached a historic milestone on   more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Hope College Danforth Lecture to Discuss the Forgiveness of King David Special guest Dr. Gary Anderson from the University of Notre Dame will lead the lecture titled, "The Forgiveness of King David," during the annual Hope College Danforth Lecture scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Dr. Anderson - the Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology, Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame - will share the  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 2, 2025: * * * Hope College Hosts Sustainability Symposium on Oct. 21 Hope College invites the community to attend its Sustainability Symposium, which will be held on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, at the Jack H. Miller auditorium. This event is free and open to the general public. Dr. Andrew Gronewold from the University of Michigan, will present the evening's keynote at 7 p.m., titled: "Understanding Changes Across Glob  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg on Democrats Shutting Down the Government Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after radical Democrat demands forced a government shutdown: "House Republicans did our job nearly two weeks ago and passed legislation that would keep our government open while  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Dems Fight for Affordable Health Care as Republicans Force Federal Shutdown In case you missed it, Republicans in Congress are failing to show up to work and would rather "shut down the government than make health care more affordable and address the affordability crisis." Meanwhile, Michigan Democrats are fighting to make health care affordable as Mike Rogers, John James, Tom B  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Innovating Together: An inside look at GVSU's inaugural Technology Summit By Sarah Dudinetz Grand Valley's inaugural Technology Summit was held on October 2, bringing together students, faculty and staff in the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. "The inaugural GV Technology Summit invites students, faculty and staff to reimagine what's possible in teaching, research, and service," said Milo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James to Refuse Salary During Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the government shutdown, Rep. John James (MI-10) authored a letter asking for his salary to be withheld for the duration of the shutdown. With Rep. James' support, House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating. In an attempt to push through a $1.5 trillion spending incre  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Likelihood, potential impacts of federal shutdown: U-M experts can comment University of Michigan researchers are available to share their insights on a federal government shutdown at the end of the day Tuesday, unless lawmakers break the impasse and make a deal before then. Stephanie Leiser is a lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy and director of the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on the Republican Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement on the Republicans' government shutdown: "My focus is, and always will be, on Michigan. What I hear every single day in Michigan is that families are stretched thin: groceries cost more, gas costs more, and health care costs more. And let's be cl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Lansing, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns over proposed rule changes that could impact the confidentiality of unemployment compensation data. The comment, directed to the Employment and Training Administration, highlights potential risks associated with mandatory disclosures of confidential information under the proposed regulations. In its letter, Michigan o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- 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. 30, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Backs President Trump's Subsidiaries Export Controls Policy Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China released the following statement in response to President Trump's expansion of U.S. export controls to cover Chinese C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- 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: Strong Investment Protections Defend American Jobs From China's Predatory Deals Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) made the following statement regarding media reports (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-03/china-pushes-trump-to-drop-cur  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 3 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * MSU Study Finds Congregate Care Limits Social Support for Transition-Age Youth in Child Welfare By Brandon Drain Social support is vital for young people in the child welfare system as they transition into adulthood, according to researchers. However, many youths with foster care backgrounds often experience disconnection or social marginalization during this transition,   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nesbitt Votes Against Bipartisan Budget As GOP Gov. Primary Goes Far-Right Nesbitt's vote shows just how extreme this primary is * Republican gubernatorial candidate Aric Nesbitt was one of just five Republican senators who voted against the balanced and bipartisan state budget. The budget includes major investments in fixing the damn roads, delivers record per-pupil funding for our public   more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * New 'Price Hike Mike' Campaign Highlights How Mike Rogers' Agenda Makes Life More Expensive in Michigan New @PriceHikeMike account will remind Michiganders how Mike Rogers mocked Michigan families while his Price-Hike Agenda spikes costs for everyone * The Michigan Democratic Party today launched "Price Hike Mike," an accountability campaign dedicated to exposing how failed GOP Senate candi  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Oct. 4 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release: * * * Faculty, student join EPA research ship to survey impact of low oxygen in Lake Erie A Northwest Missouri State University student and faculty member recently joined students in Michigan and Ohio for a research expedition to better understand contaminants and shoreline erosion at Lake Erie. "I was grateful to be offered it and for the chance to get real-world experience," said William T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Addresses Metro Detroit Nonprofit Community, Highlights Essential Role Nonprofit & Philanthropic Organizations Play in Michigan During the Speech, Peters Discussed the Impact of Recent Trump Administration Actions on Local Communities and Nonprofits * DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) provided the keynote address at an event hosted by Detroit Philanthropy, which brought together M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Peters Speaks on Senate Floor Following Grand Blanc Township Church Attack During the Speech, Peters Called for Action to Address Growing Threats of Violence, Prevent Future Tragedies * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) spoke on the Senate floor following the tragic attack on the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday. During his remarks, Peters honored the victi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement on his vote on the continuing resolution (CR): "In my first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, I fought tooth-and-nail to pass the Affordable Care Act to ensure that families across Michigan could get access to quality, affordable health care coverage. In the years since it was signed  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Urges State Department to Immediately Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Innocent Civilians in Gaza U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) joined 41 of his Democratic colleagues in urging the State Department to resume issuing temporary medical and humanitarian visas for innocent civilians in Gaza who need urgent medical care, including children with life-threatening injuries and conditions. "We  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, Slotkin & Gallego Lead Colleagues to Demand Answers from Secretary Noem on Tom Homan's Involvement in DHS Contracts Following News of Bribery Investigation U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ  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, Slotkin & Gallego Lead Colleagues to Demand Answers on Closure of Tom Homan Bribery Investigation U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led their committee colleagues in demanding answers from  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike's Comments Mocking Michigan Families for Struggling with Higher Costs Haunt Him on Campaign Trail Mike Rogers' Price-Hike Agenda and a series of tone-deaf comments are quickly becoming a liability for his campaign * As failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues pushing a toxic Price-Hike Agenda, his comments mocking Michigan families struggling with higher costs are beg  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * New public and applied liberal arts program features entrepreneurship track Initiative combines traditional humanities education with practical career preparation Author: Shiva Karthik Rallabandi, ralla1s@cmich.edu Central Michigan University has introduced a new public and applied liberal arts program that combines traditional humanities education with practical career preparation, including   more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Price Hike Mike "Firmly Supported" GOP Bill that Created Health Care Crisis and Prompted Government Shutdown The Mike Rogers-backed tax law increases health care premiums for millions of Americans by 114% on average, risks hundreds of thousands of Michiganders losing coverage * As Republicans in D.C. force a government shutdown rather than address the cost-of-living crisis they crea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSrep) -- 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: * * * China Is Once Again a World Leader in Human Trafficking The State Department has released its annual report on human trafficking and identified China as one of 13 countries with a pattern of human trafficking. "China's genocide of ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjian  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Introduces New Legislation to Support Small Business Innovation, Develop West Michigan Workforce * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten announced the introduction of her Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Workforce Innovation Act, legislation to strengthen the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Again Urges Senate to Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections Before They Expire Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Provisions that Have Safeguarded Against Cyberattacks for 10 Years Are Set to Expire Oct 1 * On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls on OMB to Make Shutdown Contingency Plans Public Following News of Large-Scale Reductions In Force Notices U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is calling on Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to immediately ma  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout Acquires Appraisers and Planners, Inc. Stout, a global advisory firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Appraisers and Planners, Inc., one of New York City's leading and prominent firms specializing in the expert valuation of commercial real estate. Established over 90 years ago, Appraisers  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout's Steinkamp and DiDomenico Contribute to Book on Access to Justice Neil Steinkamp and Samantha DiDomenico recently contributed to the book, "Rethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly: Access to Justice and the Future of Legal Services." They have co-authored a chapter that offers an innovative fram  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Stryker, Kalamazoo, Michigan, has expressed its concerns in a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed updates to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. The company argues that certain policy changes could have adverse effects on patient access and reimbursement stability for healthcare providers. In its letter, Stryker highlighted several key recommendations in response to CMS's proposed policies. One   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 3 (TNSrep) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Study finds GVSU generates $3 billion annual economic impact, drives state and regional economy A report released today underscores the significant role Grand Valley State University plays in Michigan's economy, finding GVSU generates more than $3 billion in annual economic impact. The study details Grand Valley's strong return on public investment and the economic engine the university and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces Living Wage for Musicians Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) re-introduced the Living Wage for Musicians Act. This legislation was created in partnership with United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) and local and national artists who have been directly impacted by the lack of oversight in the music industry. The Living Wage for Musicians Act   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement: "Republicans currently control all branches of government and are responsible for this shutdown. For weeks, President Trump has refused to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill, and Republicans are not even here in Washington, D.C. to vote. "I won't sign a bl  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M experts to examine cell phone policies in Michigan schools, effects on student well-being RESEARCH TO WATCH WHAT'S THE STUDY: A multidisciplinary team of University of Michigan researchers has received a grant from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct interviews and surveys to understand how school cell phone policies across the state affect community violence, including fights in   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2025, with Katherine Michelmore, associate professor at the Ford School of Public Policy: * * * U-M policy expert part of national team exploring impacts of pandemic-era tax credits A University of Michigan researcher who has extensively examined the effectiveness of the social safety net contributed to a national study that found the pandemic-era tax credit expansions helped reduce child poverty  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2025, by Jeff Karoub with associate professor Katherine Michelmore: * * * U-M policy expert part of national team exploring impacts of pandemic-era tax credits A University of Michigan researcher who has extensively examined the effectiveness of the social safety net contributed to a national study that found the pandemic-era tax credit expansions helped reduce chil  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M pushes geoexchange innovation deeper in pursuit of carbon neutrality The University of Michigan is testing a deeper approach to geoexchange technology that could expand the capacity and efficiency of sustainable heating and cooling on campus. Instead of using conventional water-well drilling rigs, crews are applying oil and gas drilling techniques to install a closed-loop system farther below the s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Trustee Program Obtains More Than $392,000 in Penalties and Three-Year Suspension Against National Consumer Bankruptcy Firm * The Justice Department's U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment against a nationwide consumer bankruptcy law firm imposing more than $392,000 in penalties and a three-year suspension based on the firm's false and misleading disclosures in more than 20  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding a proposed regulation that would establish fixed time limits on visa admissions for non-immigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The letter urges the agency to withdraw the proposed rule in its entirety, advocating for the continuation of the exi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Universities unite to lead national effort for strategic, inclusive campus governance New center provides research-based tools to help boards and campus leaders navigate complex challenges and advance their missions * As higher education faces unprecedented pressures from political interference, budget constraints and evolving student needs, the University of Michigan and University of California Rive  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * CATNIP for chemists: New data-driven tool broadens access to greener chemistry University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a new tool that makes greener chemistry more accessible. The tool, described in a study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and published Oct. 1 in the journal Nature, removes a major barrier to wider adoption of biocataly  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Conspiracy content drives anti-establishment sentiment on TikTok, YouTube People actively seeking conspiracy content involving anti-establishment sentiment--distrust in institutions like the media or health care--will find it regularly on TikTok and YouTube. This sentiment rarely appears in finance, wellness or the general For You Page (which tailors the user's feed to their interests), whic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * High pollen count: The last straw effect on suicide risk Beyond the sneezing and itchy eyes, high pollen seasons are now linked to a significant increase in suicide risk. A new University of Michigan study found a 7.4% jump in deaths, suggesting the physical discomfort of allergies may trigger a deeper, more dangerous despair, an overlooked factor in suicide prevention. The study indicates   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Human-AI coaching models boost weight loss Adding human coaches to artificial intelligence-powered weight-loss programs significantly boosts user success, underscoring the value of hybrid human-AI models in digital health, a new study suggests. Drawing on data from about 65,000 users of the HealthifyMe app over three years, the researchers found that individuals using both human and AI coaches  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Marriage linked to better health, happiness Think being single is easier? A new study suggests that marriage might give people a surprising boost in health and happiness. Researchers from the University of Michigan and Singapore Management University studied nearly 5,000 adults in the U.S. and Japan to see how being single or married affects their well-being. Single people in both countries ha  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Prescribing arts to tackle loneliness in students The University of Michigan's new arts prescription program, ArtsRx, will launch a pilot implementation study to help college students combat loneliness. ArtsRx brings together a broad coalition of U-M arts and health units, including University Health & Counseling, Wolverine Wellness and the Arts Initiative, alongside the University Musical Society, Mus  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Psychedelics alter far more neurons than expected The discovery challenges decades of assumptions and points to new hope for patients with depression, Alzheimer's, and beyond * The most basic assumption about how psychedelic medicine works is at least partially flawed: Psychedelics are altering not just a few specific brain cells, but the vast majority of them, according to a new University  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Scalable AI tracks motion from single molecules to wildebeests U-M researchers build artificial intelligence that discovers unique molecule behaviors in fluorescence microscopy--and could soon follow particles, wild animals or even celestial bodies University of Michigan researchers have developed a tool powered by artificial intelligence that can help them examine the behavior of a single mol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Oct. 2, 2025, with anthropologist Webb Keane: * * * Worshiping at the altar of AI A University of Michigan anthropologist takes on artificial intelligence and the authority we give to it * As people embrace ChatGPT and other large language models, University of Michigan anthropologist Webb Keane says it's easy for people to imbue AI with a human, or even god-like, authority. Keane studies the role of reli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Walberg Leads Investigation into Whether NEA Sold Out Teachers' Retirement Security Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Mary Miller (R-IL), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michael Baum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Statement on Lapse in Appropriations * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement regarding the lapse in government appropriations. "Nearly two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open for hardworking Americans and avoid a costly government shutdown," said Rep Walberg. "However, Democrats in the Senate refused to pas  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Statement on Senate Democrats Again Voting to Block Government Funding * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after Democrats in the Senate voted to block the nonpartisan continuing resolution for government appropriations in a 55-45 vote on Wednesday afternoon. "House Republicans acted responsibly and passed a clean, nonpartisan funding bill 12 days ago," said R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Walberg, Stefanik Press Harvard about Cultivating Antisemitic Environment Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) sent a letter to Dr. Alan Garber, President of Harvard University, requesting information about several incidents, enti  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Who gets unemployment benefits for shared work? Authors: Shelby Cook, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency; Leonidas Murembya, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, Ayushi Narayan Economist, Community Development and Engagement; Ryan Nunn, Assistant Vice President, Community Development and Engagement Shared work, also known as short-time compensation, is a provision of the u  more