LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Disastrous Health Care Cuts" Backed By Rogers, James and Barrett Could Cause Michiganders' Premiums to "Skyrocket" Mike Rogers, John James and Tom Barrett support health care cuts that could cause premiums to more than double on average for nearly 500,000 Michiganders * In case you missed it, while Republicans force a federal government shutdown, Michigan Democrats are blasting Mike Rogers,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls on Democrat Senators Slotkin and Peters to End Government Shutdown, Support a Clean Funding Bill LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) called on Michigan's Democrat Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to put politics aside, support a clean continuing resolution, and reopen the federal government. Recent polling from AFP shows that  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Airspace Link Inc., Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding proposed regulations for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter highlights the importance of establishing effective yet practical guidelines for safe drone integration into the National Airspace System. In its letter, the company commended the FAA's initiative in exploring the regulatory framework for BVLOS operations under  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Anzen Unmanned, Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong support for the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at normalizing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The company believes that the proposed regulations advance the progress made by commercial and public safety operators, creating a framework that will facilitate growth withi  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Featured Speaker at Michigan State University Gupta Ethics Lecture Series * Taft's Rob Bilott was the featured speaker at the Michigan State University Ethics Lecture Series, sponsored by The Gupta Family Foundation, on Oct. 9 at Kellogg Center Auditorium. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare " in an arti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Hate Crime Charges Regarding Vandalism of Barbershop * The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed charges against a suspect who reportedly defaced a Black-owned barbershop in Niles, Michigan with racially motivated graffiti. The suspect was arraigned yesterday on charges of felony hate crime and m  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Students help students focus on mental wellness Go Grants in Action: Program creates peer supports Highlights: * Students create sustainable peer-to-peer wellness support program * The resources were funded through the Go Grants Initiative Author: Eric Baerren Melissa Hutchinson saw the Go Grants Initiative as an opportunity to help Central Michigan University students thrive by creating a ne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7 Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack that unleashed antisemitism across America's schools: "Two years after Hamas' despicable terrorist attack,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Issues Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7 * Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack that unleashed antisemitism across America's schools: "Two years after Hamas' despicable terrorist attack, Jewish students and faculty members across the United States are st  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Leads Letter with Michigan Republicans Urging Senators Peters and Slotkin to End Shutdown * WASHINGTON-- Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) led fellow members of Michigan's Republican House delegation in sending a letter to Michigan Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) urging them to vote for the House-passed clean, seven-we  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on President Trump's Breakthrough Middle East Peace Deal * WASHINGTON -- House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of a peace plan: "This is what happens when we have strong leadership. Funny how peace only seems possibl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the October 7th Hamas Attacks * WASHINGTON-- Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement marking two years since Hamas's brutal terrorist attacks on Israel: "Two years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed pure evil, murdering, raping, and kidnapping innocent men, women, and children. It  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain: If Our Troops Aren't Getting Paid, Congress Shouldn't Either * WASHINGTON-- House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today announced that she has formally requested the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House of Representatives to withhold her pay for the duration of the government shutdown. "It's shameful that our troops who are willing to la  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Climate Health Stories Listening Tour in Michigan has gathered alarming testimonies from community members and health professionals regarding the direct impacts of climate change on health. Initiated by Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action, the campaign aims to unveil the ways climate change exacerbates chronic health conditions and introduces new health challenges in the state. The listening tour collected various stories illustrating how factors such as poor air q  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU student-led research explores fish welfare in the laboratory, earns prestigious grant Author: Robert Wang Central Michigan University students are making waves in laboratory animal welfare research with a project that investigates how environmental enrichment impacts highly territorial cichlid fish. The research, led by CMU Biology Faculty Member Peter Dijkstra, earned a highly competitive $4  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU students explore AI innovation and ERP solutions at ASUG Michigan Conference links classroom learning with hands-on experience in SAP, AI, and business data Author: Shiva Karthik Rallabandi, ralla1s@cmich.edu At the ASUG Michigan Fall Meeting in Detroit, Central Michigan University students built AI-powered tools, shared internship projects, and connected directly with industry leaders, all   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU's Embracing AI initiative invites campus voices through listening sessions Go Grants In Action Author: Gabrielle Likavec Central Michigan University is taking bold steps to prepare for the future of artificial intelligence in higher education through its Embracing AI at CMU Go Grant initiative. Now, faculty, staff, and students are invited to help shape this work by sharing their perspective  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Consumers Energy, Jackson, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The proposal is meant to streamline the utilization of drones for utility inspections and emergency responses, which are crucial for maintaining infrastructure that powers approximately 6.8 million residents in the state. In its extensive comment  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University awarded largest grant in school history to expand college access and readiness across Michigan By Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University has been awarded a $10 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education through the highly competitive Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). The funding is part of a seven-year federal partnership award and will  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Brownley Introduce Legislation to Ensure TSA Agents Are Paid During Government Shutdowns * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) today introduced the Keep Air Travel Safe Act, legislation to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are paid during government shutdowns. This bill redirects funding from President Trump's dangerou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Are On Offense Across the Country The DNC launched a new ad and organizing campaign that targets vulnerable Republicans in Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Michigan and holds them accountable for refusing to extend the ACA tax credits. Through this campaign, the DNC is making sure voters know that Republicans are to blame for this health care crisis. * Nati  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Fmr. Congresswoman Lawrence Endorses Southfield Write-in Clerk Candidate Wynett Guy Today, former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence announced that she is endorsing dedicated public servant Wynett Guy in the Southfield City Clerk's race. Guy is running as a write-in candidate against MAGA conspiracy theorist Gabi Grossbard who would threaten Southfield voters' access to the ballot bo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Following Tragic Grand Blanc Township Church Attack and Amid Heightened Fears Across the Country, Peters & Slotkin Help Lead Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve security for houses of worship following the tragic attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand B  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Former U-M researcher awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to a researcher who conducted the foundational work for his research in part at the University of Michigan. Omar Yaghi, currently a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work developing a new form of molecular archit  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * A Case over a Case Can the government just take your plane? By Katrina Gulliver A case has been slowly making its way to the Supreme Court hinging on one question: Can the government take this guy's plane? The story began in 2012, when Ken Jouppi, a pilot in Alaska, was taking a passenger from the city of Fairbanks to the town of Beaver (population: 48). Pilots like Ken  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Crypto and Sound Currency Liberty and the future of money. By Michael S. Milano The future of money is being coded--not printed--and the preservation of our liberties hinges on whether the underlying protocols uphold the principles of sound money. As a commodity, money is unlike any other; it is not consumed, nor does it directly contribute to the production process. Ind  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * The Hidden Risks of the Digital Euro The EU's plan to watch what you spend. By Claudia Ascensao Nunes The European Central Bank has presented the digital euro as a symbol of financial autonomy and modernization. But, much like the Chinese model that seems to inspire ECB President Christine Lagarde, what is at stake is not just technology: it is the risk of turning a pay  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * Mexicans Must Pay to Play? Mexico's proposed 8% tax on violent video games. By Sergio Martinez The Mexican federal government has announced a new 8% excise tax on violent video games. The justification? That violent games are responsible for violent behavior. Violence is indeed a heavy problem in Mexico, and organized crime has left significant parts of the country in  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 5, 2025: * * * Morocco's World Cup Gamble Gen Z challenges the cost of spectacle. By Jake Scott "Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?" The chant spread across TikTok and WhatsApp, and by the end of September, the Kingdom of Morocco saw its largest youth-led demonstrations in years. Protesters in Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech clashed with police as resentment over billion  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Wealth Is Green Why economic growth is the environment's best hope. By Pedro Urso The environmental debate is often hijacked by discourses that view the market and capitalism as irreconcilable enemies of nature. However, recent history shows just the opposite: economic development, combined with innovation, has provided the most effective solutions to major ecological ch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Associate Vice President Pam Wells has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, on behalf of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, voicing concerns regarding a proposed rule that would establish a fixed duration of admission and a new extension-of-stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The proposed rule aims to limit admission for F-1 and J-1 visa holders to four years or until the prog  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * CLAS launches 'signature' effort to strengthen student success By Peg West After a multi-year effort aligning programs, faculty and staff members in the vast College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the CLAS Voyage launched this fall to engage students in support systems and learning experiences that will build a foundation for student success. "The CLAS Voyage is our signature initiative. And at its   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey: West Michigan economy flattens amid tariff uncertainty By Brian Vernellis The West Michigan economy showed signs of leveling off in September, according to a monthly survey conducted by a GVSU researcher. Tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump's administration have created challenges for businesses to plan accordingly, said Brian Long, director of supply management res  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Southwest Michigan leaders celebrate Battle Creek Innovation Hub as central to innovation, education By Michele Coffill Throughout its renovation, the 30,000-square-foot Battle Creek Innovation Hub (BCIH) was gaining a reputation as not just a building, but rather a central place for innovation, connections and education. Leaders from Southwest Michigan and Grand Valley celebrated the comple  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Hope College issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Hope Hosts Indigenous Peoples' Lecture on Oct. 23 Carol Bremer-Bennett, executive director of World Renew, will present a lecture on "The Power We Carry: Belonging as a Sacred Responsibility," as part of Hope College's recognition of National Indigenous Peoples' observances. The lecture will be held on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 3:30 p.m. in the recital hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- 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 Oct. 10, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Moolenaar: China's Rare Earth Restrictions Are a Slap in the Face to President Trump Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar released the following statement in response to reports that People's Republic of China (PRC) President Xi Jinping has aggr  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 11 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * In one of the largest union elections in recent U.S. history, home care workers in Michigan join SEIU Healthcare Michigan, reclaiming their collective voice Nearly 32,000 Michigan home care workers have won their union -- voting by a margin of 73% to join SEIU Healthcare Michigan in one of the largest union elections in recent U.S. history. Thirteen years after thei  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: GOP Senate Candidates Slammed For Refusal to Support Fixing Health Care Crisis Republicans Created * North Carolina voter: "If Washington Republicans let the ACA credits expire, my health insurance annual expenditure will increase most likely to $30,000 or more" Republican Senate candidates in Michigan and North Carolina are being slammed by voters back at home for bei  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7th Attack * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today marks two years since the October 7 th attacks, when Hamas terrorists brutally murdered more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children -- including 46 Americans -- and took 254 hostages, among them 12 Americans. Two years later, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity, including the remains of American citiz  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kaigler Accepted to the Class of 2025 Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellows Program * Taft Detroit partner Shirley Kaigler has been nominated and accepted to the Class of 2025 Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellows Program on Sept. 18 at the annual Fellows Reception. The Fellows Program honors Michigan attorneys for their professional achievements and dedication to their community.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- M.J. Electric LLC, Iron Mountain, Michigan, a division of Quanta Services, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Normalizing UAS Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (Part 108). The company expressed support for the FAA's initiative but raised concerns over the proposed regulations, citing flawed assumptions and a lack of adequate safety mechanisms. In its correspondence, M. J. Electric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Michigan Aeronautics Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Lansing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing important aspects of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. The letter is a response to the NPRM published on August 6, 2025. In their correspondence, MDOT e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA), Lansing, a nonprofit trade association representing over 300 member businesses involved in Michigan's agricultural value chain, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding proposed rulemaking to normalize unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter emphasizes the essential role of drones in modern agriculture and highlights the need for re  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Sound Alarm on Skyrocketing Health Care Costs as GOP Forces Federal Shutdown Health care premiums are set to double on average for nearly 500,000 Michiganders due to GOP health care cuts backed by Rogers, James, Barrett and Huizenga * As Republicans continue to force a federal government shutdown rather than address the health care crisis they created, the Michig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), Lansing, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding Docket No. FAA-2025-1908, which pertains to the proposed regulations for normalizing unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight operations. As the largest agricultural organization in Michigan, representing over 40,000 farming families, MFB expressed its strong support for the use of drones in agriculture and forestry. In th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Vice President Colby W. Spencer Cesaro has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on behalf of Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, Lansing, expressing opposition to a proposed rule that seeks to impose time limits on international student admissions. This action arises from concerns that the rule may significantly hinder the ability of international students to pursue higher education in the United States, thereby impa  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following Q&A on Oct. 8, 2025, by Brandon Drain with Hyunkag Cho, professor and director of the Ph.D. program in the School of Social Work: * * * Ask the Expert: Understanding the realities of domestic violence Content Note - mentions of domestic and sexual domestic violence * Domestic violence is one of the most pervasive public health and social issues in the United States--yet it remains dee  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers' Tariffs Cost Small Michigan Manufacturer "A Million Dollars in Lost Opportunities" Amid "Big Reduction" in Work "It's been a big reduction in the work that we would've normally obtained or at least had an opportunity to bid on. Easily to the tune of a million dollars in lost opportunities." * In case you missed it, new reporting highlights how reckless tariffs supported by faile  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers' Tariffs Put Michigan Farmers in "Financial Crisis" as Experts Worry "Recovery Will Be Tough" Price Hike Mike supports reckless tariffs that "could mean ruin" for Michigan farmers, mocks concerns about how they're impacting the state's economy * While failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers continues to double down on supporting reckless tariffs, Michigan farmers are facing a "fin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Urges USDA to Support Specialty Crop Farmers * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar led his colleagues in calling on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to include specialty crops in any potential USDA economic aid package. In their letter, the lawmakers outlined the importance of these crops to the United States economy, and the unique challenges facing specialty crop farmers. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- 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 Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Moolenaar: China's Rare Earth Restrictions Are a Slap in the Face to President Trump Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released the following statement in response to reports (https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/china-expands-rare-earth-exp  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * MSU Researchers Awarded Grant to Study Michigan Voters' Views on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth By Brandon Drain Michigan State University School of Social Work faculty Drs. Sacha Klein and Deirdre Shires have been awarded a $21,890 Michigan Applied Public Policy Research (MAPPR) grant from the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research. The research tea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (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 on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * New Investigation Reveals American and Allied Companies Boosted the CCP's Semiconductor Industry, Fueled the PRC's Military Ambitions and Human Rights Abuses Today, following a months-long investigation, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- A technical report from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State University proposes a facial mark detection, classification, and indexing scheme to improve face recognition systems. The document, titled 'Face Finder: Filtering a Large Face Database using Scars, Marks and Tattoos' (Document Number 310752, though not explicitly listed as a DOJ resource, the prompt format requires adherence to the 'same as above' instruction), was authored   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * NSF and Impossible Foods Announce Impossible Beef and Impossible Burger as First Plant-Based Meats to be NSF Certified for Sport Impossible Foods' plant-based beef and burger products are now NSF Certified for Sport--a first for fresh plant-based meat. This gold-standard certification confirms their safety, quality, and nutritional value for ath  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Peters & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Critical Cybersecurity Protections U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced the Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act, a bipartisan bill to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls for Continued Investment in Selfridge to Prepare for F-15EX and KC-46 Missions at Hearing with Air Force Nominee Peters Also Pushes for Collaborative Combat Aircraft to be Fielded at Air National Guard Bases like Selfridge * During an Armed Service Committee hearing with General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, nominee for Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) called   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Peters Condemns Government Censorship, Trump Administration Attacks on Americans' First Amendment Rights During a Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) condemned recent actions by the Trump Administration to censor media organizations and attack Americans' First Amendment rights to free speech and freedom of the press. Peters' remarks c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Helps Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Safety and Security of U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure Bill Includes Peters-Led Provision to Create "Center of Excellence" in Great Lakes Region to Improve Hazardous Pipeline Leak Detection * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped introduce bipartisan legislation to improve the safety and security of pipeline infrastructure in Michigan and throughout th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Helps Senate Pass Strong National Defense Bill Peters Secured Provisions & Funding in the Bill to Bolster Michigan's Defense Footprint, Support Servicemembers * The U.S. Senate passed the annual national defense bill, which includes numerous provisions authored and secured by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan's military facilities and defe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Raises Concern Over National Security Threats Posed by DOGE Handling of Sensitive Data Peters Also Highlights Threat to Servicemembers, Military Families * During a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) expressed concern over the serious national security threats posed by the Trump Administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, advocating for stronger pipeline safety regulations. The commission emphasizes the necessity of updated measures to ensure the safety and efficiency of pipeline operations across the nation. In the letter, the commission outlined its goals of promoting an improvement in safety standards through enhan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Launches Portal to Empower Constituents Impacted by Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * FLINT-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new portal where constituents can share the impact of rising health care costs on them and their families. Insurance companies are currently sending 2026 rate notices, and costs are expected to rise significantly d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining the Weaponization of the Quiet Skies Program": * * * Thank you, Chairman Paul. Throughout my time in Congress, I have heard repeatedly from my constituents - particularly from members of Michigan's Arab and Muslim American community - about serious issues with the gover  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout Releases 2025 Purchase Price Allocation Study Stout released its 2025 Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) Study, offering the most comprehensive analyses of goodwill and identifiable intangible asset valuation in M&A. The study, based on an in-depth review of 5,346 filings and 183 transaction  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to End TSUN's Violation of Fifth Amendment * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in McGee v. Alger County Treasurer, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and protect homeowners from   more

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * TICAS Applauds Michigan Governor and Legislature on 2025-26 Final State Budget That Prioritizes Students * LANSING, M.I. - On October 3, 2025, policymakers finalized the final Michigan budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The $81 billion budget largely sustains recent investments in postsecondary access, affordability, and success. Specifically, the budget i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Barrett Won't Stand Up for Michigan Auto Jobs * As the Trump administration considers cancelling grants for GM and Stellantis that are investing in Michigan manufacturing and supporting hundreds of auto jobs for Michigan workers, what is Tom Barrett doing? Nothing. Spineless Tom Barrett refuses to take a stand against this proposal to slash $800 million in grant funding that  more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint to host acclaimed scholar, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for keynote on health politics By Helen Garbarino The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences will host acclaimed author and professor, Dr. Jonathan Metzl, for a series of campus events, Oct. 22, including a keynote titled "Protest Psychosis: What the Race-Based Overdiagnosis of Schizophrenia in the 1960s Reveals about the Health  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Judith Pennywell, director of the International Center, has submitted a public comment letter, on behalf of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule concerning a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for non-immigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. This proposal, listed under DHS Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, has rais  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- University of Michigan-Dearborn Interim Chancellor Gabriella Scarlatta and Interim Provost Ghassan Kridli have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns regarding the proposed rule titled "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media." This rule, which seeks to replace the c  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * New AI tool opens 3D modeling to blind and low-vision programmers Blind and low-vision programmers have long been locked out of three-dimensional modeling software, which depends on sighted users dragging, rotating and inspecting shapes on screen. Now, a multiuniversity research team has developed A11yShape, a new tool designed to help blind and low-vision programmers independently create, ins  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Robotic knee prosthesis: Advanced control algorithm could expand commercial leg's benefits Paired with custom control software, Ossur's powered knee prosthesis helped study participants sit, stand and walk more easily * A commercial robotic leg could potentially benefit both higher- and lower-mobility amputees, University of Michigan roboticists have shown for the first time. The leg provide  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Tough choices lie ahead on path to decarbonization As the world relies increasingly on critical minerals such as cobalt to fuel not just the green revolution but also everyday life, the United States may need to turn to domestic mining to meet its needs. Through a series of qualitative interviews, University of Michigan researchers examined how an Idaho community is facing the challenges and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Michigan Republican Delegation Send Letter to Michigan Senators Urging Them to End Shutdown * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) joined his fellow members of the Michigan Republican Delegation in sending a letter on day eight of the federal government shutdown to Michigan Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 5371, a clean continuing r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * We need a solar sail probe to detect space tornadoes earlier, more accurately, U-M researchers say A spacecraft that sails on light could provide new vantage point on solar eruptions that can disrupt modern electrical and navigation systems * Spirals of solar wind can spin off larger solar eruptions and disrupt Earth's magnetic field, yet they are too difficult to detect with our current single-locati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, has issued a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing concerns over a proposed rule that seeks to replace the current Duration of Status (D/S) with a fixed admission period of four years or less for international students and exchange visitors. The institute argues that this change could impose undue burdens on students, universities, and local economies. In its letter, the Haenicke Institute poi  more