DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * 'Democratic Socialism': Yet Another Remake The latest installment in an increasingly tired saga. By Julieta Clara Act I Back from the Future I'm from Argentina, and when I hear New York's new mayor speak about "democratic socialism" as a path to "social justice," I feel like someone who has already watched the entire movie: the prequel, the sequel, the reboot, and even the director's  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte to Mark Up Bills to Make College More Transparent and Accessible Thursday, at 10:15 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will mark upfour bills to support homeschoolers, lower tuition barriers for U.S. territories, and make college costs and aid clearer for all stud  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College Vice President delivers AI presentation Adrian College Vice President and Dean of Academics Andrea Milner recently presented to over 1,000 faculty members representing more than 100 institutions within the Council of Independent Colleges' (CIC) AI Ready Network. The hour-long online meeting, "AI Ready Curriculum and Pedagogy," focused on integrating AI into higher education curricula, with dis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * As Holiday Season Approaches, Michiganders Have Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga To Thank for Higher Prices * Barrett and Huizenga unequivocally back tariffs raising costs As Michigan families prepare for the holiday season, they're being forced to grapple with higher prices and surprise fees due to cost-raising tariffs backed by Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga. Michiganders risk f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * As Michiganders Face Rising Prices and Falling Farm Profits, Reminder that Amir Hassan Fully Backs Cost-Raising Tariffs * As Michigan families prepare for the holiday season, they're being forced to grapple with higher prices and surprise fees due to cost-raising tariffs - and Michigan farmers are being devastated by these tariffs that are making it harder to sell their crops and d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Aviation Safety Legislation, Other Key Priorities Move Closer To Becoming Law * Washington, D.C. Tonight, the House of Representatives passed S. 1071 (link is external), the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bipartisan defense package includes Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) Military Helicopter Training Safety Act ( H.R. 1898 (link is external) ), as well  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following news: * * * Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): What are they? Why do we need them? And are they good neighbors? AUTHOR: Lyla Hollis Think of a battery energy storage system as a larger, highly engineered version of the batteries we use every day. However, instead of charging our phones or cars, they store excess energy from the grid when energy usage is low, hold it until it's needed, and  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following news: * * * Bipartisan Bad Economics Hawley and Sanders's credit card caps will hurt the poor. By Daniel J. Mitchell According to a new report from the New York Federal Reserve, Americans have accumulated over one trillion in credit card debt, an all-time high. It's a record that would make financial advisor Dave Ramsey lose the remaining hair on his head, but even worse, the share of balances in serio  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Births down, wages up: U-M study links historic birth rate drop to closing gender pay gap As the U.S. birth rate reaches historic lows in 2025, these declines fuel economic change as the year comes to an end. A University of Michigan study showed that low U.S. fertility has led to gains in pay equity. Eight percent of the narrowing gender pay gap came from women having fewer children. The fi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 8 [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 Odious Practice of Home Equity Theft * Columbus, OH - On Monday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that home equity theft violate  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Class project sharpens soft skills and creates sustainable path for the city of Grand Rapids In early September, a senior mechanical engineering class at Calvin University was asked this question: "What would it take for the city of Grand Rapids to establish and operate a green revolving fund?" The question wasn't theoretical. The practical implications were real. The customer was the mayor of Michigan's se  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Nagel Institute launches $2.2 million project with John Templeton Foundation support The Nagel Institute for the Study of World Christianity, an educational research institute within Calvin University, has launched a major new research initiative following the awarding of a $2.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. The multi-year project brings together leading scholars to explore the ways relig  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Carls Center Introduces DEXA Scan as a New Service * The Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education is pleased to announce the addition of DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning to its range of health services. A DEXA scan is a non-invasive and accurate method for measuring body composition, providing a detailed breakdown of lean and fat, offering valuable insights for overall health   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Celebrates IDEA 50th Anniversary Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Chairman Walberg's Remarks: "I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup of Bills to Make College More Transparent and Accessible Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of four bills to support homeschoolers, lower tuition barriers for U.S. terr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Launches Inquiry into Sports Betting Amid Recent Gambling Scandals Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent queries to several sports organizations (National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), Major League Baseball Players Association, National Basketball Players Associ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Votes for Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation strengthens America's military, supports service members and their families, secures the border, and delivers major reforms to ensure the Department of War is focu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Bill to Ensure College Cost Transparency Passes Out of Committee * WASHINGTON Today, the House Committee on Education and Workforce advanced the College Financial Aid Clarity Act, legislation led by House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to ensure students and families receive clear, honest, and easy-to-understand financial aid information before making d  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU named 2025 Celonis Academic Center of Excellence for fifth consecutive year * For the fifth year in a row, Central Michigan University has been recognized as a Celonis Academic Center of Excellence in Process Miningone of only 13 universities worldwide and just four in the United States to earn the distinction for 2025-26. The recognition places CMU's College of Business Administration amo  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU PSE students earn top placements at fall conference * Pi Sigma Epsilon students from Central Michigan University put their skills to the test this fall at the regional PSE conference at Kent State University. The chapter returned with multiple top finishes, strengthened confidence and valuable experience in real sales and marketing scenarios. Preparing for high-pressure interviews For ju  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU selects Vice President for CMU Innovation and Online * Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster today announced the appointment of Kaleb Patrick as the next vice president for CMU Innovation and Online, effective December 15, 2025. Patrick has served as the interim vice president for the unit since January 2024, and he served as associate vice president for two years prior to takin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced two articles of impeachment (H.Res.935) against Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, for the following charges: Article I: Murder and Conspiracy to Murder Article II: Reckless and Unlawful Mishandling of Cla  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 27 States & D.C. Between September 2024 & September 2025; 31 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs In September * Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:40 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Texas and Michigan Top Monthly Gainers; Florida and Mississippi Have the Wor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Consumers Energy, Jackson, Michigan, announced that it is highlighting various energy bill assistance programs and safeguards available to help Michigan seniors stay safe and warm during the cold winter months. These resources include shut-off protection and a recurring $4 monthly electric bill credit available to most households led by individuals aged 65 or older. An executive director of customer service and programs at Consumers Energy stated the company is committed   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cooper Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's 2025 Managing Partners Spotlight * Taft Detroit partner-in-charge Mark Cooper has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly 's 2025 Managing Partners Spotlight. This recognition honors managing partners who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a lasting impact within their firms and across the legal community. Cooper is partner-in-  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health Opens Emergency Department Specially Designed for Pregnant Patients ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 - Opening today, Corewell Health(TM) Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph converted its obstetrics triage area into a dedicated Obstetrics Emergency Department (OB ED). This change will help pregnant people get faster and more specialized care. The OB ED is staffed 24/7 by licensed OB doctor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Court Sides with Sierra Club and Advocates to Strike Down EPA Clean Air Designation * DETROIT, Mich. \Detroit area residents will be able to breathe easier as Sierra Club's latest win for clean air will result in stronger pollution standards at a time when asthma rates in the region are rising. The legal victory [ link to opinion ] comes after the Sierra Club and the Great Lakes Environment  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport hosts Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives 2025 Student Case Competition Students from 7 colleges and universities compete; address health care issues By Cindy Kamerad Davenport University recently hosted the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives' (MCACHE) annual Student Case Competition for Southeast Michigan. Students from seven colleges  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University dedicates Klingenberg Wellness Center on Grand Rapids Campus By Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University leaders, trustees, employees and guests gathered December 10 on the W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus to formally dedicate and name the university's wellness center. The facility, now the Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Wellness Center, honors the couple's long-standing commitment to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Requests U-M Hold Public Meeting to Answer Questions About Ypsilanti Data Center * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent a letter to the University of Michigan demanding they hold an urgent community forum in Ypsilanti Township in response to questions and concerns from residents about its planned $1.25 billion joint high-performance computing and AI research center in partnersh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Motion to Table Impeachment Resolution * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement on her 'no' vote on the motion to table H.Res. 939. "The president has not upheld his oath of office to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. I am concerned by his continued efforts to undermine and upend our institutions and democrac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Benefit * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director Mehmet Oz, MD, in response to a final rule that will reduce payment of the Medicare home health benefit, constraining the ability for seniors to receive much-needed in-home care. In her letter, Dingell requests a meeting with Admi  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Dmitry Zakharov receives Simons Foundation Travel Grant for mathematics research * Dr. Dmitry Zakharov, a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at Central Michigan University (CMU), has been awarded the Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant from the Simons Foundation. The grant provides $42,000 over five years to support travel and research activities. The grant will support Dr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Dreamers, Doers, and Disruptors: Olivia Strother * Olivia Strother earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan before completing a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health in 2016. Driven by an interest in hospital administration, she spent seven years working at UCSF Health, gaining extensive ex  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Bridget Brink for Michigan's 7th Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Bridget Brink for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Bridget Brink is a sixth-generation Michigander and the first woman U.S. ambassador in   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to approve multiple revisions to the Michigan state implementation plan (SIP) concerning ozone nonattainment areas in the western part of the state. This action covers Allegan County, Berrien County and Muskegon County, which were reclassified as Moderate nonattainment areas for the 2015 ozone ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) after failing to meet the original Marginal area attainment deadline. The Michigan SIP  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposed modifications to several jet routes and very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) federal airways near Pullman, Michigan. This initiative is a result of the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pullman VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigation aid (NAVAID) as part of the agency's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. The proposed rulemaking seeks to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to amend the Class E airspace at Benton Harbor, Michigan. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted following the decommissioning of the Keeler very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The proposed amendment to 14 CFR part 71 would modify the Class E surface airspace and the Class E airspace extendi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket 02-378): * * * The Region 54 (Southern Lake Michigan)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00 am (Central Time). The deadline for new applications to be filed for the Fall meeting is December 12, 2025. Applications  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Following Tour of the North Lake Processing Facility, Rep. Tlaib Smears ICE Law Enforcement and Claims Criminal Illegal Aliens "Don't Deserve to be Separated from Their Loved Ones" * Rep. Tlaib should be thanking ICE law enforcement for removing these heinous criminals including pedophiles, attempted murderers, and drug traffickers from American neighborhoods MICHIGAN - Today, Rep. Rashi  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researcher helps unveil innovative tool to measure healthy aging * A Florida State University researcher is part of a pioneering team that has developed a new measure to understand and support healthy aging, with the potential to change how health care workers, employers and policymakers assist older adults in remaining active and engaged. Dawn Carr, director of FSU's Claude Pepper Center and prof  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Gov. Beshear Begins Term as DGA Chair, Democratic Governors Elect Gov. Whitmer as Vice Chair for 2026 * Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear officially began his term as Chair of the Democratic Governors Association for 2026. He was elected Vice Chair and Chair-Elect in December 2024. Additionally, America's Democratic governors voted to elect Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve as Vice Cha  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Grand Challenges: Wayne State researchers are tackling Detroit's toughest environmental problems Detroit has always rebuilt itself. You can see it in the skyline, the neighborhoods and the factories reborn as tech hubs. But under that grit lies unseen problems - polluted air, contaminated water, aging infrastructure and a city still dealing with the long-term effects of its industrial history. Wayne State   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * New location, same mission: Annual symposium moves to Battle Creek for 2026 By Michele Coffill The fifth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium will convene in a new location -- Battle Creek -- bringing together educators and community leaders to advance conversations and strategies that drive meaningful, equitable change in education. Registration is open for the symposium, which will run Ju  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Grass Lake Community Schools partners with Adrian College Grass Lake Community Schools agreed to a partnership with Adrian College on Dec. 4 to receive a wide range of educational opportunities for its students, staff and faculty members. Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking invited Grass Lake Community Schools' Superintendent Nick Angel to campus, and both signed the partnership agreement. The partnersh  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU data shows West Michigan economy "softening" By Brian Vernellis As 2025 comes to a close, West Michigan's economy shows signs of continued "softening," according to data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region's purchasing managers and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Bipartisan, Bicameral Defense Bill Including Huizenga Provisions to Overhaul the State Department, Counter China, Enhance NATO Commitment * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 312-112. This legislation is a bipartisan agreement between the House and Senate to enhance   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * House Slashes $650 Million for Critical Michigan Projects * LANSING, Mich. State House lawmakers' vote to return $650 million in unallocated project funds is a devastating cut to already-approved community and environmental projects across Michigan. "This is a brutal blow to communities that were counting on these resources," said Rebecca Meuninck, Great Lakes   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How social media shapes tolerance and echo chambers * Open Facebook and the patterns are unmistakable. It can feel like almost every post that we see mirrors our own preferences. Friends and family sharing photos and stories echoing viewpoints you've heard countless times before. But is it our friends or is it social media that creates an echo chamber? A Michigan State University-led study explore  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 10 Nobel Laureates endorse Congresswoman Haley Stevens' Articles of Impeachment against RFK. Jr. * Scientists and advocates rally behind Stevens as she advances impeachment efforts against RFK Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. - ICYMI: Congresswoman Haley Stevens received new endorsements in her effort to impeach Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services. Yesterday, Stevens formal  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Investment helps 958 transfer students get degrees * Since 2018, Central Michigan University has helped community colleges and other schools award 958 associate degrees through a strategic investment aimed at helping people receive credentials they earned during their bachelor's degree journey. Money from the state of Michigan will assist most of Michigan's other public universities follow CMU'  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Is narcissism a uniquely American trait? A new study suggests not. * If you watch TV, read popular books or even study research articles, you may walk away believing narcissism is a uniquely United States-based characteristic, whether most common in American young adults, professionals in law, business or entertainment, or politicians. But a recent study from researchers at Michigan State Universit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * James' App Store Accountability Act Passes Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman John James' (MI-10) H.R. 3149, the App Store Accountability Act, advanced out of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT) Subcommittee by a unanimous voice vote. This legislation, authored by James, takes direct aim at Big Tech's failures to protect children onlin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Kiley Announces Hearing on the Crisis in American Youth Sports Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), will hold a hearing titled "Benched: The Crisis in American Youth Sports and Its Cost to Our Future." What: Subcommittee hearing ti  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * Legacy of Creativity and Care: Charach Family's Enduring Gift to CCS When artist Janice Charach ('73 Advertising Design) arrived at the College for Creative Studies, she quickly found what so many CCS students discover: a place where creativity, curiosity and belonging converge. Her years at the College shaped her as both an artist and a person. Janice immersed herself in studio courses, experimenti  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following news: * * * Madeira: Europe's Forgotten Miracle The island that thrived on lower taxes. By Claudia Ascensao Nunes In 1978, a tiny, dirt-poor Atlantic island of 250,000 souls decided to do the one thing Brussels now treats as heresy... It cut its corporate tax rate to the bone and built Europe's last genuine special economic zone. And now, 47 years and countless European Union investigations later,   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR MAJOR METRO DETROIT AUTO DEALER TO PAY $1.5 MILLION TO SETTLE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS REGARDING PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. announced today that LaFontaine Management, Inc., which is affiliated with the network of auto dealerships and other related entities in Michigan kno  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As ACA Tax Credit Extension Nears a Vote, Mike Rogers Continues to Support GOP Price Hikes With the U.S. Senate expected to vote this week on a Democratic proposal to extend ACA premium tax credits, failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers is continuing to stand with national Republicans who have refused to address the health care crisis they created. "Mike Rogers has made it clear where he sta  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * James Standing by Scott as He Focuses on Ending ACA Tax Credits James previously called for repealing the ACA and labeled it a "monstrosity" * As Sen. Rick Scott has pushed in recent weeks for Affordable Care Act tax credits to end and be replaced with "Trump Health Freedom Accounts," flailing Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has repeatedly stood by Scott, including at a panel at  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Appoints Anti-LGBTQ Extremists and Election Deniers as Campaign Advisors Rogers' advisors include extremists who oppose marriage equality, support forced conversion therapy on minors, and called LGBTQ people "an abomination" * New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals Mike Rogers has assembled a campaign advisory council of "extremists" who have "long opposed L  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * New Op-Ed: Mike Duggan Not Condemning Threats Against Sen. Slotkin is "Unacceptable" "That's not the kind of leadership we need from someone who wants to govern our state." LANSING -- In a new column in Deadline Detroit, Barry Goodman called out Mike Duggan for refusing to condemn Donald Trump's execution threats against U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin. It comes after Duggan refused to speak out la  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. * Stevens: "Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has turned his back on science, on public health, and on the American people - spreading conspiracies and lies, driving up costs, and putting lives at risk" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens formally introduced Articles of Impeachment aga  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Michigan Dems Slam State House Republicans for Killing Jobs and Defunding Programs for Veterans, Community Safety, Sexual Assault Survivors, and More Earlier today, the MIGOP state House Appropriations Committee shot down hundreds of millions of dollars that would've created countless jobs * After finally returning from their luxury vacation, Michigan state House Republican  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Admits to Fentanyl Charge Filmel Williams, 64, of Harper Woods, Michigan, has admitted to illegally distributing fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. According to court documents, Williams distributed fentanyl in Lumberport, West Virginia. Williams faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A fede  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Is narcissism just an American problem? A new study suggests not. By Shelly DeJong If you watch TV, read popular books or even study research articles, you may walk away believing narcissism is a uniquely United States-based characteristic, especially in American young adults. But a recent study from researchers at Michigan State University's Department of Psychology found  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Student Researcher Explores Balsam Fir Oil Solution to Tick Infestations on Moose A Michigan Tech student researcher, empathetic to the suffering of tick-infested moose -- and with a personal ick for ticks -- is working to bring the animals relief. Grace Moeggenborg, an applied ecology and environmental science student in Michigan Technological University's College of Forest Res  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Secures Specialty Crop Funding in Agriculture Aid Package * Congressman John Moolenaar secured $1 billion for specialty crop producers in President Trump's economic aid package for agriculture. The President announced (link is external) the aid in response to China's predatory trade practices that target American farmers. "For months, I have worked closely with the administration to e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- 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 Dec. 7, 2025: * * * Moolenaar Statement on the Inclusion of Key Select Committee Legislation in the NDAA Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China issued the following statement on the inclusion of outbound investment restrictions and the BIOSECURE Act - two signature Sel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 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 Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Moolenaar to State: Rail Project Could Help China Control Critical Minerals in Africa Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising concerns about Ivanhoe Atlantic, a company with significant   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes for a Strong Military, Service Member Pay Raise, and Major Victories Against CCP * Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026. This legislation reestablishes (link is external) peace through strength, and places a renewed emphasis on the quality-of-life for service members. It provides a 3.8 percent pay raise and improves benefits fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar's Adams Memorial Legislation Passes House * Congressman John Moolenaar's Adams Memorial Great American Heroes Act (link is external) unanimously passed the House of Representatives today. The bill advances long-overdue efforts to establish a national memorial honoring President John Adams, Abigail Adams, and their family for their lasting contributions to America's founding. "For years  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 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 Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Moolenaar, Scott to SEC Chair: Crack Down on CCP-Linked Firms to Protect Americans and U.S. Markets This week, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chai  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU among top 10 public universities for graduate employability * In the Global Employability University Ranking 2026, published by Times Higher Education, Michigan State University is No. 9 among U.S. public universities and No. 34 in the country overall. The ranking highlights universities that recruiters at top companies believe best prepare students for the workplace. "At MSU, we are deeply com  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU graduates 4,700 Spartans during fall commencement ceremonies * As the fall 2025 semester comes to a close, 4,761 MSU students will be graduating during this weekend's commencement ceremonies. Of the more than 4,700 students graduating, 3,275 bachelor's degree candidates represent 71 of Michigan's counties, 38 U.S. states and 42 countries. Among those, 76 are student-athletes. Graduates range i  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists create first human heart organoid to replicate A-fib * Though an estimated 60 million people around the world have atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a type of irregular and often fast heartbeat, it's been at least 30 years since any new treatments have been developed. This is because researchers haven't had accurate models of the human heart to study. Thanks to new developments from Mich  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * New director shares vision for MSU's Drug Discovery Program The Michigan State University Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology through the College of Osteopathic Medicine has named Andrea Joy Gonzales, Ph.D., as the new director of its Drug Discovery Program. This position is supported through MSU's Global Impact Initiative, designed to address   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- NextEra Energy Resources LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc., both of Juno Beach, Florida, and WPPI Energy, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, announced an agreement to continue supplying electricity from the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. WPPI Energy, a member-owned utility serving 51 locally owned utilities across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan, will continue to purchase 168 megawatts (MW) of the plant's output well into the 2050s. The Point Beach facility   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Northwood Launches New AI Search and Chatbot to Enhance the Digital Experience Built to help prospective students, current students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff quickly find information, Northwood's new AI-powered website search and chatbot pull directly from official website content and present answers in a clear, conversational format. Similar to interacting with platforms like ChatGPT, users can as  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Jason and Regina Brickl Invest in the Future of Free Enterprise Northwood University is proud to announce a leadership gift from Wisconsin entrepreneurs and alumni Jason R. and Regina M. Brickl in support of the comprehensive When We Are Free campaign for America's Free-Enterprise University. The Brickls are entrepreneurs and dealer owners who built and lead Brickl Companies, a diversified portfolio of   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Old habits die hard: U-M study shows most young nicotine, cannabis users are still lighting up Young Americans use nicotine, tobacco and cannabis in multiple ways, but smoking those items--the most dangerous method--is still involved for most users, a new University of Michigan study found. The research, funded by the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health, is importa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters & Cornyn Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Commercial Satellites from Cybersecurity Threats U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) have reintroduced the bipartisan Satellite Cybersecurity Act to help commercial satelli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Peters Calls for Inspector General Review of DoD PFAS Cleanup Delays U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Acting Inspector General Stebbins calling for an investigation into significa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Leads Colleagues in Raising Concern Over New Defense Department Facial Hair Policy Peters Underscores the Policy's Potential Impact on Military Readiness & Retention, Urges Secretary Hegseth to Respect Servicemembers' Religious Traditions * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth raising concern over the Department of Defens  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Peters Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Trump Administration's Harmful Tariff Policies, Upcoming Trade Negotiations During his questioning, Peters also called on Greer to provide clarity on the Administration's objectives during the upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and pressed Greer on how the Administration's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Peters Speaks on Senate Floor to Urge Colleagues to Extend Essential Health Care Subsides & Protect Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) spoke on the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that help lower health care premium costs for millions of Americans. Peters underscored that   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Peters Statement on Voting to Lower Health Care Costs for Michiganders U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement after voting in favor of the legislation, Republicans voted down, to extend crucial Affordable Care Act tax credits that help lower health care costs for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Michiganders: "Today, I voted to lower   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacist Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for $6M Health Care Fraud Scheme * On October 21, a Michigan pharmacist was sentenced to 80 months in prison for defrauding health care benefit programs by billing for prescription medications that he never dispensed. According to court documents, Isaiah Okoh, 55, of Sterling Heights, billed health care benefit programs for prescription medications  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 9 -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: [Category: BizEnergy] * * * Put Me In Coach: Sportsmanship in Action * Austin and Carson Knapp spend a lot of time in the gym. They aren't working out per se, but they are influencing the lives of young men in their hometown of Niles, Michigan. The Knapp brothers serve their community two-fold, by day as I&M line workers and in the evenings as assistant coaches for the Brandywine High School boys ba  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John James Announces Staff Updates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. John James (MI-10) announced several staff updates within his congressional office. After three successful years of service as Chief of Staff, Jackson Gross will be transitioning to a new opportunity. Hannah Osantowske, who has served as Communications Director, will also be advancing to a new role outside the congressional offic  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McClain, Kim Lead Effort to Empower Students with Transparency on College Aid Offers * WASHINGTON Today, Representatives Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Young Kim (R-Calif.) introduced the College Financial Aid Clarity Act, legislation that strengthens protections for students and families by requiring clear, consistent, and transparent college financial aid offer letters. "The College Financial   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Kiggans Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Affordable Child Care * WASHINGTON Today, Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Child Care Access & Affordability Act. This bill, supported by Democrats and Republicans, would investigate the factors contributing to the lack of affordable and accessible child care in t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 13 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Roosevelt Alumnae Discuss Navigating the Modern Workplace at Women's Leadership Council Holiday Luncheon Last week alumnae, current students and friends of Roosevelt University gathered for the seventh annual Women's Leadership Council holiday luncheon. Hosted at the University Club of Chicago, the luncheon is one of the council's signature events and provides networking opportunities for prof  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Scholten Celebrates Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Hillary Scholten (D-Mich) announced that her legislation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has passed the Senate unanimously. The bipartisan resolution rec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- 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: * * * Select Committee Identifies Direct Chinese Links with Seized Tanker Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighting that China has become the indispensable customer and operational hub for large-scale sanctions evasion involving Venezuelan and Iranian networks. The letter commends th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- 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 Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Select Committee Victories Pass the House In the NDAA Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China voted for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. The legislation included major Select Committee victories on outbound investment r  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Small Business Amicus Brief Questions Tax Foreclosure Procedures * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 8, 2025) - NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Michael Pung v. Isabella County, Michigan at the United States Supreme Court. The case concerns the just compensation of property owners when the government seizes and sells that property to satisfy a tax debt. NFIB joined s  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Small-group travel shaping career-ready graduates * When Shelly Bartosek logged into this year's fully virtual AAC&U Global Learning Conference alongside CMU students Kennedy Burns and Alina Brown, she wasn't just presenting a sessionshe was helping lead a collaborative panel on the transformative power of faculty-led travel. AAC&U the American Association of Colleges and Universities is a glob  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on The U.S. India Strategic Partnership Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "The U.S. India Strategic Par  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy posted the following news: * * * Students build career-ready grant writing skills in Aid & Development Workshop series * Mastering technical and theoretical content is just the beginning for public policy students. Paulo Quequezana Barrientos (MPP '26), and 18 of his colleagues recently completed the annual Aid & Development Workshop series, designed to complement their classroom experiences and deliver   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The architecture of accommodations * In the 1930s, long before accessibility became encoded in federal statutes, a group of Michigan State students gathered in rooms across campus. They were members of Tower Guard, an honor society founded by May Shaw, the wife of then-president Robert Shaw. Their purpose was straightforward: to read textbooks and classroom materials aloud to students who were blind  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * The Specter of Al Capone Is Haunting Poland By Andrzej Strojny To American observers, Poland can appear to be an example of successful political transformation. A country that threw off the yoke of communism in 1989, shifted towards a market system, and this year ranked 20th among the world's largest economies. However, more than 30 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the demons o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Slams Another Record-Breaking Military Budget * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "Imagine if our government funded our communities like they fund war. Congress just authorized nearly a trillion dollars for death and destruction but cut a trillion dolla  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Tom Dietz returns to MSU to discuss "Making Better Decisions About Sustainability" By Karessa Weir In his latest book "Decisions for Sustainability: Facts and Values," University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Tom Dietz argued that the decisions of the 21st century will shape the future of humanity and of other species on the planet. He continued that conversation thi  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Receives Amicus Brief for Michigan Home Equity Case * MIDLAND, Mich. The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in Michael Pung v. Isabella County. The case from Michigan addresses whether governments may seize and sell a home for alleged unpaid taxes for l  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * UAW Statement on the Michigan Senate's Unanimous, Bipartisan Passage of SB 700 The UAW applauds yesterday's unanimous, bipartisan vote in the Michigan Senate to pass SB 700 and fix a real problem that affects hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers, including thousands of UAW members. Today, Lansing legislators showed something important: when elected leaders focus on solving the r  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * UIF Fellows present innovative campus solutions to CMU leadership * The University Innovation Fellows team reached a milestone this week as they presented their design-thinking project to campus stakeholders, including College of Business Administration Dean Chris Moberg, faculty mentors, and university partners committed to supporting student innovation. The University Innovation Fellows prog  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- The University of Michigan's Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Congrats to the CASL and the COB Medallion winners Recipients have participated in scholarship-supported archaeological field work in North Macedonia, conducted medical research that led to publication and landed full-time positions at top accounting firms. * UM-Dearborn honors a select group of students each semester with Medallion Awards. Chosen by faculty from their respective coll  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, issued a report warning that advanced nuclear technologies, especially small modular reactors (SMRs), are likely to carry significant social and environmental risks if deployed without much stronger governance frameworks than exist today. The assessment argues that while advanced reactors could aid decarbonization and provide reliable power, they also risk reproducing past harms around siting, waste, safety, Indigenous right  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI supports home-based balance training New machine learning model draws data from wearable sensors to predict how a physical therapist would assess balance training performance * Balance training patients may soon be able to get AI feedback during home exercises, with four wearable sensors and a new machine learning model developed at the University of Michigan. The team hopes their technol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Black hole-ier than thou: Not every galaxy may have its own supermassive black hole after all A new study challenges convention and suggests that there are a large number of galaxies, especially small ones, without black holes at their cores. This could shed more light on how big black holes came to exist. This finding, led by researchers at the University of Michigan using NASA's Chandra X-r  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Dec. 9, 2025, with Anand Parekh, chief health policy officer at the School of Public Health: * * * Expert: Impact of ACIP shift from universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns A University of Michigan health expert weighs in on a recent recommendation by a national advisory committee to drop the universal hepatitis B vaccine requirement for newborns that is raising many questions and stirring debate. A  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How brain activity changes throughout the day The findings--and how they were made--could be used to help assess fatigue, develop therapeutics and address mental health issues * An international team led by the University of Michigan has introduced new methods that reveal which regions of the brain were active throughout the day with single-cell resolution. Using mouse models, the researcher  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Inventors to induct Jay Guo Guo is recognized for advances in nanoscale lithography, transparent conductors and structural color * L. Jay Guo, the Emmett Leith Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors for playing a crucial role in enabling the next generation of flexible electronics and technologies   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Dec. 9, 2025, with Aleda Leis, a research assistant professor in epidemiology at the School of Public Health: * * * RSV's hidden toll: Adults of all ages may struggle with breathlessness, daily activities months after hospitalization Study also shows long-term effects not limited to COVID-19 * Recovering from respiratory syncytial virus often doesn't end when it's time to leave the hospital, even  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Southwest's disappearing precipitation is also due to human-driven climate change, according to report The Colorado River Basin, like much of the southwestern U.S., is experiencing a drought so historic--it began in 1999--that it's been called a megadrought. In the basin, whose river provides water to seven states and Mexico, that drought is the product of warming temperatures and reduced prec  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Targeting inflammation may offer hope for depression treatment Depression has been traditionally treated globally as a disorder of brain chemistry. But what if the immune system is pulling more strings than we ever realized? A new University of Michigan and Harvard University systematic review and meta-analysis finds that anti-inflammatory treatments not only reduce depressive symptoms, but a  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Violin professor shapes global musical talent * Dmitri Berlinsky has performed with some of the world's most acclaimed orchestras and given master classes all around the globe. He's won international violin competitions. He's studied under and collaborated with influential musicians at prestigious institutions, such as the Moscow Conservatory and the Juilliard School. These achievements reflect Ber  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Walberg Presses MIT about Recent Antisemitism on Campus Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Dr. Sally Kornbluth, President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), requesting additional information about recent instances of antisemitism on campus. In the letter, Walberg  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Support Servicemembers and Bolster Defense * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after he voted in favor of and the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Our brave servicemembers are committed to defending our country and deserve our full support," said Rep. Walberg. "The NDAA provides the resources needed to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Table Impeachment Resolution * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after voting to table a privileged resolution to impeach President Trump. This resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D-TX), was the second privileged resolution offered on the House floor to impeach the President this year. "The American people have made it clear that they want a sec  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Barrett Calls for Health Care Reform in Committee Testimony * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) addressed the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advocate for bipartisan reforms to the deeply flawed Affordable Care Act and COVID-era premium tax credits. Barrett encouraged both parties to come to the table to make meaningful reforms that restore power to patients and h  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State announces streamlined Kalamazoo-to-WSU pathway for eligible students Wayne State University announced a new partnership with The Kalamazoo Promise and Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) that will create a K2W (Kalamazoo to Wayne) pathway. Eligible KVCC students who receive the Kalamazoo Promise scholarship will have the most direct and assured route from high school to a Wayne State Univers  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State College of Nursing awarded $4 million state grant to strengthen Michigan's nursing workforce The Wayne State University College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Division of Health Affairs, the Michigan Area Health Education Center (MI-AHEC) and a coalition of health systems and community health organizations, has received a $4 million grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Se  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State researcher honored by National Academy of Inventors The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has announced the election of 185 exceptional inventors into its 2025 Class of Fellows. The 2025 cohort includes 169 U.S. distinguished academic and institutional inventors and 16 international fellows. Dr. Gregory Auner, Strauss TEAMS Endowed Chair and professor of surgery and biomedical engineering at W  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 9 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Grand Challenges: Detroit's research engine is driving solutions for health across generations From birth through the later decades of life, the human body and brain constantly adapt to experience and environments. Wayne State University researchers across disciplines not only study these influences - they develop solutions to improve lifelong health and well-being across Detroit and beyond. Their work advanc  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following news: * * * Wealth Inequality Is Not a Problem in Britain * The real problem? We can't build anything. This article originally appeared at CapX. On 4 December, the LSE Hayek Society organised a panel debate between Gary Stevenson and Kristian Niemietz on the question "Are the super-rich destroying the UK?" The article below is based on Niemietz's opening remarks. The British economy is not in great   more

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 8 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU's student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition * KALAMAZOO, Mich.The nation's best college radio station is preparing to defend its title. Western Michigan University's 89.1 WIDR-FM has received global acclaim, with students named finalists for a total of 16 awards between the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards and the 2025 International Student Broadcas  more