LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * 1 in 4 older Americans with dementia prescribed risky brain-altering drugs despite safety warnings * Key takeaways * One in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization. * Adults with cognitive impairment face a higher risk of adverse effects from these drugs. * The findings are limited by unava  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * 2 Murder Suspects Caught by Marshals Task Force, One Still on the Run * Toledo, OH - The U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) has arrested two suspects wanted in connection to a violent gang shooting in Michigan. Late in the afternoon yesterday, the task force arrested Montez White, 27. Additionally, two weeks ago on December 30, 2025, the task force  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * 2026 NAIC Committee Leaders Will Advance Work on Key Issues * The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced its 2026 committee leadership, reaffirming the organization's commitment to collaboration and coordination as it addresses the challenges and opportunities shaping the insurance landscape. NAIC co  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * A long history of Model UN at Central Michigan University * Model UN engages hundreds of thousands of students worldwide each year, offering hands-on opportunities to learn about the principles and functions of the United Nations. Many current leaders in law, government, business, and the arts got their start in Model UN as students. Model UN at Central Michigan University has grown over the y  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues HHS in 50th lawsuit against federal overreach harming Washingtonians * In his 50th lawsuit against federal overreach since taking office almost one year ago, Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal fun  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on QR Code Hijacking Ahead of Detroit Auto Show * LANSING - As many who attend the Detroit Auto Show beginning this week will encounter a QR code to learn about products, share information, get rewards and discounts, make a payment, and more, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is re-issuing a consumer alert on QR Code Hijacking to help visitors avo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces recipients of $12 million precision education grant program * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the recipients of $12 million in grant funding aimed at modernizing how physicians learn across their career. In all, 11 teams representing more than 80 institutions secured funding from the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on Jan. 6, 2026 by Stephen J. Rose and Scott Winship entitled "The Middle Class Is Shrinking Because of a Booming Upper-Middle Class." Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Populists on both the political left and right routinely claim that the middle class has been hollowed out. These claims, to the extent they are based on evidence, rely on a relative definition of the middle class, such that if inc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * As Hazelwood turns 38, New Voices advocates push for change Today marks the 38th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, and student press freedom advocates across the country are hard at work seeking to end the decision's disastrous effects on student voices. In the 1988 ruling, the Supreme Court held that school officials could cens  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Unilaterally Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Grant Recipients * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading a multistate coalition, today filed a lawsuit challenging new conditions in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Grants Policy Statement and other grant doc  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 13 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues HHS for Conditioning Funding on Discrimination Policy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS pol  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues HHS Over Policy Forcing States to Discriminate * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 11 other attorneys general today sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS policy, recipients of  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues HHS for Threatening to Withhold Billions from States That Refuse to Discriminate Against Transgender People * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL DATA OF SNAP RECIPIENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about mill  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES HHS FOR CONDITIONING FUNDING ON IMPLEMENTING POLICY THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discrimi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Announces Bold Reform Agenda to Restore Trust in Government, Challenge the Status Quo in Congress * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today unveiled a bold policy framework designed to find common ground and address the mounting challenges facing working families across mid-Michigan, from skyrocketing health care premiums and housing costs to a political system that puts ser  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Continues Blueprint Rollout, Introduces Plan to Make Housing Affordable for National Guard and Reservists * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced the Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act (H.R. 7009) to help make it more affordable for members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserve to buy a home. This legislation would lower the out-of-pocket cost  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Helps Introduce Legislation to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil in introducing the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation bans each member of Congress, his or her spouse, and his or her dependent children from purchasing publicly traded, individual stocks.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Backs Bills to Protect Paychecks, Expand Skills, and Support Families Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) spoke on the House Floor in support of three bills that protect workers' earnings, expand access to job training, and support working families--without adding unnecessary go  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area - December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn increased 2.1 percent for the 12 months ending in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michae  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Midwest region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region decreased 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Energy prices fell 2.1 percent, led by declining gasoline prices. The index for all i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Detroit * Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Detroit today, DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement: "Donald Trump's visit to Detroit is the latest reminder of what every Michigan Republican will be forced to answer for: reckless tariffs raising costs and killing Michigan jobs, devastating Medicaid cuts ripping away health c  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * Delta to reward employees with average 4+ weeks in extra pay Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline's 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of eligible annual earnings, or more than four weeks of extra pay on average. Delta employees worldwide will receive $1.3 billion as their share of the airline's 2025 profits, resulting in an 8.9% estimated payout of elig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Invites Students to Participate in Annual Valentines for Veterans Project * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) is inviting students to participate in her annual "Valentines for Veterans" project by creating handmade Valentine's Day cards to be delivered directly to local veterans. Since 2015, students across the region have made hundreds of cards each year to show love and appreciation   more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 14 -- Direct Relief posted the following commentary: * * * 'Medicine in Its Purest Form': Saving Limbs in Ukraine's Hospitals By Noah Smith Dr. Andrew Bauder first went to Ukraine to support a pediatric surgical case requiring specialized microsurgical skills. After a week with colleagues at a local children's hospital and a regional hospital, it became clear that the country's medical system would need far more support to address the volume of patients suffer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Accelerating Discovery: How the Materials Project Is Helping to Usher in the AI Revolution for Materials Science The open-access materials database managed by Berkeley Lab has surpassed 650,000 registered users, enabling AI-ready scientific datasets at an unprecedented scale for batteries, quantum computing, microelectronics, and more. Key Takeaways * The Materials Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin File Amendment to Appropriations Bill to Restore Funding for Chicago Harbor Lock * January 13, 2026 The amendment would provide $16.6 million in federal funding to the Chicago Harbor Lock, which is a significant increase from the $298,000 currently allocated to the lock in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth File Amendment To Appropriations Bill To Restore Funding For Chicago Harbor Lock * January 13, 2026 The amendment would provide $16.6 million in federal funding to the Chicago Harbor Lock, which is a significant increase from the $298,000 currently allocated to the lock in the Energy and Water Appropriations bill WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University team wins top prize at Michigan DevFest 2025 AI Hackathon By Rachel Wenzlaff At the intensely competitive Michigan DevFest 2025 AI Hackathon, a team representing Eastern Michigan University took home the top prize. One of the largest and most influential technology competitions in Michigan, the event, which was hosted at Wayne State University in 2025, draws seasoned indus  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Eight Journalists Win Investigative Reporting Grants from Newmark J-School -- McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism awarded to support in-depth stories that "Follow the Money" * Eight veteran journalists have been named the latest recipients of the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism. Each of the winning projects will receive a grant of up to $15,000. The new McGra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide * Washington, DC - The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts and plays several crucial roles   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule features 17 Top 25 teams and four ranked matchups, Jan. 13-18 * * 235+ games across ESPN networks * Six of the nation's top-10 teams in action * Four ranked-vs.-ranked matchups across ACC, SEC and Big 12 ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues at full throttle this week, featuring more than 235 games and 17 AP   more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * From Honors to Health Careers: EMU Today TV highlights two powerful engines of student success By Walter Kraft In its newest episode, EMU Today TV takes viewers inside two transformative academic initiatives shaping the future of Eastern Michigan University: the high achieving Honors College and the rapidly expanding Health Professional Pathway Hub. Through candid conversations with campus leaders, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Groundwork's Jacquez Reacts to December CPI: Inflation Is Here to Stay as Trump's "Day One" Price Promises Fall Flat * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December shows inflation at 2.7% year over year, with core inflation unchanged at 2.6%, still well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target and likely artific  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU, Michigan's other public universities drive $45 billion economic impact for state Statewide report comes on heels of study showing GVSU's $3 billion annual impact * Michigan's public universities generate nearly $45 billion in economic activity each year for Michigan, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and $7 billion in state tax revenue according to a report issued Tuesday, Jan. 13, by the Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Dingell's Bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Legislation * Today, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. Led by Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Ann Wagner (R-MO), the legislation redirects unobligated funds collected through the False Claims Act to the Crime Victims Fund through Fiscal Year 2029, stabili  more

OLIVET, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How To Prepare for College in High School * Starting your college preparation in high school gives you the time needed to develop a foundation for a successful transition. Key Takeaways * The habits you build in high school play a big role in how confident and prepared you'll feel when it's time to transition to college. * Researching financial aid options early can make your future education more  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on Dec. 30, 2025 entitled "Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling: A 2025 Update". The study was written by Michael D. LaFaive, Todd Nesbit and Adam Hoffer. Here is the executive summary: * * * Cigarette smuggling is a significant and growing challenge for policymakers. Intended to reduce smoking and generate revenue, high excise taxes create powerful incentives for tax evasion and avoidance. This  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * AI tool can predict heart failure from genetic and health record data The approach could even detect the condition a decade in advance * One of the real promises of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health care is disease prediction: leveraging computing power to help patients understand their health. A University of M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release: * * * More Surgical Patients Are on Opioid Use Disorder Medications -- Hospitals Must Modernize Pain Care As more Americans receive treatment for opioid use disorder, that progress is increasingly showing up in the operating room, creating an urgent need to modernize how pain is managed during and after major surgery, according to a study in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-r  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU contributes to $45B in economic impact generated by Michigan's public universities * Michigan State University and its public university peers are a powerful economic engine for the state, generating nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity each year, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and contributing over $7 billion in state tax revenue, according to a new independent economic impact stu  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU earns 3rd Carnegie classification, recognizing leadership in community engagement * MSU's commitment to exemplary community engagement has been nationally recognized through its selection as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The awarding organization  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU researcher wins grants to improve speech therapy for Parkinson's * Thea Knowles, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, assistant professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University, and her collaborators have been awarded two competitive grants to support their innovative research on communication challenges in Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism. The project i  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Randy Villegas for California's 22nd district * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Randy Villegas for California's 22nd Congressional District. "Nurses believe Randy will fight courageously and skillfully to not only rever  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Hate Bill Huizenga's Economy * Detroit News : "Pocketbook blowback from voters in battleground Michigan could portend a poor showing by Republicans in the pivotal 2026 midterm elections." A new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV finds that Michigan voters hate Donald Trump and Bill Huizenga's economy. Nearly " two-thirds of Michiganians said they are  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Hate Trump's Economy. Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj Will Answer For It * Detroit News : "Pocketbook blowback from voters in battleground Michigan could portend a poor showing by Republicans in the pivotal 2026 midterm elections." A new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV finds that Michigan voters hate Donald Trump's economy - and spells trou  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following Q&A on Jan. 13, 2026, with senior scientist Jason Link: * * * How Do You Excel as a Fisheries Scientist? Reflections on a Career with Senior Scientist Dr. Jason Link NOAA Senior Scientist Dr. Jason Link was recently honored by the American Fisheries Society with the 2025 Award for Excellence. We sat down with him for a conversation about his career. Jason Link has been   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight Shows 0.3% Decrease in October 2025 from October 2024 * BTS 26-08 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-da  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Releases Partial Holtec Application for Small Modular Reactor Construction Permit at Palisades The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received the first part of a two-part construction permit application from SMR, LLC, a Holtec International subsidiary, related to the proposed Pioneer dual-unit SMR-300 plant that would be co-located with the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert, Michigan. The sub  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses at DC's largest hospital to protest systemic wage theft by hospital management * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C., will hold a protest on Thursday, Jan. 15, to announce they have formally filed a complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) regarding systemic wage and hour violations, announced National Nurses  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses named most trusted profession in U.S. for 24th consecutive year * The nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United (NNU), celebrated nurses being named the Gallup poll's most honest and ethical profession for the 24th consecutive year, an honor which NNU says is especially meaningful given the many ways nurses have stood up for their patients in   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Piper Hegland named 2026 North Dakota CMN Champion * FARGO, N.D. - 8-year-old Piper Hegland has been named the 2026 North Dakota Children's Miracle Network Champion for Sanford Children's Hospital. Piper, an Oberon, N.D. native, is the daughter of Jake and Amanda Hegland. Since birth, Piper has received specialized care at Sanford Children's Hospital. At 37 weeks, a routine  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy posted the following news: * * * Protests across Iran--and a deadly crackdown: Javed Ali weighs in * Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and former senior U.S. government counterterrorism official, shares insights on the protests across Iran, the deadly crackdown by government forces and the Trump administration's involvement. "The size a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in suing HHS for conditioning funding on discriminatory policy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement t  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU's Zhang named to new Landsat Science Team Hankui Zhang, associate professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences, will support the world's longest-running Earth observation mission. By Addison DeHaven The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration have been jointly running the world's longest-running Earth ob  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Jan. 13 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * New book suggests transformation of education and educators A new book by Renee Owen, an associate professor in the SOU School of Education, sold out on Amazon almost immediately after it was published but is now back in stock and getting enthusiastic reviews from educators nationwide. The book, "Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out," describes an educational model through which both teach  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Declares All-Out Assault on Affordable Care Act While Democrats Fight to Save ACA Tax Credits * At a speech intended to boast about the U.S. economy, Trump instructs Republicans to put ACA on chopping block Donald Trump and House Republicans have refused to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, causing health insurance premiums to sky-rocket for tens of millions of Ameri  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Cost of exclusion: LGBTQ+ young adults are at dramatically higher suicide risk Suicide is driven not by personal failings, but by stigma, exclusion and policy choices, according to a new University of Michigan study. LGBTQ+ young adults face suicide-related risks two to five times higher than their peers, with transgender and nonbinary youth bearing the greatest burden. The study, funded by   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Utah First to Implement AAMVA RESTful PDPS and DIAE * AAMVA congratulates Utah on becoming the first jurisdiction to implement AAMVA's RESTful Web Services for their Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) and DigitalAccess and Exchange (DIAE) application messaging. All implementation activities were completed on schedule, and sin  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State University and Kyndryl announce collaboration to advance AI-driven manufacturing and workforce innovation in Detroit DETROIT AND NEW YORK - Wayne State University and Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today announced a multi-year collaboration to establish the IntelliMake research hub and pilot-scale factory within the James and Patricia An  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Wyandotte Man Pleads Guilty as Charged for Embezzling More Than $166,000 From Former Employer * LANSING - Yesterday, Jason Garza, 45, of Wyandotte, pled guilty to ten felony charges for embezzling more than $166,000 from his employer, Montway Auto Transport, in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Garza, who was charged in June of 2  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Young Farmers and Ranchers 'Imagine, Grow, Lead' at Farm Bureau Competitive Events Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitive events were announced at the American Farm Bureau's 107th Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from across the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge, achievement an  more