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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Monday February 09, 2026 ( 10 items )  

Anti-ICE Antifa Member Arrested on Federal Charges of Cyberstalking and Threatening Communications After Allegedly Calling for the Murder and Assault of Federal Immigration Officers in Minneapolis
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Anti-ICE Antifa member arrested on federal charges of Cyberstalking and Threatening Communications after allegedly calling for the murder and assault of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS - Self-identified Antifa member Kyle Wagner was arrested today on federal threat and cyberstalking charges following alleged murder a  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Accreditation for College Excellence Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-444) on the Accreditation for College Excellence Act (H.R. 2516). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2026. The House passed the bill on Jan. 22, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2516 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit recognized accrediting agencies and associations  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Accreditation for College Excellence Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 --The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-443) on the Accreditation for College Excellence Act (H.R. 3453). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2026. The House passed the bill on Jan. 22, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 3453, the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act, is to modify the program of grants   more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Pregnant Students' Rights Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-447) on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Jan. 22, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6359 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate infor  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Retire Through Ownership Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-448) on the Retire Through Ownership Act (H.R. 5169). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 5169, the Retire through Ownership Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to provide a clear definition of adequate consideration for certain closely held stock. The bill prescribes the use of Treasury   more

NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Class of 2026 for the Media Sales Academy and Technology Apprenticeship Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Class of 2026 for the Media Sales Academy and Technology Apprenticeship Program The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the Class of 2026 participants for its two flagship collegiate programs, the Media Sales Academy (MSA) and the Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP). These workforce development initiativ  more

NRCC: Congressman Tom Barrett Delivers $15.3 Million for Mid-Michigan
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Barrett Delivers $15.3 Million for Mid-Michigan Congressman Tom Barrett continues to deliver real results for Michigan's 7th congressional district, securing another $15.3 million for Mid-Michigan which brings his total funding for projects this Congress to more than $146 million. "Congressman Tom Barrett is laser-focused on securing real results for communities across Mid-M  more

NRCC: Epstein's BFF Funds Rebecca Cooke
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Epstein's BFF Funds Rebecca Cooke Commie Rebecca Cooke took $24,000 from a Super PAC, funded by Epstein's best friend, liberal billionaire Reid Hoffman. The revelation of Rebecca Cooke's ties to Epstein-connected Hoffman follows a report that the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has accepted more than $15 million from Epstein's best friend. Rebecca Cooke must answer: Will she publicly denounc  more

NRCC: Epstein-Connected Liberal Billionaire Funnels Cash to Shannon Bird
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Epstein-Connected Liberal Billionaire Funnels Cash to Shannon Bird Out of touch Democrat Shannon Bird took $22,500 from a Super PAC, funded by Epstein's best friend, liberal billionaire Reid Hoffman. Shannon Bird must answer: Will she publicly denounce support from Epstein's best friend or keep cashing checks and hope no one notices? 'Moderate' Dems Take Big Checks From Billionaire Donor W  more

NRCC: KMR's Donor List: Nazi Spawn, Epstein's BFF...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * KMR's Donor List: Nazi Spawn, Epstein's BFF... Out of touch Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet took $26,000 from a Super PAC, funded by Epstein's best friend, liberal billionaire Reid Hoffman. This follows a report highlighting that a donor and member of KMR's "fundraising cabinet" celebrated Veterans Day with an ode to her grandfather who fought for Hitler while sharing a photo of him dressed  more