WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Regional Health nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve nurse retention * Registered nurses at nine Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) facilities across Kentucky and West Virginia voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract as of Jan. 23, 2026, winning provisions to improve nurse recruitment and retention announced Na  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Aspen Challenge Launches in Detroit, Empowering Students to Lead Community Change * Aspen Challenge partners with Detroit Public Schools Community District to elevate student voice and innovation across the city. Detroit, MI, Feb 10, 2026 - The Aspen Challenge, a signature youth leadership initiative of the Aspen Institute, will launch in Detroit on February 24,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Federal Education Assistance for Vermont, Including Funding to Support Students with Disabilities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department of Education identify significant  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Education proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the department uncover signi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Down Payments Easier for First-Time Homebuyers * Washington, D.C. - Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Tracey Mann (KS-01), along with Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46), today introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, which would help families afford a home by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down pa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Michigan 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 10, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 76,700 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Michigan in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that this resulted in a total recordable ca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Moolenaar and Mast Lead Letter Pledging Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Export Controls on Chipmaking Tools House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio   more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Feb. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Closed-loop cooling in Oracle AI data centers * When a new data center comes to a community, one of the first questions that comes up is: "Are you going to use our water?" That question is understandable, and appropriate. Water matters. It sustains families, businesses, farms, and the ecosystem. And in many places, it's alr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Comer and James Investigate Integrity of Michigan Jury-Pool Selection House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) are launching an investigation examining the integrity of the jury-pool selection and voter registration processes of the State of Michigan, based on reports   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * John James Defends Trump's Attacks on Gordie Howe Bridge and Michigan Workers Rest of Republican field also refusing to stand up to Trump's threats to close the Gordie Howe Bridge John James has rushed to defend Donald Trump's threats to close the Gordie Howe Bridge - even though that would be devastating to Michigan's workers and economy. * The bridge, which is nearly complete and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Chair Slams Trump for Attacking Michigan Workers by Threatening to Shut Down the Gordie Howe Bridge Last night, Donald Trump threatened to shut down the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is vital for Michigan workers and the state's economy, including more than 6,000 workers who are expected to commute to work daily on the bridge. Detroit's automakers have long supported the constr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Sensitive Personal Information of Millions of Michigan Voters * LANSING - Today, Judge Hala Jarbou of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed a lawsuit (PDF) filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that unlawfully sought Michigan's full electronic voter list with no redactions for sensitive perso  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Four to Stand Trial in Connection to Death of 5-Year-Old After Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion at Oxford Center * LANSING - Today, the owner and three employees at the Oxford Center were bound over to stand trial in the 6 th Circuit Court in Oakland County on felony charges in connection with the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Owner Ta  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Feb. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Frostbite and combat wounds finally recognized for Korean War veteran * William Bolden was caught in a firefight with Chinese soldiers when the ice beneath his boots began to crack. Carrying two canisters of.30-caliber ammunition, the Army infantryman suddenly found himself waist-deep in freezing water. The pendulum of combat swung between the biting Korean winter and a rel  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU data shows region's economy sluggish for third straight month By Brian Vernellis The West Michigan economy began the new year much as it ended 2025, sluggish, with many local firms still struggling to gain momentum. A monthly survey of purchasing managers and firms by Grand Valley researcher Brian Long showed that the region's economy slowed for the third straight month. "One of the major s  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership By Brian Vernellis New articulation agreements between the College of Computing and Grand Rapids Community College create clear transfer pathways for GRCC students to pursue bachelor's degrees in high-demand computing fields. Under the 3+1 and 2+2 agreements, students who complete an associate degree in one of four computing fields   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-460) on the College Financial Aid Clarity Act (H.R. 6502). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6502, the College Financial Aid Clarity Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to ensure students and families receive clear, consistent, and transparent financial aid information from institutions of higher education  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-441) on the Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act (H.R. 2616). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 2616, the Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act, is to ensure parents remain central in their children's lives, particularly when it comes to sensitive   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-442) on the Say No to Indoctrination Act (H.R. 2617). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2617, the Say No to Indoctrination Act, is to prevent federal funding from supporting the spread of radical gender theory in K-12 schools. The bill requires that no funds expended under the Elementary and Secondary Educ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-458) on the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 16, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 1723, the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025, protects tribal sovereignty and the right to tribal self- governance. The bill codifies the standard of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) prior to 2004 by amending the N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-458) on the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (H.R. 1723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 16, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) DISCUSSION Labor and Tribal interests are already being balanced under the NLRB's San Manuel framework. It does this by applying a case-by-case, nuanced, and fact-specific approach that balances protecting workers' rights while limiting   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Husted leads bill to keep roads safe and strengthen American industry Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) in introducing the bipartisan Paving the Way for American Industry Act. This bill would strengthen domestic manufacturing by updating the Build America, Buy America Act to ensure certain yellow pigments made entirely in the United States can be used for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post: "Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern." * Schiff describes to the Washington Post the duality of his role as Senator: "Doing everything possible to deliver for Californians, and at the same time do everything possible to protect Californians from the wrath of this administration." Read the full column here. Washington, D.C. - I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Statement Responding To President Trump Call To Delay Opening Of Gordie Howe Bridge * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Co-Chair of the House Great Lakes Task Force, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and a senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, and Defense released the following state  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 10 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian University Medical Student Matches Into Competitive Ophthalmology Residency * Marian University congratulates Samuel DeWitt, OMS-4, a student at the Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM), on matching into a highly competitive ophthalmology residency at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. With this achievement, DeWitt becomes the second MU-WCOM gradua  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Math Tools, Cybersecurity and Fast-Fashion Recycling Win at "The Pitch" * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations A middle school math tool, affordable cybersecurity for churches and a fast-fashion recycling concept took top honors Friday night at The Pitch, Cedarville University's entrepreneurial competition. After multiple rounds of coaching and judging, three ventures earned the top pr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Including More than $250 Million to Support Students with Disabilities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Meet the Athletes Behind 'Team Fifth Third' and the Stories That Move Them Forward (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the continuation and expansion of its Name,and Likeness (NIL) program, 'Team Fifth Third,' welcoming a roster of 30 student-athletes and partnerships across nine universities including Auburn University, Butler University, Florida Atlantic University, Michigan S  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Voices Support for Trump Blocking the Gordie Howe International Bridge from Opening At a press conference this morning, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers announced that he supports Trump's threat to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening: * In response to a question this morning, Rogers said "I don't know why we would stand in the way" of Tr  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Duggan goes silent on ICE as public backlash over raids grows [Detroit Metro Times] In a new report by the Detroit Metro Times, Mike Duggan is "refusing to say how he would handle federal immigration enforcement if elected governor," even as sixty-five percent of Americans now say ICE has "gone too far" in their actions. Duggan's refusal to answer questions on ICE comes after he declined to c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * John James Defends Trump's Threats to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is throwing Michigan workers under the bus by defending Donald Trump's threats to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will have disastrous effects on Michigan's auto industry and economy. In a radio interview this morning, James comically l  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Revolving Door Rogers Made a Fortune Advising Companies That "Partnered With Chinese Firms" and "Shady Foreign Interests" As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers continues to face scrutiny for abandoning Michigan to enrich himself through his DC connections, a reminder that Revolving Door Rogers made a fortune advising companies that partnered with Chinese firms and other shady forei  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Michigan governor signs classroom cell phone ban: U-M experts available to comment University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a new policy that will ban cell phone use in Michigan's K-12 classrooms. Brian Jacob is a professor of education policy and economics at the Ford School of Public Policy, as well as co-director of the Youth Policy Lab, a joint research center of the Ford School and  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 10 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Mitchell Lecture to address populist alliances in an authoritarian era * Philosopher Elizabeth Anderson will deliver a lecture on Feb. 27 titled 'The Protestant Work Ethic and the Roots of Populist Authoritarianism.' By Lisa M. Mueller BUFFALO, N.Y. - The U.S. today faces what is widely viewed as a crisis of democratic backsliding, experts say, spurred by a righ  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Malcom X Forum creates meaningful space * In honor of Black History Month, MSU hosted its fifth annual Malcolm X Muslim Studies Community Forum on Jan. 21. The event featured remarks by Yusef Salaam, a New York City Council member and member of the Exonerated "Central Park" Five, and concluded with a book signing for his memoir, "Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Ju  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today announced the election of 130 members and 28 international members to its Class of 2026, said NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu. This election brings the total number of U.S. members to 2,534 and the number of international members to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * One Year of RFK Jr.'s Public Health Crisis; Haley Stevens Renews Call for Impeachment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the release this week of a new report (link is external) by Protect Our Care marking one year since RFK Jr.'s confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services, Congresswoman Haley Stevens is renewing her call for his impeachment. In response, Congresswoman Haley Stevens issue  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Greenland to Reiterate U.S. Support for Critical Arctic Ally U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) recently returned from a bipartisan congressional delegation to Greenland to reinforce support for U.S.-Greenland relations. The trip follows repeated threats from the Trump Administration to annex, purchase, or seize the Arctic nation. "To me, there are thre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Statement on Trump's Threat to Prevent Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) released the following statement regarding President Trump threatening to prevent the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit from opening: "This statement from the President is completely backwards. Michigan's economy is highly integrated with Canada and the Detroit-Windsor corri  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * President Guskiewicz discusses research, policy and partnerships on MSU Research Foundation podcast * President Kevin Guskiewicz, Ph.D., joined the MSU Research Foundation podcast to discuss how research, public policy and partnerships help drive economic growth and improve lives across Michigan. In the conversation with David Washburn and Jeff Wesley, Guskiewicz reflected on his career in concussi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Reps. Auchincloss and Bergman Defend FQHCs from Financial Constraints Amidst 340B Reform * Contact: Georgina.Burros@mail.house.gov (Auchincloss) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) and Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) introduced the Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Center  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 11 -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: * * * Remembering the Days -- Native tongue: the history of foreign language learning at USC Remembering the Days - episode 104 By Evan Faulkenbury Since opening its doors in 1805, Carolina has made foreign language learning an essential part of its curriculum. Classical languages -- Latin and Greek -- are still taught, but they're now among a much larger group of languages offered, along with m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Rep. Bergman Opening Remarks on Joint Seapower & Projection Forces And Readiness Subcommittee Hearing U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a joint Readiness and Seapower & Projection Forces subcommittee hearing on the response to aviation   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Condemns Trump's Threat to Block Gordie Howe International Bridge * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Donald Trump's most recent threat to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge and escalate his trade war with Canada (link is external), Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "Donald Trump will stop at nothing to undermine Michigan's economy. Hi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John James, Oversight Chair James Comer Push for Election Integrity in Michigan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) is continuing his long-standing effort to protect the integrity of America's elections by authoring a letter with House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-01) to the U.S. Department of Justice demanding answers and accountability following reports o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mann, Alford, Correa, Barrett Empower First-Time Homebuyers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), alongside Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would allow first-time homebuyers to use leftover 529 plan funds tax-free to buy or build their first home, giving buyers mor  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Research sheds new light on how the brain responds to stress * Why do some individuals seem better equipped to handle stress than others? New research from Central Michigan University suggests the answer may lie in the brain's chemistry. Dr. Peter Dijkstra, a faculty member in the Department of Biology at CMU, collaborated with Dr. Ryan Wong of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) on a stu  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Six Head Coaches Named To AFCA Board Of Trustees * Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, New Mexico head coach Jason Eck, San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne have been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Kentu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Husted Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Yellow Road Pigment is Made in America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Paving the Way for American Industry Act. This bipartisan legislation extends Buy American preference to the yellow pigment used in road, highway, and airport surface markings. "From the cars we own, to the y  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Smithsonian X-ray images offer rare look inside fish at MSU Museum * The Michigan State University Museum invites visitors to look beneath the surface of the natural world in X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out, a visually compelling exhibition that reveals the skeletal structures of fish through dramatic black-and-white X-ray imagery. Organized by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight in Action: Appropriations Convenes First Hearing of the Year This week, the House Appropriations Committee convened its first hearing of the year, with Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman A  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Top 5 Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities for 2026 The federal government plays a critical role in protecting the Great Lakes. It's responsible for funding projects, administering programs, and enforcing environmental safeguards. The Alliance for the Great Lakes advocates directly to federal decision-makers to ensure the voices of the Great Lakes region are heard.   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Feb. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two KU Debate teams qualify for 80th National Debate Tournament * LAWRENCE -Two University of Kansas debate teams -Rose Larson, Milwaukee, with Luna Schultz, Houston, and Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Zach Willingham, Topeka -were selected as automatic qualifiers for the 2026 National Debate Tournament to take place March 26-31 in Houston. The top 16 teams in the country based on season perfo  more

FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's online bachelor's in data science ranked No. 5 by TechGuide * TechGuide.org has recognized the University of Michigan-Flint's online bachelor's degree in data science as the No. 5 program of its kind in the nation. According to its website, TechGuide "helps students and professionals make confident, data-driven decisions about analytics and computer science education and careers. From s  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 11 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * Rescheduled for Feb. 20: Ioulia Kovelman to Discuss 'The Bilingual Reading Brain' and Child Literacy at Anderson-Myers Colloquium The Daniel R. Anderson and Jerome L. Myers Colloquium Series will welcome Ioulia Kovelman, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, for a talk titled "The Bilingual Reading Brain: Cross-Linguistic Perspectives on Child Literacy," on Friday, Feb. 20, fro  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Noise pollution is affecting birds' reproduction, stress levels and more. The good news is we can fix it. New research led by the University of Michigan is painting a more comprehensive picture of how noise pollution is impacting birds around the world. "The major takeaway from this study is that anthropogenic noise affects many aspects of bird behavior, with some responses more directly tied  more