EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 MSU International Awards to recognize leaders making a global difference * Michigan State University named 12 recipients of the 2026 International Awards, presented by International Studies and Programs. The annual awards ceremony is in its 36th year and recognizes individuals whose work and service embody MSU's mission to advance knowledge and transform lives across the globe. The ceremony a  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Settlement with Calhoun County CAFO to Perform Groundwater Monitoring Following 2019 Discharge * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached a settlement (PDF) with Holloo Farms, a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in Calhoun County, to resolve allegations that the company violated environmental regulations and improperly discharged animal   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues DHS, FEMA to Recover Grants to Combat Terrorism * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel yesterday joined a group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for illegally and abruptly ending millions in grants to states to prevent targeted violence and terrori  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday, Partners Reach $100 Million National Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Spark Program Deliveries * Pennsylvania's Drivers will Receive up to Approximately $1.4 Million HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan group of Attorneys General and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology released the following testimony by Matt Allen, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Homeland Security, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism, Part II: Assessing Federal Government Efforts": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Strong, Ranking Member Kennedy, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. My name is Matt Allen, and I have   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * American Electric Power Service Corporation Seeks Bids for Coal * COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2026 - AEP Service Corporation (AEPSC) (Nasdaq: AEP) today issued a request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of one or more of AEPSC's affiliated or associated companies for the supply of coal to one or more power plants. AEPSC is seeking proposals for the following regions and terms, but  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Michigan Blasts Governor Whitmer's 2026 State of the State Address * LANSING, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) condemned Governor Whitmer's 2026 State of the State address, during which she set the stage for another drawn-out budget battle while ignoring the struggles of families across Michigan, who continue to grapple with rising  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Angelique B. Willis to be honored with 2026 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement * The intersection of rigorous research and community service has been the foundation of Angelique B. Willis's professional and academic career. This year, the Office of University Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University is shining a well-deserved spotlight on Will  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Reach $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery Issues Attorney General Kris Mayes and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and dri  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Evaluating and explaining trust in public governance * Declining trust in governance is front of mind for many Americans. Recent actions and issues continue to exacerbate the issue. From the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, in local communities to the establishment of data centers in the backyards of communities to government shutdowns and political polar  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Social media and eating disorder recovery * TikTok has become a go-to platform for young people to share their eating disorder recovery experiences and to find support in their journeys. However, while users may be eager to use social media, recovery-related content may expose vulnerable users to harmful material. Blair Burnette is an assistant professor  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC reach $100M nationwide settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers for delivery services * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a bipartisan group of attorneys general along with the Federal Trade Commission reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived cu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $100 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH WALMART FOR DECEIVING DRIVERS, CUSTOMERS OVER DELIVERY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with a bipartisan group of 11 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participa  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Wilson reaches $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart for deceiving drivers and customers about delivery * South Carolina's drivers to receive approximately $1 million (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Michigan Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 26, 2026 * * * Michigan had 205,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 212,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Michigan was 4.3 percent in December a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy, policy analysts Clara Wilson and Joanna LeFebvre, all of the State Fiscal Policy team: * * * Sound State Revenue Choices Essential to Counteract Harmful Policies and Build Forward State and local policymakers nationwide are facing a one-two punch entering 2026. For one, last summer's harmful Republican megabill paired enormous tax breaks for we  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Forest Health, Enhance Wildfire Resilience and Recovery * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), introduced the bipartisan Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources (RNGR) Support Act of 2026. This bill would strengthen Washington State's wildfire resiliency and the national reforestation pipeline by for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Exports of Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Specialty Crops * Washington, D.C.- Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) introduced legislation today to help farmers fight through trade barriers and sell more fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops in foreign markets. Representative David V  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: 2026 NFL Draft prospect rankings 2.0 Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media analyst With college all-star games and further tape study in the books, NFL Network draft guru and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah updates his ranking of the top 50 draft-eligible prospects heading into the on-field events and workouts at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Programming note: NFL Network and NFL+ will ha  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Ethics Summit explores why leadership makes ethics harder * Leaders can do incredible good-and incredible harm. That was the central message at the College of Business Administration's fifth annual Ethics Summit, where Joanne Ciulla, Ph.D., professor and director of the Institute for Ethical Leadership at the Rutgers Business School, presented "The Obstacles of Ethical Leadership." "I don't   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by political theorist Jake Scott: * * * Japan's Economic Plan New election gives Sanae Takaichi a mandate for reforms. * In the wake of Japan's early general election on February 8, 2026, much of the commentary has focused on two major aspects: the landslide victory of Sanae Takaichi's Jiyu-Minshuto (Liberal Democrat Party, LDP) of 316 seats; and LDP's hardline shift against  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Delivers 2026 State of the State: Building A Michigan for All * February 25, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Focused on literacy, housing, health care in final year, Governor highlights strong record of bipartisan progress on kitchen-table issues amid national economic uncertainty and political division LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * "Tolkien, Technology and Magic" Is Theme of March 11 Lecture By Rhonda Ortiz The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Dr. Bradley Birzer, professor in history at Hillsdale College and fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, to speak on technological themes in the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Saint Benedict Institute will host speaker Dr. Bradley Birzer, professor in history at Hillsdale College and fe  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 27 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Sterling Heights, Michigan STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 94-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain, Liccardo, Young, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Affordable Financing for Local Communities * WASHINGTON- Today, Representatives Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Sam Liccardo (D-Calif.), alongside Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to low-cost financing for critical community projects across the co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: The Elephant in the Chamber: Trump Took a Victory Lap While Americans Pay the Price for His Failed Agenda * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: February 26, 2026 If you had the misfortune of watching Trump's nearly two-hour rambling, unhinged State of the Union on Tuesday night-the longest in  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Michigan GOP Leader Called Opponents 'Scum' After Hearing on ICE Bills [Detroit News] In a new report (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/25/michigan-republican-party-chairman-jim-runestad-ice-democrats-absolute-scum-state-senate-hearing/88844373007/), The Detroit News exposed Michigan Republican Party Chair and State Senator Jim Runestad for calling fello  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Still Silent as Trump's Invitation to China "Ratcheted Up" Interest in Chinese Cars As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers refuses to speak out against Trump's call to "let China come in" to the U.S. auto market, new reporting from The Detroit News finds "[U.S. auto] dealer interest in Chinese vehicles has ratcheted up since last month when Trump made th  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Price Hike Mike's Tariffs Helped Cut UAW Workers' Profit-Sharing Checks by 40% This Year As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers doubles down on supporting Trump's reckless tariffs, the average payout for UAW hourly workers at the Big Three automakers just plummeted to about $6,200 this year, "nearly 40 percent less than the 2025 average of almost $10,000." This comes as "tariff cost  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Michigan Treasury Processes More Than 1.1 Million Returns as 2026 Tax Season Accelerates The Michigan Department of Treasury has processed more than 1.1 million individual income tax returns and issued approximately $565 million in refunds since the 2026 filing season opened on Jan. 26. To date, Treasury has received over 1.6 million returns, which is an increase of more than 4  more

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Mining for history: Blugold public history students research the past in Michigan's Upper Peninsula * In 2023, a partnership was formed between UW-Eau Claire and the Keweenaw National Historical Park, located in Calumet. Each summer, two three-month long internships allow Blugolds to conduct research projects into the history of the area, known as "copper country" due to the exten  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Leads Effort Urging Treasury to Block U.S. Capital from Fueling the CCP's Military Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China and other Congressional national security leaders are urging the Treasury Department to take ad  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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: * * * Moolenaar Releases Statement on Former USAF Officer Arrested for Training Chinese Pilots Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has released the following statement on the Department of Justice bringing charges against former United States Air Force officer Gerald  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: CCP's Latest Posturing on Jimmy Lai is an Illusion Today, a Hong Kong court overturned fraud charges against Apple Daily publisher and Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Jimmy Lai. Lai still remains in prison on charges brought by the CCP under its national   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- 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 Feb. 26, 2026: * * * New Select Committee Investigation Uncovers China's Space Operations in Latin America Today, the Select Committee on China released a new investigation uncovering how China is using infrastructure in Latin America to advance its space capabilities and intelligence   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 Honorees * From entrepreneurs and content creators to leaders in automotive, finance, hospitality, and more, the 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 honorees are a diverse group of alumni who have made outstanding professional and personal achievements since their time at Northwood University. "The 2026 Class of 20 Under 40 represents an exceptional group of in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Michigan Small Businesses Against Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Competitors Bill Would Strengthen Commerce Department's Ability to Self-Initiate Investigations into Unfair Practices like Trade Dumping and Subsidies that Hurt Michigan Manufacturers & Growers * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced his bipartisan Self-Initiation Trad  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Speaker Series invites public for a discussion on civil discourse * When President Kevin Guskiewicz announced the creation of the Presidential Speaker Series at his 2024 investiture, he envisioned more than a lecture program. He envisioned a campus-wide commitment -one rooted in Michigan State University's land-grant mission -to model and strengthen civil discourse in a time of growing   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: * * * New Poll: Michiganders Expect State Leaders to Rein In Immigration Enforcement Abuses, Even if Federal Government Fails to Act New polling released by Progress Michigan shows strong support among Michiganders for state and federal reforms that would place limits and accountabil  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: Michiganders Say Lowering Cost of Living Must Be Top Priority Ahead of State of the State As Governor Whitmer prepares to deliver her upcoming State of the State address, new polling from Progress Michigan shows Michiganders overwhelmingly want state leaders focused first  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * SOTS Address is Whitmer's Final Push for Progress Last few months in office should focus on standing up for most vulnerable * MICHIGAN - Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final State of the State address, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michiga  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Public Policy student named Truman Scholarship Finalist * Lily Dixon has been named a finalist for the nationally competitive Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, recognizes students with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to affecting change through public service. It provides financial sup  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director of Criminal Justice Policy Vittorio Nastasi and criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky: * * * New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism. * Among   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by senior education policy analyst Jude Schwalbach: * * * Missouri Senate Bills 906 and 971 would improve open enrollment If signed into law, these bills would allow Missouri's students to transfer to public schools outside of their assigned school district. * Since 2021, six of Missouri's neighbors have improved public school transfer opportunities for their students through open enr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Bergman Opening Remarks on Joint Tactical Air & Land 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 Tactical Air & Land Forces subcommittee hearing on the Army's efforts to moderni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Introduces Friends in the Field Act to Strengthen Pest Control on West Michigan Farms * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Friends in the Field Act. This legislation would strengthen biological pest control practices on farms in West Michigan and across the country by encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to eng  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan Applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Final State of the State Address and Fierce Advocacy for Reproductive Freedom * Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's final State of the State address, Reproductive Freedom for All thanked the governor for her steadfast leadership in advancing and defending reproductive  more

GUILFORD, England, Feb. 26 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey ranked world's leading university for nuclear isomer discovery, with three physicists in global top ten * A global database of nuclear physics discoveries spanning more than a century has ranked three University of Surrey physicists among the world's top 10 for discovering and characterising nuclear isomers - rare, long-lived excited states of atomic nuclei that provide a unique window into  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Tucson nurses to hold rally for safe staffing and patient advocacy * Registered nurses at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., will gather for a rally on Friday, Feb. 27, to demand that management prioritize safe patient care standards in all hospital units. The nurses, who are represented by National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU),   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology released the following testimony by Suzette P. Kelly, acting deputy executive director of agriculture programs and trade liaison at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism, Part II: Assessing Federal Government Efforts": * * * Chairman Strong, Ranking Member Kennedy, and distinguished  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following written testimony by Henry Liu, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Michigan, and the director of its Transportation Research Institute, Mcity and Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Obernol  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Diverse paths in later life: Marriage gap after 50 leaves Black, Hispanic seniors at a policy disadvantage White Americans over 50 spend more years married and living with a spouse compared to Black and Hispanic adults, highlighting sharp racial divides in later-life living arrangements. While white seniors mostly follow the traditional path of stable marriage, Black older adults are more lik  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * For solar power to truly provide affordable energy access, we need to deploy it better Study in Malawi--a country with one of the lowest energy access rates on the planet--reveals obstacles, opportunities for household solar power systems * Small household solar power systems have been gaining traction--and investment--as means to provide affordable and sustainable energy to those living wit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Walberg Applauds Independent Contractor Rule Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the Trump administration's proposed rule on independent contracting, which strengthens economic opportunity, restores regulatory clarity, and empowers America's workforce: "America has always thrived because of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Walberg Applauds Withdrawal of Biden-Harris Joint Employer Rule as Win for the American Dream Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the withdrawal of the Biden-Harris joint employer rule and reinstatement of the 2020 Trump rule, calling it a major victory for small businesses, workers, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Walmart Agrees to $100 Million Judgment to Settle FTC, States' Charges Over Deceptive Earnings Claims Related to the Company's Spark Driver Delivery Service * Walmart, Inc. has agreed to a $100 million judgment to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and 11 states that the company caused delivery drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars' worth of earnings, by deceiving them about t  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Building better organizations through graduate research For Wayne State University Ph.D. student Justin Rousseau, research is about more than numbers and models; it's about understanding people and helping organizations work better for them. Rousseau, a second-year doctoral student in industrial and organizational psychology, recently presented his research at the Wayne State Graduate Research Symposium. Wo  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a  more