OLIVET, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * 7 Colleges With Bowling Teams in Michigan * Several Michigan colleges with bowling teams offer both varsity and club options, so you can keep competing while earning your degree. Key Takeaways * Michigan has both varsity and club bowling teams. Varsity programs are more structured and run through athletics, while bowling clubs are often student-led. * Many colleges in Michigan that offer bowling t  more

ALFRED, New York, Feb. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * A variety of ceramics-focused workshops offered during Summer Arts at Alfred * Several ceramics-focused workshops are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, welcoming artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus as part of Summer at Alfred 2026. Alfred Summer Arts 2026 features Summer Arts workshops in a variety of media designed for participants of all levels-including artists, educat  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Demands ICE Halt Plan to Use Romulus Warehouse as Mass Detention Facility * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) objecting to its plan to use a recently purchased warehouse in Romulus as a detention facility for 500 migrants. The Attorney General asserts ICE's current plan outlined in an Early   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * ATA Action Urges State Policymakers to Restore Michigan to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Allowing Physicians to Deliver Needed Care Across State Lines March 28 Deadline: 30% of Michigan's physician workforce could lose compact-based authority to practice medicine * WASHINGTON, DC, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative adv  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * Thursday, February 26, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 North Carolina's drivers to receive up to $2 million RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general, along with the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES SECOND COURT ORDER BLOCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEMANDS FOR SNAP APPLICANTS', RECIPIENTS' PERSONAL DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive inf  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Feb. 27, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Career development event connects CMU students with industry professionals * Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration recently hosted a professional development event to connect students with industry leaders across multiple functional areas of business. The Dow Insights event, held at Grawn Hall, brought together students, faculty, and professionals for a day centered   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Claim Victory At the Polls and in the Courts While Trump and Republicans Fail to Sell Their Toxic Agenda As Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union address began, Democrats were continuing to clinch victories across the country. In Pennsylvania, Democratic candidates Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco claimed victory in two special elections, success  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * DTE Announces New Rate Hike Case 5 Days After Last Rate Hike Approved * LANSING -Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to protecting ratepayers, pledging once again to intervene in all major rate cases before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The announcement from the Attorney General comes as DTE entered a "Filing Announcement" earlier th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewish Voice for Peace-LA Protest Scream 7 Premiere Dozens of protesters marched outside the Scream 7 premiere at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 26. Led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, and Jewis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule approving revisions to the Michigan state implementation plan to ensure better air quality in several regions. The action confirms that Allegan, Berrien and Muskegon Counties, Michigan, meet the reasonable further progress requirements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard. As part of this approval, the agency validated updated 2017 base year emissions inventories for these areas. Furt  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Fostering a Caring University climate at CMU * In numerous meetings and events at Central Michigan University, CMU President Neil MacKinnon has referenced the lessons he's taken away from "The Caring University: Reimagining the Higher Education Workplace After the Great Resignation." The book, written by Kevin McClure, Ph.D., examines the toll years of change have taken on the higher education s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Elissa Slotkin: The divide in the party now is who believes that we have to go on offense so that Trump in his second term is an existential threat to our democracy and who believes we shoul  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces seven judicial appointments: Kimberly Bocelli, of Fort Myers, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court Bocelli has served as a County Court Judge for Lee County since she was appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2023. Previously, she served as a General Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Harsh Treatment of Colonists Leads to American Revolutionary War * The roots of the Revolutionary War can be traced to just after the French and Indian War that lasted from 1754 to 1763, in which the American colonists fought alongside British troops against the French and hostile Native American tribes, who controlled a large area of the interior of North America. Britain's victory dramatically expanded its  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Feb. 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Panel Explores the Vice President's Campaign Influence and Governing Power A group of leading scholars convened at Hofstra to examine a question that is gaining urgency in contemporary politics: "How Do Modern Vice Presidents Influence Presidential Campaigns and White House Policymaking?" Hofstra University's Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Public Po  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * How rating design influences purchasing decisions in digital marketplaces * From booking a short-term rental to selecting a babysitter, customer ratings play a central role in how people make decisions online. But new research shows that purchasing decisions isn't shaped by rating value alone, it's also influenced by how those ratings are presented. Xuemei (Shirley) Huang, a faculty member in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CRES President & CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Bob Latta * "We have to produce more energy, and we have to get permitting done." -Rep. Bob Latta WASHINGTON -ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * KCC art wing to be named in honor of donors Sherman and Kimiko Petersen Kellogg Community College this spring will name the art wing of the Davidson Visual and Performing Arts Center on campus after longtime patrons Sherman and Kimiko Petersen. The existing wing - which houses drawing, painting, ceramics and photography courses on the College's North Avenue campus in Battle  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic hospitals named to Forbes hospitals list MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic hospitals in Weston, Minocqua and Iron Mountain, Mich., recently were named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The Forbes Top Hospitals rating system evaluates general acute care hospitals throughout the United States to offer consumers unbiased information on which   more

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Indicted and Arrested for Fraudulently Using Government Seals * Ocala, FL - Mario Cesar Dos Santos, Jr. (50, Massachusetts) has been charged by indictment and arrested for the fraudulent use of government seals. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcemen  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * "Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge New reporting from The Detroit News finds that "Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025," which has taken a toll on Michigan's economy and "especially hurt Detroit businesses." This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers cheerleads the reckl  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Gov. Andy Beshear to Join MDP's 2026 Legacy Dinner Honoring Gov. Whitmer DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Democratic Party announced that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will be the special guest at its 2026 Legacy Dinner on Saturday, April 18, and join Michigan Democrats in honoring Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a close friend and partner who's delivered  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * More Than Two Dozen School Districts Get Clean Bus Energy Grants Final $44M of $125M Awarded to Promote Healthier Air Quality by Converting Diesel Vehicles * Students will benefit as 27 Michigan school districts have been awarded nearly $44 million from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Clean Bus Energy Grant program. The program's final round is part of an e  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover why a rare disease resulting in abnormal fat loss can also lead to diabetes Help from patients with FPLD2 reveals answers * Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose as a necessary and metabolically active organ, carrying out many vital functions within the   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Law continues Moot Court winning streak * For the second consecutive year, students from Michigan State University College of Law captured the championship at the Shapero Cup Regional Moot Court Competition in Detroit, reinforcing the College of Law moot court program's national dominance. The MSU Law team of Katherine Held, '26, Prabhjit Sangha, '27, and Jack Halford, '27, coached by Professo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU researcher drives equine safety, welfare forward through alliance-backed studies * "We're not curing cancer, but we're saving horses, and we're saving people." This is the statement that drives Brian Nielsen and his research. Nielsen, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science specializing in equine exercise physiology, came to this realization when he heard that  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings will 'explore every opportunity' at quarterback this offseason with J.J. McCarthy still in mix Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor All options are being explored and everything's on the table from Arizona to Florida as it relates to sticky quarterback situations with past first-round selections. That's similarly the case in Minnesota, where the plan to find competition for quarterback J.J. McCart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Holtec's Limited Work Authorization Application at Palisades The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced in the Federal Register the opportunity to request an adjudicatory hearing on a Limited Work Authorization application from SMR, LLC, a Holtec International subsidiary. The LWA is related to the proposed Pioneer dualunit SMR-300, a small mo  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses Call on Trump administration, Congress to end blockade on Cuban people * National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today condemned the Trump administration's blockade on Cuba, which has created a humanitarian crisis on the island. The nurses called on the administration and Congress to end the blockade and allow full delivery of oil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin Lead Resolution Commemorating Historic Achievements of U.S. Ice Hockey Teams at 2026 Winter Olympics Resolution Recognizes the Michiganders Whose Contributions Were Critical to Both Teams' Gold Medal Wins * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) led a resolution commemorating the historic achievements of the U.S. Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Teams at the 2026 Olympic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice president of policy and government affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Committee, thank you for   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Haley Stevens and Debbie Dingell Introduce the Justice for Allie Act To Protect Vulnerable Adults From Online Sexual Exploitation * Legislation builds on Michigan's unanimously passed state law, closing interstate enforcement gaps for online crimes targeting adults with disabilities Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced the Jus  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Six U-M medical research teams picked for virtual science tournament From lab research on diabetes, aortic aneurysms and ALS to data on veteran suicide, Medicaid policy impacts and HIV in newborns, they're competing in STAT Madness * March means tournament time for the University of Michigan - not just for the basketball teams, but for the me  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin and Peters Demand DHS Reverse Plans to Use Commercial Warehouse in Romulus for ICE Detention Facility * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reverse plans to purchase a commercial warehouse in Romulus, Michigan for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facili  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Peters Lead Resolution Commemorating Historic Achievements of U.S. Ice Hockey Teams at 2026 Winter Olympics * Resolution Recognizes the Michiganders Whose Contributions Were Critical to Both Teams' Gold Medal Wins WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) led a resolution commemorating the historic achievements of the U.S. Men's and Women's Ice Hockey T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian Launches Regional Collaboratives, a National Initiative To Strengthen Community Partnerships Across the Country First Project Kicks Off in Mississippi With a 10-Part Community Cultural Conservation Workshop Starting Feb. 27 * As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are illuminating the stories, creativity and remarkable local expertise that   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * U-M Health again named among world's best hospitals The flagship Ann Arbor hospitals of U-M Health have once again ranked among the best in the United States, and in the world, according to a new review of more than 2,500 hospitals in 32 nations. Coming in at 12th in the U.S., and 52nd in the world, U-M Health is the only hospital in Michigan  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Feb. 27, 2026, involving Marisol Villagomez, clinical assistant professor of sport management in the School of Kinesiology: * * * Security alerts challenge Mexico's world cup hosting As Mexico prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country is navigating a period of security instability following the confirmed death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The r  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * VP of Information Technology announces retirement * Jim Bujaki, vice president of information technology and chief information officer at Central Michigan University, has announced his plans to retire in late spring. "Serving this university has been one of the great privileges of my career," Bujaki said. "Our institution's mission and vision have always given purpose to the work we do in tech  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State research turns urban water challenges into community-centered solutions From flooded basements and aging sewer pipes to public health risks, water infrastructure challenges shape daily life in Detroit. At Wayne State University, faculty, students and community partners tackle these issues through research and engagement grounded in the realities of urban neighborhoods. In recent years, WSU's Dep  more