ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * 3 Soldiers Receive Medal of Honor * Three soldiers, whose collective service spanned World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, were awarded the Medal of Honor on March 2 during a ceremony at the White House. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Richardson received the nation's highest award from President Donald Trump during the ceremony. Master Sgt. Roderick Edmonds and S  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Warns Residents of New Toll Road Scam Impersonating 36th District Court * LANSING - As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alerts on smishing scams and government imposter scams due to a new version of a toll road scam targeting residents. This latest scam involves a fraudulent text with an image (PNG) cl  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * An innovative approach to literacy access among young children * The Child Development and Learning Laboratory is now the proud home of a brand new book vending machine! Launched by the Sleepy Dog Book Foundation, the Book Vending Machine Program allows children access to high quality reading options, emphasizing the importance of book ownership and literacy access. Books inside these vending   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * As binational representatives convene for Great Lakes Day, U-M experts are available to comment In the decades since eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces formed the Great Lakes Commission--or the GLC--protecting the lakes has been a unifying cause across borders and the political spectrum. While that is still true, the pillars supporting that cause are becoming increasingly suspect. For exampl  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 3 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * As memorials continue nationwide, Eastern Michigan University honors the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, Sr. Eastern Michigan University joins communities across the nation in honoring civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and celebrating a legacy that shaped generations of leaders, voters and advocates for social justice. Jackson visited EMU in 1992, 1996 and 2024, reinforcing his messag  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS COALITION IN OPPOSING FEDERAL RULE THAT WOULD LIMIT STUDENT LOAN ACCESS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that would cap federal student loans for graduate students in nursing, physician assistance and other he  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on March 1, 2026, by Christopher E. Baecker, vice president of the Bexar County Taxpayer Association: * * * Ticket to Ride There's no such thing as a free bus. * "Removing the financial barrier to ride has decreased car dependency" in other cities. Who said this? New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on his free bus fares plan? No. It's one of his fellow travelers here in San Antonio in a recen  more

FLINT, Michigan, March 2 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * How one UM-Flint alum found real purpose in Nepal * Jina Bhagat's journey may seem somewhat unconventional -from an English degree to teaching children in Nepal to returning to school to study nursing -but the through line is her curiosity, openness and desire to deeply connect with her community. "English is the first thing I ever loved," said the University of Michigan-Flint alum, who graduated   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Michigan Republican Uses Campaign Fund to Pay Son Charged with Domestic Battery A week after he was arraigned, Rep. Jamie Thompson's campaign paid her son $1,220 * In case you missed it, The Detroit News reported that State Rep. Jamie Thompson used donor money to pay her son more than $24,000 in consulting fees over the last two years, including after he was charged w  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of several parties to the venture. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The Antitrust Division received notifications from the Defense Industrial Based Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of numerous parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the Act that limit   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition and withdrawal of numerous parties. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions o  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the National Armaments Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 58 parties and the withdrawal of 10 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 54 parties and the withdrawal of nine entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invok  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 89 parties and the withdrawal of one entity. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Look out! U-M turns to student designers to advance bird-friendly campus The University of Michigan is engaging student designers in a new effort to reduce bird collisions with windows on campus, integrating art, research and campus operations to advance biodiversity and sustainable design. As part of its broader Bird Protection Program, the university has launched a bird-friendly window decal design   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * McNair scholar explores global perspectives on justice * What began as research hours turned into a life-changing academic journey for Hannah Amerson, allowing them to learn about Stasi political prisons, study abroad and network with fellow researchers. Amerson is a McNair scholar and is currently working on their research proposal about paradigm shifts with Ed Hinck, a communications faculty  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Educatio  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Statement on Trump Administration's Use of Military Force in Iran In response to the Trump administration's use of military force in Iran without Congressional approval, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "We are praying for the safety of our brave servicemembers and for all Americans in the region as the Trump administration initiates major mi  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Michigan Association of Naturopathic Doctors has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed changes to the definition of "Professional Degree." The organization representing Naturopathic Doctors argues that these changes exclude vital degrees, such as Naturopathic Medicine, which could jeopardize integrative healthcare in Michigan. In their letter, the organization highlights the comprehensive medical training required to   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU's Rx Kids launches in 10 more northern Michigan counties, covering entire UP * In its largest geographic expansion yet, Michigan State University's Rx Kids program is officially open to families in all 15 counties of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, tripling from five counties in the Eastern Upper Peninsula to regionwide coverage. Starting today, families who are expecting (must be at least 16 week  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate in Illinois * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Stratton is running an unapologetically progressive campaign centered on Medicare for All and ta  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Michigan Republicans Will Be Forced To Defend Trump's Attacks on Michigan's Economy [The New Republic] * The New Republic : "As it happens, there are at least three competitive races in Michigan over GOP-controlled House seats whose outcome could help determine control of the House." New reporting details how Trump's attacks on Michigan's economy - from his reckless tariffs   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Habitat Restoration in the Great Lakes: By the Numbers NOAA's habitat restoration work in the Great Lakes strengthens healthy fisheries and ecosystems, benefits local economies, and supports resilient communities. The Great Lakes are some of our nation's most important natural, recreational, and economic resources. But they face many threats, including habit  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 2 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Launches New BBA in Automotive & Mobility Studies with Motorsports Management Concentration * Degree formalizes pipeline into the $9.5B global motorsports business ecosystem As the thriving global motorsports industry is poised for tremendous future growth, Northwood University is thrilled to announce the launch of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Slotkin Demand DHS Reverse Plans to Use Commercial Warehouse in Romulus for ICE Detention Facility U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (MI) are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reverse plans to p  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Urge Secretary Noem to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen Due to the Ongoing Armed Conflict Noem's Recent Decision to Terminate TPS Puts Hundreds of Lives at Risk * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and E  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Urge Secretary Noem to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen Due to the Ongoing Armed Conflict Noem's Recent Decision to Terminate TPS Puts Hundreds of Lives at Risk * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are urging DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to reverse her recent dec  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed amendments to the 2020 Transparency in Coverage (TiC) regulation. The organization, which serves over 1.3 million members mainly in Michigan, expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes and outlined key points   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- 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 March 2, 2026: * * * New Poll: Michiganders Say Removal of Electric Vehicle Incentives Has Hurt State Economy Most in First Year of Administration A little over a year into the current federal administration, new polling released by Progress Michigan finds that Michiganders believe  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Announces More Than $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Grand Valley State University * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will receive $1,031,000 in federal support through the Community Project Funding (CPF) process. The funding will be used to establish the West Michigan Trustworthy Artificial In  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to address solutions to strengthen rural workforce * March 2, 2026 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health is joining national health care leaders this week in Texas for one of the country's premier health care leadership events to focus on real-world strategies to address today's most pressing challenges. ACHE 2026 Congress on Healthcare Leadership takes place today t  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Announces Support for New Bipartisan Bill to Create a Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) announced her support for a new bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that supports domestic supply chains for critical minerals to meet national and economic security needs through the creation of a new Strategic Resilience Reserve   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Peters Urge Secretary Noem to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen Due to the Ongoing Armed Conflict * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) are urging DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to reverse her recent decision ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni nationals in the U.S. In a letter to Noem, the senators stress that terminating TPS will fo  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 2 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Pass 'Toughest Test in Sales Education' * Finished No. 6 in Debut at Selling with the Bulls, Feb. 19-21, at the University of South Florida. Northwood University students ranked No. 6 in the nation during their inaugural participation in Selling with the Bulls, a national sales competition held Feb. 19-21 in Tampa, Florida. Sponsored by Ricoh, Selling with the Bulls is touted as the " Toughest Te  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 2 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Rank in Top 10 at National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship * Northwood University's Sales Management and Sport Management academic programs delivered a standout performance at the 2026 National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC), earning 8th place overall among 70 universities. The two-day championship was coordinated by Baylor University and hosted by the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 24 at  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Teach for America CEO Aneesh Sohoni from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Teaching in the AI Age" * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and educators. My name is Aneesh   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Announces Regional Semifinal Locations for the Presidential 1776 Award * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced the five regional semifinal competitions for the Presidential 1776 Award (link is external), a nationwide civics competition recognizing exceptional student knowledge of the American founding, will occur at Presidential Libraries   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The University of Michigan School of Public Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education, responding to a notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at reforming the Direct Loan Program. In their correspondence, officials at the School expressed concerns regarding the potential implications of the proposed changes on the nation's public health workforce and student support systems. The letter underscores the significant role of financial aid i  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Improved EV battery technology will outmatch degradation from climate change Climate change was poised to create an interesting catch-22 for electric vehicles. Electrifying transportation can go a long way to reducing carbon emissions that are driving up global temperatures. But warmer temperatures also accelerate the degradation of batteries, whose performance can be a make-or-break factor fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Calls on Democrats to Pass Critical DHS Funding Amidst Heightened Security Concerns * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement calling on Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security's shutdown by passing the funding bill for the agency. "The Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is jeopardizing our national security," said Rep. W  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Rethinking school discipline through a mental health lens At Wayne State University, clinical psychology doctoral candidate Jeanine Johnson in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences studies discipline in schools, but she doesn't start with policies or statistics. She starts with students. Through her clinical work with adolescents, Johnson noticed a pattern she couldn't ignore. Many students removed from  more