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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 63 items )  

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increa  more

AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi for Allegedly Violating the Michigan Lawful Sports Betting Act
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi for Allegedly Violating the Michigan Lawful Sports Betting Act * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit (PDF) against KalshiEx, LLC (Kalshi), alleging the derivatives exchange and prediction market company violated Michigan's Lawful Sports Betting Act (LSBA). The lawsuit, filed in the Ingham County Circuit Court on be  more

AG Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on Sweepstakes
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reissues Consumer Alert on Sweepstakes * LANSING - As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on sweepstakes. Sweepstakes are advertisements used to attract attention to a business' products or services by offering consumers a chance to win a prize. "While there are legitimate, reputable companies tha  more

AG Nessel Seeks Transparency on ICE's Plans to Convert Romulus Warehouse into Mass Immigration Detention Center
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Transparency on ICE's Plans to Convert Romulus Warehouse into Mass Immigration Detention Center * LANSING - Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request (PDF) to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), continuing her campaign for transparency regarding I  more

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case, as Attorney General Nessel explains in a video, challenges President Trum  more

APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced
NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news: * * * APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on Amer  more

Ask the expert: Is picking a good March Madness bracket skill or luck?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Is picking a good March Madness bracket skill or luck? * In psychology, the concept of the illusion of control refers to the phenomenon where people believe their choices strongly affect an outcome, even though chance is doing most of the work. The illusion of control is on full display during March Madness, where millions of people pick favorites and upsets as they fill out their   more

Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census * Multistate coalition also criticizes other planned changes by Trump Administration OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the U  more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. President Trump's effort to increase tariffs worldwide without congres  more

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Leads Case to Block Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Th  more

Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing to stop the latest attempt by the Trump administration to impose sweeping tariffs that result in increased taxes on states, businesses  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to block the federal government's latest unlawful tariffs on American consumers and businesses without congressional approval. The tariffs could cost each North Carolina household an estimated $800 to $1,300 this year. "North Carolinians have already paid   more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases
DENVER, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases * March 5, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most re  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Tru  more

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Joins Lawsuit Filed by 24 States to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in announcing a lawsuit to block President Trump's   more

Barrett Votes Again to Fund DHS While Democrats Play Politics and Jeopardize National Security
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Votes Again to Fund DHS While Democrats Play Politics and Jeopardize National Security Today, Congressman Tom Barrett and the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the second time this year. The bill ( H.R. 7744 (link is external) ) was approved by a 221-209 vote with all but four Democrats voting to keep DHS shut down des  more

Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 5 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Announces Subgroup Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Subgroup Awards. These awards recognize the research of members in specialized research Subgroups. The winners were honored at the Society's 70th Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco, California from February 21-25, 2026. Bioenerget  more

California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit, to b  more

Chairman Moolenaar: Expanding Chinese Investment in U.S. Would Reward Chinese Companies That Have Hurt American Workers
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- 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 March 5, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: Expanding Chinese Investment in U.S. Would Reward Chinese Companies That Have Hurt American Workers Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighting the dangers of Chinese investment   more

Chairman Moolenaar: Latest Spy Case Another Reason Why UK Shouldn't Allow China's Mega Embassy
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- 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 statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: Latest Spy Case Another Reason Why UK Shouldn't Allow China's Mega Embassy Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on reports that British authorities have arrested three people with connections to Parliament fo  more

Chairmen Moolenaar, Mast, Walberg Ask Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- 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 March 5, 2026: * * * Chairmen Moolenaar, Mast, Walberg Ask Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), and House Education and Workforce Commit  more

Chairmen Walberg, Moolenaar, Mast Ask Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairmen Walberg, Moolenaar, Mast Ask Rubio to Act on the Chinese Students and Scholars Association Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL) sent a letter to Secretary of State Ma  more

Chairwoman McClain: Democrats Continue Putting Violent Criminals Over American Security
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain: Democrats Continue Putting Violent Criminals Over American Security * WASHINGTON -House Republican Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after Democrats voted to keep the Department of Homeland Security shut down in the middle of an international conflict with Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terror: "Democrats just voted to put violent i  more

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Department of Homeland Security Vote
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Department of Homeland Security Vote Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement in response to today's vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. "The first responsibility of our government is to keep our citizens safe. This version of ICE is doing the opposite. It has sowed chaos on our streets, an  more

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Iran Conflict War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Iran Conflict War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement in response to today's vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Iran. "Families in mid-Michigan are working harder, but struggling to keep up with rising prices and pay t  more

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on the Farm Bill * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after helping pass the Farm Bill through the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture. "Family farmers have reached a breaking point. Tariffs have eroded growers' bottom lines, and the aid packages offered by this Administration have come   more

Court Allows Organizations to Intervene In Lawsuit to Defend Chuckwalla National Monument
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Court Allows Organizations to Intervene In Lawsuit to Defend Chuckwalla National Monument Conservation, education, veteran, and recreation groups fight to protect critical Southern California public lands in Chuckwalla National Monument * Indio, CA -- On Tuesday, a district court judge approved nine organizations' request to intervene in a lawsuit to defend California's Chuckwalla N  more

DECA offers more than competition
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * DECA offers more than competition * For many Central Michigan University students, DECA is more than a competition. It's an ecosystem to test what they've learned and to prove themselves. From high school involvement to collegiate leadership roles, DECA shapes how students think, lead and perform under pressure. "This is my second year with CMU DECA, and I currently serve as vice president," s  more

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tari  more

Earthjustice: Michigan State Regulators Approve Win for Michigan Families - New Agreements Between Utilities and Advocates Will Lower Energy Bills and Invest in Home Improvements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Michigan State Regulators Approve Win for Michigan Families: New Agreements Between Utilities and Advocates Will Lower Energy Bills and Invest in Home Improvements Victory -- Consumers Energy and DTE Energy agree to expand energy efficiency initiatives for low-income households * Lansing, MI -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has recently approved two major agreements negotiated between  more

Ethics Week explores AI, industry trends, leadership, inclusion and more
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ethics Week explores AI, industry trends, leadership, inclusion and more * The second annual Ethics Week at MSU, held Feb. 16-20, allowed the campus and surrounding communities to engage in relevant and timely conversations about ethical considerations and decision-making. Programming expanded this year, with more than 30 events exploring artificial intelligence, leadership, entrepreneurship, law,  more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Anti Social Media
DETROIT, Michigan, March 6 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by freelance journalist and critic Mark Nayler: * * * Anti Social Media Spain moves to ban under-16s from social media. * Pedro Sanchez, Spain's Socialist prime minister, has riled the tech tycoons again. On February 3, he announced a proposal to ban under-16s from using social media, as part of legislation that would also hold CEOs responsible for harmful content on their s  more

Free Naloxone Kits Available at Local Mich. Health & Human Services Dept. Offices
LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Free naloxone kits available at local MDHHS offices Overdose reversal medication has been instrumental in overdose death reductions * To help save lives and reduce overdose deaths, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing free naloxone, medication that reverses opioid overdoses, at its local offices across the state.   more

From lab to impact: Faculty helping faculty commercialize research discoveries
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 4 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * From lab to impact: Faculty helping faculty commercialize research discoveries * Navigating the journey from research to real-world impact can be challenging. Luckily for Vanderbilt faculty, there's a network of Innovation Ambassadors to guide them. Developed by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, the Innovation Ambassadors program trains ambassadors-faculty volunteers from  more

Geneva College: Donald Little - Liberal Arts Approach to Biology
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Donald Little: A Liberal Arts Approach to Biology Donald Little III, PhD joined the faculty of Geneva College as assistant professor of biology in the fall of 2024. In his brief time so far at the College, he has greatly contributed to the mission of integrating faith and learning in ways that reach beyond the surface level, and he champions a robust liberal arts education through his multidisciplinary appr  more

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Central Michigan University Board of Trustees; Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Ferris State University Board of Trustees; Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees; Michigan Technological Univ  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Cracks Down on Child Care Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Cracks Down on Child Care Fraud Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed eight bills aimed at cracking down on fraud, strengthening oversight, and protecting taxpayer dollars in federal child care assistance programs. The bills are focused on one simple principle: money meant for children and working  more

House Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup to Crackdown on Child Care Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Delivers Opening Statement at Markup to Crackdown on Child Care Fraud Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of eight bills aimed at cracking down on fraud, strengthening oversight, and protecting taxpayer dollars  more

James' App Store Accountability Act Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * James' App Store Accountability Act Passes Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John James' (MI-10) App Store Accountability Act advanced out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, marking another step forward in holding Big Tech accountable and protecting children online. Rep. James bill is being cosponsored by CMT Chairman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-9). The   more

Md. A.G. Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care Coalition Supports Challenge to Trump Administration Regulations that Allow Employers to Restrict Access to Birth Control * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the first Trump   more

Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effo  more

Mich. Education Dept.: Michigan to Continue to Offer Free Summer Food Programs for Children in 2026
LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Michigan to Continue to Offer Free Summer Food Programs for Children in 2026 Michigan children will continue to benefit from free, healthy and nutritious meals during the summer months in 2026, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced. MDE will offer meals through two programs that are part of the Summer Food Service Program. Meet Up and Eat Up (SUN Meals)  more

Mich. Treasury Dept.: Tax Refund Season Offers Michigan Families a Smart Way to Invest in Child's Future Education
LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news on March. 5, 2026: * * * Tax Refund Season Offers Michigan Families a Smart Way to Invest in Child's Future Education As tax refunds begin arriving in bank accounts across Michigan, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to consider putting a portion of that refund toward one of the most meaningful long-term investments they can make -- their child's education. For many families, a  more

More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk * Restrictive abortion policies are associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms among women, according to a new 25-year study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The equivalent of approximately four additional restrictive laws was linked to a 7 percent increase in depressive symptoms am  more

MSU student entrepreneurs land deal on ABC's 'Shark Tank'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU student entrepreneurs land deal on ABC's 'Shark Tank' * Michigan State University student entrepreneurs Madhav Aggarwal and Tanvi Gadamsetti, co-founders of BRCE, secured a $300,000 investment during their appearance on ABC's "Shark Tank," which aired on March 4, 2026, bringing their student-built venture from campus to one of the largest stages for entrepreneurship. The deal came after the fo  more

Progress Michigan: Congress Advancing Farm Bill Will Hurt Michiganders - Both Rural and Urban
LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- 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: * * * Congress Advancing Farm Bill Will Hurt Michiganders--Both Rural and Urban Upon the House Agriculture Committee voting to advance the Farm, Food and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), otherwise known as the farm bill, multiple Michigan organizations are expressing their opposit  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges Preside  more

Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman. Here are excerpts: * * * Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict  more

Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) released a statement on her vote in support of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution. A video of the Congresswoman's full statement is available here (link is external). "The decision we make today is among the most solemn and serious work we undertake in Congress.  more

Rep. Stevens Introduces Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Additional Measures to Restore Public Trust as Part of 'No Getting Rich in Congress Act'
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Introduces Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Additional Measures to Restore Public Trust as Part of 'No Getting Rich in Congress Act' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens led her colleagues Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), in introducing the No Getting Rich in Congress Act, sweeping l  more

Slotkin, Warren, Cotton Press Intel on its Reported Use of Chipmaking Tools Produced by Chinese State-Backed Company
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Warren, Cotton Press Intel on its Reported Use of Chipmaking Tools Produced by Chinese State-Backed Company * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Tom Cotton (R-AR), led a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan raising serious national security concerns about reports that Intel tested s  more

Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect, Key Members Elected to AERA Council
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The American Educational Research Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor in the School of Educational and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Hurtado joins the AERA Council in 2026-2027 as president-elect,   more

Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is Safer * Secretary Noem has been the most successful DHS Secretary in history WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security had its most successful period ever. Now, President Trump has asked her to continue her work to make America safe again as the Special Envoy for The Shield of   more

The Daniel Ellsberg Act Will End Espionage Act Abuse
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * The Daniel Ellsberg Act Will End Espionage Act Abuse * For over a century, the Espionage Act has cast a dark shadow over the First Amendment. It's been used to criminalize whistleblowers, punish reporting, and to stifle the press. That's why next week Rep. Rashida Tlaib will introduce the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act, in the House. Join Rep. Tlaib, the   more

Tlaib Introduces the Medicines for the People Act
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces the Medicines for the People Act Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the Medicines for the People Act which will establish a public option for biomedical and pharmaceutical research and development. The National Institute for Biomedical Research and Development, as part of the National Institutes of Health, will engage in the full-cycle development of drugs, devic  more

Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediate  more

UNM Alum Molly Beer reclaims the story of Angelica Schuyler in new biography
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Alum Molly Beer reclaims the story of Angelica Schuyler in new biography * University of New Mexico alumna Molly Beer is bringing new depth and historical clarity to a familiar Revolutionary War figure in her debut biography, Angelica. Best known in popular culture as a romantic figure in the Broadway musical Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler Church is often reduced to a supporting role in Ameri  more

USGS Details ABISS for High-Resolution Benthic Imaging in Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Techniques and Methods 8D3, titled 'Design and Function of the Autonomous Benthic Imaging and Surveying System (ABISS) for Remote Sensing of Lake and Seabed Environments,' authored by Alden T. Tilley, Peter C. Esselman, Christopher Roussi, Ben Hart, Aaron Lyons, Anthony J. Arnold, Jeremy Childress, and Charley Weller, Chapter 3 of Section D, Instruments for Fish Studies, Book 8, Instrum  more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and   more

Vietnam Veterans National President Burke Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Tom Burke, national president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, from a Feb. 24, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Veterans and Multi VSOs: Military Officers Association of America, Blue Star Families, Vietnam Veterans of America, National Congress of American Indians, Service Women's Action Network, Gold Star Wives of Ame  more

WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional a  more

William McCarthy named to Accounting Hall of Fame
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * William McCarthy named to Accounting Hall of Fame * William McCarthy, professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Michigan State University's Broad College of Business and original designer of the Resource-Event-Agent, or REA, accounting model, will be inducted as the 128th member of the Accounting Hall of Fame in August 2026. The honor will be conferred by the American Ac  more