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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Wednesday March 11, 2026 ( 35 items )  

$1 Million Gift from Karen and Brett Sutherlin to Expand Access for Middle-Income Students
MIDLAND, Michigan, March 10 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * $1 Million Gift from Karen and Brett Sutherlin to Expand Access for Middle-Income Students * Gift Advances the NU Pledge to Broaden Access to a High-Value Northwood Education Northwood University is excited to announce a $1 million gift from Karen and Brett Sutherlin to expand NU Pledge access for middle-income students. The gift highlights the Sutherlins' commitment to families in the affordability gap   more

AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)'s clinical guidance regarding gen  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump adm  more

CALSTART: ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest
PASADENA, California, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest; Florida and Texas Now Rank Among Top ZEB States, Signaling Broader Market Growth The report shows that ZEBs are moving beyond coastal leaders, underscoring sustained investments in advanced vehicle technologies by transit agencies. * Steady and sustained   more

Circuit Court Stays Parole of Floyd Jarvi
LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Circuit Court Stays Parole of Floyd Jarvi * LANSING - The Livingston County Circuit Court has halted the March 10 parole of Floyd Jarvi, 67, currently incarcerated at Central Michigan Correctional Facility, in response to a requested stay of enforcement filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on behalf of the survivor of Jarvi's crimes. The stay, granted on February 27, was re  more

CMU finance students win inaugural venture capital competition
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU finance students win inaugural venture capital competition * By the time the clock hit 3 a.m. in the Detroit hotel conference room, the work was just beginning to click. Four hours later, Central Michigan University finance students- Derek Ballas, Mark-Allen Gay, Carolina Hernandez Ruiz, Blake Jimenez -would present their final investment recommendation in a statewide venture capital comp  more

Davenport University Expands Access to Growing Health Information Field With New Partnerships
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 11 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University expands access to growing health information field with new partnerships Cindy Kamerad Davenport University joins a growing chorus to protect patient data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2025 that the demand for health information management professionals is growing rapidly. To meet the growing need, the university's College of Health Professions has formed three new hea  more

EMILYs List Endorses Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh for Michigan Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh for Michigan Supreme Court Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh for reelection to the Michigan Supreme Court. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "At a moment when the Michigan Supreme Court is vital to protecting people's rights and free  more

Faculty voice: Small moments matter
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: Small moments matter * Helen Dashney is the namesake faculty advisor for the Dashney Women's Leadership Accelerator, DWLA, as well as a fixed-term outreach specialist in the Broad College of Business. Launched in 2024, DWLA equips students with the skills and confidence to pursue professional leadership positions through mentoring, coaching, workshops and experiential learning opport  more

Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Life of Frederic Bastiat
DETROIT, Michigan, March 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed: * * * The Life of Frederic Bastiat France's great classical liberal. * Two hundred and fifty years ago this month, the Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith's monumental work, An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, was published. Its lasting impact means that it belongs on any list of the 100 most inf  more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Marketing Boards Are a Menace
DETROIT, Michigan, March 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on March 8, 2026, by economist and anarcho-capitalist theorist Walter Edward Block: * * * Marketing Boards Are a Menace Canada's agricultural policies stifle the free market. * Canada has a system of agricultural marketing boards; they regulate the sale of dairy, eggs, poultry, and grains. At a Federal and Provincial level, they control the food supply. They fix prices and manage imports. Ou  more

Gnaw-y by Nature: U-M Researchers Discover Neural Circuit That Rewards Gnawing Behavior in Rodents
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Gnaw-y by nature: U-M researchers discover neural circuit that rewards gnawing behavior in rodents The finding reveals a previously hidden motivation for gnawing in mammals, which could help lead to more effective treatments for oral health issues in humans * Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the constant gnawing of rodents isn't just a reflex or a consequence o  more

GVSU Research: West Michigan Economy Shows Modest Rebound
ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU research: West Michigan economy shows modest rebound By Brian Vernellis West Michigan's recent slowdown in economic growth appears to be subsiding, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher. February's survey of the region's purchasing managers indicates modest growth, said Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business. Long said the improv  more

Health Organizations, Professionals Warn Education Department Loan Rule Could Harm Public Health Workforce
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- A coalition of public health organizations and professionals submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing proposed changes to the definition of professional degree programs, warning the policy could restrict access to graduate education in critical health fields. The advocacy group, representing almost 11,000 health professionals across various disciplines-including nursing, social work, and public health-warns that the proposed definiti  more

How a Growing Network of Training Programs at Wayne State University Equips Community Residents to Confront Some of Their Most Pressing Challenges
DETROIT, Michigan, March 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * How a growing network of training programs at Wayne State University equips community residents to confront some of their most pressing challenges In October 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic surged, Nate McCaughtry realized just how fragile the line between health and crisis could be. After days of worsening symptoms, the Wayne State University administrator climbed into his car and drove himself to the hosp  more

Legal Services Corp. Announces Funding Availability for 2027 Grants
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump a  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Report - Mike Rogers Did the Bidding of Big Banks as They Showered Him With Campaign Cash
LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: Mike Rogers Did the Bidding of Big Banks as They Showered Him with Campaign Cash A new investigative report by Michigan Advance reveals big investors and banking industry figures have given millions of dollars to Mike Rogers over decades in politics, indicating a "cozy campaign donor relationship" as he supported legislation that "ultimately benefit[ed] his wealthy bank and investment  more

Michigan Medicine: Cell Death in Photoreceptor Cells is Reversible, Study Finds
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells * Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the eye that convert light energy into neural signals. Several diseases that cause irreversible vision loss, including age-related macular degeneration, retiniti  more

Moolenaar Demands the National Science Foundation Suspend Award Funding for Texas A&M and the University of Washington
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Demands the National Science Foundation Suspend Award Funding for Texas A&M and the University of Washington Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar sent a letter to the National Science Foundation (NSF) demanding it pause funding and c  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

National Nurses United endorses Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th District * 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 Junaid Ahmed for Illinois' 8th Congressional District. Ahmed will stand with nurses to protect our immigrant neighbors, advocate for the rights of   more

New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * New Testing Detects Toxic PFAS in Herbicide Applied Across Public Lands * Washington, DC - New independent testing by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has detected toxic PFAS - also known as "forever chemicals" - in the herbicide Indaziflam, sold under the brand name Rejuvra. There is a growing concern that PFAS are used in pestici  more

Next Chapter Begins: Camp Unwritten Returns with World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club for Another Summer of Camp Magic at Under Canvas Yosemite and ULUM Moab
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Next Chapter Begins: Camp Unwritten Returns with World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club for Another Summer of Camp Magic at Under Canvas Yosemite and ULUM Moab World of Hyatt members can choose between romance in Yosemite or a thriller in Moab to immerse in curated reading moments at upscale outdoor settings with best-selling authors.  CHICAGO - After a   more

NRCC: Member of KMR's Fundraising Cabinet Posted Nazi SS Photos From Concentration Camp
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Member of KMR's Fundraising Cabinet Posted Nazi SS Photos from Concentration Camp A donor and member of out of touch Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet's "fundraising cabinet" celebrated her Nazi grandfather posting photos of him in what appears "to show uniforms of the Nazi Party's elite Schutzstaffel (SS) paramilitary force" at "Sachsenhausen concentration camp." Kristen McDonald Rivet con  more

Oracle Issues Commentary: AI Data Centers Create Local Jobs - What That Really Means for Our Communities
REDWOOD SHORES, California, March 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Senior Vice President Josh Pitcock: * * * AI Data Centers Create Local Jobs: What That Really Means for Our Communities When people picture an AI data center, they often imagine a building filled with machines and ask, " Do people really work there ?" It's a fair question. The answer is yes. And it's a lot of pe  more

Peters Calls for Independent Investigation Into DOGE Activities at SSA After New Disclosures Reveal Legal and Data Security Violations
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Calls for Independent Investigation into DOGE Activities at SSA After New Disclosures Reveal Legal and Data Security Violations Demand Follows Peters' Report Warning DOGE's Unchecked Operations Put Americans' Personal Data at Risk * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and   more

Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

Rep. Stevens Hosts Roundtable with Michigan Education Leaders on Teacher Shortage Crisis; Highlights Plan to Support Educators
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Hosts Roundtable with Michigan Education Leaders on Teacher Shortage Crisis; Highlights Plan to Support Educators * Farmington Hills, MI -Yesterday, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens hosted a roundtable of local educators, school leaders, and union representatives focused on the growing national teacher shortage and her plan to strengthen the educator workforce. The conversation  more

Stevens, Smith, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Teacher Workforce and Address National Shortages
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Stevens, Smith, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Teacher Workforce and Address National Shortages * Washington, DC - This week, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, alongside Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT), introduced the Addressing Teacher Shortages Act, bicameral legislation to help schools recruit, prepare, and retain the educators needed to support students a  more

University of Michigan: Will Virgin Islanders Vote - Report Reveals Major Constitutional Awareness Gap
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Will Virgin Islanders vote? Report reveals major constitutional awareness gap A new report from the University of Michigan's Center for Racial Justice and the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras examines a critical disconnect in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most residents believe the territory should ratify its own constitution, the majority remain unaware of the current process to create one.   more

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Thereof
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Thereof * News Release 26-041 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1491 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle parts and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the   more

Warren Woman to Stand Trial for Allegedly Filing False UCC Statements
LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Warren Woman to Stand Trial for Allegedly Filing False UCC Statements Yesterday, Genora Greene, 55, of Warren, appeared for arraignment in the 16 th Circuit Court in Macomb County after being bound over to stand trial on six felonies for allegedly filing false Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) statements against staff of the 39 th District Court in Roseville, announced Michigan Attorney G  more

Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits Cheyenne, Wyoming: On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Fast Track Permits Act into law, requiring local governments to approve or deny completed building permit applications within 30 calendar days, effective July 1. Builders in Wyoming will no longer face open-ended government delays on residential building  more