| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Friday March 13, 2026 ( 57 items ) |
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AG Nessel Issues Statement Following Reports of Active Shooter at Temple Israel
LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Issues Statement Following Reports of Active Shooter at Temple Israel
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a statement following reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel:
"My heart is with the congregation and community of Temple Israel as law enforcement responds to reports of an active shooter. We are closely monitoring the situation and urge re
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AHRC Condemns Shootings Targeting Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Urges Vigilance
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 13 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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AHRC Condemns Shootings Targeting Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Urges Vigilance
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns the recent shootings and gun violence targeting Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Reports indicate that the Temple's security personnel stopped and killed the intruder. No other casualties were reported.
We must recognize that targ
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America First Legal Reveals Latest Legal Failures by States Challenging Trump Administration's CFPB Funding Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Reveals Latest Legal Failures by States Challenging Trump Administration's CFPB Funding Cuts
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America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence of any actual harm in their lawsuit challenging Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought's efforts to cut funding from the Consumer Financial Protectio
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools
This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program.
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Bestselling Indigenous Author Angeline Boulley Brings Firekeeper's Daughter to UW-Platteville
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, March 13 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
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Bestselling Indigenous Author Angeline Boulley Brings Firekeeper's Daughter to UW-Platteville
Written by Ava E Garrard
On Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, UW-Platteville will be hosting Indigenous, New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley for a reading and discussion. The event will take place in Nohr Gallery from 7:00-8:00 pm and will focus on Boulley's famous 2021 novel, Firekee
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BLM oil and gas lease sales in Ark., Mich., Miss., and La. generate $267,047 in revenue
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM oil and gas lease sales in Ark., Mich., Miss., and La. generate $267,047 in revenue
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management leased eight parcels totaling 506 acres in Arkansas, Michigan, Mississippi, and Louisiana for $267,047 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the
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Bridget Burns, EdD'17: advancing cross-institutional collaboration in higher education
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 12 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Bridget Burns, EdD'17: advancing cross-institutional collaboration in higher education
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The Academic Senate at the University of California, Berkeley, created the Clark Kerr Award in 1968 to honor extraordinary contributions to the advancement of higher education. Past recipients include former Supreme Court Justice and California Governor Earl Warren, Carnegie Corporation President Vartan Grego
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CAIR Condemns Deadly Shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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CAIR Condemns Deadly Shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a condemned a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, which left at least one person dead and others injured.
Authorities say the shooting occur
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CAIR-MI Condemns Attack on Metro Detroit Synagogue
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Condemns Attack on Metro Detroit Synagogue
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil right and advocacy organization, today condemns an attack which took place today against Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI.
An unidentified male reportedly drove a truck around barriers today i
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CAP's Ben Olinsky Condemns Michigan Synagogue Attack
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on March 12, 2026:
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CAP's Ben Olinsky Condemns Michigan Synagogue Attack
Today, after a Michigan synagogue was attacked by an armed gunman, Ben Olinsky, senior vice president of Structural Reform and Governance at the Center for American Progress, issued the following comments:
This was yet another despicable act of antisemitism that has no place in America. It comes after three synagogues in the gre
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CAPAC, CHC, and Congressional Leaders Sound the Alarm: Trump Administration's Proposed Census Changes Threaten Fair Count of Every American
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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CAPAC, CHC, and Congressional Leaders Sound the Alarm: Trump Administration's Proposed Census Changes Threaten Fair Count of Every American
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, 66 Members of Congress, including 15 Senators and 51 Members of the House, submitted a formal bicameral comment letter to the Department of Commerce. In their letter, Members warned that the proposed changes to t
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Cell Death's 'Beautiful' Rings: U-M Discovery Has Implications for Biological Resilience and Immunity
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Cell death's 'beautiful' rings: U-M discovery has implications for biological resilience and immunity
The finding helps researchers better understand and potentially support the ability of cells to stop the spread of pathogens without going overboard and harming their healthy neighbors
Researchers at the University of Michigan have revealed that cells use a previously unknown feat of molecul
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CHC, CAPAC, and Congressional Leaders Sound the Alarm: Trump Administration's Proposed Census Changes Threaten Fair Count of Every American
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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CHC, CAPAC, and Congressional Leaders Sound the Alarm: Trump Administration's Proposed Census Changes Threaten Fair Count of Every American
More than 60 Members of Congress in Both Chambers Demand the Census Bureau and Commerce Department Reverse Course on Flawed 2026 Census Test
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Last week, 66 Members of Congress, including 15 Senators and 51 Members of the House, submitted
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Children's Miracle Network Awards $1.3 Million to Corewell Health Children's
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 13 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release:
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Children's Miracle Network awards $1.3 Million to Corewell Health Children's
Funds benefit pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children's locations across Metro Detroit
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Children's Miracle Network (CMN) has awarded Corewell Health Children's more than $1.3 million in grants to support pediatric programs at Corewell Health locations for spring/summer 2026.
More than 50 pediatric programs of the e
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Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions
HAMILTON, New York, March 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Colgate Announces Spring 2026 Faculty Promotions
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Colgate University has announced a series of faculty promotions following the winter meeting of the Board of Trustees. This recognition of professors' accomplishments -as both scholars and teachers -takes effect July 1, 2026.
"One of the greatest pleasures of being the provost and dean of the faculty is to learn about the remarkable accomplishments of colle
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting Recap for March 4-5, 2026
DENVER, Colorado, March 13 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for March 4-5, 2026
At its March 4-5, 2026 meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to regulations as follows. All final regulations approved at the March 4-5, 2026 meeting will go into effect on May 1, 2026 unless otherwise noted.
Updated chapters incl
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Commerce Committee Advances NASA Reauthorization Bill With Peters-led Provision to Protect NASA Facilities From Dangerous Drones
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Commerce Committee Advances NASA Reauthorization Bill with Peters-led Provision to Protect NASA Facilities from Dangerous Drones
Bipartisan Bill Advances to the Full Senate
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee advance the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Act of 2026 to the full Senate. The bipartisan
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Resolution to Censure Andy Ogles for his Hateful Bigotry
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Resolution to Censure Andy Ogles for his Hateful Bigotry
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced a resolution to censure Congressman Andy Ogles for spewing hatred and bigotry toward Muslim Americans and disrespecting America's diversity. The resolution would also remove Ogles from the Homeland Security Committee, of which both he
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Credit unions are 'safe, secure, future-focused'
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Credit unions are 'safe, secure, future-focused'
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Bankers are once again pushing selective data and misleading claims, "all in service of pushing aside a competitor," America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson wrote in CUToday Wednesday.
"The real illusion is the banking industry's insistence that cooperative finance is somehow harmful. The history of credit unions, and
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Follow Through On Promise To Prevent Invasive Carp From Entering Great Lakes
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls On President Trump To Follow Through On Promise To Prevent Invasive Carp From Entering Great Lakes
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March 11, 2026
In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin pressed the Trump Administration to lift the pause on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project after the President posted on social media about protecting the Great Lakes from invasive carp
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic W
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EGLE Announces EPA Addition of Gelman Plume to Superfund National Priorities List
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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EGLE announces EPA addition of Gelman plume to Superfund National Priorities List
Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially added the Gelman dioxane plume in Ann Arbor and Scio Township to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL).
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EPA Adds Gelman Sciences Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the Superfund National Priorities List
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Adds Gelman Sciences Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the Superfund National Priorities List
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CHICAGO (March 12, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added the Gelman Sciences Inc. site in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the Superfund National Priorities List, a list of the nation's most contaminated sites.
"With this Superfund designation, EPA will use its statutory author
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ESPN Networks deliver most-watched men's college basketball season since 2014-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN Networks deliver most-watched men's college basketball season since 2014-15
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* Audience up 25% year-over-year across ESPN networks
* ESPN airs 5 of the season's top 10 games and the top 33 games on cable
* Big Monday posts its most-watched season on record
ESPN networks delivered its most-watched men's college basketball regular season in 11 years -sinc
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FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting
WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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FAIR Investigation Reveals 'Dangerous Trifecta' Policies in Eight States Enabling Widespread Noncitizen Voting
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Report Uncovers Thousands of Illegal Aliens on Voter Rolls, Stonewalling by Officials
WASHINGTON-The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) today released an investigative report exposing how eight "worst offender" jurisdi
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GAO Rules Against Army Corps of Engineers in Ryba Marine Construction Bid Dispute
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has sustained a protest filed by Morrish-Wallace Construction Co. dba Ryba Construction Co., of Cheboygan, Michigan. The case challenged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to award a construction contract to E.C. Korneffel Co., St. Clair Shores, Michigan, for a steel pile offloading platform in St. Clair County, Michigan.
The dispute centered on whether a bidder's failure to acknowledge a specific solicitation amendment consti
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Illegal Alien From Venezuela Arrested and Charged After Assaulting a Federal Agent and Grabbing His Gun While Resisting Arrest
DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Illegal Alien from Venezuela Arrested and Charged after Assaulting a Federal Agent and Grabbing His Gun While Resisting Arrest
An illegal alien from Venezuela was charged in a criminal complaint with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer and grabbing and possessing the officer's firearm - all of which occurred while the illegal a
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Is College Worth It for You?
OLIVET, Michigan, March 12 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Is College Worth It for You?
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College can be a game-changer, opening doors to more career options, building skills that last a lifetime, and helping you grow personally. But it's also a big commitment. Understanding the benefits and challenges of earning a degree can help you decide if college is the right path for you at this point in your life.
Key Takeaways
* A college degree can help you build
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Jackson Study Exposes Stark Disconnect Between Anticipation of Policy Change and Retirement Planning Conversations
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release:
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Jackson Study Exposes Stark Disconnect Between Anticipation of Policy Change and Retirement Planning Conversations
The majority of investors surveyed anticipate further cuts to Medicaid benefits due to rising costs and tax burdens
One in five investors surveyed has delayed retirement since early 2025 as policy uncertainty mounts
Few discuss these anticipated cha
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Lawler Responds To County Legislators' Call To Keep Indian Point Shuttered
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Responds To County Legislators' Call To Keep Indian Point Shuttered
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Pearl River, N.Y. - 3/11/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement in response to comments from Rockland County Legislators Alden Wolfe and Beth Davidson opposing efforts to reopen the former Indian Point Energy Center.
"Residents in Rockland County and across the Hudson Valley are suffocating
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LULAC ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING ATTACK ON WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN TEMPLE
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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LULAC ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING ATTACK ON WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN TEMPLE
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Joins in Solidarity with Jewish Community in Today's Denouncing Armed Attack at Temple Israel
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"Everyone should be safe in their place of worship. No family should have to fear for their loved ones while they pray. Today,
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Mich. Environment Dept.: Michigan Moves Forward on Industrial Decarbonization With New Roadmap and Upcoming Industry Engagement
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Michigan moves forward on industrial decarbonization with new roadmap and upcoming industry engagement
EGLE seeking industry input, partnering on roadmap, prepping next MI Healthy Climate Challenge
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Michigan has its sights on helping industries reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Three new initia
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Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine: One Team, One Health
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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One Team, One Health
Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz recently announced the university's One Team, One Health initiative, outlining a path forward for MSU's Health Sciences and the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine as part of this effort.
Importantly, there are no immediate changes to programs, degrees, accreditation, facul
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Michigan State University College of Social Science: Joellen Snow Establishes Experiential Learning Scholarship to Support First-generation College Students
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:
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Joellen Snow establishes Experiential Learning scholarship to support first-generation college students
Emily Jodway Patyna
Joellen Snow, a 1975 graduate of Michigan State, recently partnered with the University to establish the Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund, an award created to support first-generation college students in experiential learning and study away oppo
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Michigan State University College of Social Science: Study Finds Most College Students Rebounded After Pandemic, But to Varying Degrees
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news:
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Study finds most college students rebounded after pandemic, but to varying degrees
Shelly DeJong
New research from Michigan State University finds that in the four years after the COVID-19 pandemic upended campus life, the majority of college students successfully bounced back. Students experienced rising life satisfaction and declining loneliness and, surprisingl
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Montana State to Award Honorary Doctorate to Couple Who Served University, State and Community for Decades
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 13 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State to award honorary doctorate to couple who served university, state and community for decades
By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service
A couple who met and married at Montana State University and each served the institution in public-facing roles for decades will receive a joint honorary doctorate of humane letters degree from MSU during the university's spring commencement ceremony on Friday, M
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MSU Expert: What to Know About Getting Your Best Sleep
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following Q&A on March 12, 2026, by Shelly DeJong with Kimberly Fenn, professor in the Department of Psychology:
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MSU expert: What to know about getting your best sleep
March 8 marked the end of daylight saving time and meant we all turned our clocks forward an hour. And with one less hour of sleep, the day was also greeted with the fervent hitting of snooze buttons and coffee cups held tig
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MSU helps partners secure $5M to revitalize Lansing's REO Town
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU helps partners secure $5M to revitalize Lansing's REO Town
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In collaboration with Michigan State University, Lansing has been selected as one of six Michigan communities to receive a placemaking grant through the Michigan Talent Partnership Program administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC. With $4.35 million in grant funding, and an additional $1 million commitmen
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New RadCore Facility at MSU Advances Human and Animal Research Studies
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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New RadCore facility at MSU advances human and animal research studies
Radiochemistry and Radiopharmacy Solutions, more commonly known as RadCore, has launched an exciting new era of scientific possibility at Michigan State University, with several clinical trials underway fueled by the new central facility - the MSU Radiopharmacy.
RadCore's missi
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Rep. Smith Condemns the Antisemitic Terror Attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Smith condemns the antisemitic terror attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, issued the following statement in response to the horrific antisemitic attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan:
"My wife, Marie, and I are absolutely appalled by this barbaric act of violence directl
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Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Corporate Utilities, Protect Michigan Families from Rising Electricity Bills
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Corporate Utilities, Protect Michigan Families from Rising Electricity Bills
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced the Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act (), legislation aimed at holding investor-owned utility companies accountable and protecting Michigan families from rising electricity costs while executive
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Rep. Wilson Condemns Hate Following Synagogue and University Shootings
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Wilson Condemns Hate Following Synagogue and University Shootings
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to the tragic shootings at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
"In today's America, it has become normal to show hate. But this country is better tha
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Rogers-Backed Threats to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge Would Mean Higher Toll Prices for Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Rogers-Backed Threats to Block the Gordie Howe Bridge Would Mean Higher Toll Prices for Michiganders
As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers defends threats to block the Gordie Howe Bridge to the benefit of his billionaire Moroun family donors, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced yesterday that the publicly-owned Gordie Howe Bridge's tolls would be "less
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Sen. Ossoff Statement on Michigan Synagogue Attack
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Statement on Michigan Synagogue Attack
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Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement.
"I am praying for the safety of every child, teacher, and community member at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
"America's Jewish community and Americans of all faiths are shaken and appalled by this despicable attack on a house of worship and a school.
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Senators Collins, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill Honoring Fallen Firefighters
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senators Collins, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill Honoring Fallen Firefighters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Gary Peters (D-MI), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, today introduced the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act. This bipartisan legislation would authorize a com
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Simon Wiesenthal Center: Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan
LOS ANGELES, California, March 12 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following statement:
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Our Hearts are with the Jewish Community of Michigan
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (March 12, 2026) -The Simon Wiesenthal Center is closely monitoring reports of a violent incident at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where authorities responded after a vehicle reportedly crashed into the synagogue and gunfire was reported.
Our thoughts are with the congregants
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Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with House and Senate colleagues, in asking President Trump to prioritize gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes du
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Slotkin Joins Colleagues Urging HHS to Immediately Release Title X Funding
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Joins Colleagues Urging HHS to Immediately Release Title X Funding
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined 38 of her colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding that HHS take immediate action to protect Americans' uninterrupted access to comprehensive family planning and services by awarding a one-year
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Students Show Resilience in Action in 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on March 12, 2026:
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Students show Resilience in Action in 2026
Student journalists, educators and supporters across the country came together Feb. 26 -- and throughout the month of February -- for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day. At a time when student journalists are facing escalating threats, this year's event welcomed examples of resilience and resolve.
Students used the day to educate
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U of A's Supply Chain Department Ranked Top 5 Again for Empirical Research
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, March 13 -- The University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business issued the following news:
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U of A's Supply Chain Department Ranked Top 5 Again for Empirical Research
The J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business has been ranked No. 5 globally for empirical supply chain research by the SCM Journal List. The department has held this rank since 2019.
The SCM Journal List's annual ranking reflects research
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University of Michigan: Breaking the Silence - TELL Tool Helps Donor-assisted Families Discuss Their Origins
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Breaking the silence: TELL Tool helps donor-assisted families discuss their origins
Many families who use donor-assisted fertilization intend to tell their children about their origins, only to find that a decade later, they still haven't found the right words.
To bridge that gap, Patricia Hershberger, professor at the U-M School of Nursing, and her team created the Tool to Empower Parental
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University of Michigan: More Concussions Equal Worse Brain Health 5 Years After College Sports
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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More concussions equal worse brain health 5 years after college sports
For college athletes, three or more concussions can result in significantly worse brain health five years after their playing days are over, according to a new study in the journal Neurology.
Co-lead author Adrian Boltz, a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and member of the Michigan Co
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Va. A.G. Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage
Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations that undermine the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contrac
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Walberg Oversight Leads to Resolution of Moody Bible Institute's Religious Discrimination Case
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026:
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Walberg Oversight Leads to Resolution of Moody Bible Institute's Religious Discrimination Case
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a statement after Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reached an agreement with Moody Bible Institute (Moody). The agreement follows Chairman Walberg's investiga
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Wayne State University: 2026 Venture Capital Panel Traces Venture Path From Startup to Corporate VC
DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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2026 Venture Capital Panel traces venture path from startup to corporate VC
On Friday, February 27, 2026, students, faculty, staff and venture capitalists from around Southeastern Michigan gathered at the Mike Ilitch School of Business to attend a breakfast learning session titled, "Venture Capital: From Startup to Corporate VC." This event was hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business in partnership wit
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West Liberty University Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, March 13 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
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West Liberty University Dental Hygiene Program Earns Continued Accreditation Without Reporting Requirements
West Liberty University's Sarah Whitaker Glass School of Dental Hygiene has once again received accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements" from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), reaffirming the program's longstanding commitment to educational excellence a
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White House: Trump Effect - A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The White House issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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TRUMP EFFECT: A Running List of New U.S. Investment in President Trump's Second Term
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his unwavering commitment to revitalizing American industry has spurred trillions of dollars of investments in U.S. manufacturing, production, and innovation -- and the list only continues to grow.
Here is a non-comprehensive running list of new U.S.-based investments in Pre
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Xcel Energy preparing for continued strong wind, high wildfire risk in Colorado into the weekend
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy preparing for continued strong wind, high wildfire risk in Colorado into the weekend
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DENVER -(March 12, 2026) -As crews address power outages caused by today's high winds, Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for forecasted severe weather with high winds, low humidity, severe drought and extremely dry ground fuel conditions along much of the Front Range on Saturday,
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