WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Statement on Synagogue Car Ramming in Michigan * Washington, D.C. | March 13, 2026 - As the Michigan Arab, Muslim, and Jewish communities in Michigan deal with the aftermath of the car ramming at a West Bloomfield synagogue, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) expresses its concern for all those impacted, and reaffirms that every pers  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Amvets National Commander Paul Shipley from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, Wounded Warrior Project, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, National Guard Association of the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Manufacturing the Vote: How Anti-Borders States are Harming Election Integrity - A report from Federation for American Immigration Reform - March 2026 (27 pages) - Authored by Mateo Forero and Hannah Davis * * * The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) issued a report examining alleged vulnerabilities in U.S. voter registration systems and the potential for noncitizens to appear on voter rolls. The report analyzes election policies in several stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-524) on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act (H.R. 4624). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 25, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, is to amend the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996 to provide increased choice and opportunity for professional boxers by allowing them to choose to p  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * State Education Leaders Highlight 'Every Child Reads' Proposed Literacy Investments from Gov. Whitmer During Events at Waterford School District Student Reading Demonstration, Early Childhood Classroom Visits Showcase Michigan's Commitment to Improving Literacy * State education leaders joined local educators and students today at Waterford School District to highl  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * Treasury: Individual Income Tax Returns Due in a Month Taxpayers have about a month to file their state individual income tax return, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. For more information about e-filin  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Terry Prince, president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, and director of the Illinois Veterans Affairs Department, from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, W  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing critical issues related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The health system, which operates in Michigan, emphasized the necessity for regulatory adjustments that would promote better healthcare access and consumer protection within the insurance marketplace. In the letter, Priority Health voiced strong sup  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48872) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel: Potential Implications for the Industry" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst: * * * SUMMARY United States Steel Corporation (USS) is an iron and steel manufacturer that employs about 14,000 workers in the United States. It is one of two companies operating domestic facilities that pr  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 14 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging continued support for the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application. MCMCH emphasized that theMMIRA is a foundational tool for advancing maternal mortality prevention efforts in Michigan and beyond. As a non-partisan advocacy organization, MCMCH comprises hospital systems, statewide organizations, local public health ad  more