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News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 21, 2026 ( 34 items )  

AC Signs MOU With Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ADRIAN, Michigan, March 21 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * AC signs MOU with Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Adrian College and the Ann Arbor Institute of Religion, sponsored by Seminaries and Institutes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 12 that allows certain religious education courses to transfer to Adrian College. Courses offered through the Church  more

AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Partners to Bring $4.2B in New Electric Infrastructure in Appalachian Ohio Without Raising Customer Rates * GAHANNA, Ohio (March 20, 2026) -The U.S. Department of Energy, SB Energy and AEP Ohio today announced planned multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced digital and energy infrastructure to support data center growth and drive economic development in Appal  more

AG Nessel Seeks to Slash DTE Rate Hike by 85%
LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks to Slash DTE Rate Hike by 85% * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony in DTE's latest natural gas rate hike case, urging an 85% reduction that could save Michigan ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. DTE filed its $237.5 million rate hike request with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in November 2025, seeking to hike rates  more

Army Accelerates Advanced Manufacturing With Contracting Award at Red River
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army accelerates advanced manufacturing with contracting award at Red River The Department of the Army has awarded a contract to Hadrian Automation Inc. in a significant move to accelerate advanced manufacturing capabilities. This is the first phase of an Advanced Automation Manufacturing project at Red River Army Depot in Texas. The initiative will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Texarkana,   more

ATA Action Leads Stakeholder Letter Co-Signed By Nearly 50 Organizations Urging Michigan Lawmakers to Restore Membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact As the March 28 Deadline Looms
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * ATA ACTION LEADS STAKEHOLDER LETTER CO-SIGNED BY NEARLY 50 ORGANIZATIONS URGING MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS TO RESTORE MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT (IMLC) AS THE MARCH 28 DEADLINE LOOMS WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 49 stakeholder organizations are urging the Michigan Legislature to take immediate action to pass legislation allowing Michigan physicians t  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost  more

Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 states and The District of Columbia yesterday secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Cour  more

Barrett Announces More Than $2 Million in Health Research Grants for Michigan State University
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Announces More Than $2 Million in Health Research Grants for Michigan State University * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced that Michigan State University will receive nearly $2.1 million in grants for medical research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, five agencies within the National Institutes of Health awarded gran  more

BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025
DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs   more

CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Court Ruling Allowing Lawsuit Against University of Michigan to Move Forward
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Court Ruling Allowing Lawsuit Against University of Michigan to Move Forward The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation's largest Muslim Civil Rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a decisive court ruling allowing a civil rights lawsuit against the University of Michigan to move forward, mar  more

California Man Charged with Conducting Large-Scale Gift Card Fraud Scheme
LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * California Man Charged with Conducting Large-Scale Gift Card Fraud Scheme * LANSING - Today, Sinjuan Song, 31, of Alhambra, California, was arraigned before the Honorable Todd Fox of the 51 st District Court in Waterford for allegedly conducting a large-scale gift card fraud scheme, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Song has been charged with one count of Conducting a   more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: U.S. Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSrep) -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow David J. Kostelancik: * * * A US Kosovo Pull-Out? The Wrong Move at a Bad Time Reports say Washington is considering the withdrawal of US forces from the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), sparking pushback in Washington and across Europe. * Lawmakers from both parties in Congress, NATO allies, and regional governments responded to the report (h  more

Center for Vein Restoration to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claim Allegations Arising from Billing Government Health Programs for Unnecessary Medical Procedures
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Center for Vein Restoration to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claim Allegations Arising from Billing Government Health Programs for Unnecessary Medical Procedures * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government to reach a $4 million settlement with CVR Management, LLC, resolving allegations t  more

Congressman Shri Thanedar Speaks Out Against Trump's Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Markwayne Mullin
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Speaks Out Against Trump's Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Markwayne Mullin * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on Homeland Security's Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, issued the following statement in opposition to Markwayne Mullin, Trump's recent pick to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security. "Markwayne  more

Dingell, Tlaib, Carson Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Tlaib, Carson Introduce Resolution Recognizing Eid al-Fitr * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and Andre Carson (D-IN-07) introduced a resolution recognizing Eid al-Fitr, the observance of the conclusion of Ramadan. The Representatives extended their hope for peace and prosperity to Muslim communities celebrating, as well as  more

Ethan Sudall Leads Continued Growth of Olivet Esports
OLIVET, Michigan, March 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Ethan Sudall Leads Continued Growth of Olivet Esports * Since joining The University of Olivet as Director of Esports in December 2025, Ethan Sudall has been building momentum within the program, expanding opportunities for student competitors and strengthening the culture of teamwork and growth. With both competitive experience and coaching expertise, Sudall is helping shape the future of Olivet esports.  more

Jalen Rose to Be U-M Spring Commencement Speaker, 5 to Receive Honorary Degrees
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Jalen Rose to be U-M Spring Commencement speaker, 5 to receive honorary degrees Written By: Genevieve Monsma Leaders in the fields of human rights law, bioengineering, athletics, broadcasting, business and philanthropy will receive honorary degrees at the University of Michigan's 2026 Spring Commencement in Ann Arbor. The ceremony will take place May 2 at Michigan Stadium. Jalen Rose, founder of the  more

Kalamazoo Valley Museum to Return Cultural Items to Agua Caliente Band
WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Michigan, has announced its intent to repatriate a collection of cultural items to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California. This decision follows requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) regarding the ethical return of ancestral materials. The items consist of one lot of baskets, classified as sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony. According to the museum, these   more

Littler Issues Commentary: Ones To Watch - Legislation Landscape for 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi  more

Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest
SANTA BARBARA, California, March 21 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Departs for 20 Countries as Storm Response Continues in Hawai'i, Midwest Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 635 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive healt  more

Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer professor explores impact of culture and society on music * On any given day at Mercer University's Townsend School of Music, a violin scales upward behind a practice room door. A jazz combo may be doing a last-minute check before a performance in Fickling Hall. A soprano hits a high note in a private lesson. For Dr. Katie Rios, that hum of constant creation is what sparks inspiration for her teaching and  more

Mich. Democratic Party: What To Know About Mike Rogers' "Pro-Wall Street" Priorities
LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * What To Know About Mike Rogers' "Pro-Wall Street" Priorities As middle-class Michiganders continue to be hammered by rising costs, recent reporting reveals how multi-millionaire Mike Rogers aligned himself with "pro-Wall Street priorities" in Congress while taking millions from the banking and investment industries. Rogers, who recently said he would "love to get a seat on the [Senate] bank  more

Mich. Environment Dept.: State Funding Helps Supports Housing Development in Cadillac
LANSING, Michigan, March 21 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * State of Michigan funding helps supports new housing development in Cadillac EGLE hosts tour and roundtable highlighting downtown mixed-use housing development supported by $1M in redevelopment funding * Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) joined state and local leaders to tour Cadillac Lofts, a for  more

MSU Debate member wins Julia Burke Award, first in program history
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Debate member wins Julia Burke Award, first in program history * For the first time in program history, a member of Michigan State University Debate received the Julia Burke Award. Joanna Gusis received the award, which is given to an outstanding debater who most clearly exhibits a passion for debate, a commitment to helping others, love and respect for the debate community and dedication to   more

New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU
KALAMAZOO, Michigan, March 20 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU * KALAMAZOO, Mich.-From exploring carbon capture to identifying climate-related erosion risks to locating rare earth minerals, researchers are just scratching the surface of Michigan's capacity for geological innovation. A new facility will position the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) at Western Michigan University   more

New Investigation Uncovers How China Controls Money, Personnel, and Troops at the United Nations
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- 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 20, 2026: * * * New Investigation Uncovers How China Controls Money, Personnel, and Troops at the United Nations Today, the Select Committee on China released a new investigation uncovering how China is manipulating its position at the United Nations to undermine America's inter  more

Peters Opposes Nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin to Be DHS Secretary in Committee Vote
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Opposes Nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin to Be DHS Secretary in Committee Vote U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement on his vote opposing the nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the Secret  more

Pollard Banknote Teamsters Ratify Contract
WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Pollard Banknote Teamsters Ratify Contract * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3537 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org (YPSILANTI, Mich.) - Nearly 200 printing and production workers represented by Teamsters Local 337 in Ypsilanti, Mich., have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a powerful new contract. Backed by a credible strike threat and high rank-and-file engageme  more

Republicans Fight to End Democrats' Dangerous DHS Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Fight to End Democrats' Dangerous DHS Shutdown * "Right now, the Department of Homeland Security remains closed. Democrats shut it down. For 35 days, they have blocked every effort to reopen it. Democrats need to vote with Republicans to reopen the Department of Homeland Security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of a vote to fully fun  more

Senators Peters and Hassan Call for DHS to Fully Collect and Retain All Noem & Lewandowski Records
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Peters and Hassan Call for DHS to Fully Collect and Retain All Noem & Lewandowski Records U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Committee, are calling on the Department of Homela  more

Solving The Wrong Problem: Lessons From The ATEC AI Challenge
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, March 20 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Solving The Wrong Problem: Lessons From The ATEC AI Challenge * In 2025, my team within the Soldier Evaluation Directorate won the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)'s AI Challenge with a tool that could draft the first version of an ATEC Evaluation Plan (AEP). The tool worked-and worked well-but the experience left me questioning whether we had been solving the  more

Study: emotional support lowers incarceration risk for youth in foster care
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: emotional support lowers incarceration risk for youth in foster care * Youth in foster care often experience family instability, which can disrupt the continuity of their relationships and social connections. Therefore, the strength and stability of their social support networks can play a critical role in shaping their lives. Social support networks refer to a holistic web of family membe  more

Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth * A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria. In an oral sta  more

Wayne State Launches New Undergraduate Degree in Public History
DETROIT, Michigan, March 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State launches new undergraduate degree in public history At Wayne State University, history isn't just something students study. It's something they share, interpret and bring to life in the communities around them. This semester, the Department of History launched a new bachelor of arts in public history, an undergraduate program designed to prepare students for careers that connect the past with t  more