EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2025-26 Inclusive Excellence Awards recipients announced * Every year, Michigan State University recognizes individuals, teams and organizations for their contributions to inclusive excellence in teaching, research, programming, service, community outreach and organizational change. The 2025-26 Inclusive Excellence Awards recipients will be recognized at the Celebrating Inclusive Excellence Recogni  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Challenging Plan to Convert Romulus Warehouse into ICE Detention Center * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the State of Michigan and the City of Romulus filed a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) challenging its plan to convert a Romulus wa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet * As travelers seek alternatives to tourist hotspots, Airbnb is unveiling its first-ever America Off-the-Map list,a curated collection of rural US destinations ripe for discovery. According to a recent Focaldata survey commissioned by Airbnb, 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z are interested in ru  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * An Oasis of Music and Words * On March 3, the Wellspring Literary Series continued with the third of four readings in its 14 th year of bringing Michigan's prominent poets and writers to Mt. Pleasant to perform along with CMU student writers and local musicians. Yet another enthusiastic crowd filled the seats at the Art Reach Center to enjoy the music, poetry, and complementary Pisanello's pizz  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Stop Government Mass Surveillance of Americans * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, called on Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans witho  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing ExxonMobil's request for PHMSA to make an administrative determination that fe  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE ENABLING FEDERAL MASS SURVEILLANCE Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 states, urged Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legislative or publ  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Awards honor faculty excellence in 2026 * Central Michigan University is celebrating faculty members who set the leadership standard by prioritizing student success, providing rich knowledge-based experiences, and nurturing strong connections inside and outside of the classroom. 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards Created by CMU in 1985, the Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize outstandin  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security * "Markwayne Mullin is ready to lead. He is ready to serve with seriousness and character. He will be a leader who makes our country safer." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke prior to voting to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Cl  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Testifies Before Rules Committee in Support of Rep. Mackenzie's DHS Resolution, Urges End to Shutdown On day 39 of the Democrat shutdown, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.Res.1128, which was introduced by Rep. Ryan   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Expatriate Terrorists Act * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduced the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, legislation to ensure that individuals who become U.S. citizens and then turn against this country by committing or supporting terrorism can be  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court of Appeals Affirms First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Conviction in SAKI Case * LANSING - The Michigan Court of Appeals recently affirmed the conviction and sentence of Marshawn James Curtis, 32, who currently resides in the Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility for a 2012 sexual assault, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Ingham County Prosecutor John Dewa  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Legislation To Stymie Plastic Pollution In Waterways * March 24, 2026 The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets into waterways WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, which would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) to prohibit the d  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to exclusively present NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships, March 26-April 11 * * Regional Semifinals on Thursday and Friday, followed by Regional Finals on Saturday and Sunday on ESPN, ESPN2 * NCAA Men's Frozen Four (April 9 & 11 in Las Vegas) on ESPN & ESPN2 * ESPN's John Buccigross, Colby Cohen and Quint Kessenich lead the Men's Frozen Four coverage   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's exclusive coverage of NCAA Women's March Madness marches on to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight * ESPN's exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One continues this week with the Sweet 16 tipping off on Friday, March 27, ahead of Elite Eight play as the countdown to the 2026 Championship continues. Games are ava  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * FEMA Grants States Additional Time to Complete Critical Hazard Mitigation Projects Work Aligns with FEMA's Commitment to Empowering States to Protect Communities * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that 19 states and two U.S. territories will have more time to finish projects that help prevent damage from  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 150 New Jobs with fairlife Expansion, Infrastructure Investment in Ottawa County * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approved support to update and enhance aging infrastructure in the City of Coopersville (Ottawa County), as well as support for an Alternative State Essential Services Assessment abat  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 337 New Jobs with Chobani Expansion of La Colombe in Norton Shores, Support for Muskegon County Wastewater Improvements * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) approved support for improving wastewater infrastructure to communities across Muskegon County, which is also advancing a significant investment  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Readiness, released the following opening remarks from a March 18, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection entitled "Posture and Readiness of the Mobility Enterprise": * * * I would like to welcome General Randall Reed, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), and the Honorable Stephen Carmel, Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Adm  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release dated March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Backs Bipartisan Boxing Bill Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the House Floor in support of H.R. 4624, Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to modernize professional boxing,  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release dated March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Praises House Passage of Bill Protecting the Future of Boxing Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 4624, Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, which provides professional boxers with more career opportunities, better pay, and stronge  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "U.S. Universities Under Siege: Foreign Espionage, Stolen Innovation, and the National Security Threat" at 10:15 a.m. on March 26, 2026, at 2175 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses: * Dr. Domenico Grasso, Interim President, University of Michigan * Ms. Cassandra Farley, Senior Director, Research Integrity, Security & Compliance, University of Florida * Ms. Melissa  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Stevens' Bill to Strengthen Boxer Safety, Pay, and Integrity in Professional Boxing * Washington, D.C. -Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement after the House passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, legislation she cosponsored to modernize federal oversight of professional boxing and enhance protections for athletes: "Today, the Hous  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AG Nessel Challenges DHS Plan to Create ICE Detention Facility in Romulus In case you missed it, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the City of Romulus announced that they are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their unlawful plan to convert a Romulus warehouse into a detention center. Attorney General N  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Civil Forfeiture Keeps Raking in Billions of Dollars with Few Property Owners Getting Their Day in Court Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new edition of its landmark study of civil forfeiture, Policing for Profit. Each year, law enforcement nationwide uses civil forfeiture to take billions of dollars' worth of property--cash, cars, and even homes--from people,   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott's Bipartisan Aviation Bill Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025 (H.R. 6267), a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03). This commonsense, industry-supported legislation aims to modernize safety documents related   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit Obtains $4 Million Settlement with Center for Vein Restoration to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Vein Treatment Procedures Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his office has reached a settlement with CVR Management, LLC, to resolve allegations that the company's multistate net  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Mike Rogers Distorts Opioid Record to Boost Senate Bid" New reporting from American Journal News reveals multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has started "misrepresent[ing] his record" of advocating to boost access to opioids while he was in Congress. According to the report, Rogers falsely claimed in a recent op-ed that the legislation he supported in Congress included safeguards  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * New Poll Shows Wide Open Republican Gov. Primary "James' poll showing is shaky" * As the Republican candidates for governor continue racing to the right trying to get Donald Trump's endorsement, a new poll released today confirms that the expensive Republican primary is wide open with no clear front-runner. The poll, commissioned by JMC Analytics and Polling, shows two-t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chinnaiyan receives International Harrington Prize 2026 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine recognizes pioneering work in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment * Arul M. Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the 13th annual Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine, recognizing his groundbreaking identification of a gene   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- 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 24, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Highlights U.S. Strategy to Win the AI Race at Hill & Valley Forum Today, John Moolenaar, Chairman of the Select Committee on the China participated in a panel discussion at The Hill & Valley Forum on America's strategy to win the competition in the art  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU composer debuts new symphony Humboldt's Nature in Los Angeles * When Ricardo Lorenz returned to Walt Disney Concert Hall this February for the premiere of Humboldt's Nature, it was less of a beginning and more like a homecoming. Lorenz found through a new commission from the Los Angeles Philharmonic a rare opportunity to weave together musical, cultural and personal elements through the story o  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU nominates 3 students for prestigious Udall Scholarship * Michigan State University has nominated three students for the nationally competitive Udall Scholarship. Winners will be announced in mid-May. The Udall Scholarship provides students $7,000 for up to two years of undergraduate study. Aspiring leaders in the environment, Tribal public policy, and health care are encouraged to apply, and   more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Michigan Should Follow Mississippi's Lead on Reading * MIDLAND, Mich. -Nearly two-thirds of Michigan students cannot read proficiently, and the state now ranks in the bottom 10 nationally for literacy. A new Mackinac Center report shows how Mississippi reversed a similar crisis -and how Michigan lawmakers can do the same. The  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Previously unrecognized immune response could enhance defense against cancer * In a paradigm breaking study, Dr. Pavan Reddy, director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and his team, in collaboration with Drs. Arul Chinnaiyan, S P Hicks Endowed Professor of Pathology, and Marcin Cieslik, assistant professor of pathology, both from University of Michiga  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Calls for DHS Investigation into Former Coast Guard Advisor Simultaneously Employed by Government Contractor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an immediate investigation into Sean Plankey, a former Senior Advisor to the Secretary for the Coast   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Harrigan Introduce Bill to Give Service Members Housing Literacy Counseling * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the bipartisan Military Financial Literacy Act. This bill would help service members access credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling through the Department of   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 25 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU has strong representation at Midwest Section ASAS Annual Meeting By Madison Weishaar The 2026 Midwest American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting was held March 8-11 in Omaha, Nebraska, bringing together researchers and students from 12 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. "Faculty and students from South Dakota State University were highly successful at the Midwest ASAS Annual   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement After Voting Against Mullin Nomination for DHS Secretary * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, voted against the nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary. "I voted against confirming Markwayne Mullin to be the   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Supermassive black holes are growing slower because they have less to consume Astronomers have an answer for a long-running mystery in astrophysics: Why are supermassive black holes today growing slower than in the past? A team of astronomers, led by Penn State researchers, used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes to find that supermassive black holes are unable t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca-Cola Company Plans $650 Million Investment to Expand fairlife Facility in Michigan * The Coca-Cola Company announced today that it plans to expand production capacity at its fairlife facility in Coopersville, Mich., by adding two additional production lines. The investment of $650 million will include the addition of approximately 150 jobs at the facility. Construction on   more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * UAW Condemns Violent Attack on Tornel Rubber Workers in Mexico, Urges Immediate USMCA Action The UAW today condemned the shooting of striking workers at the Tornel Rubber Company in Tultitlan, Mexico, calling it a grave attack on fundamental labor and human rights and urging swift action by Mexican authorities and USMCA partners. On March 18, four workers were injured when armed as  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Processed foods may be fueling the rise in binge eating When people binge eat, it's rarely broccoli or apples on the menu. Instead, foods like cake, cookies, ice cream and chocolate consistently show up--and a new University of Michigan study suggests that's no coincidence. An analysis of more than four decades of research reveals that highly processed foods are not just common in binge-eati  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Why black holes hit the brakes on growth Astronomers have an answer for a long-running mystery in astrophysics: Why is there much less growth of supermassive black holes today than in the past? * Black holes just can't feast like they used to. That's according to a new study from a team of astronomers that included University of Michigan researchers. Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory   more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State sets course for smarter, faster operations with new process transformation initiative Universities run on a lot of behind-the-scenes work. Every time a student applies, a staff member is hired or a purchase is approved, there's a process making it happen. Over time, those processes can become slow, complicated and spread across different offices. At Wayne State University, a new effort is unde  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Rep. Stevens Champions Bipartisan Bill to Improve Wastewater Treatment and Protect Clean Water * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act, legislation to help communities upgrade wastewater systems, address emerging contaminants like PFAS, and keep water bills affordable. Here'  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Woodward MPC UAW Workers Outside Chicago Demand Respect and a Fair Contract In a new video, Woodward MPC workers speak out as part of their fight for a fair contract after months of stalling from the employer. The video is available for the media and public to VIEW HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7_MEBc2GE&feature=youtu.be). "Our work keeps planes in the air, maintains our  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden and Murray Press Trump Administration on Effort to Undermine Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Request for Proposals from Department of Health and Human Services Undermines Legal Obligations and Congressional Intent of Protections for Children Entering the United States Without a Parent * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D  more