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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Thursday March 26, 2026 ( 45 items )  

American Board of Emergency Medicine Launches Inaugural Certifying Exam
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: * * * American Board of Emergency Medicine Launches Inaugural Certifying Exam Upholding Emergency Physician Standards with a Real-World Approach to Assessment * The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is proud to announce the successful administration of the inaugural Certifying Examination. Over 300 emergency physicians traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, to take the exam betwee  more

Barrett Introduces Fourth Aviation Safety Bill in Response to 2025 Potomac River Crash
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Fourth Aviation Safety Bill in Response to 2025 Potomac River Crash * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced the Safety in Shared Skies Act (H.R.8072), his fourth bill aimed at preventing tragedies like the January 2025 Potomac River crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet. Specifically, the legislation would require the Automatic Depend  more

Capital Research Center: Students for a Democratic Society and the Birth of the New Left (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Students for a Democratic Society and the birth of the New Left - A report from Capital Research Center InfluenceWatch - March 24, 2026 - Authored by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and the birth of the New Left SDS planted the seeds that grew into today's radical left. Editorial note: This is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch profile of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). * * *   more

Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Democrat DHS Shutdown: "To Withhold Funding From the Department is Not Only Flawed But Immensely Dangerous"
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Democrat DHS Shutdown: "To Withhold Funding From the Department is Not Only Flawed but Immensely Dangerous" Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement in a Committee hearing to examine the consequences of the ongoing Depa  more

Clark Hill Dublin Recognised by the Legal 500 for Excellence in Dispute Resolution and Real Estate
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, March 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Dublin Recognised by the Legal 500 for Excellence in Dispute Resolution and Real Estate * Clark Hill is proud to announce that its Dublin office has been recognized by The Legal 500 for outstanding performance in both Dispute Resolution and Real Estate practices. This recognition reflects the firm's continued commitment to delivering strategic, high-impact legal coun  more

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Leads Great Lakes Restoration Funding Bill Through House
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Leads Great Lakes Restoration Funding Bill Through House * WASHINGTON- Tonight, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) celebrated leading the bipartisan American Water Stewardship Act through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 378-32. This legislation, which Congresswoman McDonald Rivet and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) passed through the  more

Detroit's Michigan Central Station Rehab Named Best Construction Project Of 2025, Wins Highest Honors In Build America Awards Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Detroit's Michigan Central Station Rehab Named Best Construction Project Of 2025, Wins Highest Honors In Build America Awards Program * ORLANDO - The rehabilitation of Detroit's Michigan Central Station was the most outstanding construction projects of 2025, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project's contra  more

Dingell, Raskin Press Administration for Answers on DNA Collection Practices After Threatening Canadian National Seeking Lawful Entry into Michigan
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Raskin Press Administration for Answers on DNA Collection Practices After Threatening Canadian National Seeking Lawful Entry into Michigan * Today, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, pressed the Trump Administration for answers following the detaining of a Canadian national and subjecting him to an u  more

FACT SHEET: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * FACT SHEET: Victories for Higher Education, Making College More Affordable and Expediting Workforce Readiness * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life af  more

Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gov. Braun Praises IURC for Strong Defense of Ratepayers Following Utility Hearing, Expresses Disappointment with Utilities' Defense of High Rates * Gov. Braun will personally review hearing and listening sessions INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today praised the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and Chairman Andy Zay for their strong, ratepayer-first appro  more

Gov. Whitmer Extends State Emergency to Osceola County Following Extreme Winter Weather
LANSING, Michigan, March 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Extends State Emergency to Osceola County Following Extreme Winter Weather * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer added Osceola County to the list of seven counties already under a state of emergency declared March 17 to assist in response and recovery efforts following extreme winter weather. "Extending the state of emergency to Osceola County frees up addit  more

Gov. Whitmer Statement on Former Speaker Tate Re-Election Announcement
LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Statement on Former Speaker Tate Re-Election Announcement * LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Whitmer released the following statement following former Speaker Joe Tate's announcement that he will not seek re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives: "Joe Tate is a good friend, committed public servant, and trailblazer who served as the first Black House speaker in  more

Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse  more

Grad students earn awards for national energy research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Grad students earn awards for national energy research * Three Michigan State University graduate students were selected for the Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research program. The award provides world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities at DOE national laboratories, preparing the next generation of scientists for roles of critical importance to the   more

House Passes Rep. Scholten's Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Aviation Supply Chain Safety
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Scholten's Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Aviation Supply Chain Safety * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Hillary Scholten's (D-MI-03) bipartisan Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025. The legislation will advance research into accelerating digital supply chain documentation at the Federal Aviation A  more

How a Spartan revolutionized baseball
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How a Spartan revolutionized baseball * With more than 3,300 inventions on record, Spartans are known for being forward-thinking problem solvers who innovate to make the world better. Some of those inventions come from an unlikely place. Former Michigan State University Baseball Coach Danny Litwhiler, who led the Spartans for nearly two decades, is credited with developing more than 100 invention  more

In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 25 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * In Fight Against Fraud, Leading National Organizations Urge CMS to Take Action While Protecting Legitimate Providers and Patient Access The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), LeadingAge, LeadingAge California, and the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) in a March 25, 2026 letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, the Centers for Medicare and  more

KU physics & astronomy postdoc wins highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship
LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU physics & astronomy postdoc wins highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship * LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas researcher in physics & astronomy has won a highly competitive NASA Hubble Prize Fellowship, making her the first KU scientist to receive the prestigious award in its 36-year history. Hayley Beltz, a postdoctoral researcher from St. Joseph, Michigan, won the fellowship, which was create  more

McCaul Highlights Dangers of DHS Shutdown Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America250
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Highlights Dangers of DHS Shutdown Ahead of FIFA World Cup, America250 * WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) participated in a full committee hearing titled, "Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans." As chairman of the committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Ami  more

Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance of Americans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance of Americans Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable mass surveillance of Amer  more

Memory becomes muse in annual runway show
ITHACA, New York, March 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Memory becomes muse in annual runway show * Nostalgia was king at the 42nd annual Cornell Fashion Collective (CFC) Spring Runway Show, complete with a crown. Collections at the March 21 show in Barton Hall paid homage to well-loved storybooks and designers' childhood memories and cultural backgrounds. A total of 42 students showed their work, including nine seniors who designed full collections. "Nostalgia   more

Mich. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Extremist Tunney on Full Display in SD-35 Forum
LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Extremist Tunney on Full Display in SD-35 Forum In case you missed it, last night's candidate forum highlighted the sharp contrast between the 35th state Senate candidates, Republican extremist Jason Tunney and Marine veteran and life-long public servant Chedrick Greene. As the night went on, Tunney called free school meals for public school students "a waste" and opp  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Tom Barrett Paid More Than $50,000 in Campaign Cash to Firms His Wife Worked At
LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Tom Barrett Paid More Than $50,000 in Campaign Cash to Firms His Wife Worked At New reporting today from Politico detailed how Tom Barrett's campaign has paid more than $50,000 to political firms that his wife works for - all after she was hired. Barrett funneled $30,000 to the law firm Butzel Long in the months after his wife was hired there in 2023. The firm's PAC also co  more

Michigan Medicine: Online Intervention Can Help Cancer Patients Share Genetic Testing Results With Family
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * An online intervention can help cancer patients share genetic testing results with family Platform addresses opportunity to identify family members at increased cancer risk who may benefit from genetic testing * When a person with cancer finds out they carry an inherited genetic variant that puts them at higher risk of cancer, the r  more

MSU scientists uncover how HPV-positive cancers hide from the immune system
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists uncover how HPV-positive cancers hide from the immune system * A team of scientists at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences have uncovered a mechanism that allows certain head and neck cancers to hide from the immune system, a discovery that could change how some of the most treatment resistant tumors are approached. The study, published in Proceedings of the  more

Murray and Wyden Press Trump Administration on Effort to Undermine Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray and Wyden Press Trump Administration on Effort to Undermine Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children * Senators: "Without in-person orientations, we are deeply worried that children who have yet to speak with counsel to understand their rights may be pressured by the Department of Homeland Security to sign their legal rights away and self-deport, which could result in children returning   more

National Nurses United endorses Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th 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 Wala Blegay for Maryland's 5th Congressional District. As an at-Large member of the Prince George's County Council and a labor attorney, Wala has   more

OU's Master of Science in Finance Program Earns STEM Designation
ROCHESTER, Michigan, March 26 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * OU's Master of Science in Finance program earns STEM designation Students pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at the Oakland University School of Business will now benefit from a STEM-designated program that reflects the growing role of analytics and data-driven decision making in modern finance. The designation strengthens the program's ability to prepare graduates for careers that require both financia  more

Physicians Committee and Wilberforce Institute Urge NIH and RFK Jr. to Cancel Country's Oldest Taxpayer-Funded Dog Experiments
WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Physicians Committee and Wilberforce Institute Urge NIH and RFK Jr. to Cancel Country's Oldest Taxpayer-Funded Dog Experiments * BETHESDA, Md.-Funding for the country's oldest taxpayer-supported dog experiments is set to expire at the end of this month, and two nonprofit groups are urging the National Institutes of Health not to throw good money after bad. Th  more

Progress Michigan: MIGOP Precinct Delegate Appears to Be Recruiting ICE Impersonators for Polls
LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * MIGOP Precinct Delegate Appears to be Recruiting ICE Impersonators for Polls MIGOP delegate and election worker wants ICE cosplayers at the polls * Last week an Oakland County Republican Party precinct delegate for congressional district 6, by the name of R  more

REJECTED: Spartans in recovery: MSU builds community rooted in support and success
EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartans in recovery: MSU builds community rooted in support and success * When Olivia Feldman approached the Collegiate Recovery Community table at the Sparticipation fair in the fall of 2021, she wasn't sure what to expect. Originally from West Bloomfield, Feldman had just arrived on Michigan State University's campus to pursue a degree in psychology. In high school, she had attended treatment   more

Rep. Moolenaar Sends Letters to President Trump, Secretary Rubio on Prisoners of Conscience and Hong Kong Officials
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 Sends Letters to President Trump, Secretary Rubio on Prisoners of Conscience and Hong Kong Officials Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has sent letters to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging them to advocate   more

Scalise on DHS Shutdown: It is a Disgrace What Democrats are Doing to Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on DHS Shutdown: It is a Disgrace What Democrats are Doing to Hardworking Families * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) to discuss Democrats repeatedly vo  more

Scalise on DHS Shutdown: It is a Disgrace What Democrats are Doing to Hardworking Families
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on DHS Shutdown: It is a Disgrace What Democrats are Doing to Hardworking Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), and Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) to discuss Democrats repeatedly v  more

Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Announces 4th Cohort of Teacher Leaders to Advocate for Student-Centered Issues at the National Level Washington, D.C. -- Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, h  more

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Director Squires Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following testimony by John Squires, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property and director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * I. Introduction Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you  more

Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Union nurses nationwide joining March 28 No Kings protests * Nurses from the country's largest nurses union, National Nurses United (NNU), will join rallies across the United States as part of the March 28 No Kings protests. Nurses continue to condemn the Trump administration's authoritarian politics and call for the abolition of ICE, an end to Trump's war in Iran, and deman  more

University of Michigan-Dearborn: What Can Rwanda Teach Us?
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 26 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * What can Rwanda teach us? Three UM-Dearborn researchers -- two professors and a student -- traveled to Africa to learn lessons about forgiveness and national healing. Building off of the connections made, UM-Dearborn will offer a Study Abroad program in Rwanda in 2027. When Tamir Bell was a child, he made a list of things he wanted to do with his life. Visiting Africa was at the top. "  more

University of Michigan: Detroiters Cautious About Government Use of AI, U-M Survey Finds
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Detroiters cautious about government use of AI, U-M survey finds DETROIT--Many Detroiters are still making up their minds about potential government use of artificial intelligence, with 41% of city residents reporting neutral views or uncertainty on whether AI's benefits to society outweigh its risks. A new issue brief outlines findings from a representative survey of Detroiters fielded by t  more

University of Pennsylvania: Stress Tested, Testing Stress - Novel Organoid Models How the Adrenal Gland Develops
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Stress tested, testing stress: Novel organoid models how the adrenal gland develops Researchers led by Penn Vet's Kotaro Sasaki and Michinori Mayama have developed an organoid system that faithfully mimics how the human adrenal gland develops and forms complex tissue structures, providing a powerful tool to study adrenal biology and laying the groundwork for regenerative therapies   more

Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs in Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan Is Enormous, New Study Finds
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs in Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan Is Enormous, New Study Finds Parents of Students Who Are Enrolled Give Afterschool Programs High Marks * DETROIT, MI --Tens of thousands of students in Detroit and hundreds of thousands across Southeast Michigan are missing out on the afterschool programs their parents want for them. Those are among the findings from a   more

UToledo, Partners to Launch Satellite Into Space Aboard SpaceX Rocket
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 26 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo, Partners to Launch Satellite Into Space Aboard SpaceX Rocket By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo is one of six regional universities that designed a satellite scheduled to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX Transporter-16 rideshare mission on the morning of Sunday, March 29. The launch is the culmination of the first phase of Dream Big, an educational initiative under the nonprofit NearSpace Educ  more

What does a healthy relationship look like?
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 25 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What does a healthy relationship look like? * Allison Arnekrans is a faculty member in the Central Michigan University Master of Arts in Counseling Program and an expert in healthy relationships. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has provided individual, couple, family and group counseling services for the past 16 years. She shared her advice on what to look for in healthy rela  more

Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting * Batteries that use solid metal as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, these solid-state batteries have been plagued by the formation of metallic cracks called dendrites that cause them to short circuit. The problem has so far preve  more

Xcel Energy to pass on fuel savings to customers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy to pass on fuel savings to customers * AMARILLO, Texas (March 25, 2026) -Xcel Energy's (NASDAQ: XEL) subsidiary, Southwestern Public Service Company, has filed an update with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that would lower the fuel portion of electric bills for Texas customers. The updated fuel rate reflects both lower fuel costs and changes in how electri  more