WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "ALL IN THE FAMILY" For Tom Barrett, Who Faces Scrutiny Over Nearly $56,000 In Campaign Payments to Firms Employing His Wife * Michigan Advance : "GOP Rep. Barrett scrutinized over payments to firms employing spouse" As Politico put it, it's " ALL IN THE FAMILY " for Tom Barrett. Barrett is facing scrutiny after reporting uncovered that " Barrett's campaign and joint fundrais  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A consortium led by Penn State has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the revitalization of nuclear facilities and equipment, while also growing workforce opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nuclear materials research   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A group of 11 nonprofit health organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services supporting the reinstatement of the historical Reward Factor in Medicare Advantage and endorsing the removal of the Health Equity Index. The organizations emphasize that the Reward Factor is a crucial tool enabling Medicare Advantage plans to invest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, a priority concern given the increasing burd  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 15 U-M faculty named as 2025 AAAS fellows Two have main appointments, and two others have joint appointments, in the Medical School * Fifteen University of Michigan faculty members earned election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2025. The AAAS, the world's largest general scientific society, announced 449 membe  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 427 MSU medical students celebrate their next steps * For medical students, Match Day is like the National Football League Draft. They learn where they will continue their training in their chosen specialty. This is the culmination of a national selection process that starts with months of multiple applications and interviews. The highly anticipated Match Day event is held the third Friday of March  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Settle Lawsuit Over Middle School Student's Free Speech Rights The ACLU of Michigan and the Arab American Civil Rights League have settled a free speech lawsuit brought last year against Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. At issue was the treatment of D.K., a 14-year-old middle school student of Palestinian descent who, in reaction to events in Gaza, remai  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, March 28 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * National bestselling author John U. Bacon to speak at Freligh Community Lecture Series Eight-time national bestselling author John U. Bacon will be the featured speaker at Adrian College's Freligh Community Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Downs Hall. His lecture, "Edmund Fitzgerald, the Untold Story," is free and open to the public. "We are honored to have this outstanding thought-leader and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking HHS From Sharing Large Swaths Of Medicaid Data With ICE * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Attorney General Honored as a Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2026 Up and Coming Lawyer * LANSING - Today, Assistant Attorney General Stephanie B. White (JPG) was recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of its 2026 Up and Coming Lawyers, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. This recognition honors lawyers who have excelled in the profession and stand out among thei  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- ATTAC Consulting Group LLC, Ann Arbor, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule CMS-4212-P. The proposed rule aims to modify regulations pertaining to the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees affected by provider terminations. In its letter to CMS, ATTAC Consulting Group addresses the proposal to allow enrollees to qualify for a SEP without CMS or   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a multistate coalition asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING HHS FROM SHARING LARGE MEDICAID DATA SETS WITH ICE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TARGETING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION PROGRAMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to comply with the Trump administration's gu  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General's Efforts to Review DTE Data Center Contracts Rejected Again At MPSC * LANSING - Today, the Public Service Commission (MPSC) denied Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's critical efforts to examine massive energy contracts between DTE and Green Chile Ventures LLC. With no explanation given during their morning meeting, the three members of the MPSC, each appointed   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 28 -- Advent International, a private equity investor, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Atwell Partners with Advent International to accelerate next phase of growth - Investment will support the continued growth of an engineering services market leader * Advent International ("Advent"), a leading global private equity investor, today announced that it has agreed, in partnership with management, to make a significant investment in Atwell  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Bentley Systems Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation supporting development of a national strategy for transportation digital infrastructure and urging the agency to prioritize data standards, interoperability, and digital twin technologies. In the letter, Bentley Systems defined Transportation Digital Infrastructure as a comprehensive ecosystem combining connected physical infrastructure-such as sensors, I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Michigan 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 152 in 2024 for Michigan, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Michigan was down 8.4 percent from 166 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule titled Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. BCBSM, a mutual nonprofit insurer serving over five million beneficiaries including more than 600,000 Medicare Advantage me  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Building something that lasts * Frederick Lawrence's connection to Central Michigan University's logistics program did not begin at the front of a classroom. It began in a student desk. "I was a student in marketing and logistics. I was enrolled at CMU from 2006 to 2010 and signed the marketing and logistics double major at the time," he said. Many of the faculty who shaped his undergraduat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by senior research analyst Robert Stilson: * * * A Look at the Ford Foundation's matching gifts Examining the top charitable giving priorities of Ford Foundation personnel. * The Ford Foundation offers a matching gift program to its employees and board members, and an analysis of these contributions provides insight into the philanthropic priorities of the foundation's personnel--and how t  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Ellison returns fraud-linked donations The re-election campaign for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has now returned $12,500 in campaign donations made by five (5) men associated with the infamous Feeding Our Future fraud scandal. The returned donations are refl  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Money for people A relatively new, Gaza-relief charity, with close Minnesota ties, is generating headlines for its worldwide impact. The nonprofit Human Development Fund (HDF), incorporated in Pennsylvania, received its tax-exempt status from the IRS in February 2023. I  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Republican bill to reverse DFL's car tab hike would have helped Minnesotans with affordability How the DFL "trifecta" made Minnesota less affordable One of the ways the DFL's "historic" trifecta of 2023 hit Minnesotans in the pocket was by hiking car tab  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU faculty member Anthony Chappaz receives DOE Fellowship to advance critical minerals research * Anthony Chappaz, CMU director of the Translational Accelerator, director of the STARLAB, and professor of molecular geochemistry within the College of Science & Engineering at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 27 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Varsity League of Legends and Valorant qualify for ESC Conference Championship * Central Michigan University Esports Varsity League of Legends and Valorant teams have qualified for the Esports Collegiate Conference (ESC) Championship, marking a significant competitive milestone for the program. Both teams secured their positions through strong regular-season performances against a competi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Community Bankers of Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing support for the OCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking aimed at revising the procedures and policies for appeals of material supervisory determinations. The letter highlights endorsement of the enhancements intended to improve the independence and efficiency of the supervisory appeals function affecting banks under OCC supervision. The or  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Curana Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed 2027 policy changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. The letter underscores concerns related to the impact of the proposed regulations on small Special Needs Plans (SNPs), particularly Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs), which cater to elderly populations in lon  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Deloitte Foundation Awards $25,000 Doctoral Fellowship to UConn Ph.D. Candidate Tuan Doan * The Deloitte Foundation has awarded a $25,000 Doctoral Fellowship to Tuan Doan, a fourth-year accounting Ph.D. candidate, who is known for his discipline, hard work, and warm personality. The Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship awards are intended to help strengthen the pipeline of accounting faculty   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Score Major Victory in Trump's Backyard While Trump is Jacking Up the Cost of Gas and Health Care This week, Democrats handed Donald Trump and Republicans another humiliating defeat, this time in Trump's own backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida's House District 87, Trump's home district, which he won by 11 points in 2024. Gregory's victory i  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $610 Million Loan to Provide a Reliable Source of Drinking Water to Northeastern Illinois Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois. This loan will transition almost 300,000   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 26 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Faculty helps fill gaps in infant screenings * A Central Michigan University faculty member is helping provide training to screen the hearing of infants who might have otherwise gone without. Shannon Palmer, a faculty member in the communication sciences and disorders department, is helped lead a program that provides training and equipment to midwives so they can test the hearing of newborns  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Following ICE Misconduct, Rep. Stevens Introduces the Hold ICE Accountable Act to Create Independent Oversight of DHS * Washington, D.C. -Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Hold ICE Accountable Act, legislation to establish an independent Special Prosecutor to investigate unlawful conduct by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel, including Immigration and Customs  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan, and the Borough of Ringwood, New Jersey, have agreed to perform remedial actions at the Ringwood Mines-Landfill Superfund Site under a proposed consent decree lodged by the U.S. Department of Justice on March 19, 2026. The agreement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, addresses contamination involving paint sludge, metals and polychlorinated biphenyls. The Environmental Protection Agency filed the   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Former Osceola County Man Pleads No Contest to Sexually Assaulting Three Minors * LANSING - Today, Jason Kushmaul, 50, of Oakdale, Louisiana, pled no contest to three counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Kushmaul sexually assaulted three minors under the age of 13 from approximately 2002-2008 while living in Osceola County.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Groveland Township Fire Department submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calling for policy changes to address elevated cost sharing for ground ambulance services under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The department, which provides emergency and interfacility ambulance transport in Michigan, highlighted concerns that MA enrollees face considerably higher copayments than beneficiaries in traditional Medicare, creating financia  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule. HCTTF's recommendations focus on refining CMS's approach to the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D prescription drug plan Star Ratings, policies for Special Needs Plans (SNPs), and future directions in risk adjustment and quality bonus payments within the Medicare Advantage  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, March 28 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Fuses AI Ethics with Functionality in New Undergrad Interdisciplinary Certificate for Fall 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping careers and the world around us, and Hofstra is preparing students to meet that moment. The University launches a cutting-edge interdisciplinary certificate program this fall, open to all undergraduates -- not just computer science majors. Designed to function l  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-539) on the Ensuring Workers Get Paid Act (H.R. 2299). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on March 3, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To establish the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program at the Department of Labor (DOL). Committee Action 116TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing On May 1, 2019, the Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing enti  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-538) on the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act (H.R. 2844). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on March 3, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE To authorize permanent funding of the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) by requiring the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to dedicate five percent of funds appropriated in a fiscal year to funding th  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Huntington Museum of Art, West Virginia, is preparing to repatriate human remains and funerary belongings linked to Native American ancestors following a completed inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes 117 funerary belongings recovered over decades from sites in Cabell County and Wayne County, West Virginia. These items range from tools and ornaments to ceremonial objects placed with the deceased a  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Huron Valley Ambulance has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the disproportionately high copayments faced by Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees for ambulance services. The organization, serving Ann Arbor and surrounding counties, highlights the financial strain these copayments place on patients. The letter draws attention to data from a Health Management Associates white paper, which reveals the national average   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Illinois State Museum, Springfield, has completed an inventory of ancestral human remains and is preparing for repatriation to Native American tribes following findings under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Museum officials determined that the remains, representing at least 16 individuals, are culturally affiliated with federally recognized tribes which include Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the initiation of a country-wide inquiry to determine if imports of steel wheels from Thailand are circumventing existing trade orders. The action follows a Jan. 14, 2026, request from Accuride Corp., Livonia, Michigan, and Maxion Wheels USA LLC, Novi, Michigan. These domestic parties allege that steel wheels finished in Thailand using hot-rolled steel produced in China are being exporte  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the initiation of an antidumping duty investigation to determine if truck bed covers from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. RealTruck, Ann Arbor, Michigan, filed a petition on Feb. 25, 2026, alleging that these imports are injuring the U.S. industry. The petitioner claims that a volume increase in Chinese imports has led to reduced market share, price depression a  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the initiation of a countervailing duty investigation to determine if producers of truck bed covers in China receive unfair subsidies. The action follows a petition filed on Feb. 25, 2026, by RealTruck, Ann Arbor, Michigan. RealTruck alleges that China provides subsidies to its exporters allowing them to sell products at prices that injure or threaten U.S. manufacturers. The investigati  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is an inquiry to determine if imports of steel wheels from Vietnam are bypassing existing trade duties on products from China. The probe follows a request filed on Jan. 14, 2026, by Accuride Corp., Livonia, Michigan, and Maxion Wheels USA LLC, Novi, Michigan. These domestic parties allege that steel wheels finished in Vietnam using hot-rolled steel produced in China are being exported to the U.S.   more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate coach wins National Coach of the Year Award * LAWRENCE -Brett Bricker, head debate coach at the University of Kansas, was awarded the Ross K. Smith Debate Coach of the Year award at the 2026 National Debate Tournament in recognition of his career achievements in coaching. Bricker is the third KU coach to win the prestigious award, joining Donn Pason (1980) and Scott Harris (2006). The award   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Lead Quality Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed policy changes for Contract Year 2027. The letter addresses the oversight of Third-Party Marketing Organizations (TPMOs) involved in Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, emphasizing the need for a role-based segmentation approach to reduce regulatory burdens. The LQA commends CMS for its efforts to enhance program integrity while seeking to ea  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Longevity Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on Dually Eligible Individual Enrollment Growth in Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) and Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs). Longevity Health emphasized that I-SNPs possess a distinctive model that effectively combines clinical care and payer functions, delivering on-site medical management tailored to the  more

NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 26, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * The Radicals Next Door While mainstream liberals want to deny it, the extreme left is a real and growing threat. * Here is one of the hardest things for my liberal friends to accept: Some of our fellow Americans really do hate this country. In fact, they hate the whole Western liberal tradition. They'd like to see de  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- Marshall University is preparing to return the remains of 27 individuals and 26 funerary objects to affiliated tribes following a completed inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The institution identified the individuals through a review of collections tied to several locations across West Virginia, including the Clover Site in Cabell County, areas near Point Pleasant in Mason County and Sycamore Creek in Putnam County. Addit  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Proposal Imposing Unnecessary Obstacles to Federal Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding, including States, to complete confusing  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Mike Rogers Dismissing Skyrocketing Gas Prices Following new reporting from Punchbowl News that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is constantly dismi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers on rising gas prices: 'We're gonna be fine' [Punchbowl News] Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, according to a breaking report from Punchbowl News. Speaking at an event with Oakland University College Republicans last week, Rogers dismissed Michiganders' concerns about ris  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following memorandum on March 27, 2026: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Curtis Hertel, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party RE: Contentious and Costly GOP Primary for Governor Causing Chaos With Republicans gathering in Novi this weekend for the Michigan Republican Party's convention, the party's chaotic gubernatorial primary will hang over the convention hall as Republicans are staring down an increasingly expensi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Runestad Tries To Pass the Buck on Egregious GOP Convention Registration Fees As grassroots Republicans say that the Michigan Republican Party's $50 convention registration fee is a hindrance to attending, Michigan Republican Party Chair Jim Runestad attempted to pass the buck in an interview with The Detroit Free Press, placing the blame on the Michigan Republican State Com  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Two Weeks Later, Mike Rogers Still Silent About His Campaign Leader Who "Didn't Believe Midland Church Sex Assault Victims" Two weeks ago, ABC 12 first reported that one of Mike Rogers' senior campaign leaders, Pastor Tim Cross, is facing "criticism for his connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving children" and has admitte  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing a wide range of proposed modifications to Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). The comments offer detailed perspectives on how the proposed rule changes could impact beneficiaries, particularly those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. MDHHS expressed concern that reductions in visibility for  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving Francisco Moreno, assistant professor of management in the Eli Broad College of Business: * * * Ask the expert: Workplace effects of food insecurity * Food insecurity is often viewed as a public health or poverty issue, rather than a workplace concern. But new research from Michigan State University suggests that many working adults in the U.S., including those employed full-time, still struggle   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news on March 26, 2026: * * * State Treasurer: Tax Extension Relief Extended to Osceola County State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses impacted by the extreme winter weather in Osceola County are now eligible for state tax extension relief. On March 24, Gov. Grechen Whitmer added Osceola County to the list of seven counties already under a state of emergency declare  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the agency's proposal to rescind certain new construction requirements related to disability nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The council strongly disagrees with the department's characterization of these requirements as unnecessary and unduly burdensome. MiDDC criticized the DOE for its argument that a one  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Michigan disABILITY Action Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board concerning proposed accessibility guidelines for restroom facilities. The group, which represents advocates, self-advocates, family members, and stakeholders aiming to improve conditions for people with disabilities throughout Michigan, presented several recommendations to the agency to enhance usability and accessibility, particularly for those who require assistance with manu  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes that would remove key accessibility protections under federal nondiscrimination regulations. MEJI expressed strong opposition to the direct final rules proposed by the DOE that would eliminate important sections of the department's regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Specifically, the rules would rescind provi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How rescuing dying cells may help preserve vision loss Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds * Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here (https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/cell-death-photoreceptor-cells-reversible-study-finds). Transcript Host: Welcom  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How to improve mental health safety on social media - not just for young people New court rulings and other news draw attention to the harmful design of multiple platforms; experts offer free research-based tools that can help anyone reduce harm * Juries in California and New Mexico recently found social media companies liable for opening yo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Michigan Primary Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the Medicare Advantage (MA), Prescription Drug Benefit, and Medicare Cost Plan programs for Contract Year 2027. Representing 48 member health centers across Michigan serving over 400 locations, MPCA highlighted the growing importance of Community Health Centers (CHCs) in delivering affordable, high-quality care to vulnerable  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Midwest Ozone Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Proposed Rule titled "Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)." MOG expressed support for the EPA's application of a 1 part per billion (ppb) modeled contribution threshold to conclude that ozone precursor emissions from eight states - including Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mis  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Minnesota Good Neighbor Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Coalition expresses its support for EPA's proposed approval of Minnesota's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission that addresses the state's Good Neighbor obligations under the Clean Air Act. The Coalition highlights that Minnesota's  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * MPSC Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike * LANSING - Today, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved yet another rate hike for Consumers Energy customers, allowing the company to collect an additional $276.6 million in revenue from its electricity customers. Consumers Energy initially sought permission to raise rates by 13%. In her filed testimony, Michig  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage Program, the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and the Medicare Cost Plan Program for Contract Year 2027. The National Council, representing over 3,200 behavioral health organizations serving more than 10 million individuals, highlighted the importance of behavioral health int  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, March 28 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * A Place To Grow: MTU Biomedical Micro-Devices Lab Asks Simple Questions, Makes Big Connections By Coby-Dillon English From targeting cancer cells to engineering 3D tissue, Michigan Tech's Biomedical Micro-Devices Lab operates at the intersection of biology and precision engineering. The next big advancements in physiology and cell biology are happening at the micro-level. In Michigan   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- ProBiomechanics LLC, a traffic safety research organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration objecting to the agency's reclassification of the "U" (Unknown) injury code in crash data as "Injured, Severity Unknown." The letter asserts that this practice leads to over-reporting of crash injuries and artificially inflates societal costs attributed to vehicle incidents. The organization challenges the agency's inter  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- 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 27, 2026: * * * MPSC Gives Consumers Another Rate Hike This move will only fuel the affordability crisis families are facing * In response to the news that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) granted a $276.6 million electric rate hike to Consumers Energy that a  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Public Service Company of Oklahoma Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity * COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 27, 2026 - American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma ("PSO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities  more

DETROIT, Michigan, March 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Red Wings donation powers new research tools for Wayne State physical therapy program A Detroit Red Wings assist is helping Wayne State University researchers and students take a closer look at the science behind balance, performance and recovery. The organization recently donated two AMTI (Advanced Mechanical Technology, Inc.) force plates valued at about $22,900 to Wayne State's Doctor of Physical Thera  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers join effort to change how products are tested for human safety * Two distinguished Michigan State University professors are part of a new National Institutes of Health-funded, multi-institutional research hub at Texas A&M University, focused on transforming how industrial and consumer-use chemicals are evaluated for human safety. The collaborative, multidisciplinary research team rece  more

ROCHESTER, New York, March 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT to recognize five distinguished leaders at 2026 commencement Keynote speaker Mae Jemison, along with Katherine Hayles, Troy Kotsur, Kip Thorne, and Mohammed Al Zarooni will receive honorary degrees * Rochester Institute of Technology will confer honorary degrees to five outstanding individuals at its 2026 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8. The honorees will be recognized alon  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Service Awards More Than $6.6 Million in Tribal Wildlife Grants to Advance Shared Conservation Goals * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $6.6 million to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes to benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. This year's funding will support 35 tribes for conservation projects acr  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Striking Gold: Two Aggie Undergraduate Researchers Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars * Utah State University undergraduates Michael Davies and Ashley Starr are 2026 Goldwater Scholars, named in a prestigious national competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The awards were announced March 27 by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and   more

BRONX, New York, March 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Three Fordham Law Professors Ranked among the Top 100 Legal Scholars in the Nation By Anna Currell The latest ranking of the nation's top 100 legal scholars by the George Mason University Law Library features three Fordham Law professors. Now in its third year, "The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" shows who is writing the most impactful legal scholarship right now, regardless of career stage or in  more

OLIVET, Michigan, March 27 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Top 10 Military Friendly School: The University of Olivet Earns 2026 Honor * The University of Olivet has once again been recognized for its commitment to those who have served. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Olivet earned a Top 10 Military Friendly(r) School designation, along with recognition as a Military Spouse Friendly(r) School. Out of more than 3,200 participating institutions and organizations  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 31 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Turning up the volume on patient-centered hearing care * When it comes to hearing aids, louder isn't always better. In fact, the "right" setting can look different for every individual. That question is at the heart of two related research projects being conducted by Central Michigan University Doctor of Audiology students Addy Kolb and Sam Bujak under the supervision of Dr. Yunfang Zheng.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * More money, more problems? Study links NIL commitment to rising athlete stress For decades, the college athlete's world has been split between the classroom and the playing field--and now there's a third role: chief marketing officer. Name, image and likeness policies provide athletes income through endorsements and sponsorships, and while NIL doesn't force athletes to choose between school   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Preventing tragedy: How communities can use extreme risk protection orders to save lives HOUGHTON, Michigan--Protecting every member of Michigan Technological University's community is top of mind for Reid DeVoge, deputy chief of Public Safety and Police Services. Last year, DeVoge suspected Michigan's recently implemented Extreme Risk Protection Order law, or ERPO, could be a useful tool he and othe  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month for its lowest reading since December 2025, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. These declines were seen across age and political party. Consumers with middle and higher incomes and stock wealth, who are buffeted both by escalating gas prices and volatile financial markets,   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Studying bird flu in the air to protect people, agricultural operations in Michigan and beyond Understanding the virus that causes bird flu in livestock, and how to kill it, could help industrial farms prevent transmission Key takeaways: * A $2M USDA grant will fund research on the infectivity of bird flu in the air. * Nonthermal plasma has been shown to deactivate airborne virus particles  more