BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 31 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * 3 for 3 / SDSU taking all three teams to finals of NASA contest By Dave Graves Friday the 13th brought nothing but good luck to students in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. On the afternoon of March 13, just before spring break began, Todd Letcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was notified that all three of the SDSU teams he oversee  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Encourages Municipalities to Review Public Water System Settlements Claims Process Before Entering Into Agreements with Outside Firms * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging municipalities to carefully review the class action settlements claims process designed to resolve allegations of PFAS contamination in Public Water Systems' Drinking Water befo  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 31 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * Palestine Land Day Resonates Amid Ongoing War and Regional Humanitarian Crisis As Palestinians worldwide commemorate Land Day, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC USA) underscores the enduring significance of this historic day and its heightened relevance amid the ongoing war in Gaza and the escalating violence across the West Bank. This year's Land Day also comes at a time of wideni  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction on Hiatus * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced that the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction will be presented at ALA's Annual Conference in June 2026 in Chicago. The 2026 awards will mark the conclusion of the Carnegie Corporation's support for th  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday co-led a coalition of 23 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   more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-Michigan Call on Sen. Slotkin to Apologize for Appearance on Bill Maher Show, Denounce His Anti-Muslim Hate and Anti-Arab Racism The Michigan chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to apolo  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 31 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating five years, Eastern Michigan University and GameAbove are rewriting the future of engineering and technology through transformational partnership Written by: Sydney Pope GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University today announced the five-year anniversary of the philanthropic investment that established the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology (GACET), highlighting growth in aca  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 30, 2026: * * * John James Gets Booed by Republicans at Michigan GOP Convention At the Michigan GOP convention over the weekend, John James was met with disapproving boos from fellow Republicans as his floundering campaign continues to dodge debates and face criticism for hiding. Polls show the race between the rest of the GOP field tightening as Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, Aric Nesbitt, and Tom Leon  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Resumes Contaminated Sediment Cleanup in Detroit's Lower Rouge River Old Channel * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency resumed dredging contaminated sediment from the Lower Rouge River Old Channel in Detroit, Michigan. The dredging marks the final phase of an $84 million, multi-year project to clean up the highly industrialized federal navigation channel and improve water quality   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 31 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on March 30, 2026, by Peg West with professor of anthropology Deana Weibel: * * * GVSU Expert: A Q&A exploring what it means to return to the moon With the launch of Artemis II imminent, Deana Weibel, a professor of anthropology who has a deep understanding of the human and cultural dimensions of space exploration, talks about the significance of humans returning to the moon. The launch is scheduled for Ap  more

OLIVET, Michigan, March 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Become a Teacher in Michigan Without a Degree | Step-by-Step * Michigan schools need passionate educators, and if you want to become a teacher but don't yet have a bachelor's degree, there is a clear pathway to reach your goal. While many people assume the only option is a traditional four-year teaching degree, Michigan also offers alternative certification routes that allow you to begin teaching s  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Lawler, Heather Reams: "Energy Affordability Demands an 'All of the Above' Strategy" * WASHINGTON - ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams and Rep. Mike Lawle  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts * The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act marked the Senate's first bipartisan bill seeking to regulate prediction markets "It ought to be up to the states to decide what kind of gambling goes on within their state. This kind of end run around the law is encouraging vast amounts of gambling. W  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations to determine if hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam are causing material injury to domestic producers. ITC began this process following affirmative preliminary determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce that these imports are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The scope of these i  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Mackinac Center Applauds Bipartisan Action on Physician Licenses * LANSING, Mich. -The Mackinac Center for Public Policy applauded lawmakers for advancing a bipartisan measure to preserve licenses for thousands of Michigan physicians, an important step toward protecting access to care and recognizing the value of professional mobility. H  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Ann Bollin Pushes Baseless Conspiracy Theories About Rx Kids Today, Distill Social posted audio of Republican State Rep. Ann Bollin spreading baseless accusations about the successful health care initiative Rx Kids. Instead of highlighting how Rx Kids improves maternal and fetal outcomes, Bollin spread the same tired lies to attack some of Michigan's most vulnerable communit  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * House GOP Gets Caught Relying on Fake "Expert" During Hearing In late February, as they welcomed her to testify, State Rep. Steve Carra and Republicans on a House Oversight Subcommittee introduced Christy Gillenwater as a "retired senior management consultant specializing in mergers and venture capital." But new reporting from Michigan Advance exposes Carra for lying about  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * John James Leads Michigan Lawmakers in Missed Votes in Congress New reporting from The Detroit News reveals that Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has "missed about twice as many roll call votes as any other Michigan member of Congress since the start of 2025." In 2026, James has skipped votes on bipartisan legislation to expand affordable housing, stand up to China, and protect  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Access Board regarding proposed rules aimed at improving restroom accessibility for people with disabilities and seniors. The letter addresses Docket Number ATBCB-2026-0001 and advocates for increased accommodations to better serve individuals with complex medical needs. MiDDC emphasized that inclusive community living for people with disabilities depends on accessib  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 31 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Copper-loaded starch nanoparticles can target bacteria in microbial communities Nanoparticles can target Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of healthcare-associated infections * Bacteria are a major cause of infections and death within hospital settings, in part due to the rising number of antibiotic resistance. In the United St  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Opposes Unprecedented Barriers to Federal Funding Requests Trump Administration Ties Funding Requirements to Attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Detroit News Reports NRCC and MI-07 Republicans *Also* Paid Campaign Cash to Firms Tom Barrett's Wife Worked For After Her Hiring * Detroit News : Tom Barrett's wife's firm did work for his campaign Reporting from the Detroit News details that it wasn't just Tom Barrett's campaign that paid Butzel Long after his wife came on board in 2023: both the " National Republican Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds DOL Action to Increase Investment Options for American Savers Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule to make it easier for American workers to invest their 401(k) savings in alternative assets such as private e  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service is initiating a pilot program to test alternative values for modest housing. The initiative aims to support the Section 502 direct loan program by adjusting how area loan limits affect self-help housing and properties receiving third-party affordable housing assistance. The pilot evaluates the impact of allowing property values in the self-help program to exceed current maximum area loan limits. Under the s  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a March 18, 2026, confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin to be Homeland Security secretary: * * * Thank you, Chairman Paul, and thank you Senator Mullin for being here today. Congratulations on your nomination. I appreciate your willingness to meet with both me and my staff as we consider your nomination to s  more

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Decision to Ease Russia and Iran Sanctions * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined 24 Senate colleagues in sending a letter pressing the Trump Administration on its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President Donald Trump's war in Iran. Si  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The week in photos: March 23-29, 2026 * As temperatures rise and spring flora and foliage begin to appear, Spartans are heading outdoors to take advantage of the sunny weather and all the activities that MSU has to offer. In this special edition of the Week in Photos, spend a day on campus relaxing, studying and enjoying some Spartan sunshine. *** Original text here: https://msutoday.msu.edu/new  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, March 30 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum creates Master of Arts in Leadership with multiple concentrations, partners with local business community * GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University is ensuring a strong pipeline of leadership in the for-profit, nonprofit and ministry realms with the introduction of an innovative new master's degree that will utilize a hands-on approach for students to refine this important skill. Dr. John Alpers, lef  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Student loan debt: When nurses cannot afford to advance Christopher Friese, a University of Michigan professor of nursing and of health management and policy, is a national authority on health care quality, nursing work environments and workforce policy. Friese joins the Michigan Minds podcast to explain how proposed federal caps on graduate student loans could shape nurses' education and career deci  more