LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Wedding Caterer Regarding Alleged Unlawful Business Practices, Refund Impacted Customers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with Alicia Thompson, owner and operator of Late to the Lake, LLC, a Michigan-based catering business (PDF), resolving allegations that the company engaged in d  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host health informatics expert on April 20 * Tiffany Veinot, Joan C. Durrance Collegiate Professor of Information at the University of Michigan School of Information, will present "Leveling Up: Advancing Upstream Health Informatics Interventions to Promote Health and Healthcare Equity" at 12:10 p.m. on April 20 in E208 Westgate Building at Penn State Un  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following Q&A with Spenser J. Robinson, Campbell Endowed Professor, director of real estate and chair of the Entrepreneurship Department at Central Michigan University: * * * How do you buy a house? * Spenser J. Robinson, CRE, is a recognized leader in the field of real estate advisory, education and research, serving as Campbell Endowed Professor, Director of Real Estate and chair of the Entrepreneurship Department   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Biology professor awarded $1.87 million NIH grant to study how social stress shapes the brain * Peter Dijkstra, professor of biology at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a $1.87 million Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA R35) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institute of Health. The five-year award will support his research progr  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU prepares for shift in Enterprise Resource Planning system * In 2020, Central Michigan University began to prepare for the eventual replacement of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Multidisciplinary work groups met with dozens of teams and units across campus to understand how they used CMU's current SAP system for work related to finances, human resources and payroll, student re  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Energy Announces Another New Rate Hike Case 7 Days After Last Rate Hike Approved * LANSING -Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirmed her commitment to protecting ratepayers, pledging once again to intervene in all major rate cases before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The announcement from the Attorney General comes as Consumers Energy entered   more

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Education & Workforce Committee Unveils WIOA Reauthorization Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026--legislation that makes critical updates to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). "The workforce is evolving rapidly, and legi  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Examining the link between newborn hearing tests and autism risk * Hearing tests administered to most newborn babies in Michigan could hold clues to which ones might later be diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder. Such a finding could identify at-risk children who could benefit from early interventions, and support their participation in family, school, and  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule modifying the flight operations at various airports across the national airspace system. This regulatory action establishes, amends, or removes standard instrument approach procedures and associated takeoff minimums to ensure the safe use of navigable airspace. The updates address changes in air traffic requirements and the addition of navigational obstacles. By revising thes  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 7 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 6, 2026, by Washington-based economist Daniel J. Mitchell: * * * Could Your Costco and Walmart Discounts Be Banned? Court cases try to crack down on deals. * Recent court actions could finally derail one of the most laughable big government regulatory crusades in recent memory. At issue is a case that the Biden-era Federal Trade Commission brought against Southern Glazer's Wine and   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Tom Barrett and SBA Administrator Promote Economic Wins for Hardworking Michiganders Congressman Tom Barrett and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler visited a local business in Lansing to promote "the Trump Administration's efforts to reshore industry, help small businesses and cut taxes for middle-class Americans." "Congressman Tom Barrett is laser-focused on delivering commonsense so  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 7 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Iowa's Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across student groups Dropout rates declined, with fewer students dropping out now than before the pandemic * Iowa's high school graduation rate increased half of a percentage point, reaching 88.8% for the graduating class of 2025, according to figures r  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Historian and author Friederike Baer to present Max Kade Distinguished Lecture A historian of the American Revolution, Baer will shed light on questions of political history, migration, and transatlantic exchange * On Wednesday, April 15, author and historian of the American Revolution Friederike Baer will deliver this year's Max Kade Distinguished Lecture. A professor of history and head of the arts and hum  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 7 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Michigan licenses second dental therapist to help increase access to dental care; address workforce shortages State's first dental therapy training program gets closer to launch as Ferris State University taps nonprofit dental care expert to lead * As part of an effort by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on April 6, 2026, by Lauren Gerlach and Matt Davis with Kristine Ajrouch, research professor in the Institute for Social Research: * * * Convoys of Caregiving: Arab American Families Living with Dementia An Interview with Kristine Ajrouch, PhD In this episode, Matt & Lauren speak with Kristine Ajrouch, PhD - a new member of our CAPRA leadership team. Kristine  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers identify new therapeutic target for neuroendocrine tumors in the gastrointestinal tract Targeting two separate pathways that control lipid synthesis led to longer survival in mouse models * Neuroendocrine cells are unique in their ability to act both as nerve cells and hormone-making cells. They're scattered throughout t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU School of Social Work and Henry Ford Health's Trauma Recovery Center are improving holistic healing * In the latest collaboration through the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences partnership, Henry Ford Health's Trauma Recovery Center worked with Michigan State University's School of Social Work to strengthen its trauma-informed approach to healing for survivors and fami  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * OpenAI Releases Policy Guide to "Keep People First" - Nothing More than Insincere Platitudes "The sudden explosive growth of the AI industry must be reigned in immediately." * Today OpenAI released a policy report it said is meant to "keep people first" by addressing what it admits are major societal challenges that will inevitably arise from the explosive growth of the increas  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- President Trump issued the following statement on April 6, 2026, on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college basketball national championship game: * * * Tonight, I join millions of Americans gathering across the country in congratulating the Michigan Wolverines and the UConn Huskies as they compete in the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Basketball National Championship. For nearly 90 years, this tournament has captivated   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 6 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Governor Braun Makes 99 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. In the month of March, Governor Braun made a robust 99 appointments. Appointments: State Psychology Board * Jere Leib (Psychological Service Associates, Inc) * Reappointment: Term expires 3/3  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers use network analysis to understand mammal food web drivers across Africa * Ecology is often understood as a hyperlocal thing. The ecology of a pond, for instance, is vastly complex, even if the pond is tiny. But learning solely from local ecosystems is a slow and laborious approach that may not capture widely applicable findings. Rice University graduate student Annie Finneran, working in the  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * SBA Announces Dates for National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit Free online summit May 5-6 offers educational workshops, networking, and information on federal resources * Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration and America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced the dates for the National Small Business Week 2026 Virtual Summit. The free online summ  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * The Point continues Tuesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+; ABC Hockey Saturday Pregame Show on Saturday at Noon * All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 41 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week The NHL regular season cont  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Schumer, Baldwin Demand Trump Take Action Against Chinese Automakers, American Workers and National Security at Risk * This action comes after President Trump encouraged Chinese companies to expand manufacturing and selling in the U.S. WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), called on President Donald Trump to stop Chinese a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * My, what big black holes you have: Tales from the Virgo Cluster The world's most powerful space telescope reveals 'overmassive' black holes and a smoking gun for a black hole merger, providing new insights into galaxy evolution * An international research team, including contributors from the University of Michigan, have published three new studies that reveal new clues about how galaxies ar  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Eliminating DEI * 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 after graduation. Institutions required DEI statements from facul  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 5 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State University Law School Advances to Top 3% Worldwide at International Jessup Competition in Washington, D.C. * Detroit, MI -The Wayne State University Law School team delivered an exceptional performance at the international rounds of the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C., finishing among the top 3% of teams worldwide. The Jessup is the large  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 6 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * When performance can't pause: UNM researcher advances concussion care for performing artists * For college students in the performing arts, the show often goes on, even when it shouldn't. Unlike NCAA student-athletes, who are supported by well-established concussion protocols and clinical care teams, performing arts students frequently navigate head injuries without clear guidance, coordinated  more