EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: * * * ABEM's New BRIDGE Program ABEM is pleased to introduce the Building Resilient Inclusive Development for Growing Physician Equity Leaders (BRIDGE) Program, designed to support early-career emergency physicians pursuing professional development or research opportunities to foster careers aimed toward improving health equity in Emergency Medicine. Application Window: April 17 - May 29,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Federal Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Lawsuit to Obtain Private Voter Data from Massachusetts Voting Rights Groups Help Secure Legal Victory Protecting Data Privacy * A U.S. District Court judge today dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking full access to unredacted voter rolls from Massachusetts, which contain highly sensitive in  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following on April 9, 2026: * * * ACLU Statement on New Report Showing People with Disabilities Face Barriers to Voting in 90% of Southeast Michigan Polling Places The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) issued the following statement in response to today's release of a new report by Detroit Disability Power (DDP), which details their findings after assessing Election Day polling locations i  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Warns of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is issuing an investor alert to warn residents about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms, including on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are increasingly using deceptive advertisements and "deepfake" technology to lure invest  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Joins United Mentoring Program and Putnam Township Fire Department to Highlight Federal Investments * Lansing, Mich. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) visited a Lansing area high school and Putnam Township Fire Department to highlight two local projects he secured federal funding for. These projects to support youth mentoring and local emergency response are part of the $146 million t  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, April 9 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following Q&A on April 8, 2026, by rural clean energy specialist Nicholas Jansen and Communications Director Jeff Smith with Ed Rivet, executive director of the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum: * * * Clean energy siting series: Q/A with Ed Rivet, Executive Director, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum With this article, we launch a series of interviews with people involved in expanding clean energy in  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments Hazard: The recalled steam cleaners' attachments can unexpectedly detach from the steam cleaners and expel hot water or steam onto users during use, posing a serious burn hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 1.7 million (In addition, about 96,000 were sold  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption * XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Secures Federal Grant for Ypsilanti-based Manufacturer following Administration's Attempts to Revoke Critical Funding * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement on her successful efforts securing $31.7 million in federal grant funding for the Ypsilanti-based manufacturer LuxWall after the Trump Administration sought to revoke the funding: "When I hea  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * EPA Proposes to Gut Federal Coal Ash Cleanup Requirements and Health Protections Earthjustice will sue to stop the EPA from rewriting the rules for coal power companies' toxic sludge * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to gut the regulations that protect communities from the dangers of coal ash - the toxic sludge left afte  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Engineering students at Andrews University are participating in a partnership with Astroport Space Technologies to develop infrastructure for lunar exploration. This collaboration focuses on the development of the Flexible Logistics and Exploration lunar rover in coordination with Astrolab Venturi. The project originated through the Industry Lab at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship after Matias Soto, director of innovation and entrepreneurship, established a   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Former CBP Leader Ntina Cooper Joins U.S. Travel Association as Senior Vice President of Operations * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Travel Association today announced the hiring of Ntina K. Cooper as Senior Vice President of Operations, bringing seasoned leadership to advance the association's strategic priorities.  "Ntina knows how to drive results in complex environments," said Geoff F  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, delivered the State of the State address to the 95th General Assembly to open the 2026 fiscal session. The governor reported that Arkansas maintains the fastest-growing economy in the nation and remains the top state for both lowest cost of living and resident relocation. During her remarks, Sanders highlighted educational gains under the LEARNS Act and announced plans for a special session to cut state income taxes for  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU research: West Michigan economy posts second month of modest growth By Brian Vernellis Despite the fluctuating federal tariff policies and rising costs, the West Michigan economy remains resilient, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said the region's purchasing managers reported mod  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI, Congressman Barrett Host Roundtable on Tax Relief and Regulatory Reform * BRIGHTON, MI - On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI), Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), State Senator Lana Theis (MI-22), Job Creators Network, and Americans for Tax Reform hosted a roundtable event in Brighton, Michigan, to discuss the long-term benefits of the Wor  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Report Shows Literacy Coaches Yield Positive Results * LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted a new report from Michigan State University' Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) showing that teachers who receive literacy coaching produce better instruction in the classroom. For this study, EPIC analyzed how literacy coaching was implemented in 8  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Says Trump is "Going In The Right Direction" on Affordability as Prices Skyrocket Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is continuing to dismiss concerns about rising costs, telling POLITICO in a new interview that "I think [Michiganders] feel that the president is going in the right direction" on affordability. This comes after Rogers was caught "downplay[ing] the impact of the Iran war  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * $24.2M in Grants Will Expand Student Access to In-Demand Career & Technical Education Programs Fifty-six school districts from around Michigan will be able to fill the gap by meeting the rising student demand with more than $24.2 million in CTE expansion grants from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The three-year competitive grants are designed to expand stu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on April 8, 2026, by Sam Page with Joel H. Rubenstein, director of the Barrett Esophagus Program: * * * Understanding esophageal cancer An expert discusses the signs and risk factors, including Barrett's esophagus * Although rarer than other cancers, esophageal cancer is a serious disease that mostly impacts men over 55 years old. Here, Joel H. Rubenstein,   more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, April 10 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Michigan NWTF State Chapter Invests $150,000 in First-of-Its-Kind Research Michigan's woods are beginning to stir this spring -- and so is the science behind wild turkey management. This year, wildlife science in the state is getting a major boost. For the first time in Michigan history, researchers are launching a long-term, large-scale study of wild turkey populations. The pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Utilities Must Consider Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Going Forward, Warns MPSC * The Commission noted testimony from Advanced Energy United, Michigan EIBC, and the Institute for Energy Innovation in forewarning utilities they must consider virtual power plants LANSING, MI - Michigan utilities were forewarned they must consider virtual power plants (VPPs) before seeking to pr  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Bikes celebrates 20 years on campus * At Michigan State University, the bicycle is an integral part of the collegiate experience. For many Spartans, it's essential transportation between classes. But it's also a way to get exercise, pass the time with friends and experience the beauty of our sprawling, 5,200-acre campus. That helps explain why the MSU Bikes Service Center, which marks its 20th  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU moves forward with Institutional Assessment & Responsive Action * Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced Guidepost Solutions as the independent external firm to conduct the Institutional Assessment and Responsive Action, a comprehensive evaluation of MSU's culture, structure and policies pertaining to relationship violence and sexual misconduct, or RVSM.   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU says safety first when Spartans travel abroad * From studying infectious diseases to building global partnerships, Spartans are working in every corner of the world. To help the university support their health and safety while abroad, faculty and staff planning international travel for work must register their trips through MSU's Global Travel and Remote Work Registry portal at least three weeks  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Midshipman at Great Lakes Maritime Academy Highlights How Peters' CADETS Act Helped Her Afford Deck Officer Education "On the Job" Video Series Highlights Senator Peters' Efforts to Help Constituents and Communities Across Michigan * TRAVERSE CITY, MI - In a new "On the Job" video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters' (MI) office, midshipman Haley Alexander highl  more

OLIVET, Michigan, April 9 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Become an LPC with a CACREP-Aligned Program * If you're researching how to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC), choosing the right graduate program is one of the most important decisions you'll make. The Online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Olivet is a 60-credit, CACREP -aligned counseling program   more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * PhD Powerhouse: Tech Fellowship to Launch New Era of Computing, Engineering Research The Colleges of Computing and Engineering at Michigan Technological University are teaming up to launch a new doctoral fellowship that attracts and nurtures top-tier researchers from both fields. Dennis Livesay, the Dave House Dean of Michigan Tech's College of Computing, and Michelle Scherer, dean of t  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Recognizes 2026 Congressional Women of the Year * PASADENA, CA -On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) hosted the annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor local women in the San Gabriel Valley who have contributed to their neighborhoods and communities through service, organizing, or leadership. The award, now in its 16 th year, is given to women nominated   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Introduces RESTART Communities Act to Clean Up Contaminated Sites and Spur Economic Development * Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Haley Stevens, alongside Rep. Frank Mrvan (IN-01), introduced the Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation and Remediation for Thriving (RESTART) Communities Act of 2026, legislation focused on revitalizing industrial communities across America.   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Turner Introduce Bill to Help Cover Health Care Costs for Delphi Retirees * WASHINGTON- Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Mike Turner (OH-10), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the bipartisan Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act. This bill would extend refundable health care tax credits for Delphi Salaried Ret  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford receives verification from ACS Committee on Trauma * Verification recognizes Sanford Bismarck's commitment to providing optimal care for injured patients BISMARCK, N.D. - The trauma center at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been verified as a Level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT). Verified trauma centers must meet   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Stevens Continues to Fight for Delphi Retirees, Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Health Coverage Tax Credit * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), along with Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-8), introduced the Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026, legislation to extend t  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, April 9 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Storm Tank: Trine student ideas improve recycling, laundry, running * Apps to encourage recycling, make shared laundry spaces work better and help choose the right running shoes won the top prizes at Trine University's annual college and community Storm Tank competition on March 25. The competition drew 17 project ideas from Trine students, with the top 10 moving on to the finals and the opportunity to present to  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- 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: * * * Transatlantic Lawmakers Demand Transparency from UK 48 Group Over CCP "United Front" Ties Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and leading UK lawmakers from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) have formally written to t  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Health Coverage Tax Credit Through 2030 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), along with Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-8), introduced the Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026, legislation to extend the Health Coverage Tax Credit through Janua  more

NEW YORK, April 9 -- Fordham University posted the following news: * * * Two Fordham Students Earn Goldwater Scholarship for STEM Research * For the third year in a row, two Fordham students have been awarded the Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious national award for undergraduates pursuing STEM research. As 2026 Goldwater Scholars, Fordham juniors Liana Cutter and Jenna Cain will each receive up to $7,500 and join a network of more than 11,000 scholars recognized over the past 40   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M named a 2026 Top Peace Corps Volunteer producer The University of Michigan ranks No. 3 among graduate schools on the Peace Corps' 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. It is also No. 4 all-time in volunteer production, with 2,851 Wolverines having served since 1961. During the past fiscal year, 10 graduate alumni served in 10 countries around the world, including Colombia,   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * From friend to foe: After a chimpanzee group split, chimps began killing their former friends After the large Ngogo chimpanzee group in Kibale National Park, Uganda, split into two, individuals in one group attacked and killed more than 20 members of the other group--chimps who had been their former friends and allies. Prior to its split, the Ngogo group was unusually large. Chimpanzee group  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * A pocket-sized personal trainer: AI-written texts aim to get older adults moving Artificial intelligence can write text messages encouraging physical activity that most older adults consider appropriate and good quality, but their feelings about AI--and if they know AI wrote the message--impact their response, a new study in the Journals of Gerontology suggests. The research is an important   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * What's in your cart? New tech helps shoppers make healthier, affordable food choices A new tech-driven tool is changing how people shop for groceries--especially in communities where healthy food can be hard to access. Researchers from the University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame and Purdue University developed a system that combines real-time store prices, nutrition data and persona  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release: * * * First Clearly Documented Split in World's Largest Known Chimpanzee Community Leads to Deadly Violence After decades of stable social bonds, a rare and permanent split among a chimpanzee group in Uganda led to deadly violence between former companions, offering insight into the underlying social dynamics that may also shape conflict in human societies. The largest group of wild chimpanzees kno  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 10 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * UNLV School of Public Health Launches NVax: Nevada's Immunization Coalition The group will address Nevada's historically low vaccination rates through education, training, and advocacy initiatives; first community meeting set for April 23. Author: Megan Neri Keeping Nevadans safe from infectious diseases requires buy-in from everyone, and a new UNLV-backed initiative is on a mission to  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Over-the-Counter Topical Lidocaine Patches * News Release 25-057 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1498 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain over-the-counter topical lidocaine patches. The products at issue in the investigation are descri  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Ending Gender Extremism and Cutting Underused Programs * 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. Institut  more

OLIVET, Michigan, April 9 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Why School Counselors Matter -- And How to Become One * Schools today face growing challenges when it comes to supporting students' academic success, mental health, and future planning. From helping a student navigate anxiety to guiding families through college decisions, school counselors play a vital role in helping young people succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For individuals who feel ca  more

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why trade wars land harder in some states * The current trade war doesn't affect American states evenly. New research by Wendong Zhang and collaborators from Ohio State University finds that the risks from escalating tariffs with Canada and Mexico, the United States' closest agricultural partners, fall along geographic lines, exposing some states to steep losses while leaving others relatively unscathed. At th  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 9 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Wild chimpanzees demonstrate rare instance of division and collective violence * The largest group of wild chimpanzees known to scientists has permanently split into warring factions. In a study published in Science, an international team of researchers, including a University of Arizona primatologist, report this rare event, building on three decades of observations on the Ngogo chimpanzees in Kib  more