EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 MSU professors named Gwen Norrell Professors Renowned Kinesiology scholars Leapetswe "Leps" Malete and Karin A. Pfeiffer are now the Gwen Norrell Professor in Youth Sport and Student-Athlete Well-being. Learn about the professorship and their careers: Leapetswe Malete Leapetswe Malete joined the Department of Kinesiology in the MSU College of Education in 2016 as an associate professor and the   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 15 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia have won a landmark verdict in an antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues. Washington and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Statement After Jury Finds Live Nation Operates As An Illegal Monopoly * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after a jury found that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, violated state and federal antitrust laws as a result of her office's multistate lawsuit against the company. A federal  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reissues Business Tax Scams Alert * LANSING - This Tax Day, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging small business owners to be vigilant against tax scams by bad actors who are actively targeting entrepreneurs. The Attorney General is reissuing her alert, Tax Scams Targeting Small and Midsized Businesses, to underscore the importance of understanding and safeguardin  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reminds Residents to Follow Emergency Orders, Avoid Common Post-Storm Scams * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents to watch out for common post-storm scams as communities across Michigan clean up from the latest round of intense storms that moved across the state last night. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has also extended the activation of the   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing * Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys   more

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, April 15 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following Q&A involving Preston Allen, former associate vice president of the Student Affairs Division and executive director of the University Housing: * * * MLK Award Winner Talks Community and Making an Impact * At the 10th annual MLK Jr. Legacy event in January, Preston Allen, retired associate vice president for Cal Poly's Student Affairs Division and executive director of Cal Poly University Hou  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 15 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * CBHJ mentorship in field placements prepares students for research informed social work practice * For social work students, the transition from classroom learning to professional practice is critical. While coursework provides a strong foundation, it's hands-on experience that builds the confidence and skills needed to navigate systems and serve communities effectively. At the Center for Behavioral Health  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard Seventeen health, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter air pollution, c  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Cut Taxes for Working Families by Thousands of Dollars Per Year * WASHINGTON- Today, with the support of a broad coalition of endorsers, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the Working Parents Tax Relief Act, a game-changing tax cut that would return to working parents up to an additional $5,500 per child under age four   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * Curtis Institute of Music Announces Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs. * Curtis Institute of Music is proud to announce its fifth annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund grantees. This impactful   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * First U-M patient receives newly FDA-approved stem cell therapy for sickle cell anemia Elijah Dottery, 10, underwent several treatments, including a bone marrow transplant, for his condition * Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States and millions worldwide. It's a genetic condition that changes the shape of red   more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 16 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by Mark Nayler, freelance journalist and critic based in Malaga, Spain: * * * International Appeal More Americans than ever are buying prime Spanish property. * Although it's the world's second most-visited country, Spain hasn't been sending out a welcoming message recently. Its Socialist-led government has proposed or passed several measures aimed at deterring foreign pro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 16 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Carr Pushes for Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition in submitting a comment letter in support of a proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that requires greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Specifically, those PBMs that service employer-fun  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs an Executive Order to Stabilize Fuel Supplies Amid Northern Michigan Flooding Order protects fuel supply in Northern Michigan and Eastern U.P. * Governor Whitmer Signs an Executive Order to Stabilize Fuel Supplies Amid Northern Michigan Flooding Order protects fuel supply in Northern Michigan and Eastern U.P. LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sign  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Haskell, KU student researchers to present their work at the 26th annual symposium * LAWRENCE -Twenty-nine undergraduate and postbaccalaureate scholars supported by research training programs at Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas will present posters of their research at the 26th annual Haskell-KU Student Research Symposium, organized by KU's Office for Advancing Success in Sci  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Boyle Slams OMB Director Russell Vought Over Trump Administration's Economic Failures Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, slammed Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought for advancing the Trump administration's failed economic agenda during today's Committee hearing.   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan ALERT Act With Barrett's Provisions To Improve Aviation Safety * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act. This bipartisan aviation safety legislation, which passed with the support of Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), includes several key provisions Barret  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Urges Timely Funding to Prepare Selfridge for Next-Generation Air Missions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John James urged the House Armed Services Committee to include funding in the National Defense Authorization Act for critical modernization efforts at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in preparation for the arrival of the F-15EX and KC-46 Pegasus missions. Rep. James highl  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 15, 2026, by associates Mia Acheson and Michael J. LaCourse and shareholders A. John Harper III and Arthur T. Carter: * * * Sixth Circuit Points Out Limits of NLRB Adjudicatory Rulemaking At a Glance * For nearly 50 years, the Supreme Court's decision in NLRB v. Gissel Packing Co. governed when the Board could issue a bargaining order despite a union's election loss. * In 2023, the Board d  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * John James Is "Full of Crap" About His Time Hurting Michigan in Congress With the Republican primary for governor in an all out-brawl, John James is now trying to hide from his record in Washington D.C. with a new ad saying that D.C. is "full of crap," but the reality is he's a huge part of the worst parts of Congress that are hurting Michigan. James has stood in lockstep b  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * On Tax Day, A Look at How Mike Rogers Spun Through the 'Revolving Door' to Get Rich at Michigan Taxpayers' Expense As Mike Rogers celebrates the largest-ever transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy this Tax Day, a reminder that Rogers' "explosion of immense wealth" was amassed by "pass[ing] through the revolving door" and cashing in on his shady DC connectio  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * THROWBACK: Anniversary of Mike Rogers Voting for Bill That Would "Essentially End Medicare" Mike Rogers said "America's path to prosperity" ran through bill that would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it * On this day in 2011, Mike Rogers voted for the GOP's toxic budget proposal which would "essentially end Medicare" as we know it. Rogers enthusiastically supported  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Human-machine teaming dives underwater * The electricity to an island goes out. To find the break in the underwater power cable, a ship pulls up the entire line or deploys remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to traverse the line. But what if an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) could map the line and pinpoint the location of the fault for a diver to fix? Such underwater human-ro  more

SAN DIEGO, California, April 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * More Than 130 Organizations Express Concern Over Changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Charter * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org, Lisa Robinson, lrobinson@aap.org or Alex Hulvalchick, ahulvalchick@aap.org On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Housing Justice Clinic aims to drive systemic change * Donovan McCarty has always been passionate about using the law for public interest and driving positive change. Although he grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, he held the city close to his heart, recognizing and confronting the stark contrast between the suburbs and the city. While earning his law degree, McCarty volunteered and worked fo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella, Coalition Push for New Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Attorney General John M. Formella, along with a bipartisan coalition of 44 of his fellow attorneys general, submitted a letter today supporting a proposed U.S. Department of Labor (Department) rule that would require greater transparency from pharm  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 15 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nelson, Riley named finalists in research and innovation vice chancellor search * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced two finalists for the vice chancellor for research and innovation position. Selected through an internal search, the candidates will participate in interviews with faculty, staff, stakeholders, students and administrators April 21-22. Announced by Interim Chancellor Kathe  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 14 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Professor Donovan Hohn awarded prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship * Donovan Hohn, a professor in the Department of English, has been awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship to support his growing body of work in creative nonfiction. The fellowship will allow Hohn to make progress on his third book, under contract with W. W. Norton and Company. To Hohn, this fellowship is both an honor and a rare opportun  more

NEW YORK, April 16 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Public Interest Groups Challenge Trump Administration's Renewal of an Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating The Department of Energy is claiming false emergencies to keep open dirty, inefficient coal plants across the country including a coal plant slated for shutdown in Centralia, Washington * (Washington, D.C.) Today, public interest groups filed a second request   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, from an April 15, 2026, hearing on the National Defense Authorization Act: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and members of this committee: thank you for holding this hearing for the opportunity to share my priorities as you begin drafting the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The United States must keep our military the strongest in the world to deter  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Rep. John James, R-Michigan, from an April 15, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 funding for the Selfridge Air National Guard Base: * * * Thank you Chairman Rogers and Ranking Smith for giving me the opportunity to speak today. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I want to highlight the critical importance of investing in Selfridge Air National Guard Base and ensuring it is fully prepared for t  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, from an April 15, 2026, hearing on the National Defense Authorization Act: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony for the record. I respectfully request consideration of Mr. Sorenson's provision requiring the Department of Defense to study and provide Congress with information on  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news about a podcast: * * * Ashley Gearhardt: Fake flavors, real cravings create an addiction to processed foods Many people love to eat ultraprocessed foods. Think about those crispy French fries or a delicious strawberry milkshake. Ultraprocessed foods are heavily changed from their original form and made mostly in factories rather than kitchens. Instead of simple ingredients you might recognize--like flour, e  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * DESI completes planned 3D map of the universe, is still exploring The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument completed its 5-year survey ahead of schedule with more data than anticipated to usher in a new era of cosmology Written By: Lauren Biron, Berkeley Lab Last night (April 14), the 5,000 fiber-optic eyes of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, or DESI, swiveled onto a patch of sky near the L  more

TUCKER, Georgia, April 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY and Foundation Commission Scoping Review of Salmonella Reduction Interventions Using an Evidence Gap Map * Salmonella findings in poultry products, along with reported outbreaks linked to raw poultry, have drawn increased attention to potential mitigation strategies. In response, USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation commissioned a scoping   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds Historic Tax Refund Season * This Tax Day, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement, celebrating the largest tax refund season in American history. "This tax season, millions of working-class Americans are benefiting from the critical relief delivered in the Working Families Tax Cuts, making it the largest tax refund season in history," said Rep. Walberg.   more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Barrett Calls On Armed Services Committee To Include His Legislation In National Defense Authorization Act * Click here or the image above to watch Rep. Barrett's testimony. Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) urged the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) to include three pieces of legislation he is leading in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). S  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Barrett Celebrates Higher Tax Returns for Michigan Families on Tax Day * Washington, D.C. - Today, on the deadline for Americans to file their income tax return, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) released a video praising the Working Family Tax Cuts he helped pass last year. In the video, Barrett highlights provisions that are providing real, targeted relief for working families including a bo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 15 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Winter 2026 Warrior Impact cohort bolsters Detroit startups through unique "micro-internships" * All things considered, six weeks isn't much time. But ask Wayne State students and the startups and founders in Detroit and they'll tell you: six weeks can make all the difference. That's because six weeks - more specifically, 10 hours a week over six weeks - is the duration of the "micro-internships" within   more

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, April 16 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * Junior Earns Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Hailey Mulvilhill receives the nation's preeminent undergraduate research award in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics * Supporting talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to become the nation's next generation of researchers in science, engineering, and mathematics, the Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Found  more