CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 20 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 16 Clemson students and alumni recognized by National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program * Sixteen Clemson University students and alumni were recognized by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a highly competitive award that supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The fellowship  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * The Trump Administration's Demand that Wayne County Turn Over its 2024 Ballots is an Attempt to Undermine Our Elections The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) condemns the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) demand that the Wayne County clerk turn over its 2024 ballots and other election materials within 14 days or face legal action. This demand is part of a pat  more

NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Advancing Gender Justice in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: A Declaration * We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, welcome the official start of preparatory work for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention. This is a significant opportunity to ensure an inclusive instrument that addresses long-standing gaps in the protection against gender-based crimes, particularly for women   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaffirms Commitment to Crime Victims During Crime Victims' Rights Week * LANSING - In recognition of Crime Victims' Rights Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reaffirming the Department of Attorney General's commitment to protecting, empowering and advocating for crime victims across the state. Since taking office in 2019, Attorney General Nessel has prioritized  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reissues AI Scams Consumer Alert During Money Smart Week * LANSING - As part of Money Smart Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her Artificial Intelligence and Scams alert to warn residents about the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by fraudsters to take advantage of consumers. AI is being misused to create realistic deepfake audio and video   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Unpacks Crony Capitalism on Latest Episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits * LANSING - On the latest episode of Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sits down with Dr. Justin Wolfers, a professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, to discuss America's affordability crisis. The conversation explores how crony capitalism and shift  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * American Association for Cancer Research Recognizes 2025-2026 Research Grantees * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is proud to announce its newest class of grant recipients. Since 1993, the AACR has awarded more than $551 million through more than 1,100 research grants to support scientists in advancing cancer re  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 20 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Win Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS LAWSUIT PROTECTING GENDER AFFIRMING CARE; COURT ISSUES FINAL WRITTEN ORDER * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten health care providers who treat youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care * Update: Court Issues Final Written Order Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states today in securing a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Announces Second Package of Bills to Make Health Care Affordable Again * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today unveiled the second package of legislation to Make Health Care Affordable Again, the third pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America. The two bills are designed to lower health care costs for patients by expanding access and eligible expenses for tax-free heal  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Students step into the boardroom at inaugural Boss Games * For the first time this spring, Central Michigan University College of Business Administration students stepped beyond the classroom and into the boardroom. The inaugural Boss Games, developed by faculty members Shilpa Alamuri and Jarvis Smallfield, challenged students to think like consultants advising a healthcare system under pressur  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump's Attempt to Seize Detroit's Ballots * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement on the Trump Justice Department's Demand that Detroit turn over its ballots from the 2024 Presidential Election: "Donald Trump's planned federal seizure of Detroit's ballots is a racially and politically motivated attempt to take a  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Court issues opinion and judgment in AG Brown case protecting youth gender-affirming care * AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, lead a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria.   more

PERTH, Australia, April 20 -- Curtin University issued the following news release: * * * Schools must do more than box-ticking to support Indigenous kids: report * An Indigenous-led study of Perth primary schools has found that educators often rely on symbolic gestures rather than meaningful action to support Aboriginal children at school, prompting calls for Noongar storytelling, ceremony and language to be embedded in the curriculum and mandatory training for non-Aboriginal teachers. The  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Simon, Pettersen Introduce Resolution Marking Care Workers Recognition Month * Today, the Democratic Women's Caucus Caregiving Task Force co-chairs Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07) introduced a resolution establishing April as Care Workers Recognition Month to honor the roles and contributions of care workers. "Caregiving is a core p  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, April 20 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti Community Schools collaborate on direct admission effort to broaden college access Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University and Ypsilanti Community Schools are collaborating to launch a new direct-admission partnership that will guarantee admission to EMU for eligible graduating seniors. This partnership aims to reduce common barriers to the c  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District increased slightly since the previous report. Employment rose slightly, recent labor demand was positive, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly overall, with higher input price pressures, particularly those related to oil. Growth was noted in manufacturing, commercial construction, commer  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 20 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live * For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live - but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had a "country" identity - for example, a love of hunting and guns, pickup trucks and country music - showed different   more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 21 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Olivia Hansen, graduate student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado: * * * Rising Electricity Prices High power costs are driving up the cost of living. * Half of Americans now struggle to pay basic bills on time. Nearly four in ten people have been displaced from their homes by rising costs, as housing costs jumped sharply in just two years, medical   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Lawsuit Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 states today secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers that provide care for youth with gender dysphoria. A federal district court issued a written opinion and  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 20, 2026: * * * MDP Condemns Trump DOJ's Demand for 2024 Ballots Following the Trump DOJ's baseless and desperate request for Wayne County to turn over its 2024 ballots, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "This baseless demand from the Trump DOJ is yet another egregious attack on Michigan's election integrity. It also exposes Trump and the Michigan  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * MDP Endorses Candidates for Key Statewide Offices DETROIT -- Yesterday, the Michigan Democratic Party endorsed several candidates for key statewide positions, as more than 7,200 members showed up at the 2026 Endorsement Convention--the party's largest convention in history. After the convention, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * MDP Launches Billboards, Digital Ads on Cancerous Chemicals That Mike Duggan Allowed Near Kids DETROIT -- Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched new billboards across Detroit and a digital ad campaign calling out MAGA-funded Mike Duggan for allowing cancerous chemicals, including lead and arsenic, to be dumped in neighborhoods across Detroit--putting kids at risk and   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Mentorship meets real-world learning * Central Michigan University's ERPsim Competition gives students the chance to step into the role of decision-makers. They manage a simulated company, analyze data in real time and see the impact of their choices play out immediately. But beyond the simulation itself, one of the most powerful elements of the experience comes from the people in the room. T  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on April 20, 2026, by Beata Mostafavi with Natalie Stentz, medical director of the Center for Reproductive Medicine: * * * What causes infertility? A doctor answers common questions and clears up misconceptions From timing and age to stress and lifestyle, a fertility specialist explains what impacts your chances of getting pregnant and when to seek help * F  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU student poetry finds permanent home at Tollgate Drain wetlands * Dozens of community members gathered at UrbanBeat in Old Town in Lansing on March 29 to celebrate the permanent installation of six winning poems at Ingham County's Tollgate Drain Wetlands. The event marked the culmination of the "We Are Water" poetry contest, created by Lansing Poet Laureate Emerita and Michigan State University   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU to host first Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum, tours * Michigan State University, in partnership with Apple, will host the Apple Manufacturing Academy Spring Forum April 30-May 1. The Apple Manufacturing Academy is a free program that pairs Apple engineers and MSU experts with small- and medium-sized businesses to help them implement AI and smart manufacturing techniques and has alre  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 21 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Opposes CFPB Strategic Plan to Gut Agency and Strip its Fraud-Fighting Tools Multistate AG Coalition Sounds Alarm as Scams Continue to Hurt Consumers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and 23 attorneys general sent a letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan, which would severely   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Congratulations to Summer 2026 Isle Royale Artists-in-Residence, Emerging Artists, and Teen Artists HOUGHTON, Mich. - Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the chosen summer 2026 artists for its artist-in-residence programs. The artists chosen for the Established Artist-in-Residence are: * Ellie Anderson (Fiber, Chicago, Illinois) * Amber Dietz (Photography, D  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses * LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Sen  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America announces $1.08 million donation from Penske Automotive Group Gift brings all-time support to more than $12 million as PVA marks its 80th year serving veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases * Paralyzed Veterans of America today announced it received a donation of $1.08 million from long-time partner Penske Automotive Group through the company's annu  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 20 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Pre-Occupational Therapy Senior Turns Passion Into Purpose * In just two years, Amanda Abraham has made a lasting impact as a student in the health science program. Originally from Allen Park, Michigan, Abraham chose her university experience based on more than academics. CELEBRATING SUCCESS : UToledo recognizes the Class of 2026 with a series of stories featuring students receiving their degrees at sprin  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * Eli Savit's Record: Criminals First, Law Enforcement Last The Republican Attorneys General Association today called out newly minted Michigan Democrat Attorney General nominee Eli Savit for centering his career around putting criminals first and law enforcement last, the polar opposite of what it means to be an Attorney General. As Washtenaw County Prosecutor, Savit constan  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- 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: * * * Select Committee Investigates Heartland China Association and Calls For It To Cut United Front Ties Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has sent a letter to the United States Heartland China Association requesting verifiable assurances that the organization is  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Capito, Daines, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the American Chemical Society's 150th Anniversary U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world's largest scienti  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Join Legislators to Advance Faster Labor Contracts Act * Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: KDeniz@teamster.org (WASHINGTON) - Today, Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien and rank-and-file Teamsters from Amazon and Corewell Health East joined lawmakers urging U.S. House members to sign onto a discharge petition for the Faster Lab  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 20 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * TIGERS CLAIM CCAC WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP * UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. - The Olivet Nazarene University women's golf team captured the 2026 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday at University Park Golf Course. This is the first conference title for the Tigers since 2022. Entering the final round with an eight-stroke advantage, the Tigers closed out the event with a two-d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M experts explore benefits, harms of AI for people with developmental disabilities WHAT'S THE STUDY: The Science, Technology, and Public Policy program at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy is embarking on a project to explore the potential benefits and harms of artificial intelligence to support people with developmental disabilities, their families and direct-care workers. R  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 20 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint Esports: Building a competitive legacy * The University of Michigan-Flint Esports program is proving that last year's breakout season was just the beginning. After a landmark 2024-25 academic year, the program has followed up with an impressive fall and winter campaign, pairing Local Area Network trophies and undefeated records with a spring packed full of playoff-bound teams eager to make  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State earns national recognition in 2026 U.S. News graduate rankings Wayne State University continues to gain national recognition for the strength and impact of its graduate and professional programs, with several disciplines ranked among the nation's best in the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools. Among the highlights, Wayne State's nursing and law programs stood out   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "There's a Storm Coming" - Senate Republicans "Sound the Alarm" as Democrats Create "A Feasible Path" to the Majority New York Times: "[Democrats have] recruited unusually strong candidates in three states that supported Mr. Trump three times: North Carolina, Ohio and Alaska" MS NOW: "Now, just over six months out from Election Day, the herculean suddenly seems p  more

MONONA, Wisconsin, April 21 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Wisconsin Republicans' Failure Files: Marijuana Legalization Edition Inaction by Republicans to enact commonsense state reforms means Wisconsinites will spend another 4/20 among the dwindling number of states where medicinal or recreational use of marijuana is not allowed * April 20, or 4/20, is widely recogniz  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, April 21 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Wofford to confer four honorary degrees at 172nd Commencement Allen, Carpenter, Samhats will be honored; Nayef Samhat to give Commencement address * Wofford College will confer honorary degrees on Ashley Richardson Allen, Christopher A.P. Carpenter '90, Dr. Nayef Samhat and Prema Samhat during its 172nd annual Commencement on Sunday, May 17. Nayef Samhat, the 11th president of Wofford College, will del  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 20,2026: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Help Small Businesses Grow Certainty helps job creators expand, invest with confidence * This tax filing season, small businesses have certainty from the Working Families Tax Cuts' permanent pro-growth provisions to fund much-needed equipment and facilities upgrades and increase worker pay. In addition to making the 2  more