OXFORD, Ohio, April 23 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Acton, Mancini, Soulliard, and Sutton receive Junior Faculty Scholar Awards * Miami Junior Faculty Scholar Awards for 2026 have been presented to Riley Acton, assistant professor of Economics; Rock Mancini, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Zachary Soulliard, assistant professor of Psychology; and Jazma Sutton, assistant professor of History. University Junior Scholar Awards honor faculty members w  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 22 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * ADVANCE at UNM: Setting the stage for a decade of impact * Editor's note: In 2016, the National Science Foundation gave a group of leaders at The University of New Mexico a shot at reimagining how the university could best recruit, retain and promote women and minority STEM faculty. Over time, the five-year, $3.3 million project became known as the ADVANCE at UNM initiative and grew into a co  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Virtual vs. in-person visits for new neurology patients and the impact on future care Highlights * When seeing a neurology clinician for the first time, being seen virtually versus in-person made no difference in how soon people needed more care. * Researchers analyzed over 16,000 matched patient visits during the COVID-19 pandemic and found a quarter of patients had a fo  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Leaders from Communities that Experienced Antisemitic Attacks Demand Action on Capitol Hill Advocates Urge Congress to Increase Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding, Pass the Pray Safe Act and SACRED Act * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today brough  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following news release: * * * New Reports & Lead Experts Elevate Harms of 2025 Immigration Operations on Children and Early Care Providers Today, directly impacted educators and lead researchers released two new reports authored by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) highlighting the impacts of the Trump Administration's 2025 immigration policies on young children and early care and education providers i  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Board focuses on student support, connection and belonging * During its meetings this week, the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees received updates on numerous initiatives designed to foster student connection, community and belonging. They also received updates on enrollment, academic programs, and campus projects. During the seven committee meetings Wednesday and the formal s  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor Olatunde Johnson Honored With the 2026 Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching News From Columbia Law Story Archive Professor Olatunde Johnson Honored With the 2026 Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching * Students describe her as engaging, demanding, charismatic, and caring. Johnson will accept the prize, awarded annually by the Law School's graduating class, at graduation on Ma  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database Today, Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unc  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, April 24 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College expand partnership Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College are expanding their long-standing partnership to provide students with more streamlined, affordable pathways to earning a bachelor's degree. Leaders from both institutions were at an April 23 signing ceremony on the campus of Kalamazoo Valley. The   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 22, 2026: * * * COURTING DISASTER: Michigan's GOP Primary Goes from Ugly to Legal as Perry Johnson Sues John James New reporting from the Detroit News reveals that Michigan GOP primary candidate Perry Johnson has filed a lawsuit against his opponent John James over his campaign's website and commercials, contending that they aim to mislead voters in violation of Michigan statute. This lawsuit is j  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Brownley, Markey Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Climate Education * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), alongside U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), introduced the bicameral Climate Change Education Act, which would establish a Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide grants and  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow reports first quarter 2026 results FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS * Net sales were $9.8 billion, down 6% year-over-year, reflecting flat sales in Performance Materials & Coatings and declines in the other operating segments. * Volume decreased 2% year-over-year, driven   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Additional Michigan State Legislature Endorsements * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced its next round of Michigan legislative endorsements as the filing deadline closes. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:  "The path to flip the Republican-controlled state House and expand the state Senate majo  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Engagement in action: University Outreach and Engagement launches new strategic priorities * University Outreach and Engagement is introducing new strategic priorities that will guide its efforts over the next five years. Entitled " Leading with Purpose, Partnership, and Impact," the plan spells out specific and concrete steps to expand MSU's reach in Lansing, Detroit, mid-Michigan and across the s  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following statement on April 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's decision to extend Pennsylvania's two dirtiest coal plants increases costs and pollution harms Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking court approval of a consent decree with the operator of the Keystone and Conemaugh coal-fired power plants to continue operations beyond their scheduled retirement dates. "Governor Shapiro's decision to allow Pennsylvania's two di  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Visits Auto Supply Facilities in Southeast Michigan, Advances Key Agency Pillar * Ann Arbor, Michigan -Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi traveled around Southeast Michigan to advance a key pillar of the Trump EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback initiative-protecting and bringing back America  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 23 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by counsel Alex Harrell and partner Jeffrey P. Justman: * * * Supreme Court Decides Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Enbridge Energy, LP v. Nessel, No. 24-783, holding that the statutory 30-day deadline to remove a state-court lawsuit to federal court cannot be extended by equitable tolling principles  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Frederik's By Meijer Vanilla Bourbon Trail Mix Summary Company Announcement Date: April 23, 2026 FDA Publish Date: April 23, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Wheat & Soy Company Name: Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. Brand Name: F  more

HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Field-tested: Michigan Tech Grad Hikes from Isle Royale Research to a National Park Service Career Backpacking off-trail for a month over a more than 200-square-mile island chain is more demanding than your average camping trip. But for graduating Michigan Tech senior Jacob Sutter, wild places like Isle Royale National Park are where he finds happiness. Jacob Sutter's fascination with I  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Finding a future in the numbers * Garin Turner grew up just minutes from Michigan State University. Big campus. Big classes. Big reputation. But when it came time to choose where to enroll, he went in a different direction. "Both of my parents went here," Turner said of Central Michigan University. "And I knew that at a really big school, you don't get the personal connection that you get her  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Former Oceana County Man to Stand Trial on Charges for Sexual Assaults of Child * LANSING - Jesuz Chapa, 63, most recently residing in Dallas, TX, was bound over to stand trial on April 21 in the 51st Circuit Court for allegedly sexually abusing a minor child repeatedly between 2001 and 2004, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Chapa was extradited to Oceana County, from  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 23 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by political theorist Jake Scott: * * * New Partnerships in Asia The emerging Pacific security paradigm. * In February 2026, Indonesia and Australia signed the Treaty on Common Security ("the Jakarta Treaty"), a commitment to developing joint training facilities in Indonesia, increased cooperation and information sharing, and consulting on security matters at ministerial l  more

FLINT, Michigan, April 23 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * From esports to nursing, UM-Flint's K-12 summer camps offer something for all * Summer is just around the corner and for K-12 students who want more than just a few months of downtime, the University of Michigan-Flint has just the thing. Whether a student dreams of launching a business, singing on stage, saving lives, or dominating the opposition in competitive gaming, UM-Flint's K-12 summer camp l  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 24 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Speakers at the Black Boys and Men National Symposium will inspire participants with action steps for change By Michele Coffill The keynote speakers at the fifth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium, June 10-12 in Battle Creek, will advance conversations and strategies that drive meaningful, equitable change in education. New to southwest Michigan this year, the symposium's mission remain  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by Food and Farming Program Director Jen Schaap: * * * Building Food System Resilience Across 60 Countries The USDA has published an interesting report on food systems. The results can be used to "inform policy, investment and action towards more stable and sustainable food systems." It outlines their research on affordability, availability, quality/safe  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, April 24 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by clean energy specialist Zoe Zeerip: * * * The Price of Deregulation Earlier in his tenure, EPA Administrator Zeldin vowed to "drive a dagger straight into the heart of the climate change religion." He promised to lower the cost of living, unleash American energy, and bring back jobs. How, you might ask, would the nation accomplish that? Through deregulation.   more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, April 24 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by community nutrition specialist Paula Martin: * * * Teaching kitchens are at the crossroads of the food as medicine movement Over my 30 year career as a food and nutrition professional, I've never felt more relevant and "hip" than I do right now. The field of "food and nutrition" is having its biggest moment in years. Food is THE topic of conversation in nearly  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * UPDATED DATA: Inflation, Gasoline Costs Continue to Soar Under President Trump New reports show that families have spent $2,300 more each on daily expenses since Trump took office; Americans have paid $16 billion more on gas since start of Iran War * Today, the Joint Economic Committee - Minority released two updat  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Protect Rare Great Lakes, Appalachian Mussel * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity today sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to follow through on plans to protect salamander mussels under the Endangered Species Act. The Service also failed to finalize protections for more than 2,000 miles of critical habitat for the mussels. Sa  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Love of teaching, culture leads Fulbright student to Germany * Lelaina Beauregard, a senior, from Altamont, NY, has received a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) grant to Germany where she will spend 10 months living and teaching. It will not be her first time traveling abroad. "I spent my junior year of high school in Hamburg, Germany, during the Covid-19 pandemic," she s  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * MDP Chair Statement Slamming Mike Rogers for His Silence on Campaign Leaders' Connection to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal Mike Rogers has refused to answer questions even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned amid reports about his "connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving children" and his adm  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers Silent as Tim Cross Steps Down from Campaign Leadership Team Due to Child Sex Abuse Scandal Mike Rogers is continuing to stay silent even as Tim Cross, a member of his campaign's senior leadership team, resigned today in disgrace amid reports about his "connection to a Midland church where three elders have been convicted of sex crimes involving childre  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Fireworks Fly As Perry Johnson Sues John James The chaotic and expensive Trump primary for governor got even messier today, with self-funder Perry Johnson suing two-time statewide loser John James over his campaign logo and website misleading "people into believing he's the incumbent." James' logo features the words "John James governor," but the Detroit News reports that   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * GOP Gov. Candidates Embrace Trump Taking Over Michigan's Elections At today's Michigan Press Association forum, each of the Republican candidates for governor signaled an interest in letting Donald Trump take over Michigan's elections--which comes as several candidates, including John James, continue to peddle debunked conspiracies about the 2020 election. When asked if th  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Happy Earth Day, Detroit: Mike Duggan's Gift Is More Dirty Dirt Detroiters are paying for 350% increase to clean up Duggan's mess * DETROIT -- Today, on Earth Day, Detroiters deserve answers from MAGA-funded Mike Duggan, with The Detroit Metro Times reporting yesterday that Duggan's "contaminated dirt scandal keeps getting bigger." The Metro Times reports that as Duggan   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Has Refused Five Times to Speak Out About His Campaign Leaders' Connections to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal Mike Rogers continues to remain silent even as one of his senior campaign leaders, Tim Cross, resigned this week amid reports about his "connection to the Midland Living Word Church scandal" where three elders were convicted of sex crimes involv  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Trump Primary: James, Nesbitt "Still Claim Trump Won 2020 Election" As they battle for Donald Trump's endorsement in 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidates John James and Aric Nesbitt are going all-in on desperate lies about the 2020 election, with American Journal News reporting on their recent comments from an event in Midland. "Who here believes the president won in   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Court of Claims Dismisses Lawsuit Against State Over Edenville Dam Failure * LANSING - Today, the Michigan Court of Claims dismissed a lawsuit filed against the State of Michigan (PDF) regarding the May 2020 Edenville Dam failure, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Court found that the State was not responsible for the disaster and that the key allegations   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Michigan Democrats Field Candidates in Every Single Congressional, State Senate, and State House District Today, on the candidate filing deadline, the Michigan Democratic Party is celebrating that Democratic candidates are running in all 13 congressional districts, all 38 State Senate districts, and all 110 State House Districts. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel relea  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Opioids for dental pain still more common in U.S. Despite a recent 27% drop in patients filling dental opioid prescriptions, the rate is still higher in United States than in Puerto Rico and six other developed countries * People getting their teeth pulled or drilled by dentists in the United States are still much more likely to get  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests fibroid rates in Latina women may be lower than previously thought Large U.S. study finds about 12% prevalence using ultrasound-confirmed diagnoses * Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than earlier estimates suggested, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at Michigan Medicine, is   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- 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 on April 23, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Supports Trump Administration's Actions to Stop China's AI Theft Today, the White House publicly confronted China on "industrial-scale campaigns" to steal artificial intelligence models. In a memo, Director Michael Kratsios of the Office of Science and   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Files Amicus Brief Opposing Department of Justice Overreach in Michigan, DOJ is Demanding Sensitive Voter Data * Last week, the NAACP, represented by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of United States v. Benson. This case is part of the NAACP's ongoing efforts to fight the U.S. Department o  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * NABTU U.S. Legislative Conference Draws Thousands to Advance Workforce and Infrastructure Priorities North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) concluded its 2026 U.S. Legislative Conference this week at the Washington Hilton, convening thousands of union leaders, industry executives, and bipartisan elected officials for two days of high-level engagement on  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * New Research Sheds Light on How Precancerous Lesions Form in the Pancreas * BUFFALO, N.Y. -A preclinical study published in Nature Metabolism reveals that impaired functioning of two key enzymes contributes to the development and progression of precancerous lesions in the pancreas -a finding that could pave the way for prevention and earlier detection o  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Millionaire Matt Maasdam Shipped Jobs to China and Guatemala Millionaire Matt Maasdam, who has been a C-suite executive of multiple companies outside of Michigan, was caught shipping jobs to China and Guatemala. The report highlights, "none of the companies Maasdam has helped lead are free from foreign outsourcing." Matt Maasdam chose cheap foreign labor to line his own pockets over hard  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Nurses at Ford Chicago Assembly Persevere, Vote to Join UAW Local 551 Local 551 is one of the most historic units in the UAW. The local's roots go all the way back to the very beginning of the union in 1935, and over 5,000 of its members work at the iconic Ford Chicago Assembly plant, the automaker's oldest operating manufacturing facility. So, it would probably surprise many peopl  more

ROCHESTER, Michigan, April 24 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University to award honorary degrees at spring commencement ceremonies As part of its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, Oakland University will award honorary degrees to three individuals for outstanding achievements in their respective fields. * * * Glenn McIntosh has been selected to receive a Doctor of Humane Letters Honoris Causa. With over 40 years of service in higher education, Glenn McIn  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, Booker, Duckworth, Lee, Grijalva, Tlaib Unveiled Bicameral Report Exposing 100 Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker on Earth Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Earth Day, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and U.S. Representatives Summer Lee (D-PA-12), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), and Rashida Tlaib (D-M  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * On Earth Day, Grijalva, Duckworth, Booker, Markey, Lee, and Tlaib Unveil Bicameral Report Card Listing 100 Different Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker * Washington, D.C. - On Earth Day, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva, joined by fellow Co-Chairs of the Senate and House Environmental Justice Caucuses U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker (  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 22 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Once banned from school, education graduate reflects on completing her Ph.D. * This spring, doctoral graduate Zo Sediqi will walk across the stage to receive her diploma from the University of South Carolina's College of Education. As a woman born and raised in Afghanistan in the 1990s, the moment carries special significance for Sediqi beyond the degree itself. Sediqi is one of only a h  more

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Raised Levels of Gut Bacterial Wall Toxin Shown to Trigger Lupus Nephritis * The body's immune reaction to increased levels of a toxic molecule, part of a bacterial species in the human gut, may reveal who is most at risk of developing lupus nephritis, according to a new study led by NYU Langone Health. In people with the   more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz: * * * States react to nitrous oxide deaths with unnecessary, unworkable bans State legislatures truly concerned about teen safety should look beyond bans and embrace a regulatory approach that protects and educates consumers. * In recent years, prompted by concern about danger to teens amid an increase in incidents of deaths associat  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Reimer to share how AI is transforming health care * Reimer will speak during a panel discussion, Looking Ahead - What Will the Enterprise AI Ecosystem Look Like? The panel discussion will examine how enterprise AI operating models are evolving, which emerging technologies will be critical to long-term success and how leaders can make future-proof investments while navigatin  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Hold Washington Accountable with State-by-State Gas Price Displays * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced new legislation aimed at confronting the growing disconnect between Washington decision-makers and the everyday economic realities facing families across Michigan. The bill would install real-time gas price trackers   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Introduces Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act to Modernize USPS Communications * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act. The legislation would direct the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct a study on providing electronic notifications to Postal Service customers regarding weathe  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Tlaib, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Stop ICE's Warehouse Detention Prisons * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) joined Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), and 12 Members of Congress to introduce the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including Immigration and Customs Enforcem  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Crawford Introduce Bill to Allow SNAP Families to Buy Hot Rotisserie Chicken * WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) introduced the bipartisan SNAP Rotisserie Chicken Act. This bill would allow families to buy hot rotisserie chicken through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). "As a mom wh  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Saginaw Man Pleads to 2003 Cold Case Murder * LANSING - Jason Robert Cabello, 48, of Saginaw, pled no contest on April 20 to the 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton, 57, of Saginaw, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. He pled before Judge Manvel Trice III in the 10th Circuit Court in Saginaw County to one count of Second-Degree Murder and one count of First  more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * SCN, ADL, and Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Convene Security Briefing to Strengthen Community Preparedness Regional and National Partners Align on Threat Awareness and Layered Security Preparedness * The Secure Community Network (SCN), the ADL (Anti-Defamation League)  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Chang Files Legislation to Ensure All Copays Count: Advocates Applaud Efforts to End Copay Accumulator Policies * LANSING, MI - Yesterday, Sen. Stephanie Chang introduced legislation that would address insurance companies' copay accumulator adjustment programs and ensure Michiganders receive the total value of prescription drug assistance to afford their  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Peters Secures Commitment from Commerce Secretary to Examine National Weather Service's Failure to Alert Michiganders Ahead of Fatal March Tornadoes During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) secured a commitment from U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to examine the National Weather Service's (NWS) failure to alert the public prior t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Portrait: Vadu Rodrigues challenging world's view of Africa * At Michigan State University, creative inquiry and expression are integral to advancing knowledge, the cornerstone of our mission. Spartans illustrate every day the varied ways that the arts are an essential part of the MSU experience. Arts MSU's Spartan Portrait Series shines a spotlight on students who are doing amazing things   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Students share what road brought them to CMU * A student-run project through the College of the Arts and Media will tell the story of the different journeys that have brought students to Central Michigan University. The college will debut CAMEO-CAM Experiential Opportunity-at the college's awards ceremony on April 28. CAMEO brought together students from the college's programs to collaborate   more

PLANO, Texas, April 23 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Mobility Foundation Names Innovators in Clean Freight as Detroit Winners of Global Sustainable Cities Challenge * * Winners drive innovation in electric semi-trikes, hydrogen production, and fast-charging battery systems * Eastern Market lays groundwork for clean freight innovation ecosystem development * $1.5 million in implementation funding to be shared by winners   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Two faculty journeys, one CMU story * When Finance and Law faculty member Adam Epstein and Economics faculty member Jason Taylor arrived at Central Michigan University in 2003, they weren't just starting new roles, they were beginning a shared journey that would span decades of teaching, mentorship and impact. The two were the only tenure-track hires in the College of Business that year. More  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M analysis of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reveals keys to bipartisan Great Lakes policy A new report built off of 82 interviews offers clues to advancing Great Lakes protections into the future * Research led by the University of Michigan has produced the first comprehensive study of the history, coordination and evolution of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Established  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Democracy at a crossroads: Decoding the high-stakes future of Latin American elections With political violence on the rise and fracturing stable nations, the future of democracy in Latin America is reaching a critical point, says a University of Michigan researcher. Edgar Franco-Vivanco, assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan, believes it is a shift that requires more   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was born somewhere much different from our solar system Less than a year ago, astronomers discovered a comet soaring through our sky that was not from our solar system. Although we still don't know where this interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS came from, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed new insights about its birthplace. Wherever that w  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Oakland County's economy: Record workforce anchors gradual recovery Despite a period of significant economic turbulence--including international conflict and domestic policy shifts--Oakland County's economy is expected to see a steady, gradual recovery through 2028, according to University of Michigan researchers. In the 41st annual Oakland County Economic Outlook, the U-M Research Seminar i  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Highlights National Prescription Drug Take Back Day * This Saturday, April 25, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) encourages his constituents to participate by visiting one of the many drug disposal locations available throughout Michigan's 5th Congressional District and beyond between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. "Across the country, families and commun  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State students explore AI through Philosophy courses Wayne State University's Department of Philosophy is expanding its curriculum this fall with four courses focused on artificial intelligence, reflecting both surging student interest and the growing role AI plays in everyday life and work. The new and returning courses -- Critical Thinking: AI & Information Literacy (PHI 1090), AI & Data Ethics (P  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What role does music have in video games? * Marco Schirripa and Matheus Garcia Souza are members of Central Michigan University's School of Music faculty. Both are experts in the relationship between music and video games. They also performed together at the North American Conference on Video Game Music. Souza has performed at other video game-related conferences. Schirripa's latest project, Pi  more