WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Barrett took big money from donors who profited from GOP tax law" * Barrett voted to slash health care to give tax breaks to his corporate donors Reporting finds that Tom Barrett has raked in cash from the special interests profiting from his Big, Ugly Bill - which gave tax breaks to corporate donors paid for by regular Michiganders. While Barrett handed out massive tax brea  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * **MEDIA ALERT FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 28** Tuesday on Capitol Hill, King Charles won't be the only person who wears a crown * Moms to Recognize Congressional Champions Tuesday at 10 am. Democratic Women's Caucus/Mamas' Caucus Hearing on Care, Affordability Tuesday at 1 pm. Next Tuesday, April  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 3 U-M faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences Three University of Michigan faculty members have earned election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, one of the nation's most distinguished honors recognizing exceptional achievement across academic and professional fields. The U-M fellows Rada Mihalcea, Derek Peterson and Nicholas Valentino join a 2026 class of 252 lea  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners * The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20-24. Sponsored by CWR Wholesale Distribution, the ABYC awards recognize 10 technicians for exceptional customer service, techni  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * ACLU and MIRC Call on Congress to Require an Independent Investigation into ICE's North Lake Detention Center Following Reports of a Hunger Strike and Dangerously Inadequate Medical Conditions The ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) call on Congress to require an independent investigation into the U.S. Immigration and Cust  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * AEP Ohio Applauds Ohio Supreme Court Decision To Protect Submetered Ohioans GAHANNA, Ohio -- AEP Ohio has long advocated that the practice of submetering does not serve consumers and could in fact harm them through higher electric bills. Submetering companies also do not provide important consumer protections, including the right to shop for a generation supplier, access to low-i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's Execu  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families -families comprised of at le  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 to Showcase Next Generation Flight Technologies AIAA announced its program for AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026, 8-12 June, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, Calif. This year's theme, "From Velocity to Altitude - Accelerating Toward Tomorrow," captures the acceleration of aviation technology. "Next generation technologies are reshap  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 25 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * As Job and Family Services Continue Months-Long Strike, UAW Local 2192 Members at Lorain County Children Services Ratify New Contract, Breaking County "Pattern" Today, as Lorain County Job and Family Services workers remain on strike going over two months, County Commissioners voted to accept a new contract agreement with members of the same UAW Local - UAW Local 2192 at Lorain Coun  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of P  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the U.S. Department of Education's decision to exempt the U.S. Army from the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), which provides   more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS PROGRAM FOR BLIND AMERICANS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's erosion of a long-established, successful program offering economic opportunities to blind Americans. The Randolph-Sheppa  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * AG Rayfield: "President Trump wants to turn letter carriers into election gatekeepers." Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania have asked a federal court to permanen  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU students turn connections into a revenue-generating business * Before it became a growing business with revenue, expansion plans, and a first-place finish at Central Michigan University's New Venture Competition, Linked by Twins started with something simpler: people showing up. Not just once but again. "Seeing students come back, bring their friends, and turn it into a shared moment made  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Critical Habitat Protected for Four Mussel Species Across 17 Eastern, Midwestern States * WASHINGTON-Following litigation by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today protected 3,814 river miles in states from Minnesota to New York and Alabama to Virginia for four mussel species. "I'm thrilled that these mussels and the rivers they nee  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Designating Critical Habitat Across 17 States for Four Mussel Species * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is designating approximately 3,814 river miles (6,138 kilometers) of occupied critical habitat for four freshwater mussels -rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. This designation spans 17 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Malliotakis Headline First-Ever NBC News "Common Ground" Live Event to Highlight Power of Bipartisanship * In a powerful demonstration of bipartisan leadership, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) joined forces to urge Americans to work together and highlight the power of bipartisanship in getting good done in Washington during the first-ever l  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 24 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * DTE Energy intends to pause future electric rate requests following upcoming filing as data centers come online Affordability benefits from data centers expected to help offset reliability investments for all customers * DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) announced today that its electric company intends to forego asking for rate increases for at least two years following its upcoming filing with the Mic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * US Forest Service Rejects Call for Thorough Environmental Review of Ottawa National Forest Massive Logging Project Draft decision is harmful to forest, biodiversity, and tourist economy in Western U.P. * The U.S. Forest Service on April 16 released a draft decision to proceed with Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project in the Ottawa National Forest, located in Michigan's West  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: * * * ESF Students Spotlight Climate Storytelling at Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- April 24, 2026 -- Twenty-five students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) immersed themselves in three days of multimedia storytelling at the 2026 Planet Forward Summit in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. Planet Forward,  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest on April 24, 2026: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives On April 23, the Commission retired the Searchable Electronic Rulemaking System (SERS). As its replacement, the Commission has deployed a new rulemaking search system on the agency's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rule  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, April 24 -- FLOW (For Love of Water) issued the following news release: * * * SCOTUS unanimous: Nessel v. Enbridge Line 5 case belongs in state court In a victory for the State of Michigan and its allies opposing the continued operation of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac, the Supreme Court of the United States has issued a unanimous decision that Nessel v. Enbridge will be heard in state rather than federal court. At issue was Enbridge's a  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Following Rep. Stevens' Bill to Hold Utility Executives Accountable, DTE Announces Multi-Year Electricity Rate Freeze * Washington, DC -Today, DTE Energy announced a two-year consumer rate freeze following the introduction of Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens' Stop Unfair Electricity Price Hikes Act. "Michigan families are fed up with having to pay more and more for their electricity each y  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 25 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 24, 2026, by Kelsy Achtenberg, educator and the director at The Innovation School in Bismarck, North Dakota: * * * Reggio Meets Axolotls Understanding grows with connected learning. * Recently, our school's younger class was given miniature axolotl figurines. If you aren't familiar, axolotls are cute salamanders that are all the rave right now. What began as a simple, fun surprise q  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 25 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * College of Computing initiative focuses on digital skills across majors By Brian Vernellis When Diana Lawson, dean of the Seidman College of Business, speaks with CEOs and the region's business leaders, a recurring theme emerges as they discuss recruiting future talent. "We hear over and over from them that they want students to have durable digital skills," Lawson said. The College of Computi  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 25 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hour Media Acquires SagaCity Media's Portfolio of Premium Regional Magazines and Digital Assets Portland, OR - The assets of SagaCity Media, a leading publisher of lifestyle magazines and influential digital media brands across the United States, have been acquired by Hour Media, a diversified media company headquartered in Michigan. The transaction included Sa  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * TUESDAY: Democrats to Hold Hearing on Protecting Elections from a Trump Takeover Next Tuesday, April 28, Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Committee on Homeland Security Democrats will hold a Democratic forum in Washington, DC to examine how we can protect our elections while President Trump threatens a Federal takeover.   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 24, 2026: * * * TQUOTES OF THE WEEK: "We must ensure that Trump's friends in the oil and gas industry aren't taking advantage of the chaos to rake in record profits at the expense of hard-working American families." -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) on the introduction of the Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act which would protect consumers  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Program That Expands Economic Opportunity for Blind Americans Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is leading a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Taylor v. U.S. Department of Education, supporting a federal lawsuit challenging a decision by t  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Announces Staff Updates Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced promotions and new hires for staff in the executive office. Terry Krinvic, Deputy Chief of Staff Terry Krinvic has been promoted to deputy chief of staff, where she will oversee scheduling and advance. Previously, Terry served as director of scheduling in the Executive Office of the Governor. Before j  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Susan J. Lane: Gratitude and Giving Susan Lane of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has made a transformational gift of $1.5 million to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Michigan Medicine. The mother of two has been a longtime patient of the department as well as a dedicated donor. Her latest gift will establish the Lane Family   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Study of Gut Microbes in Black Bears Finds Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria A new gut microbiome study of bears in eastern North Carolina expands our understanding of microbial ecosystems in omnivores and contributes to the broader idea that bear feces could help scientists monitor changes in the environment. The study also found that bears may play an unexpected role in dispers  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Gulf Futures Challenge Awards $20 Million Each to Two Projects Building a Safer, More Resilient Gulf Coast The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Gulf Research Program has awarded $20 million each to the Louisiana Public Health Institute and the Gulf Offshore Research Institute through the Gulf Futures Challenge, a $50 million initiative to fun  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Holly Bamford, chief conservation officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region": * * * Chair Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before this Committee on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Looking for the ABC Agenda? Find it here * For those attending the recreational boating industry's premier advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC), the latest agenda offers a detailed look at the policy discussions that will drive this year's advocacy in Washington, D.C. Taking place May 4-6, ABC will convene industry leaders and policymaker  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following written testimony by Ohio Natural Resources Department Director Mary Mertz from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Restoration Efforts in the Great Lakes Region": * * * Good morning, Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. My name is Mary Mertz, and I am the Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * DALLAS, TX - Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that financing has been secured for Related Digital's $16 billion data center campus   more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan * Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan Related Digital and Funds Affiliated with Blackstone Commit Equity to Fund Project; Fixed Rate, Long-Term Debt Financing Anchored by PIMCO-Managed Funds and Accounts Campus Creates Thousands of Union Construction Jobs and Significant Community Investment * Dallas, TX - Related D  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 75 Years of the International Hearing Society * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI-08), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg and Messmer Announce Field Hearing in Indiana on the Future of Mining On Friday, May 8, at 9:15 a.m. CT, the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a field hearing in Fort Branch, Indiana titled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining." What: Field hearing titled "Pro  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers develop 5 new potato varieties to bolster US chip supply * The potatoes behind America's potato chips are getting an upgrade. Researchers at Michigan State University have developed five new potato varieties designed to help strengthen the U.S. chip supply by improving disease resistance, long-term storage and processing reliability. The varieties -Manistee, Mackinaw, Petoskey, Huro  more

TEMPE, Arizona, April 24 (TNSrpt) -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Competition is an Illusion: How Higher Ed Partnerships Can Increase Access to Online Learning - Sooner than Later The demand for online learning has surged in the last 5 years; however, many colleges are struggling to keep pace. According to a 2025 Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE 10) Report and forbes.com analysis, nearly 9 in 10 colleges plan to expand online offerings but many do not have   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Presses Energy Secretary on Trump Administration Freezing Funds for Dam Safety, Resiliency Amid Record Snowmelt & Flooding in Michigan Funding Freeze Comes Amid State Emergency Declaration for High Water Levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex * During a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed Energy Secretary Chris Wright on the Trump Admi  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, April 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * They Come from All Walks of Life, the Seasoned Members of Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors A mix of Air Force leaders, CAP members, and outside professionals helps align the organization's volunteer service with the future needs of the communities it serves. * What is the Board of Governors? The people who serve on Civil Air Patrol's Board of Governors, like its 70,000 memb  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 25 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Social architecture as an urban project Architect Peter Yi explores housing, policy and the future of cities By Claudia Rebola, rebolacb@ucmail.uc.edu Public policy has long shaped how cities grow and who gets to live in them. For architect and researcher Peter Yi, assistant professor in UC's school of architecture and interior design, understanding that relationship is central to designing more conn  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 25 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Plays Pivotal Role in $20M Gulf Futures Challenge-Awarded Project Initiative Will Transform Offshore Oil and Gas Infrastructure for Advanced Energy and Economic Growth By J.J. Adams -- 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu The Gulf Offshore Research Institute and its partners, including the University of Houston, have been awarded $20 million through the Gulf Futures Challenge to adv  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Consumer confidence is back to mid-2022 lows, with wars, gas and durable high prices Consumer sentiment fell back for the second consecutive month, reaching a low comparable to its mid-2022 trough, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Declines in sentiment were seen across political party, income, age and education, reflecting the broad-based nature of this month's results. E  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * To settle harsh environments, early humans needed friends Findings suggest need for cooperation among human ancestors * Archaeologists have identified the earliest sustained human occupation in Highland Southern Africa, and suggest it could not have existed without considerable collaboration at a time when we were becoming humans. Researchers from the University of Michigan and California   more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 25 -- Rand issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Victoria Coleman, William Downe and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees National security and technology leader Victoria Coleman, financial executive William Downe and nuclear security expert Lisa Gordon-Hagerty have been elected to RAND's Board of Trustees. As trustees, they join an esteemed group of leaders from public service, business and academia tasked with ensuring R  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Women's Leadership Institute celebrates accomplishments at annual Spring Capstone event * The MSU Women's Leadership Institute wrapped up the academic year with its annual Spring Capstone on April 9 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. The event brought together members of the WLI Student Cohort with alumni and supporters for a celebration of the year's accomplishments, scholarship winners and  more