Thursday - April 30, 2026
News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors Newsletter for Wednesday April 29, 2026 ( 56 items )  

A.G. Jennings, Coalition Keep Machine Gun Devices Out of Delaware
DOVER, Delaware, April 29 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition keep machine gun devices out of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. In a notice of voluntary dismissalOpen this document with ReadSpea  more

AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable June 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2026, and is the company's 464 th consecutive qu  more

AG Announces Retirement of Deputy Attorney General Potchen, Names Manning as Chief Deputy of Department
LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Announces Retirement of Deputy Attorney General Potchen, Names Manning as Chief Deputy of Department * After more than 32 years of dedication to the State of Michigan, Deputy Attorney General Joe Potchen (PNG) will retire from the Department of Attorney General on April 30, 2026, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.  "For three decades, Joe has been a tremendous advo  more

AG Nessel Encourages Mediation for Mackinac Island and Ferry Operator
LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Encourages Mediation for Mackinac Island and Ferry Operator * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging the City of Mackinac Island and Hoffmann Marine, the owner and operator of all commercial passenger ferry services to the Island, to enter facilitative mediation with a mutually selected mediator to resolve ongoing disputes. Hoffmann Marine, which controls bot  more

AG Nessel to Intervene in DTE's Latest $474 Million Electric Rate Hike Request
LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel to Intervene in DTE's Latest $474 Million Electric Rate Hike Request * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reaffirming her commitment to stand up for Michigan utility customers in announcing she will intervene in the latest DTE rate hike case brought before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). Today, DTE filed an application seeking permission to rai  more

All In on AI: Michigan Tech Launches New Degree, Concentration and Minor
HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * All In on AI: Michigan Tech Launches New Degree, Concentration and Minor Michigan Technological University will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program this fall, making it one of a select group of institutions nationwide to offer a dedicated undergraduate program in the field. Michigan Tech's new bachelor's degree program in AI doubles down on the Uni  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Bloc  more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products
SACRAMENTO, California, April 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Credit Card and Payment Processing Companies to Combat Illegal Sales of Tobacco and Nicotine Products * Coalition also requests meetings with each company to comprehensively address the unlawful sales OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general   more

Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block   more

Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Leads Bipartisan Effort Calling on Credit Card Companies, Payment Apps to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 24 other Attorneys General and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors -including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Vis  more

Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Illegal Vaping Products * Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block (operat  more

ATU Robotics Finishes Top 2 in the World for 2026
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, April 28 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Robotics Finishes Top 2 in the World for 2026 * Arkansas Tech University finished runner-up in the 2026 VEX U Robotics World Championship at the America's Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, Mo., April 25-27. The No. 2 in the world finish is the latest milestone in the rapid rise of ATU robotics. The team made its first appearance in the VEX U World Championship in 2023, and behind the ing  more

BorgWarner Showcases Thermal, Power Electronics, Battery Solutions at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Showcases Thermal, Power Electronics, Battery Solutions at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2026 * * Showcased technologies include thermal management solutions, power electronics, battery systems and modules designed to meet evolving demands of commercial vehicle industry BorgWarner will showcase its comprehensive range of commercial vehicle solutions at  more

Campbell v. FEC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief (E.D.M. 26-cv-10849)
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news: * * * Campbell v. FEC seeks declaratory and injunctive relief (E.D.M. 26-cv-10849) * On March 12, 2026, Shelby Campbell (plaintiff), a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 13th District, filed suit against the Commission in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Plaintiff challenges the constitutionality of the Federal Election Campaign Act and seeks declaratory   more

Clark Hill Wins Precedential OCAHO Dismissal, Shaping the Limits of Federal Immigration Enforcement
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Wins Precedential OCAHO Dismissal, Shaping the Limits of Federal Immigration Enforcement * Clark Hill's Immigration team, led by Thomas K. Ragland and Ana Sami, secured a decisive victory for Adibahon Jurayeva in a precedential decision issued by the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), resulting in the dismissal with prejudice of the governmen  more

College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards   more

Developing taste: How molecular signals in infant tongues shape how we eat, taste and speak
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Developing taste: How molecular signals in infant tongues shape how we eat, taste and speak * During her postdoctoral research, Archana Kumari read a blog post by an oral cancer patient taking medication that disrupted taste. At Thanksgiving dinner, the patient couldn't detect the subtle saltiness of the gravy or the sweet notes of the candied yams. "It was so awful to read," said Kumari, now an assistant   more

Dingell, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Block Chinese Automakers from Entering U.S. Market
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Urge President Trump to Block Chinese Automakers from Entering U.S. Market * ICYMI from the Wall Street Journal: House Lawmakers Urge Trump to Prohibit China's Automakers From Building Cars in the U.S. Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and 73 of her House Democratic colleagues urged President Trump to block Chinese automakers from accessing the United Stat  more

Dressed in solidarity: MSU community unites for Denim Day
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Dressed in solidarity: MSU community unites for Denim Day * Every April, jeans become a global uniform for survivors and allies, serving as a visible act of solidarity with those who have experienced sexual assault. By wearing denim on Wednesday, April 29, Spartans will join a collective global movement dedicated to advocating the importance of consent, honoring survivors and actively creating a cu  more

Engineering Team Defies Storm, Earns Top 10 National Finish
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, April 28 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Engineering Team Defies Storm, Earns Top 10 National Finish * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer Cedarville University engineering students place ninth in SAE Aero Design East mission results Against gathering storm clouds and mounting pressure, a team of Cedarville University engineering students made a split-second decision that defined its competition and proved its engineering skills on a  more

Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the EPA FY2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Environment Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the EPA FY2027 Budget Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), led a hearing titled The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection Agency Budget. "Today's hearing provided the opportunity to discuss the EPA's budget request," said Congressman Griffith. "Over the past year, under the   more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its fourt  more

From Lansing classrooms to Case Hall: JMC's PRIME Leadership Academy
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * From Lansing classrooms to Case Hall: JMC's PRIME Leadership Academy * Ava Parson is a James Madison College senior, graduating in May 2026 with a degree in Comparative Cultures & Politics. Coming into James Madison College, I had a strong interest in community engagement and outreach, as well as educational equity. As a senior, I recently had the privilege of mobilizing these interests and leadin  more

Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs Coming to Adrian
LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 40 New Jobs Coming to Adrian * Contact: press@michigan.gov  Investment from Adrian Steel Company marks the company's largest investment in Michigan since 1953 LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board approval for Adrian Steel Company's expansion in Adrian (Lenawee County) that will create at least 40 ne  more

Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation into Law
LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Legislation into Law * April 28, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills to honor Michiganders. The first formally recognizes May as Chaldean American Month, and the second dedicates a portion of highway to Master Sergeant Gregory Kuhse, who lost his life in the line of duty. "I  more

ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Legislation to Force Congress to Confront Rising Gas Prices and Hold Washington Accountable
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Legislation to Force Congress to Confront Rising Gas Prices and Hold Washington Accountable * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced legislation designed to force federal lawmakers to confront the direct economic impact of their policies on hard-working Michigan families. This bill holds Congress accountable for the  more

John James co-sponsors legislation to kill the vehicle "kill switch" mandate
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James co-sponsors legislation to kill the vehicle "kill switch" mandate * WASHINGTON - Congressman John James on Monday co-sponsored legislation to repeal the Biden-era vehicle "kill switch" mandate set to take effect next year. The mandate, which was tucked in a provision of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed by then-President Joe Biden, directs the National Highway Traff  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Effort to Curb Sales of Unlawful Vaping Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 other attorneys general and the City of New York in urging major credit card companies and payment processors, including American Express, Capital One, Citi Group, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe,  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers' Disastrous Opioid Record on Display as Purdue Pharma is Sentenced in Federal Court
LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers' Disastrous Opioid Record on Display as Purdue Pharma is Sentenced in Federal Court As failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers faces renewed scrutiny for his record of championing pro-opioid legislation, one of his top allies in Congress, Purdue Pharma, is set to be sentenced in federal court today for "deceiving government regulators and paying kickbacks to doct  more

Michigan Democrats Raise Alarm Over Reports of Hunger Strike at Largest ICE Facility in Midwest
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Raise Alarm Over Reports of Hunger Strike at Largest ICE Facility in Midwest * Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), alongside all U.S. House Democrats in Michigan's congressional delegation, raised alarms over reports of an alleged ongoing hunger strike at the North Lake Processing Center (NLPC) in Baldwin, Michigan. The center is the largest ICE facility in th  more

Michigan Democrats Raise Alarm Over Reports of Hunger Strike at Largest ICE Facility in Midwest
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Raise Alarm Over Reports of Hunger Strike at Largest ICE Facility in Midwest * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), alongside all U.S. House Democrats in Michigan's congressional delegation, raised alarms over reports of an alleged ongoing hunger strike at the North Lake Processing Center (NLPC) in Baldwin, Michigan. The center is the largest I  more

Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Northampton Company
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Northampton Company * BOSTON - A Michigan man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield, Mass. to a scheme to defraud a Northampton construction company. Jonathan McCormack, 41, of Lapeer, Mich., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud. U.S. Distr  more

Michigan State University College of Social Science: Social Science Students Shine at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum
EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 28 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Social Science students shine at University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum Emily Jodway Patyna Over 190 students from the College of Social Science participated in Michigan State's 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) on April 17, showcasing an array of research projects in the form of posters and presentations. A total of 21 present  more

Moore, Shaheen, Murkowski, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Underwood, and Adams Introduce Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Shaheen, Murkowski, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Underwood, and Adams Introduce Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act * This April, during Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and Alma Adams, PhD (D-NC-12)  more

Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Abdul El-Sayed to represent Michigan in U.S. Senate * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed from Michigan for U.S. Senate. El-Sayed has been a longtime partner to NNU in the fight to win a single-payer health ca  more

New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * New Orleans nurse prepared for five-day strike against LCMC's surface bargaining * Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in Louisiana are gearing up for their upcoming five-day strike starting May 1, 2026. Nurses announced their intent to strike after filing an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against LCMC Health and UMCNO management on April 20, charging  more

NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU, nation's largest nurses union, supports May Day actions * National Nurses United, the country's largest nurses union with more than 225,000 members, is proudly and enthusiastically taking part in May Day Strong actions on May 1, 2026. NNU recognizes that May Day presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate to the Trump administration and the billionaire class the real p  more

Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga  more

Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside   more

Progress Michigan: Senate Candidate Jason Tunney May Have Lied To Obtain $8.9 Million PPP Loan
LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senate Candidate Jason Tunney May Have Lied To Obtain $8.9 Million PPP Loan In April of 2020 Duro-Last, which was owned by the family of Jason Tunney, the Republican candidate for Senate District 25, received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for $8,93  more

Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing examining the public safety implications a  more

Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Keep Michigan at the Center of the Global Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Keep Michigan at the Center of the Global Auto Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), introduced the Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act, a bold effort to keep Michigan at the forefront of the next generation of automotive innovation and m  more

Rep. Moolenaar: "Parents Should Know These Toys are Being Made by People Forced to Work Against Their Will"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- 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: * * * Moolenaar: "Parents Should Know These Toys are Being Made by People Forced to Work Against Their Will" In case you missed it, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee recently told The New York Times that the use of slave labor cotton in the production of Labubus is "unsurp  more

Reps. Scholten, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act * WASHINGTON, DC - This month, U.S. Representatives Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act. The legislation would remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs like   more

Sen. Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), are urging   more

Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago (Chicago) - Steptoe LLP is pleased to announce that a highly regarded team of litigators and trial attorneys has joined the firm's Chicago office from Honigman. The team comprises partners Robert J. Palmersheim, William B. Berndt, Nicholas A. Burandt, and Timothy G. Parilla, and further strengthens Steptoe's complex comm  more

Subcommittee Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining  more

Toledo Women's Tennis to Face Florida in First Round of NCAA Championships
TOLEDO, Ohio, April 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Toledo Women's Tennis to Face Florida in First Round of NCAA Championships * For the second time in program history, the Toledo women's tennis team will play in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championships. The Rockets will take on Florida in first-round action on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. in Ann Arbor. This marks the first-ever meeting between the Rockets and Gators. Admission to the Varsity Tennis C  more

Two Notre Dame students named US Department of State Critical Language Scholars
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 28 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Two Notre Dame students named US Department of State Critical Language Scholars * Seniors Joseph London and Brianna Tennes will study abroad this summer as part of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, a language-based scholarship program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Tennes, an international economics and Spanish major from Charlotte, Michigan, will study Portuguese. "T  more

UCLA research improves molecular probe for drug discovery
LOS ANGELES, California, April 28 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA research improves molecular probe for drug discovery * FINDINGS A UCLA-led international research collaboration unveiled a new technology that may help scientists better understand how small molecules, including many drugs, bind to proteins. The invention works with an existing lab method called photo-crosslinking. Leaving behind a clean, uniform chemical signature, the technolog  more

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Merger Boosts Local Care Quality, Job Satisfaction, Financial Performance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * University of Michigan Health-Sparrow merger boosts local care quality, job satisfaction, financial performance Leaders point to distinct factors behind the integration's success in an era when similar consolidation efforts fall short * Just three years after a six-hospital group merged with University of Michigan Health, leaders are reporti  more

University of Michigan: Location, Location, Location - How the Nile Helped an Ancient Sudanese City Thrive for Centuries
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Location, location, location: How the Nile helped an ancient Sudanese city thrive for centuries The ancient city of Napata, located in what is now Sudan, was a major urban and cultural center of Kush, an ancient empire in Nubia. University of Michigan archaeologists and earth scientists examined the land underlying the city to determine what geological processes might have led to the city's   more

USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

Vice Chairman Huizenga: Republicans Advocate for Capital Rules That Work for Everyday Americans, Not Just Regulators and Big Banks
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Vice Chairman Huizenga: Republicans Advocate for Capital Rules That Work for Everyday Americans, Not Just Regulators and Big Banks Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing to examine newly released capital proposals from federal regulators, including Basel III, updates to the standardized approach,  more

Wayne State University: Five Faculty Members Earn Top Honors From Wayne State Board of Governors
DETROIT, Michigan, April 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Five faculty members earn top honors from Wayne State Board of Governors The Wayne State University Board of Governors upheld its tradition of honoring faculty excellence at its April 24 meeting by presenting its annual Faculty Recognition Awards. Five full-time faculty members were selected for this prestigious honor based on their outstanding accomplishments during the previous academic year, including th  more