WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts MI-04 in Democrats' Direction to "Lean Republican" * Nonpartisan race rater Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball just shifted Michigan's 4th district in Democrats' direction, in just the latest sign that Bill Huizenga is facing his toughest race ever this cycle. Crystal Ball writes in part : * "[MI-04] has definitely become more competitive relative t  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * "Enlighten U" welcomes 24th President Brendan Kelly for a candid conversation on EMU's next chapter and the future of the student experience Written by: Melissa Thrasher As higher education faces challenging times, Eastern Michigan University's 24th President Brendan Kelly believes this moment offers an opportunity to reimagine how institutions support and empower students. That perspective anchors the  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent e  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABC Attendees Take Their Manufacturing Story to Capitol Hill Recreational boating industry leaders will spend the day on Capitol Hill today as part of the American Boating Congress (ABC), meeting with congressional staff to advance policies that protect access to America's waterways, strengthen infrastructure, and keep U.S. marine manufacturing globally compe  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Charges Fay Beydoun with 16 Felonies for Stealing Global Link International Grant Funding Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced 16 felony charges against Fay Beydoun, 62, of Farmington Hills, for the alleged theft of funds and fraudulent administration of a $20 million state legislative grant awarded to Global Link International, a company created and controlle  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni launches Every Spartan, apparel line that includes adaptive wear A Michigan State University alumnus is looking to make sure every Spartan can wear green and white with pride.  Every Spartan is a new MSU-licensed apparel company that focuses on inclusive merchandising for the Spartan community, founded by Mo Gerhardt. The brand sells both traditional and adaptive clothing, ensuring the same d  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Unlawfully Collect Backup Power Generation Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate letter opposing the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) proposal to extend and expand its collection of data regarding backup power generation, specifically targeting state-level air permits  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman, Correa Lead Letter Urging FDA to Expedite Review of Breakthrough Mental Health Therapies * Last week, Reps. Jack Bergman and Lou Correa, co-chairs of the Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies Caucus, led 30 bipartisan colleagues in sending a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin A. Makary urging the agency to advance its evaluation of rapid-acting novel th  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on May 6, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates higher in 236 metro areas over the year ended February 2026 Unemployment rates were higher in February 2026 than a year earlier in 236 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 110 areas, and unchanged in 41 areas. * * * Chart: Over-the-year change in unemployment rates for metropolitan areas, February 2026, not sea  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 6 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results, Returned $185 million to Shareholders During First Quarter 2026, Announces 12 Awards Across Portfolio to Support Long-Term Profitable Growth * Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 6, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported first quarter results for 2026. First Quarter Results and Business Update * BorgWarner's (the  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 6 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures Multiple Turbocharger Awards with Major European OEM * * New business awards support passenger car and van programs across multiple combustion engine platforms * BorgWarner's broad turbocharger portfolio helps support performance, fuel economy and emissions targets * The awards include both extensions of existing business and a conquest win with   more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 6 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner to Supply Variable Turbine Geometry Turbocharger and Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler for Major European Commercial Vehicle OEM * * Conquest business win expands BorgWarner's depth in the on-highway commercial vehicle segment * High-efficiency variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler will support a Euro 7-compli  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 6 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Wins Two Conquest Awards in Asia for Combustion and Hybrid Powertrain Programs * * Latest-generation wet dual clutch improves performance and cost competitiveness * Torsional assist variable cam timing system enables faster response for hybrid engines Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 06, 2026 - BorgWarner continues to expand its propulsion and drivetrain busines  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media Launches Youth AI Safety Institute The first-of-its-kind AI safety lab focused on children will independently test AI products, broadly publish the results, and set clear standards to protect the safety, health, and development of a generation growing up with AI * Today, Common Sense Media launched the Youth AI Safety Institute, an independent research and testin  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 7 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University's Excellence in Business gala hosted Martin Short, honored the president and raised $400,000 for scholarships Davenport University's 2026 Excellence in Business gala was a resounding success for students. The May 2 event raised $400,000 to support student scholarships and brought together business leaders, community members and supporters for an evening that included award-winning actor  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrat Clinches Victory in State Senate Special Election, Protecting Democrats' Senate Majority The DNC congratulates Michigan Democrat Chedrick Greene on his victory in the special election for SD35. Thanks to Greene's victory, Democrats in the Michigan state Senate will maintain their majority -- providing a firewall against the Michigan GOP's extreme attacks and allowing Governor Gret  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 7 -- 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 honored with six wins in the 2026 Edison Awards * Dow innovations received one gold, three silver, and two bronze Edison Awards in 2026 * Winning six Edison Awards in 2026 marks the ninth consecutive year Dow has received more Edison Awards than any other company *  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University faculty student research reveals hidden socioeconomic divides in Oakland County Written by: Melissa Thrasher New research from Eastern Michigan University sociologist Grigoris Argeros and graduate student Jordyn Gerwig reveals that Oakland County's standing as an affluent tri county community is more nuanced than commonly believed. Their findings, originally reported in The   more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 7 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University honors student Matt Baker awarded prestigious Carnegie Mellon cybersecurity fellowship Written by: Sydney Pope Eastern Michigan University junior Matt Baker has been awarded a competitive fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the nation's top cybersecurity institutions. The Carnegie Mellon fellowship runs from June 11 to Aug. 1. Baker will take advanced courses i  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48936) on May 5, 2026, entitled "The Electoral College: Frequently Asked Questions" by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Individual voters in the United States do not directly elect the President and the Vice President. Instead, their votes select intermediaries, known as electors, to cast votes for a presidential ticket on their behalf. T  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Four students receive Kansas Biological Survey Student Research Awards for 2026 The Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research at the University of Kansas has awarded $4,000 in funding this spring for student research to be conducted in the coming academic year. Four students will receive assistance through the research center's 2026 Student Research Awards. The students' work covers subjects   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 7 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Gabriella Scarlatta appointed UM-Dearborn chancellor The U-M Board of Regents will vote on President Domenico Grasso's recommendation at their May 21 meeting in Dearborn. * Gabriella Scarlatta, current interim chancellor of UM-Dearborn, has been appointed as the next chancellor of the university. President Domenico Grasso will present his recommendation to the Board of Regents at its Ma  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Matthew G. Margeson to the 7th Judicial District Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew G. Margeson to the 7th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Margeson is a Magistrate Judge for the Court of Indian Offenses for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, a position he has held since 2023. His doc  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-588) on the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (H.R. 7722). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, is to codify the three-year program review currently in practice. Under current regulations, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) audits state chil  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-593) on the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 7677, the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026, is to instruct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to do a holistic report on fraud prevention measures in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCD  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-589) on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (H.R. 7723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7723, the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026, is to ensure that bad actors cannot defraud multiple federal assistance programs for children. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Chi  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-591) on the Stop Child Care Fraud Act (H.R. 7725). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7725, the Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026, is to combat siloed data related to child care administration and monitoring. H.R. 7725 requires states, in their annual plans submitted to the Department of Health and Human Serv  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-592) on the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (H.R. 7726). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7726, the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, is to strengthen the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's withholding authority for repeat noncompliance issues. Current statute all  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How do climate extremes alter the behaviors of animal societies? Key takeaways  * A new study of capuchin monkeys, co-authored by researchers at UCLA and the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior, reveals how changes in climatic conditions impact group decisions about foraging strategies, competition with neighbors and use of the landscape. * The findings are backed by data collected   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Angela Rigas Posts Shameful Comments About Chedrick Greene's Military Service After SD-35 Victory In the wake of State Senator-elect Chedrick Greene's landslide victory in SD-35, Republican State Rep. Angela Rigas took to Facebook in a lazy attempt to distract from their embarrassing loss. Michigan Advance reported that Rigas "commented on Facebook in the early hours of Wed  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 6 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * May Optometry graduates help serve hundreds of patients during humanitarian trip to El Salvador * Kiley Stout has always been drawn to the idea that healthcare can be both practical and deeply human at the same time. "Optometry is such a unique space where you can make an immediate difference," she said. "Someone walks in struggling, and within minutes their world can literally come in  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * ANALYSIS: Michigan Democrats' Massive Over-Performance in Bellwether District "Could Signal Tough Road for GOP in Midterms" Today, analysts in Michigan and across the country are pointing to Democrat Chedrick Greene's massive over-performance in last night's state senate special election as a "bellwether" for November's midterm elections, providing a "direct sign of momentum" for   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers' Callous Comments on Gas Prices "Spooked" DC Republicans "Concerned with Holding On to Their Senate Majority" According to new reporting from The Bulwark, Mike Rogers' comments dismissing and downplaying the skyrocketing gas prices in Michigan has left DC Republicans "concerned" that rising prices at the gas pump could cost them their Senate majority. During a campai  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * SD-35 Results Signal Looming Disaster for Duggan and GOP Last night's 19-point victory for Democratic candidate Chedrick Greene in the 35th Senate District special election is a "direct sign of momentum" for Michigan Democrats, a huge warning sign for the Republican candidates for governor, and a looming disaster for MAGA-funded candidate Mike Duggan, who has staked his campaign o  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Doctors urge caution regarding elective MRI scans Whole-body scans may lead to harms * According to leading radiologists, elective MRI screenings are not recommended and can do more harm than good. In a new JAMA editorial, experts from the University of Michigan Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Heal  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * College of Social Science celebrates Class of 2026 at Commencement ceremony Emily Jodway Patyna Students graduating from the College of Social Science were honored with their degrees at the 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 2. Over 10,000 students graduated this weekend from Michigan State University baccalaureate, master's, doctoral and professional programs.   more

FREDERICK, Maryland, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release: * * * More of America's Truck and Bus Fleets Powered by Advanced Diesel Engines Than Ever Before More than two-thirds of all commercial diesel trucks and buses are now powered by the latest generation of advanced diesel technology * Diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for America's commercial trucks, transit, and school buses,   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU to reimagine faculty promotion and advancement through national MA3 Challenge grant * Michigan State University has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the inaugural Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement, or MA3, Challenge, strengthening a university-wide effort to reimagine how faculty and academic staff are recognized and supported in their career advancement. The national initiativ  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * New Boston Woman Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $2 Million from Employer Yesterday, Susan O'Hara, 56, of New Boston, was sentenced by Judge Darnella Williams-Claybourne of the 3 rd Circuit Court in Wayne County to 30 months to 20 years' incarceration for embezzling more than $2 million from her employer, General RV Center in Wixom, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. O'H  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * Restoring Habitat for Great Lakes Fish at the Historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate With $7 million in funding from NOAA Fisheries, the Ford House estate on Lake St. Clair in Michigan is rebuilding shoreline habitat for fish and other wildlife while expanding access and educational opportunities for visitors. * NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habita  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 6 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Recognized Among Top Sales Programs Nationally * Northwood University has been recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as one of the Top Sales Programs in the United States for 2025-2026, marking the third consecutive year the university has received this prestigious national distinction. The recognition highlights Northwood University's continued commitment to developing future sale  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- 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: * * * Poll: Michiganders Are Concerned With AI In the Workplace People are overwhelmingly in favor of regulating AI in the workplace * Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling shows that 82 percent of Michiganders are concerned with the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RLC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Federal Reserve Debit Fee Rule The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) led a coalition of trade associations in filing an amicus brief in Linney's Pizza, LLC v. Federal Reserve at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit arguing that the Federal Reserve Board exceed its authority when calculating debit interchange fees. Regu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sabato's Crystal Ball Moves EIGHT Districts in Democrats' Favor * With less than six months to go until the midterms, the House battlefield continues to move in Democrats' direction, as it becomes increasingly clear that Democrats will take back the majority. New ratings changes from Sabato's Crystal Ball moves eight races, outside of Florida's blatantly illegal gerrymander, in Dem  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Samantha Rivera joins ESPN as host * Samantha Rivera joins ESPN on a multiyear agreement, bringing her bilingual reporting and anchoring experience to ESPN Deportes, and ESPN's English and Spanish-language digital platforms. She will serve as host and contribute with reporting, storytelling and appearances focused on some of the biggest stories in sports. She will also c  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Improve Safety and Security of U.S. Pipeline Infrastructure Bill Includes Peters-Led Provision to Create "Center of Excellence" in Great Lakes Region to Improve Hazardous Pipeline Leak Detection * The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to improve the safety and security of pipeline infras  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan lawyers excel in spring moot court competitions * The moot court program at Michigan State University's College of Law offers an intense and rewarding training ground for future lawyers. Second- and third-year students prepare briefs and argue both sides of complicated legal issues before an appellate court, all while competing against other top law schools at regional and national events. A  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 7 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * Working-Class Voters Send One of Their Own to Lansing with Chedrick Greene Victory in Michigan's 35th Senate District Chedrick Greene has won the race for Michigan's 35th State Senate District, delivering a major victory for working families and strengthening pro-worker power in the Michigan Legislature. Union members across the region mobilized in the final weeks of the campaign, with volunteers gathe  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Death-defying protein found in tardigrades preserves synthetic cells The findings could help make synthetic cells easier and cheaper to store and transport, for point-of-use production of medicines and other useful molecules Key takeaways * Researchers at University of Michigan Engineering worked with the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. * Researchers have sho  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Michigan's local governments make progress on budgeting, but many lag on long-term planning In a time of economic volatility, relatively few local governments in Michigan report they are doing long-term financial planning--though many say they'd like to be doing more. The findings come in the latest installment of the Michigan Public Policy Survey conducted by the University of Michigan's Center for Loc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * New study introduces advanced method to better understand how cells change over time New computational approach that helps scientists better understand how cells develop and change over time by examining DNA methylation--a key chemical process that regulates gene activity. By Caliann Ferguson A recent study published in Nature Communications introduces a new computatio  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Anthropology Professor Elected to National Academy of Sciences Robert Kelly, a professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Wyoming, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Kelly is only the second UW faculty member to receive this honor, joining the late George Frison, a renown  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, May 6 -- The University of Wisconsin Parkside campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Parkside Theatre Garners National Awards from the American College Theatre Festival * KENOSHA, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Theatre program achieved significant national recognition from the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), for its production of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn, directed by Associate Professor Brian Gill. This production was inv  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan's 5th District. In recognition of our nation's Semiquincentennial, this year's theme was "America 250," and students were asked to reflect on our nation's history and what "America 250" means to them, from historic moments and un  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * We need May Day every day to defeat the oppression the latest Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act codifies * Last week, the majority right-wing U.S. Supreme Court dealt the last death blow to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a seminal piece of civil rights legislation that tried to right the centuries of wrong we have committed against fellow Black and nonwhite Americans. Wh  more