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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday May 17, 2026 ( 8 items )  

Cato Institute Chair Bier Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by David J. Bier, chair in immigration policy at the Cato Institute, from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, and distinguished members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify.1 I occupy The Selz Foundation Cha  more

Detroit Pistons Secure NBA's Largest Practice Facility With Motorola Solutions Technology
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 12 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Pistons Secure NBA's Largest Practice Facility with Motorola Solutions Technology Unified security balances elite athlete protection with open community access in Detroit's New Center neighborhood * CHICAGO and KALAMAZOO, MI - The Henry Ford Health Detroit Pistons Performance Center (PPC), the largest practice facility in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and primary business headqu  more

DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: REPUBLICANS ARE CLUELESS, HUSTED'S POWER TRIP, AND PEACH STATE PANDIMONIUM
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: REPUBLICANS ARE CLUELESS, HUSTED'S POWER TRIP, AND PEACH STATE PANDIMONIUM REPUBLICANS ARE CLUELESS: As families in Senate battleground states across the country struggle with rising costs across the board, surging inflation, gas price spikes in every single state, and a worsening and more costly health care crisis, Donald Trump says he doesn't "th  more

House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing to Examine Policies, Priorities of Education Department
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * "Good morning. Secretary McMahon, welcome back to the Committee. Under your leadership, the Trump administration is delivering on reforms that will make education less expensive, improve outcomes for students and families, protect civil righ  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Recap - Mike Duggan's Bad Week
LANSING, Michigan, May 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * RECAP: Mike Duggan's Bad Week It's been a really, really tough week for MAGA-funded gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan. On PBS Michigan's "Off The Record" today, Zach Gorchow of Gongwer Michigan acknowledged that "this was a bad week for Mike Duggan." Let's rewind: * Last Friday afternoon, Duggan posted a video protesting his signature requirement, and in the video, Duggan fa  more

Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces New and Returning Summer Favorites, and Exclusive Offers Across Its Portfolio
IRVING, Texas, May 16 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces New and Returning Summer Favorites, and Exclusive Offers Across Its Portfolio Guests are invited to savor nostalgic ice cream rituals, island-inspired cocktails, a revamped kids program, immersive signature experiences, family-friendly perks and more * Omni Hotels & Resorts is kicking off summer with a curated lineup of seasonal experiences that blend nostalgia, vibrant   more

Reps. Burchett and Biggs Continue Investigation of Planned Parenthood's Misuse of Federal Funds
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Burchett and Biggs Continue Investigation of Planned Parenthood's Misuse of Federal Funds Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Representative Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) are investigating Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.   more

Walberg Joins Chairs Warning Chinese Communist Party Is Infiltrating American Universities, Threatening National Security
WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Joins Chairs Warning Chinese Communist Party Is Infiltrating American Universities, Threatening National Security House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI); Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA); House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (  more