| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 69 items ) |
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AG Nessel to Challenge Latest Illegal DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel to Challenge Latest Illegal DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Plant
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is announcing her intent to file a request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the Department's latest arbitrary and illegal order forcing the continued operation of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal-fired
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AKU Showcase Explores AI in Research for Global Impact
KARACHI, Pakistan, May 20 -- Aga Khan University issued the following news:
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AKU Showcase Explores AI in Research for Global Impact
From AI-powered cough analysis for diagnosis of tuberculosis to machine learning models supporting maternal and child health, researchers across Aga Khan University (AKU) are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Intelligence (DI) to address some of today's most pressing challenges in health, education, and development.
These innovations took
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Amazon Report Highlights Record Growth Among Independent Marketplace Sellers
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Small Business Empowerment Report - A report from Amazon, Seattle, Washington state - April 2026 (20 pages)
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Amazon issued a report examining the performance of independent sellers operating within Amazon's global marketplace during 2025 and outlining how artificial intelligence, logistics infrastructure, and digital tools are shaping small business growth. The report assessed seller revenues, operational efficiency, fulfillment systems, and employment gene
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American Friends Service Committee Report Calls for Clemency Initiative for Long-Serving Women Prisoners
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- A REPORT ON LIBERATING LONG-SERVING WOMEN - A report from American Friends Service Committee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - May 2026 (32 pages)
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The American Friends Service Committee issued a report examining the experiences of women serving life and long-term sentences in Michigan prisons and advocating for a statewide clemency initiative focused on incarcerated women. The report analyzed patterns of trauma, sentencing practices, incarceration conditions,
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Association of National Advertisers Advocates for Transparent and Flexible Food Delivery Fee Regulations in Response to FTC Notice
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Association of National Advertisers, Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on unfair or deceptive fees in online food delivery services. The ANA expressed support for the FTC's goal of enhancing consumer clarity around delivery fees but urged caution against adopting regulations that might unnecessarily restrict consumer choice or disrupt competition in the g
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
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North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.Â
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Barrett Discusses Bill to Streamline VA Purchases, Protect Veterans and Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Discusses Bill to Streamline VA Purchases, Protect Veterans and Taxpayers
During a House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) spoke with veterans and government efficiency advocates about his Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act to enhance oversight and streamline the Department of Veterans Affairs' process for acquiring IT and medical systems
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CAIR Calls on DHS to Restore Muslim Community Access to Nonprofit Security Grants After Deadly Terror Attack on San Diego Mosque
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on DHS to Restore Muslim Community Access to Nonprofit Security Grants After Deadly Terror Attack on San Diego Mosque
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging immediate action
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CAIR-MI Files Civil Rights Complaint Alleging Anti-Muslim Harassment, Retaliation Within Eastpointe Police Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Files Civil Rights Complaint Alleging Anti-Muslim Harassment, Retaliation Within Eastpointe Police Dept.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today filed a civil rights complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights on behalf of a Muslim a
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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Issues Commentary: Fast Tracking More Cuts Will Hurt Families Who Are Already Struggling to Make Ends Meet
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary by President Sharon Parrott:
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Fast Tracking More Cuts Will Hurt Families Who Are Already Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Deliberate policy choices by President Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have increased costs people pay to meet their basic needs while also taking away the federal assistance people use to help cover those costs. Now, House Republicans are signaling they want to conti
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Chairman Aguilar: Republicans control the House, the Senate and the Presidency. They could work with Democrats at any time to lower the costs.
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Republicans control the House, the Senate and the Presidency. They could work with Democrats at any time to lower the costs.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for their corrupt and wasteful policies that do nothing to br
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Chairman Moolenaar Targets CCP-Linked Scam Networks in House Select Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- 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 opening statement on May 19, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Crime, Corruption, and Power: The Rise of CCP-linked Scam Networks Targeting Americans and Threatening U.S. Security":
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Good morning.
Our nation confronts one of the fastest-growing and largest financial threats facing Americans: the indus
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Chicago Historical Society Plans Return of Funerary Armlet Linked to Pottawatomi Tribe
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Chicago Historical Society, Illinois, and its affiliate, the Chicago History Museum, Illinois, intend to repatriate a Native American funerary object connected to the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice states that the cultural item is a silver armlet purchased by the Chicago Historical Society in 1920 from the esta
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Common Cause: Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
NEW YORK, May 20 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms
Today, Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primarie
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Protecting Local Schools
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Protecting Local Schools
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement about her vote on H.R. 2616, which gives the federal government more power to punish and defund local classrooms.
"My husband and I have raised six kids, and whenever they were struggling with something, we would always want
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Consultation Ties Ancestor in Michigan Collection to Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan has completed an inventory of Native American human remains held in its collections and identified cultural affiliations with 12 Tribal communities, according to a Federal Register notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice states that ancestral remains representing at least one individual were identified in the collections of the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History during the summer of 2018. No associated fune
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Crapo Backs Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act to Combat Rising Cryptocurrency Scams
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Backs Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act to Combat Rising Cryptocurrency Scams
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, is pushing to enhance cryptocurrency scam protections for Idahoans and Americans. Crapo signed onto the Strengthening Agency Frameworks for Enforcement of Cryptocurrency (SAFE Crypto) Act, legislation led by Sena
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Do you know how cynical your friends are?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Do you know how cynical your friends are?
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New research from Michigan State University finds that people often project their own levels of cynicism -the belief that people are only interested in themselves and aren't sincere -onto their friends and consistently underestimate their friends' cynicism, which could have implications for maintaining friendships.
In the study, 173 pairs of friends repor
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
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Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
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Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
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Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and re
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
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Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
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Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
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Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Issues Proposed Rule on Tier 4 Phase-In for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles promulgated within the final rule entitled "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles." This reconsideration will occur in two separate, but coordinated, rulemakings. In this Part 1 rulemaking, the EPA is proposing to amend the phase-in schedule for the Tier 4 criteria pollutant st
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Go Grant, InSciTE help neuroscience student shape future
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Go Grant, InSciTE help neuroscience student shape future
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A Centralis scholarship brought Morgan Mussehl to Central Michigan University to study neuroscience, but it was through a certificate program that she left her mark.
While working towards her degree, she joined the first InScitTE cohort. During her final year in the program, she applied for, and received, money from the inaugural round
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Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Prepare Selfridge for Fighter Mission
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Prepare Selfridge for Fighter Mission
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LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement celebrating the passage of necessary funding for improvements to Selfridge Air National Guard Base (Selfridge) in Macomb County ahead of the June 1 deadline.
Governor Whitmer Statement
"Today's funding is
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GSA Auctions Grand Rapids Property, Will Save Taxpayers Millions
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Auctions Grand Rapids Property, Will Save Taxpayers Millions
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Sale offers prime development potential while divesting federal assets
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the former Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan is now available for purchase. The listing marks a strategic step in ongoing efforts by GSA
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Hope College: Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
HOLLAND, Michigan, May 21 -- Hope College issued the following news:
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Prof. Kelly Ronald Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award in Biology
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board awarded Dr. Kelly Ronald - assistant professor of biology at Hope College - the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The award will help support Ronald's biology work in Brazil, where she will collaborate with Dr. Lilian Manica and her
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ICYMI: Barrett's Mileage Reimbursements From Campaign Raises Questions
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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ICYMI: Barrett's Mileage Reimbursements from Campaign Raises Questions
New reporting finds that Tom Barrett's campaign paid himself close to $22,000 in mileage reimbursements, "notable because they far exceed the mileage payments reported by his recent opponents and most members of Michigan's congressional delegation." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel r
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ICYMI: Former MI GOP Chair Writes "Trump's America is Pricier, Poorer, and Deeper in War"
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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ICYMI: Former MI GOP Chair Writes "Trump's America is Pricier, Poorer, and Deeper in War"
Today, former MI GOP Chair Rusty Hills wrote a scathing review of Donald Trump's return to power in the Detroit Free Press, concluding that "Americans face... a GOP that must decide whether courage still matters." In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the followi
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John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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John James issues statement on state funding for Selfridge
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Rep. John James (MI-10) today issued a statement after the Michigan Legislature approved funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base:
"From the day I was sworn in, I understood what Selfridge means to Macomb County, Michigan, and our national security. While others questioned its future, I never gave up on Selfridge. Losing Selfridge wa
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Justice Dept.: Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Canadian Steel Companies and Owner to Pay $19M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
Two Canada-based steel companies, Farjess Inc. and Royal Canadian Steel Inc., along with their part-owner and president, Feroz Jessani, have agreed to pay $19 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly failing to pay duties owe
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Kalamazoo Valley Museum Plans Return of Sacred Basket to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Kalamazoo Valley Museum in Michigan plans to repatriate a Native American cultural item linked to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice states that the museum intends to return one basket identified as a sacred object and object of cultural patrimony. Museum officials described the item as a bowl-shaped coiled basket with a t
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KU Law earns third consecutive national transactional law title
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 20 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law earns third consecutive national transactional law title
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LAWRENCE - A team from the University of Kansas School of Law extended KU Law's winning streak this spring, earning top honors for the third consecutive year at the Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational.
Third-year law student Kaegan Cowan and second-year law student Emily Weiss traveled to Southfield, Michigan, in late March to c
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Mich. Democratic Party: After Losing to Johnson in Court, James Rebrands Website
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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After Losing to Johnson in Court, James Rebrands Website
Two-time statewide loser John James, who lost in court to self-funder Perry Johnson last week, has now rebranded his campaign website after an Ingham County judge granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the James campaign from using its logo or any materials that say "John James Governor."
Johnson sued James in April
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Mich. Democratic Party: Oh, I Guess It Can Get Worse: Trump Gives Himself Immunity From IRS Through Sweetheart Deal
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 20, 2026:
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Oh, I Guess It Can Get Worse: Trump Gives Himself Immunity from IRS Through Sweetheart Deal
In response to news that Donald Trump's sweetheart deal with the Department of Justice grants him, his family, and his businesses permanent immunity from tax claims and audits by the IRS, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"I thought Donald Trum
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Mich. Democratic Party: Throwback - "Mike Rogers Voted Against Reining in Special Interests. Now He's Running for US Senate." [The 'Gander]
LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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THROWBACK: "Mike Rogers voted against reining in special interests. Now he's running for US Senate." [The 'Gander]
Two years ago today, The 'Gander reported on how multi-millionaire GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers "has done little (if anything) to curb the outsized role that cash--and corporate influence--plays in deciding federal policy."
Reviewing his record from his time in
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Michigan League for Public Policy: Northern, Rural Michigan Counties Show Some of the Highest Rates of Child Food Insecurity, According to New County Fact Sheets
LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Northern, rural Michigan counties show some of the highest rates of child food insecurity, according to new county fact sheets
Recent passage of the U.S. House's proposed 2026 Farm Bill and last year's federal megabill will exacerbate food insecurity for Michiganders
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In the wake of the recent passage of the U.S. House of Representatives' proposed 2026 Farm Bill and l
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Michigan Medicine: AI Chatbots Spark Mental Health Concerns, Including Psychosis Risk
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 21 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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AI chatbots spark mental health concerns, including psychosis risk
More awareness, caution and early help for those showing troubling signs are needed, experts say
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Decades ago, computer scientists set out to make programs modeled on the human brain.
But now, some of the products based on that approach may be harming the brains of the humans
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Michigan State University Education Policy Innovation Collaborative Report Examines Teacher Workforce Pressures, Staffing Shortages
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- Examining Implementation of the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative: A Grow Your Own Initiative - A report from Michigan State University Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, East Lansing - May 2026 (24 pages)
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The Michigan State University Education Policy Innovation Collaborative issued a report analyzing persistent teacher workforce shortages across Michigan while examining staffing trends, teacher retention, preparation pathways, and hiring challe
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NAM Initiative Will Strengthen Physician-Scientist Workforce and Advance Biomedical Innovation
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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NAM Initiative Will Strengthen Physician-Scientist Workforce and Advance Biomedical Innovation
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A new initiative by the National Academy of Medicine aims to strengthen and sustain the physician-scientist workforce-an essential driver of biomedical innovation and a critical link between scientific discovery and patient care.Â
Physicians-scientists play a uniquely important role in translating research i
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National Association of Flight Instructors Provides Feedback on FAA Part 141 Modernization Recommendations
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Association of Flight Instructors submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the National Flight Training Alliance's Recommendation Report on modernizing the Part 141 regulatory framework. NAFI applauds the FAA and NFTA for engaging industry stakeholders and recognizes the importance of updating regulations in response to evolving training methodologies, technologies, and workforce demands in flight training.
NAFI's comm
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New free science curriculum aims to transform elementary classrooms
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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New free science curriculum aims to transform elementary classrooms
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A new free elementary science curriculum now available nationwide could reshape how young students learn science -and a Michigan State University professor helped lead its development.
Amelia Wenk Gotwals, a professor in MSU's College of Education, played a central role in developing OpenSciEd, an open-access K-5 science curricul
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Northwestern Experts Available on Upcoming Supreme Court Rulings
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings
CHICAGO -- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The court is expected to release opinions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa
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Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk
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With a new Ebola outbreak announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 15 and declared an international public health emergency just two days later, on top of the recent Andes hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, National Nurses United (NNU) -the nation's lar
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Organ Donation Advocacy Group Urges CMS to Halt Hospital Waivers of Donor Service Areas
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Organ Donation Advocacy Group, representing fourteen organ procurement organizations that serve over 113 million people across 30 states and coordinate a third of all deceased donors in the U.S., has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter voices concerns about the increasing volume of hospital waiver requests for changes to organ procurement Donor Service Areas and urges CMS not to grant these waivers at this time.
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Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
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National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human
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Rep. McDonald Rivet Bans Herself and Staff from Betting on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McDonald Rivet Bans Herself and Staff from Betting on Prediction Markets
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new office policy banning all employees of her congressional office, including herself, from betting using prediction markets.
Prediction markets are platforms that allow users to bet money on current events, including politics, busin
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Rep. Scott Queries Education Committee Chairman Walberg on Antisemitic Activities in Schools
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to House Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, over antisemitic activities in schools.
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 8, 2026
The Honorable Tim Walberg
Chair
House Committee on Education and Workforce
2176 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
Dear Chairman Walberg:
Over the last two Congresses, ou
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Reps. Moolenaar, Jason Smith Issue Letter to Treasury Officials Over China Involvement in U.S. Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Frank Bisignano, CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, on the involvement of China in "United Front" organizations.
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 8,
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Reps. Moolenaar, Khanna Release Investigation Exposing Billion-Dollar, China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting Americans
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Moolenaar, Khanna Release Investigation Exposing Billion-Dollar, China-Linked Scam Centers Targeting Americans
Today, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Ro Khanna released a new investigation exposing a vast, China-linked sc
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Salt & Light Global Urges Permanent Extension of Tricare Childbirth, Breastfeeding Support
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Salt and Light Global, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and promoting the sanctity of life, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the proposed extension of the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The letter advocates for making these benefits a permanent part of TRICARE coverage for all women of childbearing age.
SLG highlighted the unique challenges faced by female soldiers and militar
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Sanford leaders speak at 2026 Reuters Digital Health Summit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford leaders speak at 2026 Reuters Digital Health Summit
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders will join healthcare executives, policymakers and technology innovators from across the country at Reuters Digital Health Summit May 20 - 21 in Chicago, to discuss how health systems are responsibly scaling AI and digital innovation to improve patient care, workforce sustain
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Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Resolution Designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Resolution Designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Resolution Promotes Safe Roadway Practices for Motorcyclists & Motorists
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The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to designate May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." The resolution promotes safe practices for the millions of motorcycle riders across Ameri
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintrod
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Sens. Peters & Slotkin Applaud State of Michigan for Passing Funding to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Peters & Slotkin Applaud State of Michigan for Passing Funding to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Peters and Slotkin Have Secured Millions in Federal Funds for Base Upgrades to Support New Tanker and Fighter Missions
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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) applauded the State of Michigan for passing $152 million in fu
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Sens. Peters, Schumer Lead Senate Democrats in Striking $1 Billion Ballroom Funding Following Parliamentarian Ruling
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, and four Senate committee ranking members:
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Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Durbin, Whitehouse and Heinrich Statement on Successfully Striking $1 Billion for Trump's Gilded Ballroom in Republican Bill
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Se
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Slotkin & Peters Applaud State of Michigan for Passing Funding to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin & Peters Applaud State of Michigan for Passing Funding to Support Basing of F-15EX and KC-46A Missions at Selfridge Air National Guard Base
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Slotkin and Peters Have Secured Millions in Federal Funds for Base Upgrades to Support New Tanker and Fighter Missions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) applauded the State of Michigan for passing $152 millio
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Slotkin Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Roll Back Limits on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Roll Back Limits on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's decision to drop some limits on "forever chemicals" in drinking water that officials had determined can cause cancer and other serious health problems.
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Slotkin, Schiff and Colleagues Press White House on Critical Office of Government Ethics Vacancy
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin, Schiff and Colleagues Press White House on Critical Office of Government Ethics Vacancy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Adam Schiff (D-CA) joined five Senators in pressing White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to provide information on the top post at the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) being vacant for months, making it so OGE is unable to perform a range o
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Student view: Maximizing experiences beyond the classroom
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Student view: Maximizing experiences beyond the classroom
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Emilio Silerio-Gonzalez is a graduating James Madison College student majoring in social relations and policy. Over the last several years, he worked as a lead communications intern, publishing dozens of stories shaping the campus experience for many.
Before stepping onto campus, I committed to maximizing my time at Michigan State for prof
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Study: 50% of deer ticks tested carry Lyme disease bacteria
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Study: 50% of deer ticks tested carry Lyme disease bacteria
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS ) in the spring of 2024 to inv
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The University of Olivet Honors 2026 Presidential Distinguished Medalists
OLIVET, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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The University of Olivet Honors 2026 Presidential Distinguished Medalists
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Each year during Commencement, The University of Olivet recognizes five graduating seniors with its highest academic honor for undergraduate students: the Presidential Distinguished Medalist Award.
Presented to the graduating seniors with the highest cumulative grade point averages earned in baccalaureate coursework at Olivet, the
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UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management program graduates first class
FLINT, Michigan, May 20 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint Health Informatics and Information Management program graduates first class
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The University of Michigan-Flint College of Health Sciences will graduate its first cohort from the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management program this summer.
The online program prepares students to manage medical records, safeguard sensitive data, and provide information-driven sol
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University of Colorado: Psychology Faculty Wins Evolution in the Public Eye Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 21 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Psychology faculty wins Evolution in the Public Eye Award
Psychology Professor Laith Al-Shawaf, Ph.D., was recently awarded the Evolution in the Public Eye (EPE) Award from the University of Michigan for his work in emotion, cognition and personality psychology.
"My work focuses on understanding human emotions as functional systems: what they do, how they work, and why they exist," said
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University of Michigan-Dearborn: Method That's More Than Scientific
DEARBORN, Michigan, May 18 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news:
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A method that's more than scientific
Students in Professor of Education Chris Burke's Community-Based Education and Social Justice course help a middle school class deepen their interest in science through hands-on exploration.
Sitting with a group of students around a classroom table, UM-Dearborn junior Aidan Asher discusses which native plants would be good for a pollinator garden, the
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against th
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Wayne State University: Equipment Donation to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Radiation Therapy Technology Program Supports Hands-on Learning and Student Success
DETROIT, Michigan, May 21 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Equipment donation to Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences radiation therapy technology program supports hands-on learning and student success
The radiation therapy technology (RTT) program within Wayne State's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (EACPHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. For half a century, the program has offered students a world-class e
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