LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * MDP Celebrates Swearing-In of Chedrick Greene to State Senate Today, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement in response to the swearing-in of Chedrick Greene to the Michigan Senate: "For Chedrick Greene, service is second nature. He has served others his whole life, whether as a Marine, firefighter, or a union member. Now, he simply has a new title: state   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Josh Protas, chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and esteemed Members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you at this hearing on the important topic   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * MDP Statement on Mike Duggan In response to Mike Duggan suspending his campaign for governor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "We're grateful to Mayor Mike Duggan for his service to the city of Detroit and our entire state. While we've had disagreements, the Mayor brought crucial ideas to this race and we appreciate his commitment to bringing peopl  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Michigan Agricultural Commodity Marketing Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service endorsing the proposed revisions to the United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Asparagus. The proposal, published under docket number AMS-SC-25-0520 on April 10, 2026, aims to update grading standards to better reflect current industry practices. As the representative body for approximately 90% of Michiga  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 25 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood Launches Limited-Edition Freedom Lights the Future Apparel Line Ahead of July 4 * Limited-time store closes June 7 to ensure local delivery before Independence Day. Northwood University is giving alumni, students, families, employees, and friends a new way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary -just in time for July 4. A limited-edition Freedom Lights the Future apparel line will be available   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Professor to present at Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry conference * Other presenters include academics, researchers and Nobel laureate Geneive Henry, Charles B. Degenstein Professor of Chemistry at Susquehanna University, will present at the eighth annual Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry conference. "It is an honor to be invited to participate in the Empowering Women in Organic Chemis  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * RNs at Prime Saint Mary of Nazareth to protest Wednesday their employer's illegal crackdown of their efforts to unionize * Registered nurses with Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago are holding a rally Wednesday, May 27 at the hospital to protest their employer Prime Healthcare's flagrantly illegal crackdown on their efforts to unionize, which include the recent firing   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Save Our Shoreline, a Bay City, Michigan-based organization representing over 3,000 member households along the Great Lakes' shoreline, submitted a public comment letter through Powers and Knier PC to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concerning potential modifications to Nationwide Permits and their regulatory conditions. The group detailed longstanding conflicts with the Corps, particularly the Detroit District, over beach grooming practices aimed at managing invasive spec  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Veterans Affairs' Secretary Doug Collins from a May 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Carter, Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Department of Veterans Affairs' fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request. Sinc  more