| News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors Newsletter for Wednesday June 10, 2026 ( 60 items ) |
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit
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2026 KU microbiology graduate Lauren Reimer awarded KU Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 9 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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2026 KU microbiology graduate Lauren Reimer awarded KU Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
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LAWRENCE -Lauren Reimer, a 2026 University of Kansas graduate in microbiology, is the winner of this year's James Blackiston Memorial Graduate Fellowship from the KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi.
Reimer, of Carrollton, Missouri, won $1,500 and is the chapter's nominee for a national Phi Kappa Phi fellowship.
While pursuing her
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A Q&A with Lionel Bochurberg
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news:
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A Q&A with Lionel Bochurberg
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Clark Hill's French Desk supports cross-border business between French-speaking countries and the United States. Not only does San Diego Member Lionel Bochurberg lead this go-to resource for French-speaking entrepreneurs and businesses, but he also brings his background as a corporate executive to his clients.
Lionel recently discussed how his uni
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A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid
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AG Nessel Rebukes COA Ruling to Overturn Conviction of Joseph Morrison, Pledges to Appeal Ruling and Judges' Finding That Kidnapping Not a Violent Felony
LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Rebukes COA Ruling to Overturn Conviction of Joseph Morrison, Pledges to Appeal Ruling and Judges' Finding That Kidnapping Not a Violent Felony
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LANSING - Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the conviction of Joseph Morrison, a Munith man convicted in 2022 of providing material support for terrorist acts, gang membership, and felony firearm for his role
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AG Nessel Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is celebrating a final ruling (PDF) from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts that vacates the Trump administration's unlawful policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions. H-1B visas allow U.S. employ
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security:
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Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the wo
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AHRC Welcomes Michigan's Recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month
DEARBORN, Michigan, June 10 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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AHRC Welcomes Michigan's Recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes and applauds Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II for issuing a proclamation designating June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Michigan.
The observance provides an opportunity to recognize and highlight the contributions immigrants have mad
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr
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At Senate Hearing, Peters Pushes for Harnessing Emerging Technology to Advance U.S. Transportation Industry
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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At Senate Hearing, Peters Pushes for Harnessing Emerging Technology to Advance U.S. Transportation Industry
Peters Again Called on Congress to Pass Bipartisan Federal Framework for Autonomous Vehicles to Improve Roadway Safety, Create American Jobs, and Cement U.S. Global Leadership in Mobility Innovation
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During a hearing in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportati
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
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24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp
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Barrett Helps Pass Funding For Customs And Border Security
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Helps Pass Funding For Customs And Border Security
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Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted for the Secure America Act (S.2) to provide funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which passed the House by a vote of 214-212. This is the fourth time since February that Barrett has voted to fund efforts to secure the border and combat the smuggling of deadly fent
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CAUGHT: "Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite 'Made in USA' claim"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CAUGHT: "Barrett sells Haiti-made t-shirts despite 'Made in USA' claim"
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"Republican Rep. Tom Barrett is selling t-shirts made in Haiti, even though his online store claims they were manufactured in the United States."
Tom Barrett claims that his campaign merchandise is made in the United States - but new reporting finds that his campaign shirts " show a visible tag with the word
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CCS Announces Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft
DETROIT, Michigan, June 10 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news:
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CCS Announces New Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft
CCS alumna and Trustee Molly Valade and her husband Mark Valade established the Valade Family Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft.
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The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is thrilled to announce a commitment to endow the position of Chair of Studio Art & Craft. The Valade Family Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft will ensure ongoing support
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Chairwoman McClain Delivers Receipts on Tax Cut Beneficiaries in New Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman McClain Delivers Receipts on Tax Cut Beneficiaries in New Op-Ed
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WASHINGTON -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) published an op-ed in Lyceum Now.
"We passed the Working Families Tax Cuts because we believe the government does not build prosperity. The American people do," wrote Chairwoman McClain. "So the next time Democrats say this was a tax cut for the ric
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Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees
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CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Chicago-based anesthesiologist Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Trustees.
"Medicine is at an inflection point, and I am honored to be elected to the AMA Board of Truste
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Chicago nurses ready for one-day strike at Prime Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Chicago nurses ready for one-day strike at Prime Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
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Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago are prepared for their one-day strike on June 11 to protest the administration's illegal firings of six nurses in retaliation for union activity, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU).
Nurses at the
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CMU recertified by National College Testing Association
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CMU recertified by National College Testing Association
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Central Michigan University's Certified Testing Center has completed an intensive recertification process with the National College Testing Association. The recertification takes effect immediately and extends five years.
In a press release issued by the NCTA, CMU was recognized for having "set the bar high for other post-secondary test
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Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mackenzie Introduces Legislation to Modernize and Improve Childcare
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Washington D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced bipartisan legislation today to help working families access the child care services they count on. The Child Care Modernization Act updates and reauthorizes the Child Care and Development Block Grant (
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces 10 Amendments to Trump's Reconciliation Bill to Hold the Department of Homeland Security Accountable
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces 10 Amendments to Trump's Reconciliation Bill to Hold the Department of Homeland Security Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security's Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, introduced 10 amendments for the Department of Homeland Security's Reconciliation Bill.
"Don
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misleading and Political DHS Communications
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Misleading and Political DHS Communications
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security's Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, announced the introduction of the Department of Homeland Security Communications, Accuracy, Neutrality, Disclosure, Oversi
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Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration Issues Another Illegal Mandate to Keep Orlando Area Coal Plant Open Past Retirement
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Trump administration issues another illegal mandate to keep Orlando area coal plant open past retirement
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The Trump administration issued an illegal emergency order to keep the Stanton Coal Plant in Orlando, Fla., open past its scheduled retirement date for 90 days. The order is the latest in a string of orders keeping old coal-fired plants running well past their planned retirements
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Feldman Automotive Children's Miracle Celebrity Invitational Raises $1.31 Million for Children's Programs
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 10 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release:
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Feldman Automotive Children's Miracle Celebrity Invitational Raises $1.31 Million for Children's Programs
Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan hosted its annual Feldman Automotive Children's Miracle Celebrity Invitational on June 8, 2026. The event raised more than $1.31 million through sponsorship support, a live auction, and on-site donations. Funding supports Children's Miracle Network prog
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Four minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Four minutes of daily resistance training can quadruple fitness in older adults
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HERSHEY, Pa. -Just four minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for aging adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Results published in PLOS One showed that strength -which impacts fall risk, longevity, indepen
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From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
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Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan -the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid's hands.
"I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile," Baur said. Long before sp
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From emerging leaders to lifelong achievers, BW celebrates alumni excellence
BEREA, Ohio, June 9 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news:
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From emerging leaders to lifelong achievers, BW celebrates alumni excellence
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On a night dedicated to legacy and connection, BW honored its finest on Friday, June 5, presenting the 2026 Alumni Awards during the Alumni Weekend All Class Dinner.
The evening highlighted two distinct honors for exceptional professional achievement, community service, and dedication to BW: the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and
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Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics
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For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health.
"As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and t
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In Memoriam: Dr. Martha Logsdon
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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In Memoriam: Dr. Martha Logsdon
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of long-time Political Science professor Martha Logsdon. She died May 14, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn.
Logsdon joined the Department of Political Science at Central Michigan University in 1971 and retired in 2009. She also served as an associate dean during her tenure.
Her research specialty was Southeast Asia,
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Joshua Nosanchuk named new dean of medicine
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Joshua Nosanchuk named new dean of medicine
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Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster today announced the appointment of the new dean of the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University.
"We are thrilled about the exciting, extensive medical education experience and leadership Dr. Joshua Nosanchuk will bring to CMU. He is an accomplished educator, researche
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Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration
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The theme of this year's Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary is "Remembering, Restoring and Renewing." The celebration will be held Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sadler Center, and the event is free and open to the campus community and the public.
The program will feature three Williamsburg artists to lead the community in powerful and
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Mackinac Center Hosts Evening Celebrating America's 250 Years
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release:
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Mackinac Center Hosts Evening Celebrating America's 250 Years
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MIDLAND, Mich. -The Mackinac Center for Public Policy welcomed supporters, community leaders, and partners from across Michigan on June 5 for "An Evening with the Mackinac Center," an event marking America's 250th anniversary and the enduring ideals of liberty, innovation, and s
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McCANN-MENTUM: Sean McCann Leads Bill Huizenga 48% to 45% in New Poll
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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McCANN-MENTUM: Sean McCann Leads Bill Huizenga 48% to 45% in New Poll
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Semafor : Democrat McCann pulls ahead in key House race
New polling out of Michigan's 4th district finds Sean McCann with a three-point lead over Bill Huizenga. McCann leads Huizenga 48% to 45%, and has a 19-point lead with Independents.
NOTABLY: The poll also found that Trump - who won MI-04 by 6 points -
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McNulty Scholars Mark 15th Anniversary Amid Threats to Science Funding
NEW YORK, June 9 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, issued the following news:
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McNulty Scholars Mark 15th Anniversary Amid Threats to Science Funding
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The John P. McNulty Scholars Program marked its 15th anniversary at Hunter College on May 14 with a celebration that was both reflective and urgent -honoring a generation of women scientists shaped by the program while grappling with new threats to the future of scientific research nationwide.
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Michigan Delegation Members Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan Delegation Members Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined lawmakers from the Michigan delegation in urging President Trump to swiftly issue a Major Disaster declaration for Michigan following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April.
In their le
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Michigan Department of Education to Continue to Award Blue Ribbon Schools
LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Michigan Department of Education to Continue to Award Blue Ribbon Schools
Details About 2026 Program Shared at Today's State Board of Education Meeting
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High-performing schools in the state will continue to be honored for their outstanding work through 2026 Michigan Blue Ribbon Schools awards from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
MDE officials discussed the process and ti
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Michigan Overdose Death Rate Declines by 47 Percent Since 2021
LANSING, Michigan, June 10 (TNSxrep) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Michigan overdose death rate declines by 47 percent since 2021
Preliminary 2025 data projects decrease in overdose deaths for fourth year in a row
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that Michigan's overdose death rate has declined by 47% since 2021.
Preliminary data for 2025 is projecting a lower rate of 16.4 deaths pe
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Michigan's Medicaid Expansion Improved Both Health and Finances
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan's Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Report shows individuals, hospitals and primary care clinics all experienced positive impacts, but raises concerns about cost-sharing provisions that all states must soon enact
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Just over a decade ago, Michigan expanded its Medicaid health coverage program, opening it t
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Moolenaar, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reshore America's Magnet Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- 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 June 9, 2026:
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Moolenaar, Khanna Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reshore America's Magnet Supply Chain
Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced legislation that would create tax credits to support Ame
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Moran Eye Center researchers identify which eye infections pose greatest threat to vision
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 9 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Moran Eye Center researchers identify which eye infections pose greatest threat to vision
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Reposted from U of U Health.
Eye surgery today is safer than ever, yet ophthalmologists must remain watchful for a rare but serious complication that can threaten sight within days: a bacterial eye infection called endophthalmitis.
Now, clinician-scientists at the University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye
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Motorcycle Caucus Hosts Third Annual Ride to Work Day
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Motorcycle Caucus Hosts Third Annual Ride to Work Day
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Yesterday, the Chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Troy Balderson (R-OH), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) hosted the third annual Ride to Work Day at the U.S. Capitol to promote motorcycle awareness. They were joined by Reps. Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA).
Th
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Mrvan's FY 2027 Economic Development Community Project Funding Requests Approved by House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Mrvan's FY 2027 Economic Development Community Project Funding Requests Approved by House Appropriations Committee
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Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan announced the House Appropriations Committee has included his economic development Community Project Funding requests for Indiana's First Congressional District in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 House Appropriations measure. The measure has been ap
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New LeFrak Fellows Program helps students focus on 'the pursuit of happiness'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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New LeFrak Fellows Program helps students focus on 'the pursuit of happiness'
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Founded in 1989 in the Department of Political Science, the LeFrak Forum on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy is a center for research and debate on the theory and practice of modern democracy.
But LeFrak's newly appointed director, Assistant Professor Raul Rodriguez, is taking the initiative in new directions in it
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New Tracker Monitors State Legislation to Protect Public Servants Against Threats of Violence, Doxxing
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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New Tracker Monitors State Legislation to Protect Public Servants Against Threats of Violence, Doxxing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker monitoring the progress of state legislation to protect elected officials.
The tracker reveals that dozens of states have introduced or passed bi-partisan legislation to shield public servants from threats, harassment, doxing
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Newmark Retained to Lead Sale of Fully Leased, 757,000-Square-Foot Office Portfolio Across Three States
NEW YORK, June 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Retained to Lead Sale of Fully Leased, 757,000-Square-Foot Office Portfolio Across Three States
Newmark announces the Company has been retained to lead the sale of a fully leased, 757,000-square-foot office portfolio comprising five single-tenant properties located across Michigan, Ohio and South Carolina.
New
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
LA JOLLA, California, June 9 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Outstanding engineering, computer science undergraduates honored with Awards of Excellence
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The Jacobs School of Engineering at the University of California San Diego is honoring the undergraduate students in the class of 2026 at its annual Ring Ceremony on Thursday, June 11. At Ring Ceremony, graduating engineering and computer science students receive their class ring, and recite
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Podcast: University of Michigan Expert Discusses Ethics of AI in Medicine
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Kelly Malcom and Kayte Spector-Bagdady:
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The Bioethics of Data and A.I. in Healthcare
An Interview with Professor Kayte Spector-Bagdady
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Season four of The Fundamentals is here, and we're celebrating by doing a special two-episode release to launch the season!
On this episode of the Fundamentals, we talked to Professor Ka
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Professor Tom Sharbaugh retires after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Tom Sharbaugh retires after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic Director Tom Sharbaugh, a professor of practice at Penn State Dickinson Law and an active member of Penn State's entrepreneurial community, will retire on June 30.
Sharbaugh joined the Law School in 2015 as a full-time professor after initially
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Progress Michigan: Poll - Michiganders Oppose Republicans Cuts to Nutrition Assistance and Farmer Support
LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- 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 June 9, 2026:
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Poll: Michiganders Oppose Republicans Cuts to Nutrition Assistance and Farmer Support
While most are unfamiliar with the farm bill, there is strong opposition to its provisions and support for Senate to pass a better version
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Recent polling conducted by Prog
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Recent Publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English Program Alumni
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices
Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni
By Ethan Knox '20
Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new
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Reps. Houchin and Dingell Introduce National Fossil Act
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Houchin and Dingell Introduce National Fossil Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the National Fossil Act, bipartisan legislation to amend Title 36 of the United States Code to designate the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to Seafarers International Union
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following letter to Seafarers International Union:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 8, 2026
David Heindel
President
Seafarers International Union
5201 Capital Gateway Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20746
Dear Mr. Heindel:
The Committee on Education an
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Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news:
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Teacher Fellows' Lessons Inspired by Global Health Reporting Reach Over 1,000 Students
Author: Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee, Pulitzer Center Staff
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"The impact of this program is it is transforming how I view my role as an educator. I have already started to transform my biology lessons by increasing awareness of others globally through underreported stor
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The week in photos: Study Abroad 2026
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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The week in photos: Study Abroad 2026
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Central Michigan University offers more than 150 study and internship abroad programs in over 50 countries.
This summer, 214 Central Michigan University students are learning to say "We Do" all around the world.
To learn how you can have a broader, global perspective while building your resume and earning credit toward your degree, visit the CMU Study A
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This Gun Violence Awareness Month, Rep. Stevens Doubles Down on Effort to Keep Illegal Handguns Out of the Mail
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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This Gun Violence Awareness Month, Rep. Stevens Doubles Down on Effort to Keep Illegal Handguns Out of the Mail
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This Gun Violence Awareness Month, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens is doubling down on her effort to keep illegal handguns out of the mail. After introducing the Keep Illegal Handguns Out of the Mail Act (link is external), Rep. Stevens led 75 of her colleagues i
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Ukrainian delegation visits UM-Flint to strengthen occupational therapy education partnership
FLINT, Michigan, June 9 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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Ukrainian delegation visits UM-Flint to strengthen occupational therapy education partnership
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Health care and education leaders from Ukraine recently visited the College of Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint, continuing an international partnership focused on strengthening occupational therapy education and rehabilitation services in that country.
The visit was part of the Rehabi
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University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: When Global Warming Becomes Malnutrition - Study Links Climate Change, Childhood Stunting and Local Inequality
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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When global warming becomes malnutrition: New study links climate change, childhood stunting and local inequality
In 2022, about 149 million children under age five worldwide suffered from childhood stunting. A critical marker of chronic undernutrition, stunting is more than a metric of physical height. It represents a lifelong constraint on human poten
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When global warming becomes malnutrition: New study links climate change, childhood stunting and local inequality
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 9 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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When global warming becomes malnutrition: New study links climate change, childhood stunting and local inequality
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In 2022, about 149 million children under age five worldwide suffered from childhood stunting. A critical marker of chronic undernutrition, stunting is more than a metric of physical height. It represents a lifelong constraint on human potential, carrying a heightened risk of mortality,
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Willie Underwood III, MD, inaugurated as 181st AMA president
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Willie Underwood III, MD, inaugurated as 181st AMA president
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Willie Underwood III, M.D., MSc, M.P.H., a urologic surgeon based in Buffalo, N.Y., was sworn in today as the 181 st president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization.
Assuming the presidency at a pivotal moment for American healthcare, Dr
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin
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MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ
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