Monday - July 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan

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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state  more
AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -  more
Allegan County Community Foundation Urges IRS to Maintain Current Donor Advised Fund Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Allegan County Community Foundation, based in Allegan, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Notice 2017-73 concerning proposed regulatory changes to donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasizes the vital role these funds play in charitable giving and urges the Internal Revenue Service to preserve longstanding practices that support community fundraising efforts. The foundation acknowledges that DAFs are   more
AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more
At POLITICO Energy Summit, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh Highlight Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Grid Investment
WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * At POLITICO Energy Summit, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh Highlight Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Grid Investment * WASHINGTON (June 10, 2026) -Today, Drew Maloney, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) p resident and CEO, and Drew Marsh, Entergy c hair and CEO and EEI vice chair, underscored how America's electric companies are workin  more
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle  more
Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -   more
Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an  more
Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo  more
Barrett Helps Introduce Bill to Combat Rising Anti-Semitic Violence in America
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Helps Introduce Bill to Combat Rising Anti-Semitic Violence in America * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) helped introduce H.R. 9211 (link is external), the Jewish American Security (JASA) Act to better protect Jewish Americans and their places of worship, schools, and community centers nationwide. Specifically, the bill would strengthen law enforcement resources, no  more
Bay Area Community Foundation Urges Treasury to Maintain Current Donor Advised Fund Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Bay Area Community Foundation, headquartered in Bay City, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed changes in Treasury Notice 2017-73 on donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasized the importance of preserving the longstanding treatment of DAFs as public charity components and expressed concerns about several proposed policy shifts. The foundation stressed that donor ad  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasol  more
Built for Belief: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (video story)
FLINT, Michigan, June 10 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Built for Belief: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (video story) * In the first episode of the "Built for Belief" video series, Thomas Henthorn, professor of public history at the University of Michigan-Flint, visits St. Paul's Episcopal Church to learn more about its deep historical connection to Flint's founders. St. Paul's archivist Walter Peake walks UM-Flint's Community Relations Program Manager Phi  more
CAIR-MI Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns Regarding University of Michigan Protest Indictments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * CAIR-MI Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns Regarding University of Michigan Protest Indictments The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today expressed serious concerns regarding the recently unsealed indictments arising from protests at the University of Michigan, warning that while allegations of criminal conduct should be addres  more
Capital Region Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Fund Protections in Response to IRS Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Capital Region Community Foundation, headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing Treasury Department Notice 2017-73 concerning Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasizes the importance of DAFs as public charity components and urges the agency to maintain current practices related to their management and grantmaking. The response highlights two foundational principles: that DAFs function as  more
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Fund Flexibility in IRS Rule Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Charlevoix County Community Foundation, headquartered in East Jordan, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73 issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The foundation, which manages numerous donor advised funds (DAFs), emphasized the critical role these funds play in supporting community welfare and addressed multiple sections of the proposed Treasury guidelines concerning DAF usage. The foundation   more
CHIME Urges CMS to Alleviate Hospital IT Compliance Burdens in Medicare Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) responding to the agency's proposed fiscal year 2027 hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) rule. CHIME, representing healthcare IT executives, raised concerns about the increasing operational and financial pressures on   more
Columbia Journalism School: Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice
NEW YORK, June 11 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Award-Winning Alumni Putting CJS2030 Initiatives Into Practice This spring, alumni earned honors for reporting, storytelling and innovation that advance the goals of the J-School's CJS2030 Initiatives. - For more than a century, Columbia Journalism School has prepared journalists to report with integrity and precision. Through Dean Jelani Cobb's CJS2030 Initiatives, the J-School is expanding  more
Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Inhumane Conditions and Preventable Deaths at Texas Immigration Detention Center
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Inhumane Conditions and Preventable Deaths at Texas Immigration Detention Center U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S  more
Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives * June 10, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org "This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team of clinicians across Sanford Health who serve our patients and communities with high-quality, compassionate care every day," sai  more
DIG THIS: Dingell Co-Leads National Fossil Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * DIG THIS: Dingell Co-Leads National Fossil Act * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) introduced the National Fossil Act, bipartisan legislation that would designate the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States. The American mastodon roamed the region durin  more
Faculty voice: What Flint women taught me about belonging, resilience and self-worth
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: What Flint women taught me about belonging, resilience and self-worth * Maji Hailemariam Debena is a mental health epidemiologist and implementation scientist in Michigan State University's Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health. Her research advances access to mental health care through peer-delivered, community-rooted interventions spanning justice-involved individuals and  more
Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, after he was wrongfully arrested due to a faulty facial recognition match. The police relied on an incorrect result from fa  more
Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match
NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sues Police Over Wrongful Arrest Due to False Facial Recognition Match JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Robert Dillon is suing the Jacksonville Beach Police Department, as well as the Jacksonville and Pinellas County Sheriff's Offices, aft  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Japan Looks East
DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by political theorist Jake Scott: * * * Japan Looks East A new deal would cement trading partnerships across the Pacific. * In mid-June, on the margins of the G7 France summit, Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi will tell Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, that Japan wishes to begin negotiating an economic partnership agreement with the Southern Common Market--or, Mercosur, the   more
Four County Community Foundation Responds to Treasury Proposals on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Four County Community Foundation, based in Almont, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing Notice 2017-73 concerning proposed regulations on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The foundation emphasized the critical role DAFs play in public charities and urged the Treasury to maintain existing policies that facilitate charitable giving through these funds. The organization outlined two foundational principles: first, t  more
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Supports Flexibility in Donor Advised Fund Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Grand Rapids Community Foundation, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding Notice 2017-73 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The letter addresses proposed positions on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), emphasizing the foundation's long-standing support for these philanthropic vehicles and recommending policies that maintain their established operational flexibility. The foundation highlights  more
House Education & Workforce Chair Walberg Holds Hearing on Superintendents Breaking Trust in America's Schools
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg Holds Hearing on Superintendents Breaking Trust in America's Schools Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's S  more
House Education & Workforce Chair Walberg: Billions Stolen, House Acts to Stop Ghost Student Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg: Billions Stolen, House Acts to Stop Ghost Student Fraud Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act, which cracks down on fraud by "ghost students" who use fake or stolen identities to collect federal student aid. On passa  more
House Education & Workforce Chair Walberg: End Student Aid Fraud
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg: End Student Aid Fraud Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, a simple and common-sense piece of legislation to fight fraud in our federal student aid system. Chairman Walberg's remarks, as prepare  more
House Education & Workforce Chair Walberg: Faster Labor Contracts Act Takes Power Away From Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg: Faster Labor Contracts Act Takes Power Away From Workers Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 5408, Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that allows government-appointed arbitrators to impose a union contract on workers and employers   more
Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy
AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy * Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey. AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's di  more
Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days * AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable. Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often m  more
Lenawee Community Foundation Responds to IRS Notice on Donor Advised Funds
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Lenawee Community Foundation of Adrian, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service expressing its views on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as outlined in Notice 2017-73 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The foundation highlighted its two key principles: DAFs are public charities, and grants from these funds should be treated similarly to individual charitable deductions. The foundation opposed the Treasury's suggestion to prohibit DAF  more
M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow * The Healthcare Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School has announced Maria Zou as the 2026-2027 recipient of the Jerome H. Grossman M.D. Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship, made possible by a generous gift from the Grossman family, honors the life and legacy of Jerome Grossman, who dedicated his career to strengthening healthcar  more
Manistee Community Foundation Urges IRS to Maintain Donor Advised Fund Practices
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Manistee County Community Foundation of Manistee, Michigan, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing its concerns and recommendations regarding Notice 2017-73 on donor advised funds (DAFs). The community foundation highlighted the important role DAFs play in charitable giving and urged the Treasury Department to retain longstanding practices that support their use. The foundation emphasized that DAFs are public charities since t  more
Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic has awarded 60 total grants to school districts and other organizations to initiate youth mental health programs across the Marshfield Clinic service area. Marshfield Clinic issued 33 grants for b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening, an innovative online screening tool designed to as  more
Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more
MECA Urges EPA to Maintain Tier 4 Emissions Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA), headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the phase-in schedule for Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles. MECA emphasized the importance of preserving the current standards to protect technological investments and maintain jobs in the clean mobility supplie  more
Michigan Delegation Urges Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Michigan Delegation Urges Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) led members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in calling on President Trump to swif  more
Michigan Health & Hospital Association Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare SNF Payment Updates
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA), headquartered in Okemos, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed updates to the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2027. The MHA expressed concerns that the proposed payment increases are insufficient to address ongoing financial pressures faced by SNFs amid rising costs. The association hi  more
Michigan Medicine: Algorithmic Tool Enables to Scientists to See Cells 'Talk' to One Another
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New algorithmic tool enables to scientists to see cells "talk" to one another The tool could make it easier to identify defective cells underlying disease - People communicate with each other, sometimes face to face, sometimes with a text message or phone call. Cells also communicate with each other, sometimes by touching and sometim  more
Michigan Ranks 34th in 2026 Kids Count Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy Urges Focus on Supporting Thriving Kids and Families; State Continues to Rank in the Bottom 10 States for Education at 42nd
LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * Michigan ranks 34th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Michigan League for Public Policy urges focus on supporting thriving kids and families; state continues to rank in the bottom 10 states for education at 42nd New scoring index to increase accountability by showing how Michigan's policies and investment affect children's daily lives - Coming in at 34th, Michigan continues to rank in t  more
Midland Area Community Foundation Advocates for Donor Advised Funds in Response to Treasury Notice
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midland Area Community Foundation, based in Midland, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury in reaction to Notice 2017-73 concerning donor advised funds (DAFs). The foundation represents a tri-county region in Michigan and emphasizes its longstanding role in facilitating charitable giving through DAFs. The foundation asserted that donor advised funds are public charities, with grants both to and from these funds constitu  more
Moolenaar, Cline Introduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Entry & Deport Employees of Chinese Military Companies
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar, Cline Introduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Entry & Deport Employees of Chinese Military Companies * Today, Congressmen John Moolenaar and Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No PLA Employees Act. The legislation would prohibit current and former employees of companies deemed by the Department of Defense to be supporting China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) or problematic activity from being a  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra  more
Ohio Supreme Court Asked to Review Union Dues Agreement Dispute
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Ohio Supreme Court Asked to Review Union Dues Agreement Dispute * COLUMBUS, Ohio -The Mackinac Center for Public Policy filed a friend-of-the-court brief, also known as an amicus brief, in Sheldon v. Ohio Association of Public School Employees, a Buckeye Institute case now before the Ohio Supreme Court that could affect whether public emplo  more
OU College of Allied Health Welcomes Department Chair
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 11 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departme  more
OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair
NORMAN, Oklahoma, June 10 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Allied Health Welcomes New Department Chair * OKLAHOMA CITY - Amyn M. Amlani, Ph.D., a nationally recognized audiologist, researcher and health economist, has been named professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health. He began the role on June 1. As chair, Amlani will lead efforts to expand the departmen  more
PLA launches "Libraries Advancing Accessibility with Apple Tools"
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA launches "Libraries Advancing Accessibility with Apple Tools" * (CHICAGO) As part of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, the Public Library Association (PLA) will share new training resources for libraries to support accessibility through Apple devices. Library workers are invited to participate in two launch events for "Libraries Advancing A  more
Plans to Further Improve Outcomes for Students With Disabilities Shared With State Board
LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Plans to Further Improve Outcomes for Students With Disabilities Shared With State Board Graduation Rates, Other Measures Are Showing Progress But Still Need to Get Better * Students with disabilities will benefit from Michigan Department of Education (MDE) plans to strengthen collaboration with local school districts to further improve special education services. Department leaders   more
Rand Report: Considering the Consequences of Changing Cannabis Policy in Indiana
SANTA MONICA, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Considering the Consequences of Changing Cannabis Policy in Indiana - A report from Rand - April 29, 2026, (28 pages) - Beau Kilmer, Gregory Midgette, Rosanna Smart, Jonathan P. Caulkins, Roland Neil, Ben Senator, Wendy Hawkins, Anna Newell Here are excerpts: * * * Indiana is typically considered one of the more restrictive U.S. states when it comes to cannabis. In recent years, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Indiana have introduced   more
Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Reno nurses to hold picket at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center * Registered nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) in Reno, Nev., will hold an informational picket on Thursday, June 11, to protest the hospital administration's anti-union tactics and refusal to bargain a fair contract, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (N  more
Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Effort to Expand Access to Affordable Child Care for Working Families
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Effort to Expand Access to Affordable Child Care for Working Families * WASHINGTON- Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act. This bill would reauthorize and update the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), which is the main  more
Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule that would allow handguns to be mailed directly to individuals. Rep. Tokuda, alongside Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) and 74 other Member of Congress i  more
Right to Life of Michigan Opposes Use of Euphemism in Federal Assisted Suicide Policy
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Right to Life of Michigan, Grand Rapids, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update rule. The organization expressed concern over the section concerning "Medical Aid in Dying" (MAID), urging the department to reject this phrase in favor of the medically precise term "assisted suicide." The letter emphasized tha  more
Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus * Medical Building 4 (MB4) will be located on the northeast corner of 21 st Street and Grange Avenue, directly east of Medical Building 1 (MB1). Work will begin on the new 52,000 square foot facility in June 2026 and will be completed at the end of 2027. "I'm excited to grow our specialty services and continue invest  more
Sen. Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Testing and Deployment of Automotive Safety Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Accelerate Testing and Deployment of Automotive Safety Technologies U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) introduced bipartisan legislation to accelerate the testing and safe deployment of innovative vehicle technologies on our roadways. The Vehicle Safety Equipment Testing Act, which Peters introduced with U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), would update ex  more
Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026
NEW YORK, June 11 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * Seven CPAs Recognized at AICPA ENGAGE 2026 Las Vegas - The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) honored seven CPAs during the AICPA's ENGAGE 2026 conference in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts, or significant contributions to the accounting profession. "The CPAs recognized at this year's ENGAGE conference embo  more
Several CVD conditions, risk factors linked to Alzheimer's risk, notably low blood pressure
DALLAS, Texas, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Several CVD conditions, risk factors linked to Alzheimer's risk, notably low blood pressure * Research Highlights: * Several types of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors were associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, based on analysis of health data for nearly 800,000 adults from a U.K. database and a separate database of U.S. adults. *  more
STATEMENT: Haley Stevens Slams Republican Bill to Explode ICE Budget With No Reforms
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Haley Stevens Slams Republican Bill to Explode ICE Budget With No Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Congressional Republicans passing Trump's budget that prioritizes expanding Trump's out of ICE over lowering costs for Michigan families, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "Instead of helping Michigan families who are struggling to afford heal  more
Student-curated exhibit explores Spartan traditions
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student-curated exhibit explores Spartan traditions * Campus traditions have long shaped the shared experiences of the Spartan community. This summer, a student-curated exhibition at MSU Museum brings those connections into focus. The exhibit, " What If We Kissed in the Shadows of Beaumont Tower? : Connecting Generations through MSU Student Traditions," is on view now through July 31 and is open t  more
Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, and their social-emotional development. However, when it comes t  more
Teresa K. Woodruff earns election to two of the world's most prestigious scholarly societies
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Teresa K. Woodruff earns election to two of the world's most prestigious scholarly societies * Teresa K. Woodruff has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious scientific institutions. With this distinction, she joins some of the most influential scientists in history, including Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein. She has also be  more
Thirty years of investing in communities: Alumna Shannon Lawder on language, philanthropy, and following your passion
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 10 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Thirty years of investing in communities: Alumna Shannon Lawder on language, philanthropy, and following your passion * UC Santa Cruz alumna Shannon Lawder (Kresge '91, Russian studies) is the director of the Civil Society Program at the Mott Foundation. The Mott Foundation has supported communities worldwide for 100 years, and Lawder has been part of that mission for 31 years.   more
Through writing, MSU undergrads connect with incarcerated students
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Through writing, MSU undergrads connect with incarcerated students * Michigan State University students chat among themselves in the cramped waiting room at Parnall Correctional Facility in Jackson, unfazed by the TSA-like security process. They place their shoes and socks in bins, walk through a metal detector enclosed in chain-link fencing and go through a pat-down before the steel doors lock beh  more
U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists Announces 2026 Livingston Awards
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists announces 2026 Livingston Awards An investigation of abuse in New Hampshire's disability care system, the impact of DOGE's sweeping changes and first-person accounts from men detained by ICE and deported to a prison in El Salvador are among the stories produced by the new Livingston Awards winners for 2026. The Livingston Awards, based at the University of Mi  more
U.S. Senate internship immerses OU student in D.C. political scene
ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 9 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * U.S. Senate internship immerses OU student in D.C. political scene * Oakland University student Nia Matthews spent the last four months in Washington D.C. interning for U.S. Senator Gary Peters and building connections across the political spectrum. Matthews served as a digital press intern, drafting press releases, creating social media graphics, transcribing TV and radio interviews, recording videos, writi  more
Unlocking manure's potential
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on the  more
Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in elec  more