Monday - July 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan

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AARP Doubles Investment, Commits Record $8.3 Million to Strengthen Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- AARP issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * AARP Doubles Investment, Commits Record $8.3 Million to Strengthen Communities Nationwide As the nation's population ages and communities face growing demand for more connected, and accessible neighborhoods, AARP today announced its largest-ever investment in the Community Challenge grant program, a record $8.3 million to support 750 quick-action projects that will help make communities more livable for peop  more
AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the White House nomination of Michigan Farm Bureau leader and farmer Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board. "We congratulate Carl on his nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board. He is well-qualified to ser  more
AFP-MI Endorses John James for Governor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Endorses John James for Governor * Lansing, MI - As reported in Gongwer, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of Congressman John James for Governor of Michigan. As Michigan families continue to face rising costs and economic uncertainty, AFP-MI is backing James, who has consistently championed policies that expand energy pr  more
AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief (PDF) urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, h  more
AG Nessel Seeks to Slash SEMCO's Natural Gas Rate Hike by 66%
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks to Slash SEMCO's Natural Gas Rate Hike by 66% * LANSING - Continuing her efforts to protect Michigan ratepayers, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to slash SEMCO Energy Gas Company's natural gas rate hike case by 66%. Attorney General Nessel intervenes in every major utility rate case before t  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Michigan Bill Would Reduce Tax Complexity for Online Platforms
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Baum: * * * Michigan Bill Would Reduce Tax Complexity for Online Platforms Michigan lawmakers have an opportunity to make the state's tax code simpler and more efficient by passing HB 5139, legislation that clarifies sales tax collection responsibilities for online booking platforms. The bill makes a straightforward change: it places the responsibility for collecting and remitting sales tax on the online   more
At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years
DETROIT, Michigan, June 24 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * At 39th Constitutional Convention, UAW Delegates Chart Ambitious Course For Next Four Years * Nearly 900 delegates gathered in Detroit, Michigan, last week for the UAW's 39th Constitutional Convention, charting an ambitious, aggressive path forward for the iconic union. Among other business, delegates voted to grow the union's strike fund, commit more resources to organizing, and   more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska's Coastal Plain
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska's Coastal Plain * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of th  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key   more
Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action * OAKLAND -Co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of New York today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a dire  more
Attorney General Clark Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general today announced a victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order N  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement  more
Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IR  more
Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General William Tong today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, such as e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The dec  more
Bank of America Celebrates America 250 by Giving Customers Free Access to 250 Museums and Support for Cultural Programs Nationwide
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Celebrates America 250 by Giving Customers Free Access to 250 Museums and Support for Cultural Programs Nationwide During July 4th weekend, BofA cardholders will receive free admission to 250 nonprofit cultural institutions nationwide through Museums on Us(r) Key points * During July 4 th weekend, BofA cardholders will h  more
BorgWarner Awarded on TIME's List of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, June 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Awarded on TIME's List of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026 * Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 24, 2026 - BorgWarner has been included in the third edition of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was anno  more
Central Michigan University: Finance students examine how venture capital can support innovation
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 24 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Finance students examine how venture capital can support innovation * When most students see a business idea, they think about the product. Three Central Michigan University finance students saw something else: the ecosystem that helps ideas succeed. Recent finance graduate Derek Ballas of Allen Park, Mich.; finance major Jose Marcotti Neto of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and finance and sales dual major  more
CMU and Delta College sign 3+1 agreement for Organizational Leadership program
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 23 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU and Delta College sign 3+1 agreement for Organizational Leadership program * Central Michigan University and Delta College have established a new 3+1 transfer pathway for students pursuing CMU's Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. An official signing ceremony was held at Delta College's Main Campus on June 22 with officials from both institutions in attendance. Through the agr  more
Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump for Putting Attacks on Voting Rights over Bipartisan Housing Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Condemns Trump for Putting Attacks on Voting Rights over Bipartisan Housing Solutions * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after Donald Trump refused to sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Instead of working to lower the cost of housing, Trump is prioritizing taking away voting rights. "After the House and Senate   more
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Helping Pass Bipartisan Affordable Housing Package
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Helping Pass Bipartisan Affordable Housing Package * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after helping pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (link is external) through the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will help build more homes and lower costs. It now advances to President  more
Corewell Health Expands Weekend Infusion Services, Improving Access and Reducing Emergency Department Visits
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 25 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health expands weekend infusion services, improving access and reducing emergency department visits Expanding access to critical infusion care when patients need it most. - Corewell Health(TM) is expanding infusion services for cancer patients at the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion to include weekend hours, increasing access to critical treatments while helping reduce unnecessary emergency dep  more
Crapo, Risch, Moran, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Consolidate National Guard Duty Statuses
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch, Moran, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Consolidate National Guard Duty Statuses * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) joined Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) and Jacky Rosen (D-Neveda) to introduce the bipartisan Duty Status Reform Act to make comprehensive reforms to the National Guard by consolidating and streamlining the duty status framework. "N  more
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on President Trump Endorsement of John James
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Donald Trump's Endorsement of John James DGA Communications Director Sam Newton issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump endorsing John James for governor in Michigan: "After voting for Donald Trump's disastrous and unpopular agenda of raising the cost of groceries and gas and cutting health care, John James is now counting on help from DC to b  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On 4th Anniversary of Dobbs Decision That Overturned Roe Vs. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them Today, on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped women of the right to make their own health care decisions, Republican Senate candidates who enabled the ruling are fac  more
Dingell Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Security of People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Security of People with Disabilities * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a bill to improve the financial security of people with disabilities by updating and modernizing savings limits for Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, helping individuals build financial security without risking access to critical benefits, w  more
Dingell Secures More Than $83 Million in Healthcare Funding for the University of Michigan
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Secures More Than $83 Million in Healthcare Funding for the University of Michigan * Today, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $83,461,342 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including mental health, cancer, cardiovascular, biomedical training, and more. The funding comes from  more
EPA Announces More Than $3.1 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Michigan
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces More Than $3.1 Million in Grants to Assess and Cleanup Communities in Michigan * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3,133,250 in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites across the state of Michigan. With these funds, EPA is investing directly in American communities to cleanup and redevelo  more
Forbes Gives Northwood High Marks for Financial Strength Among the Nation's Private Colleges
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 24 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Forbes Gives Northwood High Marks for Financial Strength Among the Nation's Private Colleges * Northwood earns an A- in Forbes' 2026 College Financial Grades, reinforcing the university's strong footing amid national challenges facing private higher education Forbes' annual College Financial Grades paint a stark picture of higher education's financial health. In its 2026 review of 928 private, not-for-profi  more
GAO Director Harris Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following written testimony by Carol Harris, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and Members of the Subcommittee: I appreciate the opportunity  more
Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip, Partners with Public Libraries to Keep Students Reading All Summer
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip, Partners with Public Libraries to Keep Students Reading All Summer * June 24, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Building on the governor's proposed record $625 million investment in literacy through Every Child Reads, the Summer Reading Road Trip will provide resources for fun, literacy-focused activities LANSING, Mich. - Today, Gover  more
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * June 23, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Collection Practices Board; Advisory Council on the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing; Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund Commission; Human T  more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General Lopez today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct respo  more
How Spartans gain professional experience long before graduation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How Spartans gain professional experience long before graduation * It is late fall in 2025, and a small group dressed in business attire is pitching ideas for a marketing campaign to decision-makers at Lansing Duckpin, a new establishment in East Lansing for duckpin bowling -a version of bowling with smaller balls, pins and lanes. On the other side of the room, patrons are bowling while the busine  more
ICYMI: Bill Huizenga's "Jaw-Dropping Luxury Splurge Exposed"
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Bill Huizenga's "Jaw-Dropping Luxury Splurge Exposed" Today, the Daily Beast reported that Rep. Bill Huizenga "has been splurging thousands of donor dollars on ski trips and fine dining like someone who didn't just spend half a decade under investigation for alleged abuse of campaign funds." Huizenga was investigated by the House Ethics Committee from 2019 to 2024. In  more
Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barrie  more
Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Support for Specialty Crop Growers * Supports America's Specialty Crop Growers Who Produce Trademark Crops from Pecans to Chile Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-  more
MDE Awards Grow Your Own Grants for Teacher Certification Pathways Around Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE Awards Grow Your Own Grants for Teacher Certification Pathways Around Michigan Program Supports Statewide Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage by Providing $70M for 74 School Districts, Charter Schools - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has selected 74 school districts and charter schools to receive a combined $70 million under new educator development grants to grow thei  more
MDHHS Awards Nearly $3.75 Million to Help Prevent Substance Use Among Michigan Youth
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS awards nearly $3.75 million to help prevent substance use among Michigan youth New opioid settlement-funded grants support 12 organizations - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations to support community-based programs that help prevent substance use among school-age children. The funding w  more
Memorial Healthcare Associate VP Frederick Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Ben Frederick, associate vice president of advocacy, government relations and business development for Memorial Healthcare, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Barrett and Ranking Member Budzinski: Thank you for the invitation to participate in thi  more
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Has Voted in Lockstep With Trump's Price-Hiking Agenda
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * John James Has Voted in Lockstep With Trump's Price-Hiking Agenda In response to two-time statewide loser John James' new TV ad, where he fails to mention how he's voted to back Donald Trump's disastrous policies that have caused prices to rise across the board, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman released the following statement: "John James has voted in lo  more
Mich. Democratic Party: John James Skips Vote on Bipartisan Housing Bill; Trump Now Threatens Not to Sign
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * John James Skips Vote on Bipartisan Housing Bill; Trump Now Threatens Not to Sign Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs, with the entire Michigan delegation voting in support--except two-time statewide loser John James, who skipped the vote. It's the latest vote that James has skipped in Congress, where h  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" With False Claim
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Exposed for Trying to "Rewrite Michigan's Autoworker History" with False Claim According to new reporting by The Detroit Metro Times, Mike Rogers has "falsely claimed he would be the first former autoworker to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate" as the multimillionaire Florida resident tries to "portray himself as a working-class candidate." This is the latest in a long string   more
Mich. Democratic Party: Rep. Kara Hope - GOP Governor Candidates Pose Risk to Abortion Rights
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Kara Hope: GOP Governor Candidates Pose Risk to Abortion Rights Today, on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, State Representative Kara Hope wrote in a new op-ed in Lansing City Pulse that each of the Republican candidates for governor pose a risk to protecting reproductive freedom and are too extreme for Michigan. "Make no mistake:  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Statement - Michigan Democrats on Trump Endorsing John James
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 22, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Democrats on Trump Endorsing John James In response to Donald Trump endorsing two-time statewide loser John James in the Republican primary for governor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "John James is a two-time statewide loser who while in DC has voted in lockstep with Donald Trump's agenda of raising gas and g  more
Mich. Democratic Party: This Week in #MIGov - Trump Loyalty War, New Poll Shows Toss-Up GOP Primary, and More
LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * This Week in #MIGov: Trump Loyalty War, New Poll Shows Toss-Up GOP Primary, and More Happy Friday, there's 46 days left until the August 4th primary. It was another week full of fireworks in the chaotic, costly, and contentious MAGA primary for governor. Let's dive in: Trump Front and Center: John James, Mike Cox, and Perry Johnson made clear this week that they're running to back Donald Tru  more
Mich. Environment Dept. Awards Nearly $4 Million in Grants to Projects in Five Communities
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE awards nearly $4 million in grants to projects in five communities The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a total of $3.595 million in Brownfield Redevelopment Grants to five projects that are expected to create 80 jobs and 378 new housing units. The projects are expected to draw nearly $255 million in combined c  more
Mich. Environment Dept. Brownfield Grant Ensures Contaminated Site Safe for Expansion of Grand Rapids School
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE brownfield grant ensures contaminated site safe for expansion of Grand Rapids school The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $745,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will help Grand Rapids University Preparatory Association (GRUPA) expand its University Preparatory Academy. GRUPA plans to add a   more
Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help a New Business, New Jobs Bloom in West Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE grant will help a new business, new jobs bloom in west Michigan The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $200,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn a contaminated site into a new floral shop in Holland. The property at 148 East 32nd Street was originally developed as the Maplewood Dry Cle  more
Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Bring 330 New Affordable Housing Units to Downtown Ann Arbor
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE grant will help bring 330 new affordable housing units to downtown Ann Arbor The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will create a 20-story high rise with 330 affordable rental units in Ann Arbor. The city will simultaneously overhaul the bus station ne  more
Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Clear Way for $25 Million Investment, New Jobs in Oak Park
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE grant will help clear way for $25 million investment, new jobs in Oak Park The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $285,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to support a project that will transform three industrial properties into a $25 million office and warehouse facility for construction company Barton Malow. T  more
Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Turn Contaminated Site Into Affordable Housing for Substance Abuse Recovery
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * EGLE grant will help turn contaminated site into affordable housing for substance abuse recovery The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million grant to the William Schma House brownfield redevelopment project. The $19 million project will turn vacant property at 1900 Belford Street in the city of Kalamazoo into   more
Michigan Democrats on the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade Being Overturned
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 24, 2026: * * * Michigan Democrats on the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade Being Overturned On the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively ripping away the ability of millions of Americans to access reproductive health care, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "After the Dobbs decision, Michiganders spoke loud a  more
MSU scientists uncover how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy - and how to reverse it
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists uncover how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy -- and how to reverse it * Michigan State University researchers have identified how ovarian cancer cells become resistant to chemotherapy and discovered a protein, that, when blocked, can restore the drug's effectiveness. The findings, published in Cell Reports, center on cisplatin, a widely used chemotherapy drug first discovered at   more
National Rural Health Association Rural Veterans Health Special Interest Group Co-Chair Hansen Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following written testimony by Jed Hansen, co-chair of the National Rural Health Association Rural Veterans Health Special Interest Group, and executive director of the Nebraska Rural Health Association, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinsk  more
New Polling Shows Overwhelming Support for Franchising
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows Overwhelming Support for Franchising * Nationwide and state polls indicate Americans prefer business expansion through franchising rather than corporate growth; Protections for franchising, including the American Franchise Act, enjoy overwhelming support WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released new national and state  more
NLRB Petitions 6th Circuit for Rehearing En Banc Regarding Injunction Standard
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * NLRB Petitions 6th Circuit for Rehearing En Banc Regarding Injunction Standard * Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) the authority to seek an injunction against employers in federal district courts to stop unfair labor practices while the case is being litigated before administrative law judges and the Board. Th  more
Ohio River Valley honors law enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Ohio River Valley honors law enforcement * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Four Defense Contract Management Agency Ohio River Valley employees participated in "The Challenge" fitness competition May 12. The 88th Security Forces Squadron here hosted the event to recognize law enforcement during National Police Week, which was May 11-15. The history of the event dates back to 1962. During t  more
Peters, Padilla, Schumer Lead Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Carry Out President Trump's Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Padilla, Schumer Lead Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Carry Out President Trump's Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member  more
Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants
MEDINA, Minnesota, June 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants Permanent endowment now fully established, securing long term stewardship and continued outdoor recreation access across America's National Forests - MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Polaris   more
Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care * As part of the evening, the Sanford Health Foundation announced a transformative $1 million gift from retired Sanford emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Stennes and his wife Nilla in support of the project. In recognition of his generosity and decades of service to the region, the department will be named the   more
Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Four Years After Dobbs
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Four Years After Dobbs * : Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Four Years After Dobbs 4.5 million members strong, the nation's oldes  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary * : Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary 4.5 million members strong, the nation's o  more
Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was recently named to the Becker's Healthcare list of "100 Great Community Hospitals" for 2026. The list celebrates institutions that bring accessible, affordable, high-quality care to patients in rural corners of the country and commends local hospitals for delivering  more
Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption * June 24, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org David Newman, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, will join leaders from Mayo Clinic, Duke Health and Mass General Brigham for a session entit  more
School of Engineering faculty awarded 5 NSF CAREERs
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 23 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * School of Engineering faculty awarded 5 NSF CAREERs * Five faculty members in The University of New Mexico School of Engineering (SoE) have received National Science Foundation CAREER Awards in what is believed to be a single-year record for the school. NSF CAREERs provide five years of sustained funding to pre-tenure faculty for deep exploration into a promising research topic likely to advan  more
Senior Advisor to Under Secretary for Health Gradison Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Andrew Gradison, senior advisor to the under secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and distinguished Members of the Subc  more
Shiawassee County (Mich.) Director of Veterans Affairs Reeve Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
GRAND LEDGE, Michigan, June 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Michael A. Reeve, director of Veterans Affairs for Shiawassee County, from a June 12, 2026, field hearing entitled "Delivering Quality and Modern Healthcare to Michigan's Veterans and Servicemembers": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony regarding the challenges Vetera  more
Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Lujan, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Bennet, Booker, Fetterman, Lujan, Warnock, Introduce Legislation to Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act to expand fe  more
St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain * Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith '04 will join the St. Olaf College Ministry Office as the new associate chaplain. She will begin her role on August 17. Semmler Smith has 16 years of ministry experience, seven of which have been in college ministry. After majoring in religion at St. Olaf, she earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and  more
Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Fifth Third Bank posted the following news release: * * * Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation * CINCINNATI -The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employee  more
Study: Teacher unions remain powerful, but influence is slipping
EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Study: Teacher unions remain powerful, but influence is slipping * Teacher unions have long played a key role in not just classrooms but also in local, state and national politics. The strength of their influence does vary by state, combined with legal rulings and challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers last evaluated teacher union strength in 2012; now, over a decade  more
University of Michigan: Immigrant Youths Feel Worlds Collide From Bicultural Stress
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Immigrant youths feel worlds collide from bicultural stress As the number of adolescents from immigrant families continues to rise, researchers say a pressing question is coming into focus: What does it mean for young people's mental health to grow up navigating life between cultures? A new review from University of Michigan and University of Louisville researchers points to one key piece of   more
White House Sent 6 Nominations to Senate on June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 23, 2026, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2028. Michael Chamberlain, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics for a term of five years. Walter Darr, of Texas, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director. James   more
Xcel Energy Foundation awards $580,000 in grants
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Foundation awards $580,000 in grants * AMARILLO, Texas (June 24, 2026) -Today, the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded $580,000 to 37 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico to recognize their contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability and Community Vitality. "Nonprofit organizations across our regi  more