Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
A legacy shared with loved ones
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 2 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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A legacy shared with loved ones
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For Central Michigan University alumnus Dan Eversole, '78, returning to campus for the 19 th annual Grandparents U with his grandson Brennan wasn't just a summer getaway-it was an event nearly 50 years in the making.
The visit gave Dan the chance to revisit the residence hall where he and his wife, Jan, '79, began building their family during their time as stud
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ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to announce the seven coaches selected for induction into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027. These distinguished individuals will be formally honored during the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet presented by C&H Baseball, on Friday, January 8, 2027, as part of the 83rd annual ABC
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P
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AG Nessel Warns Holiday Travelers of Toll, Ticket Scams Targeting Young Adults
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Warns Holiday Travelers of Toll, Ticket Scams Targeting Young Adults
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LANSING - As Michigan families hit the road for the holiday weekend, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on fraudulent text messages. These scams, which falsely claim recipients have unpaid tolls or outstanding tickets, are increasingly conning young adults by exploiting a
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America 250 Years Later: Restoring The Foundation Of Trust
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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America 250 Years Later: Restoring The Foundation Of Trust
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In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in the Lansing City Pulse reflecting on America's 250th anniversary and arguing that Restoring Trust in Government is essential to preserving our democracy. This is the first pillar of Barrett's Blueprint for a Better America, his plan to challenge the status quo and take
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Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Baltimore nurses to hold one-day strike for patient safety and staff retention
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Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., will hold a one-day strike on Monday, July 6, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient safety and staff retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
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Barrett Introduces Bill to Name Charlotte Post Office After Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Introduces Bill to Name Charlotte Post Office After Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor
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Public domain photo from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced a bill to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sac
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CAIR-MI Condemns Rep. James Comparing Dearborn Muslims to Extremists in Iraq
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MI Condemns Rep. James Comparing Dearborn Muslims to Extremists in Iraq
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today condemned Rep. John James (R-MI) for his recent comments comparing Muslims observing a religious procession in Dearborn with extremists in Iraq when he served in the United States military.
In a recent interview on NewsMax, Rep. Jo
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CCM Welcomes Ethnomusicology Faculty Member Joshua Adewole Kerobo
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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CCM welcomes new ethnomusicology faculty member Joshua Adewole Kerobo
Kerobo begins his new appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology this fall
By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Joshua Adewole Kerobo, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musicology/ Ethnomusicology. His faculty appointmen
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.
"The Constitution is crysta
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Democracy at 250: U-M Expert on Political Fatigue, Social Media and Civic Life
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on July 2, 2026, involving Yanna Krupnikov, professor in the Department of Communication and Media, and faculty associate in the Center for Political Studies:
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Democracy at 250: U-M expert on political fatigue, social media and civic life
As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, questions about democracy, political engagement and what brings Americans together are taking on renewed attention.
Univ
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan That Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan that Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates
One year after Donald Trump signed Republicans' toxic plan that has gutted health care and raised costs, the Republican Senate candidates who voted for it are facing sustained backlash from voters now living with the consequences.
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From Democratic Senatoria
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Dingell Leads Resolution Honoring 250th Anniversary of America, Reaffirming Importance of Public Health and Healthcare Access
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Leads Resolution Honoring 250th Anniversary of America, Reaffirming Importance of Public Health and Healthcare Access
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Ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a new resolution honoring the historic milestone for our republic, as well as reaffirming the importance of prevention, public health, and access to healthcare.
"Ameri
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Dingell Statement on Future of USMCA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Statement on Future of USMCA
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the United States will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):
"Today's announcement regarding the USMCA review process is an important step toward strengthening North American manufacturing and ensuring this agreement co
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Doug Mishkin discusses sports-related contracts with CasinoBeats
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Doug Mishkin discusses sports-related contracts with CasinoBeats
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Doug Mishkin, a partner in BCLP's Technology, Commercial and Data practice, recently spoke with CasinoBeats about a Michigan judge ruling in favor of the Attorney General to ban Kalshi, a prediction market platform primarily used for sports betting, from sports contracts in the state.
In the arti
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household
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Ford Large SUVs and F-Series Lead First-Half Growth
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 3 -- Ford Motor issued the following news:
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Ford Large SUVs and F-Series Lead First-Half Growth; Maverick Hybrid and Bronco Set Records
* F-Series retains truck crown: America's No. 1 truck is on pace for 50 straight years as the nation's best-selling truck, delivering 357,801 units through June
* Record Maverick Hybrid sales: America's No. 1 hybrid truck set a second quarter record with 29,457 vehicles sold
* Large SUV momentum: Combined sales of Bronco, Explo
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Bosman Case Made European Football a Free Market
DETROIT, Michigan, July 2 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Claudia Ascensao Nunes, president of Ladies of Liberty Alliance-Portugal:
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When Athletes Are the Commodity
The Bosman case made European football a free market.
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In 1990, Belgian footballer Jean Marc Bosman saw his contract expire and discovered something he did not expect: although he was no longer under contract, RC Liege still controlled his future. He had found a team in France wi
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump
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July 1, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the Michigan legislature's extension of Executive Order 2026-4, which provides Michiganders relief at the gas pump by allowing gas stations to continue to sell lower-cos
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Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Issues Commentary: How 10 Cents a Meal is Changing the Nation
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the commentary on July 2, 2026, by policy and engagement specialist Amanda Brezzell:
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How 10 Cents a Meal is Changing the Nation
In How Michigan Shaped the Field: The National Impact of Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal Program, the report authors examine how a state-funded local food purchasing initiative influenced food policy development across the United States. The report explores the history, im
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ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal]
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal]
In case you missed it, new reporting from National Journal highlights how "over a year of economic strain on farmers is testing Republicans' dominance in agricultural communities" in must-win Senate races across the map, with farmers facing higher costs, chaotic ta
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Jackson College Launches Region's First Accredited Blockchain Certificate Programs
JACKSON, Michigan, July 3 -- Jackson College issued the following news:
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College launches region's first accredited Blockchain certificate programs
This fall, Jackson College will become the first college in the region to offer accredited courses and certificates in blockchain technology. The new programs reflect the growing importance of blockchain in today's workforce and provide students with opportunities to develop skills in one of the fastest-growing technology sectors.
Blockchain
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Jobs Market Resilient Despite Slowing Growth
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Jobs Market Resilient Despite Slowing Growth
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 57,000 jobs were added in June. The overall unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% in June from 4.3% in May. These job gains were below economists' expectations of around 100,000 jobs.
The unemployment rate for women fell slightly to 3.7% from 3.8%.
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in
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Mich. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns From Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns from Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices
In case you missed it: Yesterday, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and state leaders for supporting policies that "raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare" in Michigan while "dismissing concerns from struggl
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Mich. Health & Human Services Dept., GetSetUp Celebrate Six-Year Partnership
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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MDHHS, GetSetUp celebrate six-year partnership
More than 2 million virtual attendances for older Michigan residents
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is celebrating its continued partnership with GetSetUp. Since 2020, the service has reached more than half a million older Michigan residents and surpassed 2 million virtual class attendances,
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Mich. Health & Human Services Dept.: Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Occurring in State
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Outbreak of cyclosporiasis occurring in Michigan
No cause identified for illnesses at this time; state offers prevention tips
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with several local health departments, are actively investigating a large and growing outbreak of
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Michigan Democrats Slam GOP Billionaire Bailout Budget On One-Year Anniversary of OBBBA's Passage
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Slam GOP Billionaire Bailout Budget On One-Year Anniversary of OBBBA's Passage
This Fourth of July will mark the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump and Republicans' so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Since its passage, the harm to working people is clear: millions of Americans have lost healthcare and millions more are on track to lose their cover
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Michigan's Net-Zero Deadlines Threaten Reliability and Manufacturing Jobs, PPI Finds
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release:
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Michigan's Net-Zero Deadlines Threaten Reliability and Manufacturing Jobs, PPI Finds
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WASHINGTON (July 2, 2026) -The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) this week released a new report, " Michigan's Climate Goals at a Crossroads," warning that the state's 100% clean energy mandate is on a collision course with rising electricity demand and could jeopardize grid reliability an
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Park Service Invites Public Comment on National Register Nominations Across 15 States
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on historic properties proposed for National Register listing and related actions across 15 states.
The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 13, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, under a notice published by the agency.
The nominations submitted by State or T
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Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz named among Top 50 Detroit Women Leaders of 2026
ROCHESTER, Michigan, July 2 -- Oakland University posted the following news:
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Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz named among Top 50 Detroit Women Leaders of 2026
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Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Detroit Women Leaders of 2026 by the Detroit Chapter of the Women Leaders Association.
The annual recognition honors women whose leadership, professional accomplishments and community impact have helped shape the
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OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Tlaib-Led Resolution to Withdraw U.S. Troops From Lebanon
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 108) directing the President pursuant to Sec. 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Lebanon. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, and 43 cosponsors:
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The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 108, a resolution that would direct the remov
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ONE YEAR LATER: Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As Michiganders Suffer
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ONE YEAR LATER: Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga's Big, Ugly Bill Remains Deeply Unpopular As Michiganders Suffer
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This week marks one year since Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga voted for the Big, Ugly Bill that enacted the largest cuts to Medicaid and food assistance in history, all to fund massive tax breaks for billionaires.
The DCCC made clear that a vote for this Tax Scam would b
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Peters, Schumer, Murray & Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Peters, Schumer, Murray & Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader;
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Pinpointing the location of cancer-fighting antibodies in human tumors with unprecedented detail
STANFORD, California, July 1 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Pinpointing the location of cancer-fighting antibodies in human tumors with unprecedented detail
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Antibodies targeting tumors can be powerful weapons to fight cancer, if they reach their intended target. But, particularly in solid tumors, it can be difficult or impossible to see where the antibodies end up after they are introduced into the body.
Now Stanford Medicine researchers have d
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Priority Health Urges Delayed Implementation and Clarification on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Drug Prior Authorization Rule
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule.
As a substantial health system serving over 1.4 million members primarily in Michigan, Priority Health highlighted operational challenges and the need for clearer guidance before implementing the prop
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to AbbVie Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to AbbVie Inc.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
Robert A. Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
AbbVie, Inc.
1 N. Waukegan Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Dear Mr. Michael,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology compet
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Bristol Myers Squibb
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Bristol Myers Squibb:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
Chris Boerner, Ph.D
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Bristol Myers Squibb
Route 206 & Province Line Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
Dear Dr. Boerner,
The United States is engaged in
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Eli Lilly & Co.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Eli Lilly and Co.:
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June 29, 2026
David A. Ricks
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46285
Dear Mr. Ricks,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Merck & Co.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Merck and Co.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
Robert M. Davis
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Merck & Co., Inc.
126 East Lincoln Avenue
P.O. Box 2000
Rahway, NJ 07065
Dear Mr. Davis,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnol
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to Pfizer Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Pfizer Inc.:
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June 29, 2026
Dr. Albert Bourla
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Pfizer Inc.
66 Hudson Boulevard East
New York, NY 10001-2192
Dear Dr. Bourla,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology competit
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Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue
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Washington, DC: Taxes derived from the licensed sale of state-regulated adult-use cannabis products totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2025 - the highest amount ever recorded in a single year, according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.
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Reps. Sykes, Scholten Lead Water Reservoir Transparency Act to Improve Water Resource Planning
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Sykes, Scholten Lead Water Reservoir Transparency Act to Improve Water Resource Planning
U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hilary Scholten (MI-03), who serve together on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, have introduced a bill to protect and strengthen water resources in Ohio and across the country. The Water Reservoir Transparency Act would require the U.S.
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STATEMENT: Rep. Stevens on the Trump Administration's USMCA Review Announcement
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Stevens on the Trump Administration's USMCA Review Announcement
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the Trump administration's announcement that it will not extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, initiating the agreement's review process and negotiations over potential changes, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement:
"Michig
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com
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Trine engineering students present research at international workshop
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine engineering students present research at international workshop
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Four Trine University mechanical engineering students presented their original research at an international conference focusing on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microsystems technologies.
The Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, held every two years, took place May 31 through June 4 in Hilton Head, South Carol
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Trine University hosts visiting lecturer from Japan
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine University hosts visiting lecturer from Japan
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Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing hosted a seminar by Hideki Arahari, Ph.D., of Basic Research Laboratories at NTT, Inc. in Japan, on Monday, June 29\.
NTT is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies.
Dr. Arahari's seminar was followed by presentations of research by Trine University mechanical engineering majors Mara
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Va. A.G. Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have
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Walberg Applauds $730,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Stevensville
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Walberg Applauds $730,000 EPA Brownfields Grant to Stevensville
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new federal funding for U.S. communities through the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup grant program. The EPA awarded Stevensville a $733,250 grant to clean up and restore the former Anstey Foundry and support community engagement activities.
Following the EPA g
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When the Unthinkable Became Reality -- The American Experiment Embraced
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release:
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When the Unthinkable Became Reality -- The American Experiment Embraced
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MIDLAND, Mich. -The Mackinac Center is debuting a short film to mark the 250th anniversary of America's founding. "The Overton Window & The American Revolution," examines how the American experiment transformed from a radical idea into reality.
Public opinion can shi
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc
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Yale University: Tiny Teeth Fossils Reveal Ancient Origins of Ocean's Most Abundant Deep-sea Fish
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Tiny teeth fossils reveal ancient origins of ocean's most abundant deep-sea fish
Yale researchers used fossilized teeth in ocean sediments to trace the origins of Cyclothone, a deep-sea fish genus, back at least 55 million years.
By Mike Cummings
The deep sea, which is typically defined as depths of at least 200 feet, is home to 90% of marine fish life, but the fishes that inhabit it are poorly rep
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