Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -
U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony presided over by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Robert K. Bogart, Director of Defense Health Network Central and Commander, Medical Readiness Comman
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A world away: Davenport graduate starts new career in Japan
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 9 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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A world away: Davenport graduate starts new career in Japan
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"Davenport University helped fuel my future by providing the skills, experience and professional connections needed to launch my marketing career. Through hands-on coursework, internships and mentorship from professors, I was able to apply what I learned in real-world settings and build a strong professional network." - Hannah Kragt, '24, GRCC
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AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce it has been named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list.
"We are honored to be recognized as one of America's best companies," said Phil Ulrich, AEP executive vice president and chief human resources officer. "This rec
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AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of Education Over Cuts To School Mental Health Grants
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of Education Over Cuts To School Mental Health Grants
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 14 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating grants that are part of a congressionally approved school-based mental health prog
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AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit (PDF) with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administratio
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Albany State University Marching Rams Show Band Selected as First HBCU to Perform in Historic 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade
ALBANY, Georgia, July 10 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Marching Rams Show Band Selected as First HBCU to Perform in Historic 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade
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Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., July 10, 2026 - The Albany State University (ASU) Marching Rams Show Band (MRSB) will make history this fall as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band to perform in America's Thanksgiving P
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American Board of Emergency Medicine: 2026 Dr. Leon L. Haley, Jr., Bridge to the Future of Emergency Medicine Academy
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news:
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The 2026 Dr. Leon L. Haley, Jr., Bridge to the Future of Emergency Medicine Academy
Rising second-year, medical students were selected for this two-week opportunity offered by ABEM. During the Haley Academy, the aspiring physicians had the opportunity to be immersed in educational and hands-on experiences in critical topics related to inequities in health care, leadership, physician we
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American Economic Liberties Project Senior Legal Fellow Van Dyck Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Katherine Van Dyck, senior legal fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Field of Fees: Private Equity's Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports":
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Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to ret
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Amidst Cost Crisis, Virginia Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses With Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Amidst Cost Crisis, Virginia Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Kris Mayes and 48 other attorneys general this week called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and sca
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Ask the expert: Why roadless forest protections matter
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Ask the expert: Why roadless forest protections matter
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More than 4.2 million miles of public roads crisscross the lower 48 states -enough to reach the moon and back almost nine times. This vast network of roads spiderwebs its way across the contiguous U.S., leaving only about 5% as a roadless area or wilderness. These road-free areas are now under threat from the Trump administration's proposed rol
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Protect Mental Health Grant Funds from Latest Trump Administration Termination Effort
SACRAMENTO, California, July 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Protect Mental Health Grant Funds from Latest Trump Administration Termination Effort
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Multistate coalition challenges Trump Administration's attempt to circumvent court order by recharacterizing grant discontinuations as terminations
OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today fil
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again
ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again
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July 10, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon for again attempting to unlawfully cut federal funding for school-based mental health ser
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO PREVENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO PREVENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. Despite a previous court order prohibit
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
SALEM, Oregon, July 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to stop the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the Trump administration plans to terminate these
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Michigan City-La Porte May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Michigan City-La Porte May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.16 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in South Bend-Mishawaka May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in South Bend-Mishawaka May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that
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BorgWarner Included in TIME America's Best Companies 2026 List
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, July 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release:
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BorgWarner Included in TIME America's Best Companies 2026 List
BorgWarner has been awarded on TIME's list of America's Best Companies 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on July 9th, 2026, and can be viewed on TIME.com.
TIME and Statista id
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Calvin University: Launching a Career and the Largest Telescope into Space
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 11 -- Calvin University issued the following news:
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Launching a career and the largest telescope into space
In 2021, Adam Marquardt '20 stood inside a clean room in Kourou, French Guiana, unloading and then performing the final hardware checks on the James Webb Space Telescope. On December 25, 2021, after working on the telescope for 18 months, he watched as the largest telescope in space launched into L2 orbit.
Just 18 months earlier, Marquardt graduated w
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Davenport University and Hurley Medical Center launch new scholarship partnership
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 10 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University and Hurley Medical Center launch new scholarship partnership
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Davenport University and Hurley Medical Center have launched a corporate partner scholarship program designed to expand educational opportunities while supporting workforce development in the health care industry.
Through the partnership, Hurley Medical Center employees are eligible for up to $7,000 annually toward tuit
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Democratic Governors Association: John James Pushes Opponents to Deny 2020 Election in "Raucous, Accusation-Filled" GOP Debate
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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John James Pushes Opponents to Deny 2020 Election in "Raucous, Accusation-Filled" GOP Debate
In a "raucous, accusation-filled Republican debate" in Michigan last night, candidates swapped ruthless personal attacks -- with two-time statewide loser John James attacking fellow Republicans for not going as far as he did to deny the results of the 2020 election, saying: "He would also probably say that Pr
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Dingell Co-Leads Bill to Uncover America's Critical Mineral, Geologic Hydrogen Wealth
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Co-Leads Bill to Uncover America's Critical Mineral, Geologic Hydrogen Wealth
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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) introduced the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026, which will reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (MRI) program that identifies, maps, and studies domestic minerals, geothermal resources, groundwa
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Dingell Releases Responses from U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory Leadership following Inquiry Over Concerns on Proposed Data Center
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Releases Responses from U-M, Los Alamos National Laboratory Leadership following Inquiry Over Concerns on Proposed Data Center
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Refusing to let community concerns go unanswered, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is continuing to press for answers from the University of Michigan over the proposed Ypsilanti Township data center project. Congresswoman Dingell sent a letter on Jun
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Direct Primary Care Action President Savage Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Chad Savage, president of Direct Primary Care Action, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs." Savage is also a board-certified internist and the founder of YourChoice Direct Care.
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and Distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the o
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DNC: In the States - American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies.
While Tr
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FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Changes for Alma, Michigan, Following Mount Pleasant Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration proposes amending Class E airspace at Alma, Michigan, to support instrument flight operations after navigation system changes.
The notice of proposed rulemaking would modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gratiot Community Airport in Alma following an airspace review prompted by the decommissioning of the Mount Pleasant very high frequency omnidirectional ra
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Ford Appoints Matt VanKuiken Chief Government Affairs Officer
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 11 -- Ford Motor issued the following news on July 10, 2026:
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Ford Appoints Matt VanKuiken Chief Government Affairs Officer
Ford Motor Company today announced that Matt VanKuiken has been named Chief Government Affairs Officer, effective Aug. 3.
VanKuiken joins Ford from BlackRock, where he served as director of Federal Government Affairs. Before joining BlackRock, VanKuiken spent 15 years in the U.S. Senate, including eight years as chief of staff to U.S. Sen.
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Goodwood launches Goodwood Road Racing Club of America with Strategic Support from Northwood University
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Goodwood launches Goodwood Road Racing Club of America with Strategic Support from Northwood University
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At the world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, The Duke of Richmond and Gordon announced a landmark development for automotive enthusiasts across the United States: the launch of the Goodwood Road Racing Club of America, marking Goodwood's first major expansion into the U.S. mark
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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July 9, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission; Governor's Educator Advisory Council; Michigan Onion Committee; Board of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hea
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Grand Valley State University Board Elects Attorney Mikyia Aaron as Chair
ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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GVSU Board elects attorney Mikyia Aaron as new chair
Business leader Ronald Hall elected vice chair
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Mikyia S. Aaron, a labor attorney from Westland and a graduate of Grand Valley, was elected chair of the university's Board of Trustees on July 10.
Aaron was unanimously chosen for the position by the Board after having served as vice chair since 2024. She replaces Corewell Health executive Eliz
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House Education & Workforce Committee Introduces "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" Legislative Package
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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@EdWorkforceCmte Introduces "Less Bureaucracy, Better Education" Legislative Package
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced the introduction of 10 bills to begin codifying the Trump administration's plan to right-size the Department of Education and ensure students, families, educators, an
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Housing Bill Set to Become Law: University of Michigan Experts Can Comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news on July 10, 2026:
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Housing bill set to become law: U-M experts can comment
The largest piece of federal housing affordability legislation to pass in decades is expected to become law today.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act revises federal programs to expand available financing and grants to create affordable housing. It also changes eligibility requirements, streamlines the permit process for new ho
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ICYMI: Democratic Senate Candidates Hammer Republicans Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Fallout [The Hill]
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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ICYMI: Democratic Senate Candidates Hammer Republicans Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Fallout [The Hill]
One year after Republicans enacted their toxic plan that has led to higher costs, less health care, and looming threats of hospital closures, new reporting from The Hill outlines how the fallout is defining Senate races across the country and how Republican candidates o
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Interim Teaching Certificate: How to Teach While Earning Certification
OLIVET, Michigan, July 10 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Interim Teaching Certificate: How to Teach While Earning Certification
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Feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits? You're not alone. Many people dream of becoming a teacher but assume the transition means putting life on hold -quitting your job, returning to school full-time and completing months of unpaid student teaching.
Michigan's interim teaching certificate offers a different path. This state-
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Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association Executive Director Kakabeeke Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Matt Kakabeeke, executive director of the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Field of Fees: Private Equity's Role in the Commercialization of American Youth Sports":
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Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify
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LAFCU Supports NCUA Interim Final Rule on Interchange Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- LAFCU, Lansing, Michigan, formerly Lansing Automakers Federal Credit Union, submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying the federal preemption of non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees, for federally chartered credit unions. Though the rule directly applies to federally chartered institutions, LAFCU emphasized its importance for state-chartered credit unions, their memb
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Linked by LinkedIn - to a job with Amazon
RADFORD, Virginia, July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Linked by LinkedIn - to a job with Amazon
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During her sophomore year, Loisy Frimpong '26 received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to be an Amazon recruiter. She initially ignored the message, believing that it was spam. However, after mentioning the message to a friend, this suspicious message opened the door to initiate her career.
Frimpong's LinkedIn profile was what you might expect from a
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Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Wisconsin Residents Affected by Severe Weather Offered Payment Relief From Ford Credit, Lincoln AFS
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 11 -- Ford Motor issued the following news:
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Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Wisconsin Residents Affected by Severe Weather Offered Payment Relief From Ford Credit, Lincoln AFS
Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering payment relief to customers affected by natural disasters this year in Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, and Wisconsin.
Payment extensions of up to 60 days are offered to eligible customers in counties FEMA has identifie
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Marshfield Clinic offering free sports physicals July 28
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic offering free sports physicals July 28
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WOODRUFF, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is offering free sports physicals for Northwoods student-athletes 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Marshfield Clinic Woodruff Center, 1446 First Ave. (Hwy 47).
This free visit includes a physical exam with heart and lung checks, a review of injury and concussion history, and disc
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Mich. Credit Union League Urges Expansion of Preemption Protections to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Michigan Credit Union League, Lansing, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's interim final rule clarifying preemption authority over federal credit unions' non-interest charges and fees under the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. While praising the NCUA's efforts to shield federal credit unions from the state law's restrictions, the League expressed concern that federally insured, state-chartere
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Calls Michiganders "Nuts" for Worrying About Higher Costs, Says They Have "Trump Derangement"
LANSING, Michigan, July 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Calls Michiganders "Nuts" for Worrying About Higher Costs, Says They Have "Trump Derangement"
According to new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was caught disparaging Michiganders--again--for worrying about how the policies he supports are driving up costs. In newly uncovered audio, Rogers said Michiganders who blame Trump and Republican poli
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Mich. Democratic Party: On GOP Debate Stage, John James Says 2020 Election Was Rigged
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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On GOP Debate Stage, John James Says 2020 Election Was Rigged
On the Fox 2 debate stage tonight, two-time statewide loser John James said the 2020 election was "rigged" against Donald Trump and attacked primary rival Mike Cox for thinking Trump lost in 2020.
James was brutally fact-checked by moderator Roop Raj, who said there 'has been no widespread voter fraud.'
James has a long history o
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Moolenaar, Smith: DOJ Must Launch Probe Into Vandalism of California Museum
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Moolenaar, Smith: DOJ Must Launch Probe Into Vandalism of California Museum
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China (SCC) and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), sent a let
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Moolenaar: NSF's Commonsense Reforms Protect Taxpayer-Funded Research
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Moolenaar: NSF's Commonsense Reforms Protect Taxpayer-Funded Research
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced a new research security policy that will prohibit NSF funds from being used to conduct research in collaboration with entities on U.S. governmen
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MSU transforms unused lawns into thriving pollinator habitats
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU transforms unused lawns into thriving pollinator habitats
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What was once grass that required weekly mowing is becoming habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators across Michigan State University.
Over the past two years, MSU Landscape Services has transformed approximately six acres of underused turfgrass to create landscapes that support pollinators, reduce maintenance costs and adva
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general today in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to de
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the murder of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence is the abolition of ICE.
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NEW REPORT: Bill Huizenga Voted for Tax Breaks Benefitting Himself and His Business
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: Bill Huizenga Voted for Tax Breaks Benefitting Himself and His Business
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"A year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Huizenga seems to be the only one receiving a big, beautiful payday."
New reporting highlights how Bill Huizenga voted to cut taxes for himself and his business, paid for by gutting health care for Michiganders.
Huizenga's Big Ugly Bill " earned hi
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Nomi Health CEO Newman Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Mark Newman, CEO and co-founder of Nomi Health, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about direct contracting in employer sponsored healthcare.
American
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On the Job for Michigan: Great Lakes PFAS Action Network Co-Chair Highlights Peters' Work to Address Harmful PFAS Contamination
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Great Lakes PFAS Action Network Co-Chair Highlights Peters' Work to Address Harmful PFAS Contamination
"On the Job" Video Discusses Peters' Ongoing Efforts to Help Mitigate PFAS Contamination and Exposure in Michigan Communities
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In a new "On the Job" video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters' (MI) office, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network Tony Spa
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One graduate's path through JMC and the National Guard
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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One graduate's path through JMC and the National Guard
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Liam McDonald finished basic training a week before his first day of college.
He left for Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, two days after his high school graduation, fitting basic training into the summer before his first semester at Michigan State. McDonald, who graduated from James Madison College this spring, had planned the timing down to the
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Palumbo named MSU interim athletic director
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Palumbo named MSU interim athletic director
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Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced Jon Palumbo as the university's interim director of intercollegiate athletics.
"Jon has been an integral part of the innovation of MSU Athletics over the past year, and I have every confidence in his ability to maintain its positive trajectory as interim athletics director,
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Private Mobile Home Water Services Provider, President Sentenced for Falsifying Water Safety, Discharge Tests
LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Private Mobile Home Water Services Provider, President Sentenced for Falsifying Water Safety, Discharge Tests
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LANSING - Yesterday, Douglas Environmental and its president, Brian Powell, 57, of Brighton, were sentenced by Judge Matthew J. McGiveny of the 44 th Circuit Court in Livingston County after pleading to falsifying water safety and water discharge tests for private water syst
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Provost Lancaster names interim VP of Research and Sponsored Programs
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Provost Lancaster names interim VP of Research and Sponsored Programs
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Central Michigan University Provost Paula Lancaster have announced the appointment of Christopher Tycner as interim Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Bradley Swanson, who has been serving in the role on an interim basis since April 1, 2024, and will retire Aug
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to Mental Health Grants
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 11 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Department of Education to prevent cuts to mental health grants
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a
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Rep. Haley Stevens Tours Celanese Michigan Technology Center; Highlights Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Tours Celanese Michigan Technology Center; Highlights Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens toured Celanese's newly expanded Michigan Technology Center, meeting with employees and company leaders to discuss how sustainable manufacturing is driving the next generation of technological innovation.
Celanese, a gl
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to Perfect Child LLC
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following letter to the Perfect Child:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 6, 2026
Simcha Bendet
Founder
The Perfect Child, LLC
1255 East 31st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Dear Mr. Bendet:
The Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) is inves
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SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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SBA, Intel to Host Arizona Supplier Matchmaking Expo for Aerospace and Semiconductor Industries
Registration now open for July 29 event connecting major buyers with small businesses in key industries
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its third Supplier Matchmaking Expo will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Grand
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Senate Homeland Security &Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Peters Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Reforming the U.S. Postal Service's Broken Business Model":
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening today's important hearing.
For more than 250 years, the United States Postal Service has helped bind our country together.
It connects families, supports small businesses, an
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Senate Majority PAC and Majority Forward Post Best Fundraising Quarter of the Cycle
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Senate Majority PAC and Majority Forward Post Best Fundraising Quarter of the Cycle
Senate Majority PAC and its affiliated nonprofit, Majority Forward, announced today their best s
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Study underscores barriers for supporting male survivors
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Study underscores barriers for supporting male survivors
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Male survivors of intimate partner violence are less likely to seek help than female survivors, according to new research from Michigan State University's School of Social Work. As a result, these cases of intimate partner violence go unrecognized and underreported. To combat this, researchers call for more supportive and inclusive interventi
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Study: Fair Chance Hiring needs the right words
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Study: Fair Chance Hiring needs the right words
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New Michigan State University-led research suggests the difference between a hiring policy that harms recruiting and one that doesn't may come down to just a few words.
As some companies scale back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, the study found that how organizations explain certain hiring policies can significantly influence how job s
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SUNY ESF Celebrates Class of 2025 with Standout Career Success and 91% Placement Rate
NEW YORK, July 9 -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry posted the following news:
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SUNY ESF Celebrates Class of 2025 with Standout Career Success and 91% Placement Rate
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Graduates secure strong employment outcomes, rising salaries, and top placements with leading employers and graduate programs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -July 9, 2026 - The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Class of 2025 is translating an ESF education into career succ
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it harder for scammers to obtain legitimate telephone numbers and use them to targe
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The Power of Following Through
LOS ANGELES, California, July 9 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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The Power of Following Through
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When Alex Wang arrived at USC, he didn't have a master plan.
What he had was a willingness to say yes.
Yes to a student club meeting. Yes to a research opportunity. Yes to a conference, an internship, a new class or a challenge he wasn't sure he was ready for.
Then came the part that mattered most: following through.
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University of Michigan Professor Butt Examines Environmental Justice and Digital Technology in Q&A
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on July 9, 2026, involving Bilal Butt, professor in the School for Environment and Sustainability:
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Looking beyond the dumping ground: A conversation about environmental justice in the Global South
Artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and electronic waste are reshaping environmental justice across the Global South, but understanding those changes requires looking beyond simple narratives of tec
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University of Michigan Researcher Bishai Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Regulation Impacting Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Jessica Bishai, a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, expressed concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed regulation which aims to revise rules governing federal financial assistance. Bishai articulated that this regulation could shift scientific research funding decisions away from expert peer review toward political considerations, potentially undermining sc
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UToledo to Host Session on Export Success Program
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 9 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo to Host Session on Export Success Program
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Exports contribute significantly to small businesses in Ohio, generating $13.4 billion in annual trade value.
Businesses interested in expanding into international markets are invited to attend an informal information session on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Lucille's Jazz Lounge at TolHouse, 1447 N. Summit St., to learn about Export Success, a natio
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Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education's cuts to school mental health grants
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education's cuts to school mental health grants
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Attorney General Nick Brown led a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to te
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Why saving animals like monkeys and apes could be key to preventing a mass extinction
LONDON, England, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release:
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Why saving animals like monkeys and apes could be key to preventing a mass extinction
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Book publication announcement 10th July 2026
How focusing efforts on protecting umbrella species could halt biodiversity collapse
Picture by bojangles for Alamy.
There's a way to stop the widescale loss of plants and animals on Earth, according to a conservation e
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