News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
3 projects aim to tackle health and food system challenges
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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3 projects aim to tackle health and food system challenges
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Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch leaders have selected three projects to fund through the newly created Growing Healthy Together Initiative.
The projects align with the initiative's goal of bringing together MSU scientists and partners from across campus and beyond to solve complex health challenges through transdisciplinary
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AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Water Services Provider for Allegedly Submitting False Safety Reports
LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Water Services Provider for Allegedly Submitting False Safety Reports
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a civil lawsuit (PDF) on behalf of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) against the president of Douglas Environmental, Brian Powell, for allegedly violating the Natural Resources and Environmental Pr
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Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release:
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Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program
More Than $1 Million Available for Communities in Illinois and Indiana to Lead Critical Restoration Projects
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The Alliance for the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the new Community Partnerships Grant Program - Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP), a funding program to support the aims of the Great Lakes Restorati
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Ask the expert: Can a black hole be made in a lab?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Ask the expert: Can a black hole be made in a lab?
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Scientists recreate nature in laboratories every day. They grow miniature organs, simulate earthquakes and even reproduce conditions that existed moments after the big bang. So why not one of the universe's most mysterious objects: a black hole?
Black holes are areas of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape it, making i
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
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OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa
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Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit 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 cou
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Barrett, VA Officials Discuss IT Modernization And Claim Processing in VA Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett, VA Officials Discuss IT Modernization And Claim Processing in VA Subcommittee Hearing
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) chaired a House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization hearing where he spoke with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct oversight of the department's modernization of the Veterans Benefits Managemen
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Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC's CJ 122 Class
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news:
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Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC's CJ 122 Class
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Long before criminal justice students enter the field, Grand Rapids Community College's CJ 122 Spanish for Criminal Justice, teaches a skill that extends beyond law enforcement: understanding the people they will serve.
The course is a prerequisite for the Grand Rapids Police Academy and introduces students to law enforcem
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Career services teams from UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn strengthen partnership at first joint retreat
FLINT, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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Career services teams from UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn strengthen partnership at first joint retreat
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Career services professionals from the University of Michigan-Flint and the University of Michigan-Dearborn recently came together for a first-of-its-kind joint retreat to trade best practices, deepen partnerships and find new ways to strengthen career development for students. Hosted at UM-Dearborn's Re
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Chairwoman McClain Helps Secure Better Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman McClain Helps Secure Better Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge
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WASHINGTON -Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) announced new details on the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27. McClain joined President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the administration negotiated better terms for the United State
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Coastal Georgia Alum and Foundation Trustee Elected Chair of The Links Inc. National Nominating Committee
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, July 13 -- The College of Coastal Georgia issued the following news:
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Coastal Georgia Alum and Foundation Trustee Elected Chair of The Links, Incorporated National Nominating Committee
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The Brunswick (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly announces the election of member Abra Lattany-Reed as Chair of the National Nominating Committee, one of the organization's most significant leadership positions.
Lattany-Reed was elected during The Links, Incorporated's
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Do Hospitals Require an ADN or a BSN? Understanding Hiring Trends
OLIVET, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Do Hospitals Require an ADN or a BSN? Understanding Hiring Trends
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Choosing between an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) shapes your entire career trajectory. The decision affects which hospitals will hire you, your salary potential and the roles you can pursue.
If you're weighing the investment in a BSN or considering advancement as a working RN, this guide pr
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ERISA Industry Committee President Gelfand Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, 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 on direct contracting and its impact on America's l
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ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter
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* Widely regarded as one of sports media's most influential reporters, Schefter extended his ESPN tenure beyond 20 years
* Continues his year-round multi-platform presence breaking the league's biggest news across ESPN
ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agr
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Government Control in the Name of Sovereignty
DETROIT, Michigan, July 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Claudia Ascensao Nunes, president of Ladies of Liberty Alliance-Portugal:
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The Digital Euro's New Chapter
Government control in the name of sovereignty.
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For years, the digital euro was presented by the European Central Bank (ECB) merely as a modern and practical alternative to banknotes and coins. It has now been openly acknowledged that the project is intended to respond to the dom
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GAO Director MacLeod Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Heather MacLeod, director of homeland security and justice at the Government Accountability Office, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border":
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Chairmen Guest and Pfluger, Ranking Members Correa and Maga
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Gerontological Society of America names URI professor among its newest fellows
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Gerontological Society of America names URI professor among its newest fellows
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KINGSTON, R.I. - July 13, 2026 - Nekehia Quashie, assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health Sciences, has been named a fellow by the Gerontological Society of America for her outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.
Fellow status is the highest catego
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Glasgow team to lead major global research for women's heart disease
GLASGOW, Scotland, July 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news:
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Glasgow team to lead major global research for women's heart disease
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Heart specialists based in Scotland are set to play a leading role in a new 'once in a generation' international research programme aiming to transform how heart disease is diagnosed and treated in women.
The three-year programme, led academically by the University of Glasgow and sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, begins th
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne, Charlevoix Counties
LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne, Charlevoix Counties
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Contact: press@michigan.gov
* Ricardo, LLC to expand manufacturing capacity in Wayne County, investing $24.1 million and creating 114 new jobs
* LM Marine Services expanding operations, investing $7.15 million and creating 12 new jobs
LANSING, Mi
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ICE Assistant Director Krol Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael J. Krol, assistant director of homeland security investigations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border":
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Chairmen Guest
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Johnson C. Smith University Soprano Earns Prestigious Fellowship to Study the American Negro Spiritual
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news:
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JCSU Soprano Earns Prestigious Fellowship to Study the American Negro Spiritual
Tanasia Kirby has the voice of an angel - classically trained, soulful, inspired. Kirby is a junior at Johnson C. Smith University, a music major in voice performance, and a talented soprano. This summer, she was selected to participate in one of the nation's premier training opportunities for emerging classical voca
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed 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
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Michigan Democratic Party: New Report - "Huizenga's Campaign Paid His Brother's Business $400,000 as He Sold the Congressman's Condos"
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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New Report: "Huizenga's Campaign Paid His Brother's Business $400,000 as He Sold the Congressman's Condos"
New reporting by The Detroit Metro Times revealed that Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga paid his brother Jim Barry's company $400,000 using campaign funds while Barry worked as a full-time real estate agent, selling homes for Bill Huizenga's luxury condo company.
The Metro Times repo
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Michigan Medicine: Are 988 and Other Mental Health Crisis Lines Missing People Over 50?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSrep) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Are 988 and other mental health crisis lines missing people over 50?
Poll finds 31% of older adults don't know of any crisis line, and 69% haven't heard of 988; lowest awareness is among men and Hispanic adults, who have high or rising suicide rates
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In the four years since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the nation
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities
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National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260
Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279
MINNESOTA
St. Louis Co
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Oklahoma State Geologist Hayman Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Nicholas Hayman, Oklahoma state geologist and president-elect of the Association of American State Geologists, Norman, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for
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Oklahoma State University's Code Calls Campaign Surpasses $1B, Fueling Momentum Toward $2B Goal
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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Oklahoma State University's The Code Calls campaign surpasses $1B, fueling momentum toward $2B goal
Oklahoma State University's historic comprehensive fundraising campaign, The Code Calls, has reached a major milestone. The university announced it surpassed $1 billion committed toward its $2 billion goal, signaling powerful momentum and broad-based support from the Cowboy family.
Reaching the halfway
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Online Nursing Programs in Michigan: Compare Your Options
OLIVET, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Online Nursing Programs in Michigan: Compare Your Options
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Researching online nursing programs in Michigan and comparing your options might feel like navigating a maze. You're considering accreditation, clinical placements, tuition and whether a program will actually fit into your life as a working adult or career changer.
The options are there, but knowing which one aligns with your goals and circumsta
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Postal Service IG: Michigan 1 District: Delivery Operations
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-087-R26) on July 9, 2026 entitled "Michigan 1 District: Delivery Operations."
Here are excerpts:
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During the week of May 5, 2026, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Detroit Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included Grand Shelby Carrier Annex, Gratiot Station, and Strathmoor Station Detroit,
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Progress Michigan: New Poll - Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials
The practice of denying or approving health insurance claims using AI tools is deeply unpopular across the political spectrum
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In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Publi
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to AFT
WASHINGTON, July 13 (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 American Federation of Teachers:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 7, 2026
Randi Weingarten
President
American Federation of Teachers
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Ms. Weingarten:
The Committee on Ed
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Republicans Slam Michael Whatley For Saying He Was Campaigning in Spotsylvania County - A Virginia County Just Outside of DC
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Republicans Slam Michael Whatley For Saying He Was Campaigning in Spotsylvania County - A Virginia County Just Outside of DC
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DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is getting slammed by his own party for his latest campaign blunder exposing how out of touch with North Carolina he is - this time saying he was heading to "Spotsylvania County." There's no Spotsylvania County in No
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Researcher Receives $466,000 Federal Grant to Study Eye Damage from Chemical Warfare Agents
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Researcher Receives $466,000 Federal Grant to Study Eye Damage from Chemical Warfare Agents
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Nawajes Mandal, PhD, professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, has been awarded a $466,103 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate how chemical warfare agents, specifically blister agents like
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Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15
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HANKINSON, N.D. - The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinic is set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW.
Services at the Sanford Hankinson Clinic will immediately include primary care, laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Future plans call for behavioral health services to be availa
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Scleroderma Added to AMP AIM Research Project
DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news:
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Scleroderma Added to AMP AIM Research Project
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The National Scleroderma Foundation is excited to announce that scleroderma will be part of the expanded Accelerated Medicines Partnership Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP(r) AIM) program.
The Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and other government and advocacy organizations, to e
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Senate Judiciary Committee Sets July 16 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 16 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Nominees
* Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit
* Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
* Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
* Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States Distri
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Out-of-Control ICE After Two Killings in a Week
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Out-of-Control ICE After Two Killings in a Week
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Washington, DC -In response to the two fatal shootings of civilians by ICE agents in Texas and Maine, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement:
"ICE agents have now shot and killed two people in the past week. The blatant disregard for human life from Donald Trump's ICE is h
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U.S. Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief, Customs & Border Protection Executive Director Holtzer, Testify Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at
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University of Michigan: Batter Up, Bias Down - Robot Umpires Curb Favoritism for Star Hitters
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Batter up, bias down: Robot umpires curb favoritism for star hitters
When South Korea's professional baseball league introduced "robot umpire" ball-and-strike calls in 2024, famous batters appeared to lose an edge--but star pitchers did not.
A new University of Michigan study found that after the Korea Baseball Organization adopted its Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System, high-status hitters p
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University of Michigan: For Black Girls, Puberty is More Than Physical--it Transforms Conversations About Identity
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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For Black girls, puberty is more than physical--it transforms conversations about identity
Some of the most meaningful changes during puberty may not happen in the body alone. They may also happen in conversation.
A new University of Michigan study suggests that as Black girls move through puberty, conversations with their mothers become an important space for making sense of changing bodies,
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in
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Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power if outages occur.
A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to bring widespr
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Xcel Energy ready for heat wave
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy ready for heat wave
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) -With an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of western Wisconsin this week, Xcel Energy is ready to meet customers' energy needs and maintain reliable electric service across the Upper Midwest, including western Wisconsin.
Xcel Energy maintains a diverse energy mix and robust electric system to provide custo
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