News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
25 Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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Twenty-Five Graduate Students, Early-Career Researchers Selected to Attend EMSL 2026 Summer School In Person
On-site learning includes application-based training related to understanding critical minerals and materials biogeochemistry
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Strengthening a domestic supply of critical minerals and materials (CMM) is critical to the United States' pursuit
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AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Solar Company, Financial Institutions for Alleged Deceptive Scheme
LANSING, Michigan, July 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Solar Company, Financial Institutions for Alleged Deceptive Scheme
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a public enforcement lawsuit against Climax Solar (PDF), its owner, Joshua Thompson, and the financial institutions that financed consumers' purchases of Climax systems. It is alleged that the defendants participated in a decept
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Army Chief Scientist Visits UToledo to Explore Defense Research Partnerships
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 16 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Army Chief Scientist Visits UToledo to Explore Defense Research Partnerships
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The University of Toledo welcomed Dr. David J. Gorsich, chief scientist for the U.S. Army's DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, Michigan, on Friday for a firsthand look at the University's defense-related research capabilities, laboratories and strategic partnerships.
The visit was facilitated by Dr. Grace Boche
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira
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Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating
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"The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That's what Republicans are committed to do. And that's what the people of Wyoming did over July 4."
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026
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Workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.16 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, Mich. May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, Mich. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026
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Workers in the Jackson, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.46 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 higher
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Kalamazoo-Portage May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kalamazoo-Portage May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026
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Workers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.22 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 note
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Lansing-East Lansing May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Lansing-East Lansing May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026
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Workers in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.47 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 Hirnia
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Midland, Mich. May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Midland, Mich. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026
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Workers in the Midland, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.69 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 higher
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Brittany Shammas Joins CNN as a Reporter
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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Brittany Shammas Joins CNN as a Reporter
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July 16th, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16, 2026 - Brittany Shammas joins CNN as a Reporter for the national news team, the network announced today.
Brittany will focus on distinctive national reporting and storytelling that goes beyond the headlines, developing original angles and producing richly reported narratives, scene pieces and deep dives that help CNN's
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California Institute of Technology: Cold Radioactive Molecules Prepped and Readied for Physics Discoveries
PASADENA, California, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Cold Radioactive Molecules Prepped and Readied for Physics Discoveries
Researchers develop new method for cooking up hard-to-make molecules
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For the first time, researchers have figured out a way to create chilled molecules containing the radioactive element radium. The resulting laboratory concoctions, generated in part from steps similar to those used to make candy, are pois
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: What Do DEM Radicals Want?
NEW YORK, July 17 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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WHAT DO DEM RADICALS WANT?
It is one thing to disagree with those who hold to contrary political views, quite another to label them crazy. Doing so should not be done with abandon, lest it diminish the credibilit
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Congresswoman Scholten Announces $3.9 Million to Support Medical Research and Mental Health Care in West Michigan
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scholten Announces $3.9 Million to Support Medical Research and Mental Health Care in West Michigan
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WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $3,950,656 for medical research and mental health care initiatives across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
"West Michigan continues to be a lead
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Davenport removes barriers for adult learners through innovative Credit for Prior Learning; gets support from Old National Bank
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 16 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport removes barriers for adult learners through innovative Credit for Prior Learning; gets support from Old National Bank
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This story is one in a series about Davenport saving students time and money
Davenport University is expanding access to its Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program through new philanthropic support and technology designed to help adult learners turn workplace, military and
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Defenders of Religious Liberty Join for the Sixth Annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, July 17 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news:
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Defenders of religious liberty join for the sixth annual Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit
Author: Elyse Paul
Each year, Notre Dame Law School hosts the Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit, bringing together scholars, advocates, and faith leaders for discussions on complex religious liberty issues and the future of religious freedom in the United States and around the world.
This year
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Dingell, Tlaib Demand Answers Over Concerning Working Conditions at USPS Facility in Metro Detroit
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell, Tlaib Demand Answers Over Concerning Working Conditions at USPS Facility in Metro Detroit
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U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12) are demanding answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) over reports of concerning working conditions at the Allen Park distribution center in metro Detroit. The reports follow the death of a postal service worker
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Federal Report Highlights Scale and Breadth of Recreation at Indiana Dunes National Park
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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New federal report highlights scale and breadth of recreation at Indiana Dunes National Park
PORTER, Ind. -- A newly released federal report highlights both the scale of visitation and the wide range of recreational experiences at Indiana Dunes National Park.
The FY 2024 Interagency Recreation Visitation Data Report was developed by the Federal Interagency Counci
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Free At Last: Moolenaar Meets Pastor Jin on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- 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 16, 2026:
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Free At Last: Moolenaar Meets Pastor Jin on Capitol Hill
Today on Capitol Hill, Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar met with Pastor Ezra Jin in celebration of his release from prison in China. Jin, founder of Zion Church, one of China's largest indepe
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i
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Governor Whitmer's Decision Betrays the Great Lakes
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer's Decision Betrays the Great Lakes
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Energy, Environment, and Great Lakes (EGLE) decision to approve permits for a tunnel to transport millions of gallons of oil per day under Lake Michigan and Lake Huron is a staggering reversal from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her administration's previous efforts to
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Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Issues Commentary: Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permit, Ignoring Mounting Climate and Great Lakes Risks
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, July 17 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026, by Climate and Environment Program Director Ashley Rudzinski:
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Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permit, Ignoring Mounting Climate & Great Lakes Risks
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities condemns today's decision by the Whitmer Administration's Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to approve the Wetlands Protection and Great
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Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Harvard's EdRedesign Lab expands research-backed 'Success Planning Network' to six new communities
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The EdRedesign Lab's Institute for Success Planning at Harvard Graduate School of Education has announced that six new communities will join the fifth cohort of its Success Planning Community of Practice. Selected from a competitive national pool, the cohort will work across school systems, health and hum
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In Memoriam: Dave Keilitz
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 15 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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In Memoriam: Dave Keilitz
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If you spent any time around Central Michigan University over the last six decades, chances are you crossed paths with Dave Keilitz-or felt the impact of his work in one way or another.
To generations of CMU Chippewas, Dave was many things: a ballplayer, a coach, an athletic director, a mentor, a trusted friend, and above all, a devoted family man. Whether he was in
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Jackson to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4
LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Jackson Financial Inc., a provider of retirement products, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Jackson to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4
Jackson Financial Inc./1 (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson(R)) today announced that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Jackson's press release and supplemental financial materials will be available at investors.jackson.com.
Jack
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Leading Environmental Transactions Partner Jeff Salinger Joins Holland & Knight in New York
MIAMI, Florida, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Leading Environmental Transactions Partner Jeff Salinger Joins Holland & Knight in New York
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NEW YORK (July 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its regulatory and corporate practices with the addition of Jeff Salinger as a partner in New York. For the past 25 years, Mr. Salinger has focused on environmental law in connection with corporate, finance an
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Md. A.G. Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country
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Mich. Treasury Dept.: Tax Extension Relief Available for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties Due to State of Emergency
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news on July 16, 2026:
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Tax Extension Relief Available for Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties due to State of Emergency
The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that individuals and businesses in three Michigan counties are now eligible for state tax extension relief.
On July 9, 2026, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Antrim, Cheboygan, and Emmet counties after an in
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Michigan Republicans: Canada's apologies won't clear Michigan's skies
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan Republicans: Canada's apologies won't clear Michigan's skies
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Washington - Today, Reps. Jack Bergman, John James, Lisa McClain, and John Moolenaar are demanding immediate action from the Canadian government as another wildfire season brings dangerous smoke across the border and into Michigan communities.
After repeated conversations sharing concerns, and a lack of meaningful progress, the
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Moolenaar, Whitesides to Secretary Lutnick: Hold Firm on Chinese Memory Chips Ban
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- 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 16, 2026:
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Moolenaar, Whitesides to Secretary Lutnick: Hold Firm on Chinese Memory Chips Ban
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China and Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA), have sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging him n
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MSU research provides new insights into rare pediatric lung disease
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU research provides new insights into rare pediatric lung disease
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For families of children with rare diseases, the search for answers can be lonely, desperate and frustrating. Such is the case with pulmonary hypertension.
Defined as high blood pressure in the lungs, PH forces the heart to work too hard. It has many causes, is incurable and can develop at any age. While it's difficult to calcul
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MSU's Turfgrass Information Center research extends to World Cup fields
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU's Turfgrass Information Center research extends to World Cup fields
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As Michigan State University continues to be lauded as a major player in the FIFA World Cup 26, the MSU Libraries Turfgrass Information Center remains a key component in supporting the field of turfgrass study at the university and beyond -including in the development of this year's gaming surfaces.
While MSU's Turfgrass Man
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if
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Nothing About Us Moves Without Us: Women Living With HIV and the Fight for Democracy
OAKLAND, California, July 16 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news:
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Nothing About Us Moves Without Us: Women Living with HIV and the Fight for Democracy
What is #PWNVotes?
#PWNVotes is PWN-USA's approach to building long-term political power by engaging voters to advance racial, gender, and reproductive justice, transform systems, and shift narratives. We do this work alongside our members, allies, and communities in conversations about the issues that matter mos
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Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses, constituents demand Sen. Durbin return donations from Palantir, ICE's top tech contractor
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Nurses and constituents held a press conference and protest on Wednesday, July 15 at the Chicago residence of Senator Dick Durbin to demand he donate his financial contributions from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance, to immigrant rights groups.
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Ohio State experts provide food safety guidance as cyclosporiasis cases surge
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 16 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State experts provide food safety guidance as cyclosporiasis cases surge
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A parasitic illness known for causing weeks of severe gastrointestinal symptoms is surging across Ohio, with northwest Ohio particularly hard hit.
More than 1,100 positive Cyclospora test results have been reported in northwest Ohio as a surge in illnesses linked to the microscopic parasite prompts food safety experts at The Ohio
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Intervene to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects acr
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Rep. Stevens Leads New Bill to Refund Michigan Families for Trump's Erratic Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Stevens Leads New Bill to Refund Michigan Families for Trump's Erratic Tariffs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced the Tariff Refund Act, new legislation to return up to $1,700 to American households to offset higher prices over the past year from Trump's erratic tariffs.
Throughout the first year of the second Trump Administration, Donald Trump used th
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Scanlon Opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, Promotes the Sunshine for Our Kids Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Scanlon Opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, Promotes the Sunshine for Our Kids Act
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) this week spoke on the House floor about the Sunshine Protection Act, the bill that would make daylight saving time permanent. Citing the risks of this decision, Scanlon discussed her bill, the Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which would make standard tim
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Select Committee on China Chairman Moolenaar Issues Opening Statement on Federal Research Security Enterprise
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- 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 opening statement on July 15, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Protecting American Innovation: The Federal Research Security Enterprise":
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The United States leads the world in scientific discovery because we have built a research enterprise rooted in openness, innovation, and excellence. American taxp
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Federal Judges
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Five Federal Judges
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WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations:
* Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, by a vote of 11-10.
* Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, by a vote of 11-10.
* Kasdin Miller Mitchell
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She Came to Calvin with a Plan. God Had a Different One.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 16 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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She Came to Calvin with a Plan. God Had a Different One.
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When Maaike Bult '22 arrived at Calvin University from Pennsylvania, she thought she knew what came next.
She was studying Politics, Philosophy, Economics (PPE), and Spanish. She was preparing for the LSAT. Law school seemed like the logical next step. After all, she loved ideas, enjoyed debate, and came from a family of educators and lifelong lea
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Signed Into Law: Peters' Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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SIGNED INTO LAW: Peters' Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Fishery Research and Management
Peters' Bill Reauthorizes Funding for Great Lakes Science Center Headquartered in Ann Arbor
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Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to enhance Great Lakes fishery research and management efforts has been signed into law. The Great Lakes Fisheries Research Reauthorizati
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Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Introduces MERIT Act to Require National Security Experience for Intelligence Leadership
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The MERIT Act comes as an unqualified loyalist of President Trump serves as acting DNI- and while the broader weaponization of the intelligence community is at risk
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Minimum Experience Requirements for Intelligence Transiti
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Dangerous Michigan Air Quality
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Dangerous Michigan Air Quality
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to Michigan experiencing the worst air quality in the world today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement:
"Today, families across Michigan woke up to some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota settled over southeast M
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Summer of a Thousand Wildfires: University of Michigan Experts Available to Comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Summer of a thousand wildfires: U-M experts available to comment
University of Michigan experts are available to comment on the causes and consequences of this year's devastating wildfires: more than 800 active wildfires in Canada, over 100 more in the U.S. and more than 1,000 wildfires this year in Europe.
* Paige Fischer, associate professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability, is a soc
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The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One honored Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Fernando Mendoza, Shohei Ohtani, A'ja Wilson, the New York Knicks & more
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One honored Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Fernando Mendoza, Shohei Ohtani, A'ja Wilson, the New York Knicks & more
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July 15, 2026
Media Kit | Photos
On Wednesday evening, an elite lineup of athletes and Hollywood stars gathered at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City to celebrate the year's bes
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Tribes React as Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Tribes React as Michigan Approves Line 5 Tunnel Permits
State regulators authorize Enbridge to build an oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac
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Lansing, MI -- Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today approved a key set of permits sought by Enbridge to build its risky Line 5 tunnel, which would house the Canadian oil pipeline underneath the Straits
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Trine names Rang athletic director
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 16 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine names Rang athletic director
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Trine University has named Andy Rang, who had served as interim athletic director since March, as its new athletic director.
Rang also will continue as head women's basketball coach.
He follows Matt Land, who was named vice president for advancement for the university earlier this year.
"Andy has demonstrated a high level of success, steady leadership and passion for posit
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University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 16 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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University of Dubuque Announces 14th Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Exuberant country music and dynamic performances are at the heart of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series at the University of Dubuque.
The 2026-2027 season kicks off in August with Daily & Vincent: A Beautiful Life Tour and continues with an array of performances i
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University of Michigan's David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health's President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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University of Michigan's David C. Miller chosen to succeed Jeff Balser as Vanderbilt Health's President and CEO and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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David C. Miller, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer of Michigan Medicine and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs for the University of Michigan, has been chosen to succeed Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, as the next Presi
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University of Michigan: Loneliness is Making People Sick - Doctors Can't Cure It Alone
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Loneliness is making people sick. Doctors can't cure it alone
While loneliness has been shown to harm one's health, framing it as a health issue shifts responsibility from society to healthcare, even though healthcare alone cannot rebuild social ties, a new University of Michigan study warns.
The study, published in Social Problems, documents how chronic loneliness and social isolation gained
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Voting Rights Advocates Respond to President Trump's Attempt to Sow Doubt in Our Elections
DETROIT, Michigan, July 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan posted the following statement on July 16, 2026:
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