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News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors

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60 Stories: WCC graduate now inspires the next generation of students
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 21 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * 60 Stories: WCC graduate now inspires the next generation of students * As Washtenaw Community College prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary, we recognize the thousands of alumni who turned opportunity into achievement. For six decades, WCC has opened doors to education, careers, and brighter futures -and these 60 Stories that will be compiled over the year reflect that enduring mission. Duane  more
ACC-DTA's Fosters New Industry Connections at NAMC's 'Donuts & Defense' Event
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-DTA's Fosters New Industry Connections at NAMC's 'Donuts & Defense' Event * STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -On July 15, 2026, members of the Rapid Solution & Innovation (RSI) Contracting Division stepped out to connect with the industrial base at an networking event hosted by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC). Held at the Velocity Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the "D  more
AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026. About AEP American Electric Power (Nasd  more
AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors * COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "  more
AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio  more
AG Nessel Vows to Appeal Reversal of Wolverine Watchmen Convictions
LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Vows to Appeal Reversal of Wolverine Watchmen Convictions * LANSING - Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled to reverse the convictions of Pete Musico and Paul Bellar (PDF), who were convicted of multiple felonies in connection with the 2020 plot to kidnap and harm Governor Gretchen Whitmer. It follows a recent decision by a different Court of Appeals panel to reverse th  more
AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the  more
ALARM BELLS RINGING: Bill Huizenga Quietly Added to NRCC List of Endangered Republican Incumbents
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ALARM BELLS RINGING: Bill Huizenga Quietly Added to NRCC List of Endangered Republican Incumbents * This weekend, the Detroit News reported that Bill Huizenga has been quietly added to the NRCC's "Patriots" program for " vulnerable candidates." Detroit News : "As he faces a challenge from Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann, Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, was recently added to the   more
Alternative Teacher Certification: Complete Guide for Career Changers
OLIVET, Michigan, July 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Alternative Teacher Certification: Complete Guide for Career Changers * You've built something meaningful in your career by gaining skills and experience that matter. Lately, the pull toward work that makes a real difference has grown stronger. Teaching keeps coming to mind, but the idea of starting over feels overwhelming. How would you even begin? Alternative teacher certification is designed for profe  more
Ask the expert: Who are hospital ethics consultants?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Who are hospital ethics consultants? * Hospitals are places of incredible hope and healing, but they are also where some of life's toughest decisions are made. When families and medical teams find themselves at a crossroads with no obvious right answer, trained experts can quietly help evaluate the options. Hospital ethics consultants don't perform surgery or prescribe medication.   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas * July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons   more
Bringing Counseling Skills to Life Through Olivet's Counseling Residency Experience
OLIVET, Michigan, July 21 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Bringing Counseling Skills to Life Through Olivet's Counseling Residency Experience * By Dennis Frank, Ph.D. Online learning gives graduate students the flexibility to balance careers, families, and other responsibilities. But preparing to become an effective counselor requires more than mastering theories and concepts. It requires opportunities to practice skills, receive feedback, build professional re  more
Campbell Law Student Presents Research at ABA's Legal Education Police Practices Consortium
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, July 22 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Campbell Law student presents research at ABA's Legal Education Police Practices Consortium Campbell Law School's rising third-year student Caroline Shabet '27 recently presented her research on the linguistics of policing at the American Bar Association's Legal Education Police Practices Consortium (LEPPC). The Consortium formed to contribute to the national effort to examine and address legal issue  more
Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m. * National Nurses United (NNU) President Jamie Brown, RN, will testify at the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) shadow hearing, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All," on Wednesday, July 22. NNU is the largest union of registered nurses, who see everyday how people cannot access   more
Congressman Shri Thanedar Secures over $45,000,000 of Federal Funding to the District
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Secures over $45,000,000 of Federal Funding to the District * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) has secured over $45 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) to ALL municipalities in the 13th District for the first time in over 50 years. Congressman Thanedar has made it his priority to ensure his district is represented in Congress and is committed to   more
Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June * Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Hampshire Lag; New Mexico and Texas Top Monthly Gainers, While California and Montana Have the Largest Mont  more
Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * SAN FRANCISCO-The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, commonly known as soot. The cou  more
Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
SAN DIEGO, California, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, commonly k  more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Journalism Protection Initiative Responds to Threatened Prosecutions of Gustavo Gorriti
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Journalism Protection Initiative Responds to Threatened Prosecutions of Gustavo Gorriti The director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, Joel Simon, wrote today to Peru's Attorney General Tomas Aladino Galvez Villegas urging him to not proceed with the threatened prosecution of leading investigative journalist and K  more
Earthjustice: Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard Victory -- Ruling sets February 2027 deadline for EPA to identify areas out of compliance with strengthened 2024 PM2.5 standard - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 Na  more
FAA Proposes Changes to Jet Routes, Airways Near Slate Run Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amending two jet routes and two Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) federal airways in the vicinity of Slate Run, Pennsylvania, as part of the agency's continuing transition under its VOR Minimum Operational Network program. Comments are due on September 3, 2026. The proposal follows the planned decommissioning of the VOR component of the Slate Run VOR/Tactical Air Nav  more
Faces of the Force: Aaron Robertson-Majewski, ACC - Detroit Arsenal
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * Faces of the Force: Aaron Robertson-Majewski, ACC - Detroit Arsenal * Aaron Robertson-Majewski COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal TITLE: Team chief, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command Pricing Team YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW: 9 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting Professional EDUCATION: MBA, Wayne State University; B.A. in economics, Uni  more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing  more
Ford Joins BlackRock, Google, and Carhartt to Establish Alliance for America's Skilled Trades
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 22 -- Ford Motor issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by President and CEO Jim Farley: * * * Ford Joins BlackRock, Google, and Carhartt to Establish Alliance for America's Skilled Trades Today, Ford and founding partners at BlackRock, Google, and Carhartt have established the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades. Why are we joining forces? Well, like any big, thorny problem, no one person or organization is going to solve the skilled trades shortage alon  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: How Capitalism Gave Consumers an Exit
DETROIT, Michigan, July 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Stefan Bartl, host of the Economic Podcast for Gen Z: * * * Diamonds in the Lab How capitalism gave consumers an exit. - From De Beers's 1940s slogan "A Diamond Is Forever," to "Every Kiss Begins with Kay" and "He Went to Jared," the diamond industry had already done its most important work before anyone chose a ring. It had written the rules of romance: what love looked like, what it cost  more
From Comet to Astro: Bryan Carney Drafted by the Houston Astros
OLIVET, Michigan, July 21 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * From Comet to Astro: Bryan Carney Drafted by the Houston Astros * For every college baseball player, hearing their name called on MLB Draft day is the realization of a lifelong dream. For recent Olivet graduate Bryan Carney, that dream became reality when the Houston Astros selected him in the seventh round (211th overall) of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Bryan leaves Olivet as one of the most ac  more
I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs * FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator  more
ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Refund Michiganders for Trump's Illegal Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Refund Michiganders for Trump's Illegal Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced a bill to refund Michigan families up to $1700 for skyrocketing prices caused by Trump's erratic and illegal tariffs. While the Supreme Court blocked Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA  more
ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump's Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Slotkin Responds to President Trump's Truth Social Posts of her, Attempts to Curb Mail-in Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), released the following video in response to President Trump's Truth Social video post of her in a hearing, defending the mail-in voting process as a safe way for Americans to cast their votes. This is just the latest turn in   more
KnowledgeWorks: Six Ways a State Intermediary Is Driving Assessment Systems Change
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * 6 Ways a State Intermediary Is Driving Assessment Systems Change As shown by the Michigan Assessment Consortium KEY TAKEAWAYS: * State intermediaries drive assessment systems change by bridging the gap between policy and classroom practice, ensuring ideas are implemented and embraced locally * Effective intermediaries prioritize real-world use of resources, relationship-building and educator capacity to sustain  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the   more
Mich. Education Dept.: Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget
LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget State Superintendent Thanks Gov. Whitmer, Legislature for Collaboration That Puts Students First - Michigan students will greatly benefit from significant investments in literacy, school meals and Career and Technical Education in the fiscal year 2027 school aid budget signed  more
Michigan Medicine: Hidden Life of Parasites Like Cyclospora
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * The hidden life of parasites like Cyclospora Biologists and doctors explain how parasites infect people--and how to respond or reduce your risk - Cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has affected thousands of people in the United States, causing symptoms such as cramping, nausea and diarrhea. The infecti  more
Michigan Medicine: More Than Half of U.S. Adults Now Qualify for Statins Under New Guidelines
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * More than half of U.S. adults now qualify for statins under new guidelines Updated recommendations for cholesterol-lowering therapy mean 21.5 million more people are eligible based on long term risk for heart attack and stroke - More than half of adults between the ages of 30 and 79 -- about 87.5 million people -- in the United State  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out  more
New 2027 Toyota Tundra Brings Rugged Updated Styling, Advanced Technology and New Trailhunter Package
PLANO, Texas, July 21 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * New 2027 Toyota Tundra Brings Rugged Updated Styling, Advanced Technology and New Trailhunter Package * * Updated Exterior Design Features a Sharper, More Purposeful Exterior * New Trailhunter Package Expands Factory-Built Overlanding Capability * Latest Toyota Audio Multimedia System Now Features a Standard 14-inch Screen * Standard Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 * Full 2027   more
NEW DIGITAL AD: North Carolinians Can't Trust Michael Whatley
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW DIGITAL AD: North Carolinians Can't Trust Michael Whatley * Today, the North Carolina Democratic Party launched a digital ad takeover on the Asheville Citizen-Times to make sure North Carolinians learn about Michael Whatley's long pattern of lying about his upbringing, his resume, and his record. "Time and again, DC insider Michael Whatley has lied to North Carolinians - from claimi  more
Oxford Center Safety Manager Pleads to Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Oxford Center Safety Manager Pleads to Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion * LANSING - Today, Oxford Center Safety Director Jeffrey Mosteller pled no contest to one count of Involuntary Manslaughter in connection with the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Per a plea and sentencing agreement submitted to the C  more
Peters and Slotkin Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate Bill Would Reauthorize Funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The comprehensive bill includes a provision cha  more
Psychology Programs in Michigan: Compare Online Options
OLIVET, Michigan, July 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Psychology Programs in Michigan: Compare Online Options * Comparing online options for psychology programs in Michigan can feel overwhelming. Dozens of schools offer degrees with similar-sounding names, flexible formats and promises of career preparation. The right choice depends on factors that go beyond the marketing, like accreditation quality, faculty support, real-world experience opportunities and wh  more
Reps. Moolenaar, Whitesides Issue Letter to Commerce Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSletter) -- Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, and George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 14, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Lu  more
Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership. Competing against 16 collegiate teams from  more
Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care * As the nation's largest rural nonprofit health system, Sanford Health serves communities where patients often face unique challenges, including provider shortages, longer travel distances for care and higher rates of chronic disease. Through investments in subsidized health services, uncompensated care, workforce deve  more
Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin and Peters Bipartisan Bill to Extend Federal Funding and Protections for the Great Lakes Advances in the Senate * WASHINGTON D.C. -The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee unanimously voted to advance the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The comprehensive bill includes a provision championed by U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), b  more
Spartan Portrait: Sam Gucwa's work honors women in jazz
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Portrait: Sam Gucwa's work honors women in jazz * At Michigan State University, creative inquiry and expression are integral to advancing knowledge, the cornerstone of our mission. Spartans illustrate every day the varied ways that the arts are an essential part of the MSU experience. Arts MSU's Spartan Portrait Series shines a spotlight on students who are doing amazing things in the arts d  more
STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Trump's New Canadian Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Trump's New Canadian Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In response to Trump's newly announced Canadian tariffs, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "Donald Trump will stop at nothing to raise costs on Michigan families. Slapping a giant, shoot-from-the-hip tariff on one of our closest allies endangers our partnerships and specifically h  more
Stephanie Chatfield Sentenced for Embezzling from Peninsula Fund
LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Stephanie Chatfield Sentenced for Embezzling from Peninsula Fund * LANSING - Today, Stephanie Chatfield, 38, of Levering, was sentenced to 6 months' probation, 25 hours of community service, and a $2,000 fine by Judge Morgan E. Cole of the 30 th Circuit Court in Ingham County after pleading guilty under advisement to one felony count of Embezzlement from a Non-Profit, $200-$1,000, ann  more
The Physician Who Never Stopped Learning
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 21 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * The Physician Who Never Stopped Learning * Dr. Marc Dvoracek, associate professor in the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, is no stranger to change. This story was written by Areej Nazir, SSOM Class of 2029. Born in San Antonio, Texas, with a father in the U.S. Army, he spent his early years bouncing between Alabama, Georgia, South Korea and West Germany before eventu  more
Transfer Your Credits to a Teaching Degree: How It Works
OLIVET, Michigan, July 20 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Transfer Your Credits to a Teaching Degree: How It Works * You've already invested time and money in college coursework. Maybe life got in the way, or your goals shifted. Now you're wondering if those credits can actually help you become a teacher or if you're starting from scratch. The good news is that your previous coursework has real value, and it can save you both time and money. Whether you earned   more
University of Michigan: 'Electron Lighthouse' Illuminates New Physics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 'Electron lighthouse' illuminates new physics And, potentially, a new path to advanced devices for sensing, telecommunications and more - Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a device that enables them to control the flow of electrons through a semiconductor using only laser light--no electrical power source required. This device was built to explore fundamental physics an  more
University of Michigan: Michigan's Local Leaders Remain Confident in Election Security, Accuracy Despite Claims of Vulnerabilities
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Michigan's local leaders remain confident in election security, accuracy despite claims of vulnerabilities Local officials across Michigan have maintained high confidence in election security and accuracy over the past several years. - A soon-to-be released survey from the University of Michigan shows city and township officials--including those who conduct elections--continue to be highly confident   more
Veterans, military families invited to free Washtenaw County Vet Fest on August 1 at WCC
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 21 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * Veterans, military families invited to free Washtenaw County Vet Fest on August 1 at WCC * The fifth annual Washtenaw County Vet Fest will connect service members to resource support providers and offer a day of family activities, music, raffles, K-9 demonstrations and more. All military veterans, active-duty personnel and their families are invited to enjoy free food, fun and information at the 20  more
Walberg Votes to Prevent Another Democrat Shutdown
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Prevent Another Democrat Shutdown * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted in favor of, and the House passed H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027, by a vote of 220-205. The legislation would continue federal funding through December 4, 2026, while Congress completes work on the full-year fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills. "Last year, congressional Democra  more
Walberg's Legislation to Combat Invasive Species Examined by Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg's Legislation to Combat Invasive Species Examined by Subcommittee * Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources' Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing and examined the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control and Prevention Act, introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD). The bipartisan legislation would modernize federal AI  more
What does super El Nino mean for me?
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 20 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * What does super El Nino mean for me? * Daria Kluver is a faculty member in Central Michigan University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and an expert in the impact of large-scale atmospheric phenomenon on regional climates. She has written or contributed to multiple research papers about the impact of global climate phenomenon on local weather patterns. Key takeaways * El Nino's   more