News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
"The Cruelty Is The Point," Durbin Says In Opening Statement At His Spotlight Forum On Abusive Conditions In ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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"The Cruelty Is The Point," Durbin Says In Opening Statement At His Spotlight Forum On Abusive Conditions In ICE Facilities
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July 29, 2026
#Durbin: "This Administration has one goal-make conditions in detention so terrible, so notorious that immigrants will choose to leave, no matter what their legal status might be."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Memb
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ACLU Raises Concerns, Wants Answers About Michigan's Use of AI to Determine Food Benefits for Low-Income Families
DETROIT, Michigan, July 31 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release:
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ACLU Raises Concerns, Wants Answers About Michigan's Use of AI to Determine Food Benefits for Low-Income Families
In a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the ACLU of Michigan (ACLU) raises concerns about the department's reported use of artificial intelligence to evaluate eligibility for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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AG Nessel Secures Interim Order Halting Well Driller from Violating Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Public Health Code
LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Interim Order Halting Well Driller from Violating Michigan Consumer Protection Act, Public Health Code
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction (PDF) against Boss's Pump & Well Service, LLC, and its owner, Chadwick Boss, from operating in the State of Michigan after she filed a lawsuit (PDF) for violations of Part 127 of
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AHRC's Mission Gains Strong Visibility Across Michigan
DEARBORN, Michigan, July 31 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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AHRC's Mission Gains Strong Visibility Across Michigan; Community Support Helps
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) continues to maintain strong visibility across Michigan, reaffirming its role as a leading advocate for human rights, civil liberties, and community wellbeing. Through consistent public engagement, timely statements, and active participation in civic dialogue, AHRC rema
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AP: Mike Rogers "Promotes Trump's Agenda," Even As The President's Biggest Supporters Say His Policies Are Hurting Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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AP: Mike Rogers "Promotes Trump's Agenda," Even As The President's Biggest Supporters Say His Policies Are Hurting Michigan
LANSING -- On Monday, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump at his rally in Milford, arguing that "Michigan needs a senator who promotes Trump's agenda, not someone who works to stymie it."
Michigan voters clearly disagree. According to n
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order comes just
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Blumenthal Presses FDA & Taylor Farms For Answers About Cyclospora Outbreak
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Presses FDA & Taylor Farms For Answers About Cyclospora Outbreak
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today demanded answers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Taylor Farms about the record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak and the backroom dealing by the Trump Admin
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
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"Technology is now central to how rural health systems expand access, improve outcomes and reimagine care delivery," Reimer said. "At Sanford Health, our work is focused on using digital innovation, data and artificial intelligence responsibly to bring care closer to patients, support clinicians and close gaps that are
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Cornell leads a Lake Ontario food web study in $1.5M Sea Grant research suite
ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell leads a Lake Ontario food web study in $1.5M Sea Grant research suite
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Cornell University's James Watkins and Kade Keranen are leading a nearly $240,000 study to examine the abundance of mysid, small, shrimp-like crustaceans that are critical links in Lake Ontario's aquatic food web. The funding is part of New York Sea Grant's (NYSG) latest suite of two year research projects -administered by NYSG and f
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Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11463) by Legislative Attorneys Hillel R. Smith and Kristen Hite:
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The Department of Homeland Security's Authority to Determine Detention Locations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may detain aliens who have violated federal civil immigration laws and who are placed in removal proceedings or ordered removed. To carry out this function, Congress has directed
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Today, on the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law, Americans across the country are facing the impacts of Republicans' toxic agenda that threatens these essential programs, ripped health care away from millions of Americans, and spiked costs for families all to pay for billionaire tax giveaways. Eve
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Deman
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Faegre Drinker: John Ursu Profiled in University of Michigan Law School Alumni Magazine
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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John Ursu Profiled in University of Michigan Law School Alumni Magazine
Business litigation partner John Ursu was featured in the University of Michigan Law School alumni magazine in a profile exploring how storytelling influences his approach to litigation and trial advocacy.
In the article, Ursu reflects on his unconventional path from theater and writing to the practice of law,
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Federal court order requires 4 Detroit-metro Leo's Coney Island franchises, owner to pay $515K in back wages, damages to 143 workers
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Federal court order requires 4 Detroit-metro Leo's Coney Island franchises, owner to pay $515K in back wages, damages to 143 workers
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DETROIT - The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring the owner of four Leo's Coney Island franchises in Clarkston, Dearborn, Livonia, and Sterling Heights to pay more than $500,000 in owed overtime wages and damages to 143 employees.
The
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For Deborah Gray, golf is about more than a game
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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For Deborah Gray, golf is about more than a game
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Some business relationships begin in conference rooms. Others develop over four hours walking a golf course. For Deborah Gray, professor of marketing at Central Michigan University, that reality helped spark years of research, teaching and outreach centered on one question: Who has access to the informal spaces where professional relationships a
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: How Education Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Regulatory Challenges
DETROIT, Michigan, July 31 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Denise Lever, founder of Baker Creek Academy and TrailblazED Microschool Leadership Forge:
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How Education Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Regulatory Challenges
Develop enough understanding to ask informed questions, document decisions, and know when to seek guidance.
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When the state fire marshal called in the early days of running my microschool, I wasn't sure what to think. We had worked
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From Classroom to Career: Business Students Put Learning to Work
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 30 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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From Classroom to Career: Business Students Put Learning to Work
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This National Intern Day, Calvin University School of Business is celebrating students who are putting their classroom learning to work in real-world settings. Through their internships, they are solving problems, working alongside professionals, and seeing what professional work looks like day to day.
An internship is often the first time
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
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AMARILLO, Texas (July 30, 2026) -About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display. The annual event highlights the work line crews perform every day to maintain critical
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Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing diamond tech for next-gen electronics
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing diamond tech for next-gen electronics
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For decades, silicon has been the foundation of modern electronics because it is abundant, relatively affordable and well suited to the precise control of electrical current that makes computer chips possible. But today's most advanced systems, from AI hardware to high-power and quantum technologies, are pushing sili
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Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release:
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Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
LightHearted AI and M3D are the first companies to receive investment from the healthcare-focused venture fund backed by Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the MSU Research Foundation.
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences has announced the first investments from the
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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
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Lawmakers Seek Multi-Agency Administrative Changes to Ease Strain on Agricultural, Livestock & Dairy Industries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led a bicameral group of lawmakers in recommending administrative changes the Trump administration should take to significantly improv
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses
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Johns Hopkins: Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Maine
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 31 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Maine
The Maine State Policy Roadmap includes eight core recommendations for lawmakers to adopt to reduce the burden of gun violence in the state.
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Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released their latest tool for effective state gun violence prevention policies - this time for Maine.
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Julie Washington Appointed Dean of UC-Irvine School of Education
IRVINE, California, July 31 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Julie Washington appointed dean of UC Irvine School of Education
Award-winning researcher has been recognized for contributions to advancing equity
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The University of California, Irvine has named Julie A. Washington dean of its highly ranked School of Education. She has served as interim dean of the school since April 2025.
"Since its founding in 2012, the UC Irvine School of
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Light-scattering technology boosts algae biomass production sixfold
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Light-scattering technology boosts algae biomass production sixfold
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Algae are increasingly being explored as sustainable "living factories" that can convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into renewable fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products.
Now, researchers at Michigan State University have developed a fiber-optic-inspired technology that distributes sunlight more evenly thr
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Michigan: Supreme Court Finds Marijuana Odor Is Insufficient Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Michigan: Supreme Court Finds Marijuana Odor Is Insufficient Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search
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Lansing, MI: Police cannot engage in the warrantless search of a motor vehicle based solely upon the smell of marijuana alone, even in instances where the occupants are under 21 years of age - according to a decision by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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More than 1,400 residents share priorities for Flint parks
FLINT, Michigan, July 30 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation posted the following news:
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More than 1,400 residents share priorities for Flint parks
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In May, we invited Flint residents to share priorities for park improvements throughout the city. Thank you to the more than 1,400 community members who gave input!
This effort is part of the Mott Foundation's commitment of up to $20 million to improve parks and playgrounds throughout the city of Flint.
Staff at the Mott Foundation, t
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Nancy Brown earns national recognition for nonprofit leadership and impact
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Nancy Brown earns national recognition for nonprofit leadership and impact
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DALLAS, July 30, 2026 -Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, has again been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in healthcare. Brown has been named to The NonProfit Times 29th annual Power and Influence Top 50.
The NonProfit Times Power and Influen
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Newhouse Leads Bicameral Letter to DOL, State, DHS Regarding H-2A Program
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse Leads Bicameral Letter to DOL, State, DHS Regarding H-2A Program
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Press Release
: July 30, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a bicameral letter to the Departments of Labor, State, and Homeland Security respectfully urging the Administration to take administrative action to address processing delays, regulatory imbalance
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Northwood University Unveils Rendering for New Academic Facility
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 30 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Unveils Rendering for New Academic Facility
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New Facility to be Named in Honor of Dr. Alan Wildstein and Constructed Adjacent to the Existing and Remodeled N.A.D.A. Hotel and Conference Center.
Marking a major milestone in one of the largest projects in campus history, Northwood University, a Michigan based business school, is publicly unveiling the first rendering of a new academic fac
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Protect Our Care: Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked"
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked"
Sixty-one years after Medicaid and Medicare were created to protect Americans' health and security, Republican cuts threaten to take us backward. Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Medicaid for life-saving coverage across the country. Now, the health care leaders responsible for making sure those people have coverage
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Stout Expert Testimony Supports Navistar Victory in $16.5 Million Dispute
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, July 31 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release:
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Stout Expert Testimony Supports Navistar Victory in $16.5 Million Dispute
Stout Managing Director Mark Hosfield provided economic damages testimony on behalf of defendant Navistar Inc. in a federal lawsuit involving allegations against Navistar of delayed truck deliveries. A jury in the U.S. District Co
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Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium
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SERI Director Saundra Johnson Austin announces the establishment of the Bijoli Ashok Chatterjee and Barin Mukherjeee Memorial Research Award at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium on the USF-St. Petersburg campus.
by Ann Comer-Woods, USF Research
The 2026 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Resear
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University of Michigan Celebrates Leaders Shaping Global Learning
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M celebrates leaders shaping global learning
Public health students encounter global health challenges firsthand in Ethiopia, future teachers learn how to lead multilingual classrooms in Ecuador and international students find a strong sense of belonging on campus.
These are among the international learning experiences shaped by University of Michigan faculty and staff who help students expand their
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University of Michigan Health-West to Change Gender Transition Policy, Conduct Trainings, and Pay Damages, Resolving Case Brought by Fired Christian Physician Assistant
PLANO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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University of Michigan Health-West to Change Gender Transition Policy, Conduct Trainings, and Pay Damages, Resolving Case Brought by Fired Christian Physician Assistant
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Grand Rapids, MI-First Liberty Institute, Clement & Murphy LLP, LightStone Law, and Bossenbrook Williams PC reached a settl
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University of Michigan: Former Pandemic Adviser Says Political Infighting Puts Hard-won COVID-19 Lessons at Risk
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Former pandemic adviser says political infighting puts hard-won COVID-19 lessons at risk
University of Michigan public health and pandemic preparedness expert, Anand Parekh, advised federal policymakers on protecting the public from COVID-19 as the never-before-seen virus swept the globe and claimed millions of lives.
Parekh, a board-certified internal medicine physician, served as a deputy health sec
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VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Currently, more than 400,000 Veterans nationwide are diagnosed with AUD, and some estimates say AUD aff
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Wayne State Partnership Helps Detroit Students Build Futures Through Technology and Mentorship
DETROIT, Michigan, July 31 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State partnership helps Detroit students build futures through technology and mentorship
Three afternoons a week, Joseph Nguyen traded Wayne State University's classrooms for one at Detroit's Denby High School.
Instead of fretting over his own assignments, the graphic design senior stood at the front of the room explaining typography, color theory and visual storytelling to a small group of Denby stu
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Wellston Man Sentenced for Failing to Pay Over $2.5 Million in Sales Tax Collected Through Propane Company
LANSING, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Wellston Man Sentenced for Failing to Pay Over $2.5 Million in Sales Tax Collected Through Propane Company
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LANSING - On July 27, Mark Fischer, 61, of Wellston, was sentenced by Judge Morgan E. Cole of the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County to a 12-month delayed sentence and ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution to the Michigan Department of Treasury, announced Michigan Attorne
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