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News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors

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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar  more
AFP-MI Congratulates John James on Winning the Republican Nomination for Governor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Congratulates John James on Winning the Republican Nomination for Governor * Lansing, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) tonight congratulated John James on winning the Republican nomination for Governor. Tim Golding, AFP-MI State Director, released the following statement: "John James has spent his career in Michigan manufacturing, growing a busines  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
AHRC Congratulates Winners of the Primaries, Urges Sustaining Engagement With the Electoral Process
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * AHRC Congratulates Winners of the Primaries, Urges Sustaining Engagement with the Electoral Process The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its warm congratulations to all winners of the August 4 Michigan primary elections and urges all to sustain engagement in the political process. Voters voted, and voters decided. Several races were highly contested and rem  more
AJC Statement on El-Sayed Nomination as Michigan Democratic Candidate for Senate
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on El-Sayed Nomination as Michigan Democratic Candidate for Senate * Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's nomination as the Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan is a deeply troubling reflection of the growing mainstreaming of divisive rhetoric and exclusionary politics in America. At the same time, Congresswoman Stevens' strong showing demonstrates that there is still a place   more
America Makes Honors SME Executives for Exceptional Leadership in Additive Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * America Makes Honors SME Executives for Exceptional Leadership in Additive Manufacturing SME CEO Jeannine Kunz and Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner recognized for advancing additive manufacturing and strengthening U.S. manufacturing YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Building on SME's role in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for nearly 40 years, two SME executives  more
Andrews University Professors Contribute to New Textbook
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Andrews University issued the following news: * * * Andrews Professors Contribute to New Textbook By: Kenneth Bergland, assistant professor of Old Testament, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Andrews University professors recently contributed a number of chapters to a new textbook, "Rethinking the Composition of the Pentateuch," which was published in April 2026 by Hendrickson Publishers. The editors of the textbook include Kenneth Be  more
Ask the expert: How GeoAI is reshaping land monitoring
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How GeoAI is reshaping land monitoring * From tracking climate resilience in African drylands to monitoring crop health in vineyards, geospatial artificial intelligence -or GeoAI -is fundamentally transforming how we understand our planet. Erin Bunting is an assistant professor in Michigan State University's Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences, where she is an e  more
Association of American State Geologists President Day-Stirrat Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for  more
Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party * "That's the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how radical extremists now control the Democrat Party. Click HERE to wa  more
Beyond dinosaur bones
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Beyond dinosaur bones * When Katie Maloney says she's a paleontologist, most people picture Laura Dern in the movie "Jurassic Park." They assume she spends hours under the hot sun digging up the prehistoric bones of raptors, pteranodons and brachiosauruses. But Maloney is searching for fossils smaller than dinosaurs -and much older. The Michigan State University assistant  more
BorgWarner Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Increases 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance and Share Repurchase Authorization By $1 Billion, Announces 7 Awards Across Portfolio to Support Long-Term Profitable Growth
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Increases 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance and Share Repurchase Authorization By $1 Billion, Announces 7 Awards Across Portfolio to Support Long-Term Profitable Growth * Auburn Hills, Michigan, August 5, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported second quarter results for 2026. Second Quarter Results and Business Up  more
BorgWarner Secures New Variable Cam Timing Program Awards in Europe and China
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 5 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures New Variable Cam Timing Program Awards in Europe and China * * Program life extension and significant volume increase for a leading European premium OEM's V6 hybrid and gasoline engine family * Conquest win for a major Chinese OEM's high volume 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine family * Center-bolt torsional assistance with Variable Cam Timing   more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on Aug. 4, 20226, by Rachel Jacobson, lead researcher of state climate policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team, and Mikaela Tajo, climate policy analyst on the Federal Fiscal Policy Team: * * * States Should Support an Energy System That Is Affordable, Safe, and Reliable for All They Can Start Now, in Their 2026 Legislative Sessions - Everyone deserves affordable, reliable, safe, and clean energy to   more
Clark Hill: Modernizing How Medicare Pays Physicians
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Modernizing How Medicare Pays Physicians Author: Jose Vela Jr. Healthcare has changed. CMS is working to modernize Medicare physician payment. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its proposed 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. CMS recognizes that healthcare delivery has evolved while Medicare's physician payment system relies on methodologies developed for a past pra  more
CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion
LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 5 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * CSULB debater-mentors instill the power of persuasion * Daniel Medina, standing before a classroom full of high school debaters, shared the knowledge he gained with Cal State Long Beach's forensics team. "Hopefully, this one won't burn your brains out," Medina, a third-year criminal justice student said. "What you're going to learn is how to flow," he said. To flow, here, refe  more
DCCC Statement on Michigan's 8th District Republican Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following statement: * * * DCCC Statement on Michigan's 8th District Republican Primary Results * Following Trump-endorsed Amir Hassan losing his primary to Thomas Smith - who dropped out of the primary weeks ago and endorsed third-place finisher Al Lemmo - DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement: "Donald Trump and the NRCC's handpicked candidate just lost his primary to a man who quit th  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Issues Memo: Democrats Are in a Strong Position to Defeat Mike Rogers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * TO: Interested Parties FR: Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee RE: Democrats Are in a Strong Position to Defeat Mike Rogers Republicans have not won a Senate seat in Michigan in more than 30 years, and at the start of the general election, Democrats are in a strong position to continue that record and hold Michigan's Senate seat. Three fundamental dynamics define D  more
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Jocelyn Benson Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Jocelyn Benson Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Michigan DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Jocelyn Benson securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Michigan: "Congratulations to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Michigan. Jocelyn understands  more
DGA Statement on Michigan GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Michigan GOP Primary Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to John James becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Michigan: "John James is a two-time statewide loser who is out for himself, and we're going to make him a three-time statewide loser in November. After an expensive and nasty primary, he  more
DNC Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Winning Michigan's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Winning Michigan's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Voters throughout the state backed candidates who are laser-focused on lowering costs, expanding access to healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families. In r  more
DNC Congratulates Christina Hines on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Christina Hines on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Christina Hines on her victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Christina Hines' victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following st  more
DNC Congratulates Donavan McKinney on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Donavan McKinney on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Donavan McKinney on his victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District. Voters turned out to back strong candidates like McKinney who are relentlessly focused on making life more affordable for families throughout Michigan. In r  more
DNC Congratulates Sean McCann on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 4th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Sean McCann on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 4th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Sean McCann on his victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 4th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to McCann's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Sean M  more
DNC Congratulates William Lawrence on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates William Lawrence on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District The DNC congratulates William Lawrence on his victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to William Lawrence's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following  more
DNC Congratulates William Lawrence on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates William Lawrence on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District The DNC congratulates William Lawrence on his victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to William Lawrence's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following  more
DSCC Issues Statement On Abdul El-Sayed's Victory in Michigan Senate Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement On Abdul El-Sayed's Victory In Michigan Senate Primary Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in the Michigan Senate race: "Abdul El-Sayed has run an energetic campaign that inspired thousands of Michiganders across   more
EMILYs List Celebrates Christina Hines' Primary Victory in Michigan's 10th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Celebrates Christina Hines' Primary Victory in Michigan's 10th Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Christina Hines' decisive win in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 10th Congressional District, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to congratulate Christina Hines on her primary victory in Michigan's 10th C  more
EMILYs List Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Michigan Governor's Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Michigan Governor's Race Following Jocelyn Benson's decisive win in the Democratic primary for Michigan governor, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is all in to help elect Jocelyn Benson as Michigan's next governor this November. At a time when Michigan fa  more
EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations in Critical Michigan Legislative Races
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations in Critical Michigan Legislative Races * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following EMILYs List-endorsed candidates' victories in Michigan legislative primaries and their advancement to key general election races that will be critical to flipping the state House and expanding the Senate majority, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the fo  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
FFRF Prompts Removal of Religious Displays From Michigan Classroom
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF prompts removal of religious displays from Michigan classroom The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded Michigan's Zeeland Public Schools to remove numerous religious displays from an elementary school classroom. A concerned community member informed the state/church watchdog that a Spanish immersion teacher at Lincoln Elementary School had displayed several religious mes  more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Who Decides What Makes A "Good" School?
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by Education Entrepreneurship Lab Director Kerry McDonald: * * * Who Decides What Makes A "Good" School? Why a decentralized market is the solution for schooling. - I recently stayed in an Airbnb for the first time. I was visiting my older daughter in Milwaukee, where she was doing a summer undergraduate math fellowship at UWM. I generally prefer hotels, but there weren't any near the universi  more
Grand Valley State University: Retiring Professor Leaves Lasting Wake With Wooden Shoe Regatta
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Retiring professor leaves lasting wake with Wooden Shoe Regatta By Michele Coffill Shirley Fleischmann, professor of engineering, stood in a shallow towing tank with a bottle of champagne, ready to christen nearly 70 small wooden sailboats designed by students. Those boats would soon be put to the test in a race across a 9-foot course with "wind" from the side powered by six fans. Fleischmann start  more
ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview With Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee,   more
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Michigan Senate Democratic Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Michigan Senate Democratic Primary Results * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News with Bill Hemmer. She praised President Trump for continuing to put pressure on Iran to come to the negotiating table and spoke about the Michigan Senate Democratic primary elec  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed for Election to U.S. Senate * AFGE says El-Sayed will fight for working people in Congress WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for election to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan in the 2026 elections. The general e  more
LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. * * LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. * The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, care  more
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.14M Sale of Medical and Professional Office Property in Grand Rapids
ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates $2.14M Sale of Medical and Professional Office Property in Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale East Paris Medical Center, a 10,011-square-foot, three-suite medical and professio  more
MDP Congratulates Callie Barr on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-01
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * MDP Congratulates Callie Barr on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-01 DETROIT -- In response to Callie Barr securing the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 1st Congressional District, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "As a military spouse and attorney, Callie knows what it means to serve her community and advocate for others, and she will bring  more
MDP Congratulates Christina Hines on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-10
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * MDP Congratulates Christina Hines on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-10 DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after Christina Hines won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 10th Congressional District: "Christina has spent her career fighting for justice and for the people too often left behind by the system. She built her career a  more
MDP Congratulates Democratic State Senate Nominees
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Congratulates Democratic State Senate Nominees Following the Democratic primary elections for the Michigan State Senate, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "With Michigan Democrats in the majority under Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Democrats delivered cheaper prescriptions, paid sick leave, an end to the retirement tax, and real money   more
MDP Congratulates Jeremy Moss on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-11
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Jeremy Moss on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-11 Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after State Senator Jeremy Moss won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 11th Congressional District: "Jeremy has fought for working families in the Michigan Legislature, and he will continue that fight in the halls of Con  more
MDP Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Becoming the Democratic Nominee for Governor DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson securing the Democratic nomination for governor: "Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson on becoming the Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan. As Secretary of State, Jocely  more
MDP Congratulates Sean McCann on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-04
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Sean McCann on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-04 DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement tonight after State Senator Sean McCann won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 4th Congressional District: "Sean McCann gets things done -- he's helped write balanced budgets, expanded health care access, and passed o  more
MDP Congratulates Will Lawrence on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-07
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Will Lawrence on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-07 In response to Will Lawrence securing the Democratic nomination in Michigan's 7th Congressional District, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Will has spent his career in the fight for working people, and he's not stopping now -- he's taking that fight to Congr  more
MDP on John James Becoming the GOP Nominee For Governor
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * MDP on John James Becoming the GOP Nominee For Governor DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement on two-time statewide loser John James becoming the Republican nominee for governor: "John James is a failed politician who spends his time in D.C. lining his own pockets, while voting for higher costs for the rest of us. He's champione  more
MDP Releases Video on John James' GOP Opponents Highlighting How He's Out for Himself
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Releases Video on John James' GOP Opponents Highlighting How He's Out for Himself "Here's the reality: [John James] doesn't know how to run state government." - Mike Cox "Folks know that winning requires showing up, and unfortunately, right, John James still hasn't figured that out." - Aric Nesbitt - Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a new video featuring two-time statewide l  more
Media Tip Sheet: What Michigan, Missouri and Kansas Primaries Tell Us About Voters Heading Into 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: What Michigan, Missouri and Kansas Primaries Tell Us About Voters Heading Into 2026 Tuesday night's primary elections across Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and other states offered a preview of the political battles that could define the 2026 midterms. The results highlighted several key trends, including influence among Republican voters, growing tensions within the Democratic Party, and the impo  more
Mich. Democratic Party Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Earning Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed on Earning Democratic Nomination for U.S. Senate DETROIT -- Today, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "On behalf of Michigan Democrats across the state, I'd like to share my congratulations to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on earning  more
Mich. Democratic Party Congratulates Donavan McKinney on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-13
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * MDP Congratulates Donavan McKinney on Becoming the Democratic Nominee in MI-13 DETROIT -- Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement today after State Representative Donavan McKinney won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 13th Congressional District: "Donavan has spent his career fighting for working families in the labor movement and the Mic  more
Mich. Democratic Party Issues Statement on Failed GOP Senate Nominee Mike Rogers
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Failed GOP Senate Nominee Mike Rogers Corrupt multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is officially the Republican nominee for a second-straight U.S. Senate election. In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum released the following statement: "Mike Rogers represents everything people hate about politics: He sold Michiganders out to the corporate specia  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Memo - John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following memorandum: * * * Memo: John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan TO: Interested Parties FROM: Derrick Honeyman, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson DATE: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 RE: John James Is Out For Himself, While Hurting Michigan * * * Michigan's race for governor is one of the most competitive in the country in 2026, and after a crowded and contentious Republican primary that has forc  more
Mich. Health & Human Services Dept.: State WIC Program Increases Income Threshold, More Families May Now Qualify
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Michigan WIC Program increases income threshold, more families may now qualify The income guidelines for the Michigan Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program were recently adjusted due to federal guidelines, and more Michigan families may now qualify for benefits. Under the updated WIC income eligibility guidelines, a family of four can now qualify with an annual incom  more
Michigan Democrats Boost Republican Midterm Hopes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats Boost Republican Midterm Hopes * WASHINGTON (August 5, 2026) -Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on Tuesday's Michigan primary elections: "Abdul El-Sayed's narrower-than-expected victory in yesterday's Michigan Democratic primary contest for U.S. Senate highlights the risks posed by lef  more
Michigan Medicine: State of Michigan Allows Tax Credit for Private Employers of Living Organ Donors
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors The bill passes over a year after the State of Michigan began giving a one-time tax credit or deduction to individual living organ donors - The State of Michigan has passed a new bill that will allow private employers to receive a tax deduction or credit for emplo  more
MSU public relations students make an impact before graduation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU public relations students make an impact before graduation * Michigan State University public relations students aren't waiting until graduation to begin shaping the communications industry. Over the past five years, students in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences have completed more than 100,000 hours of professional field experience, working with hundreds of organizations while gain  more
Multicultural Center earns 2026 building design awards
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Multicultural Center earns 2026 building design awards * Since its official opening in February 2025, the Multicultural Center, or MCC, has stood as the physical realization of a vision decades in the making. Today, this landmark achievement has earned two of the highest honors in the state: a 2026 Building Award from the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, of Michigan and a 2026 Architectural   more
Northwestern University: Urban Tree Shade Shrinks, Mortality Rises
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * As urban tree shade shrinks, mortality rises New study finds that protecting mature trees could help save lives * Study tracked association between death rates and tree canopy changes across 11 years in Chicago * Overall tree canopy per year was less important than year-to-year changes for mortality risk * South and West side neighborhoods experience hot summers, greater absolute canopy   more
Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood University Announces 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni * Northwood University's 2026 Class of Outstanding Alumni includes alumni who have significantly impacted their professions and communities while demonstrating their commitment to their alma mater and The Northwood Idea. "Each year, it's an honor to celebrate alumni who carry our institutional philosophy, The Northwood Idea, into their careers an  more
NRCC: Primary After Primary, House Dems' Path to the Majority Evaporates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Primary after primary, House Dems' path to the majority evaporates Tonight's primary result in MI-07 is the latest humiliation for the DCCC and national Democrats, who spent months desperately trying to stop Democratic Socialists of America member William Lawrence because they knew that if he became the nominee in one of the nation's most competitive districts, their chances of flipping the   more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates as Michigan Reproductive Freedom Champions Advance to November Ballot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates as Michigan Reproductive Freedom Champions Advance to November Ballot * : Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Lansing, MI -Six Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidates for critical Michigan seats won their primary elections on Tuesday, advancing to the Nov  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to John James' Advancement to November Ballot for Michigan Governor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to John James' Advancement to November Ballot for Michigan Governor * : Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Lansing, MI -Republican U.S. Rep. John James has officially advanced to the November ballot in Michigan's gubernatorial election, setting up a general election   more
Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions * John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly,  more
SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * SBA Awards $50 Million to Technical Schools and Community Colleges in Support of Small Manufacturers Competitive E2G Grants Target Key Areas for Reindustrialization - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA's Empo  more
Senate Majority PAC Statement on Abdul El-Sayed Winning the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following statement: * * * Senate Majority PAC Statement on Abdul El-Sayed Winning the Michigan Senate Democratic Primary Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French issued the following statement after Abdul El-Sayed secured  more
Stranger Pings: Chinese Telecom Companies Infiltrate U.S. Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSrpt) -- 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 Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Stranger Pings: Chinese Telecom Companies Infiltrate U.S. Infrastructure A new bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee on China exposes the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) infiltration and weaponization of Americans' communications and networks. The  more
Student designers turn greenhouse into runway
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student designers turn greenhouse into runway * Student designers turned a greenhouse into a runway as Michigan State University's Horticulture Gardens became the setting for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing original work by emerging fashion designers. Surrounded by glass conservatories and lush greenery, models moved through an evening of fashion that was about more than garments o  more
Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world's most advanced gamma-ray detector
GUILFORD, England, Aug. 5 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Surrey leads first nuclear science experiment with world's most advanced gamma-ray detector * Nuclear physicists at the University of Surrey have become the first to carry out a scientific experiment using the world's most advanced gamma-ray spectrometer - investigating a sudden change in the shape of the atomic nucleus that could challenge existing theories. Credit: Shumpei Noji/FRIB GRETA ins  more
Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft IP Attorneys Named 2026 IP Stars * Taft is pleased to announce that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine has once again recognized its IP practice and attorneys in the 2026 IP Stars guide. The firm is "Recommended" in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio and nationally. In addition, several of the firm's practitioners have received individual IP Stars honors   more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate  more
Thank you, Washtenaw County! WCC operating millage renewal approved by voters
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * Thank you, Washtenaw County! WCC operating millage renewal approved by voters * Washtenaw County voters overwhelmingly approved Washtenaw Community College's operating millage renewal on Tuesday, ensuring continued investment in affordable higher education and workforce development for Washtenaw County residents. The renewal provides critical operating funding that allows WCC to continue offering th  more
UCA College of Business welcomes new department chair
CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 5 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA College of Business welcomes new department chair * The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business has named Dr. Gordon Schmidt as the new chair for the Department of Marketing and Management. Schmidt began his role on July 1. As department chair, Schmidt will collaborate with faculty and supervise department activities that support the college's mission to provide an innovative  more
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Breaks Ground on Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * UM Health-Sparrow breaks ground on Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building The Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building will be a 64-bed facility designed to expand access to psychiatric care for patients across the region. - LANSING, Mich. - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow broke ground today on the Janice M. Granger Behavioral   more
University of Michigan Issues Q&A: Cyclospora - Questions, Confusion Return as Michigan Reports 2 Deaths Connected to the Food-borne Parasite
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving Joseph Eisenberg, professor in the School of Public Health, and Juan Luis Marquez, adjunct professor and medical director of the Washtenaw County and Livingston County health departments: * * * Cyclospora: Questions, confusion return as Michigan reports 2 deaths connected to the food-borne parasite University of Michigan epidemiologists Joseph Eisenberg, professor at the School of Pub  more
USGS Guide Shows How Old Aerial Photos Can Build 3D Maps
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Creating 3D Point Clouds, Digital Elevation Models, and Orthomosaics From Historical Aerial Imagery Through Structure From Motion Aided Photogrammetry', a 2026 report by Jessica D. DeWitt, Kathleen M. Boston, Sindhuja Sunder, Sandra Bond, Pete G. Chirico, Jennifer A. Curtis, Tom Nobles, and Neffra Matthews, in U.S. Geological Survey Techniques and Methods, book 11, chapter C11, report TM 11-C11. The report, published in Reston, V  more
Using machine learning to predict plants' genetic 'starting line'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Using machine learning to predict plants' genetic 'starting line' * Like a finely choreographed performance, the journey from genes to living organism is one of perfect positioning and impeccable timing. Genetic instructions provided by DNA are transcribed into messenger RNA, before being translated into the proteins necessary for cellular functions. For decades, plant sc  more
Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A  more
Voting Rights Advocates Thank Clerks for Conducting a Successful Primary Election
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan posted the following statement on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Advocates Thank Clerks for Conducting a Successful Primary Election A coalition of organizations dedicated to ensuring Michigan's elections remain fair and accurate applauds local clerks across the state for conducting a successful Primary Election. Our local clerks ensure every eligible voter is able to cast a ballot, and that the outcome accurately  more
Wastewater testing explored to track Michigan's cyclospora outbreak
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Wastewater testing explored to track Michigan's cyclospora outbreak * As Michigan experiences the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in its history, Michigan State University researchers say wastewater surveillance, the same public health tool widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic, could help identify hotspots, monitor the outbreak's progression and guide public health response. While public health   more
What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Mean for Our Health
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Mean for Our Health * Soon we may not have to worry about changing our clocks twice a year, but that might not be a good thing. #Daylight Saving Time...Forever The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act earlier this month, which would make daylight saving time permanent. That means that our clocks would remain s  more
Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * Working People Over PACs: UAW Ground Game Helps Power Primary Victories Statewide * After months of organizing on shop floors and in communities across Michigan, UAW members helped deliver a rebuke to billionaire-funded politics on Tuesday, powering victories for working-class champions across the state. Leading the ticket, UAW-endorsed Abdul El-Sayed defeated an obscene flood of ou  more
Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains * AMARILLO, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) -Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The plan outlines specific actions, technologies and operation  more