News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
AFP-MI Slams Gavin Newsom for Coming to Michigan to Push His Failed California Agenda
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-MI Slams Gavin Newsom for Coming to Michigan to Push His Failed California Agenda
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LANSING, MI -This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom arrived in Michigan to campaign for Democrats who are already pushing Michigan in the wrong direction, while promising even more backward governance. Newsom will assuredly discuss his misguided policies that have hampered Cali
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AG Nessel Briefs Appeal Over MPSC Approval of DTE's Saline Data Center Contracts
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Briefs Appeal Over MPSC Approval of DTE's Saline Data Center Contracts
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LANSING - Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a brief in support of her appeal (PDF) in the Michigan Court of Appeals challenging the Michigan Public Service Commission's "conditional approval" of two special contracts to service a 1.4 gigawatt hyperscale AI data center in Washtenaw Co
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a major victory in the July 2026 lawsuit brought by the coalition to challenge the Trump Administration's atte
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
For more tha
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on Fiscal Year 2026 fund
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Christina Castellano chosen to participate in 2026-2027 MNRS Leadership Academy
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Christina Castellano chosen to participate in 2026-2027 MNRS Leadership Academy
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Christina Castellano was chosen to be part of the Midwest Nursing Research Society's 2026-27 Leadership Academy. (Photo by Derik Holtmann)
Christina Castellano has always been drawn to the work of the Midwest Nursing Research Society, which aims to foster research and innovation within the nursing profes
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David Cummins Confirmed as New TSA Administrator
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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David Cummins confirmed as new TSA Administrator
Today, David Cummins was sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
In May 2026, President Trump nominated Cummins to head TSA and lead a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees and the secur
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Emory University School of Medicine: Bruce Ribner Leaves Legacy of Redefining Infectious Disease Care
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Bruce Ribner leaves legacy of redefining infectious disease care
Mary Loftus
In December 2014, TIME magazine named its Person of the Year.
Rather than honoring a politician, business leader or celebrity, the magazine recognized "the Ebola fighters" -- the doctors, nurses, scientists and caregivers who stood on the front lines of the largest Ebola outbreak in history.
Among them was Dr. Bruce
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Gov. Whitmer Celebrates New Funding for Railroad Underpasses, Overpasses, and Bridges, Highlights Administration's Work to Fix the Damn Roads
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Celebrates New Funding for Railroad Underpasses, Overpasses, and Bridges, Highlights Administration's Work to Fix the Damn Roads
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Contact: press@michigan.gov
New investments from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund will raise the Allen Road rail line, reducing lengthy traffic jams in Wayne County
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated addition
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Graduate student Kassem Doghman earns national Arab America Foundation honor
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Graduate student Kassem Doghman earns national Arab America Foundation honor
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PennWest University Global Online graduate student Kassem Doghman has earned national recognition as a member of the Arab America Foundation's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, honoring accomplished young Arab American professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the United States.
Doghman began his studies at PennWest in fal
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Is Donald Trump's Personal Endorsement the House GOP's Kiss of Death?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Is Donald Trump's Personal Endorsement the House GOP's Kiss of Death?
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After suffering two humiliating primary losses in one week - many are wondering if the GOP's midterm strategy of rallying behind Trump and to "put him on the ballot" is actually political suicide
This has not been a good week for NRCC and Trump-backed congressional candidates.
First, a NRCC-backed, Trump endo
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ITC Schedules Final Phase of Truck Bed Cover Investigations From China
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into truck bed covers from China after Commerce preliminarily found the products are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value prices.
The investigations concern truck bed covers used to protect and secure pickup truck cargo areas. The products can be made from aluminum, steel, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic or water-resistant fabr
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Illinois' Juliana Stratton for Election to U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Illinois' Juliana Stratton for Election to U.S. Senate
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AFGE says Stratton values public service and will fight for workers' rights
WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Juliana Stratton for election to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois. The general elect
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Licensed Practical Nurse Charged with Theft of Controlled Substances
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Licensed Practical Nurse Charged with Theft of Controlled Substances
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LANSING - Today, Maniya Miller, LPN, 26, of Detroit, was arraigned before Judge Suzanne Faunce of the 37th District Court in Centerline for allegedly stealing and possessing controlled substances from a Centerline nursing home patient in 2024 and falsifying medical records to cover up her reported theft, announced M
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Michigan Medicine Podcast Features Nephrologist Wright-Nunes on Kidney Warning Signs You're Missing - And Why Waiting is Dangerous
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 8 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving nephrologist Julie Wright-Nunes:
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The Kidney Warning Signs You're Missing-- And Why Waiting is Dangerous
Health Lab Live: A Conversation with U-M Nephrologist Dr. Julie Wright-Nunes
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To celebrate the 10 year anniversary, Health Lab hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought two Health Lab articles to life by i
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: New York City Mayor Mamdani Cuts Red Tape, But Needs to Hold Government Accountable
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica:
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New York City Mayor Mamdani cuts red tape, but needs to hold government accountable
City Hall would simply have to apply the same standard to itself that it recently applied to every small business owner in New York.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new OPEN for Small Business initiative cuts more than 50 outdated rules for small businesses. The may
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Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Fuyao Glass America Inc. & Affiliates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. and Fuyao Glass America Inc. and Affiliates:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 23, 2026
Mr. Cao Hui
Chairman
Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Fuyao Industrial Zone II
Fuqing, Fujian, 350301, PRC
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Mr. Zuogui Xie
President
Fuy
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Rep. Walberg Issues Letter to Commerce Dept.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick:
The Department of Commerce has the authority to investigate foreign technology which pose risks to the U.S. and protect domestic infrastructure from foreign acto
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Sen. Peters Issues Letter to ICE Acting Director Venturella
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 23, 2026
David Venturella
Acting Director
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
500 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20536
Dear Acting Director Venturella:
I write regarding the procureme
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Sen. Slotkin, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to USCG Commandant Lunday
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, with six co-signers issued the following letter to U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Kevin Lunday:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Kevin E. Lunday
Commandant
United States Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20593
Dear Admiral Lunday:
We write to urge you to designate Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City and the surrounding Great Lakes operating area as a testing s
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Sen. Warren, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Social Security Commissioner Bisignano
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 27, 2026
Frank Bisignano
Commissioner
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Dear Commissioner Bisignano:
We write regarding reports that Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and resident stations in a handful of states are
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Shan Distribution Network, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet and Stick Products Imported from the United Arab Emirates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Shan Distribution Network, Inc. Recalls Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet and Stick Products Imported from the United Arab Emirates
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 - Shan Distribution Network, Inc., located in Carol Stream, Ill., is recalling approximately 5,084 pounds of frozen Siluriformes breaded Swai fish fillet and stick products because they
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
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Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not s
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