News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors
10 things to look forward to at MSU
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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10 things to look forward to at MSU
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Your first week at MSU is full of new experiences, traditions and opportunities. Here are 10 things to look forward to as you begin your Spartan journey.
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Move-in -Meet your roomie(s) and Spartan neighbors! Start making your new home Pinterest board worthy.
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New Student Kickoff -Meet Sparty, rally with the band and connect with Spartan faculty and fellow s
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Advanced Energy United and Michigan EIBC Welcome Michigan Public Service Commission Affordability Focus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release:
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Advanced Energy United and Michigan EIBC Welcome Michigan Public Service Commission Affordability Focus
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Legislature should enact legislation and provide relief to customers struggling with energy costs
Lansing, MI-On Monday, August 10, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) released legislative recommendations that would provide real utility bill relief for customers. The re
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks
Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks
PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August
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AG Nessel Warns of Bank, Credit Union Imposter Scams
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Warns of Bank, Credit Union Imposter Scams
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reissued her consumer alert on imposter scams following reports of scammers impersonating banks or credit unions to steal financial and personal information. The fraudsters have reportedly used spoofing technology to make the caller ID appear to be from a legitimate source. Th
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Association of Research Libraries: Elaine Kong and Violeta Duncan Receive Paul Evan Peters Scholarships
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
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Elaine Kong and Violeta Duncan Receive Paul Evan Peters Scholarships
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Doctoral student Elaine Kong and master's student Violeta Duncan are the 2026 recipients of the Paul Evan Peters Scholarship for graduate study in information science or closely related fields. The scholarship honors the memory of Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) founding executive director Paul Eva
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Attorney General James Awards $505,000 to Support Pollinator Conservation in Historically Underserved Communities
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Awards $505,000 to Support Pollinator Conservation in Historically Underserved Communities
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August 12, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and The New York Community Trust (The Trust) today announced $505,000 in grant funding for 28 community organizations to support pollinator conservation projects in historically underserved communities
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Barrett Meets with Mid-Michigan Farmers to Discuss Trade, Joins Effort to Strengthen USMCA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Meets with Mid-Michigan Farmers to Discuss Trade, Joins Effort to Strengthen USMCA
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St. Johns, Mich. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Tuesday met with mid-Michigan farmers, producers, and agricultural industry leaders to discuss trade policy and hear their priorities for negotiations around extending the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
A few days prior to the roundtable discussion
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Charges for Alaska Man Who Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Mayor Abdullah, Said 'All Muslims Must Now Die'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Charges for Alaska Man Who Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Mayor Abdullah, Said 'All Muslims Must Now Die'
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed federal charges against an Alaska man accused of making threats to injure and murder Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and issuing violent, Islamophobic threats ag
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Courier's News Machine Turns Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer:
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Courier's news machine turns against data centers
Courier Newsroom is a nationwide political operation designed to look like independent local news outlets. Since April 2026, Courier's shadowy network has been waging a coordinated offensive against the construction of AI data centers, publishing more than 200 negative articles, videos, and news
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Flanagan/El-Sayed Victories Could Give GOP Rare Advantage on Health Care
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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Flanagan/El-Sayed victories could give GOP rare advantage on health care
As Zohran Mamdani fleshes out his plan to provide government-run grocery stores in New York, Abdul El-Sayed promises Michiganders free and available health care without a premium, deductible or copay. Hi
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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in FL-22 Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in FL-22 Race
Club for Growth PAC endorsed Michael Carbonara in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Carbonara, a fintech entrepreneur, is running in the open seat after incumbent Democrat Lois Frankel announced she would run in Florida's 23rd District following redistricting. Caroline Vakil covered the release as an exclusive report in The Hill
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Davenport University launches First Responder Leadership Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University launches First Responder Leadership Program
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First responders gathered at Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus this summer as the initial cohort of its First Responder Leadership Program. The nine-week program is designed to equip local emergency service professionals with real-world leadership and management skills.
"Leadership always carries weight, but for o
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Democrats On Offense, Slam GOP Health Care Cuts Devastating Their States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Democrats On Offense, Slam GOP Health Care Cuts Devastating Their States
Democrats in key Senate battleground states continue to go on offense, blanketing the airwaves and sounding the alarm at protests and local roundtables about the devastating impact of Republicans' health care cuts as rural hospitals shutter, labor and delivery units close, and hundreds of thousand
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - GOP-Created Health Care Crisis Rips Away Care Across Key Senate Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP-Created Health Care Crisis Rips Away Care Across Key Senate Battleground States
GOP Senate candidates' votes to gut Medicaid and refusal to extend ACA tax credits force health care costs to skyrocket, people to lose care as midterms approach
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In key Senate battleground states, voters are already feeling the pain from GOP Senate candidates' t
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Dingell Statement on Los Alamos Project Site Selection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Statement on Los Alamos Project Site Selection
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement criticizing the University of Michigan's selection of Ypsilanti Township as the site for the controversial Los Alamos National Laboratory data center:
"It is deeply disturbing that the University of Michigan has chosen this site for the Los Alamos data center pr
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Dow Declares Quarterly Dividend of 35 Cents Per Share
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Dow declares quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share
Dow (NYSE: DOW) has declared a dividend of 35 cents per share, payable September 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 31, 2026.
This marks the 460th consecutive dividend paid by the Compan
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Earthjustice: Tribes Slam U.S. Army Corps for Approving Line 5 Tunnel
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Tribes Slam U.S. Army Corps for Approving Line 5 Tunnel
Enbridge still needs a new permit from the Michigan Public Service Commission
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Detroit, MI -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today issued a record of decision approving Canadian company Enbridge's proposal to bore a four-mile tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac to house its Line 5 oil pipeline. Despite the federal agency's
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Election committee appointed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:
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Election committee appointed
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In accordance with Article 6, Section 7 of the NALC Constitution, on Aug. 6, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe appointed a National Election Committee to oversee the conduct of the 2026 election of national officers.
The members of the National Election Committee are Lamanda Bradshaw, Modesto, CA Br. 1291; Mike Hansen, Salt Lake City, UT
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Minnesota Primary Election Results -- August 12, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Senior Director Molly M. Sigel, Director Donovan M. Hurd, partner David H. Johnson and manager Megan Hennen:
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Minnesota Primary Election Results -- August 12, 2026
Stakeholders across Minnesota can begin to assess the policy and regulatory implications of the November ballot.
At a Glance
* Notably, progressives prevailed in a number of DFL primaries for f
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Feed the Soul Foundation nourishes Houston's culinary arts future through scholarships to HCC students
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Feed the Soul Foundation nourishes Houston's culinary arts future through scholarships to HCC students
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After initially pursuing a career in criminal justice, Brianna Lowe realized that career path wasn't her passion. The Michigan native dropped out of Grand Rapids Community College in 2020. Two years later, something in her spirit compelled her to move to Houston and fulfill her desire to become a chef.
Tuiti
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Finding a passion in sensory science: How undergraduate research shaped Alyssa Hawkins' career path
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Finding a passion in sensory science: How undergraduate research shaped Alyssa Hawkins' career path
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When Alyssa Hawkins arrived at Michigan State University from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, she knew two things: she loved food and she loved chemistry.
Like many incoming students, Hawkins associated food science primarily with careers in food safety, quali
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Ford Q&A Features VP Poon Explaining Why Quality Is Personal and How AI Spots Hidden Engine Defects
DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Ford Motor issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Vice President of Vehicle Hardware Engineering Charles Poon:
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I'm Ford's VP of Vehicle Hardware Engineering, and For Me, Quality Is Personal
Charles Poon is responsible for the hardware that Ford customers touch and feel every day in all Ford vehicles around the world. He talks with us here about powertrains, how AI can see issues that humans can't, and his central focus: quality.
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We've bee
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Former Lincoln Township Police Officer Sentenced for Falsifying Salvage Vehicle Inspections
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Former Lincoln Township Police Officer Sentenced for Falsifying Salvage Vehicle Inspections
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LANSING - Yesterday, former Lincoln Township Police Department Detective Lieutenant Jonathan Chase, 55, of Stevensville, was sentenced by Judge Arthur J. Cotter of the 2nd Circuit Court in Berrien County to 18 months' probation with the first 90 days in the Berrien County Jail after pleading
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: We Need to Do Nothing About AI
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mani Basharzad, Institute of Economic Affairs research associate:
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We Need to Do Nothing About AI
Fear of new technology is hardly new.
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In recent weeks, a letter on AI titled "We Must Act Now" has made headlines. Its list of signatories brought together an unlikely coalition of intellectuals, from Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman to Alex Tabarrok, Tyler Cowen, and Niall Ferguson.
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: When 20th-Century Regulations Meet 21st-Century Streaming
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Claudia Ascensao Nunes, president of Ladies of Liberty Alliance-Portugal:
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When 20th-Century Regulations Meet 21st-Century Streaming
Old rules for new screens.
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If a regulator struggles to decide whether a live transmission on YouTube should be considered "television," the real problem may not be the platform, but the rules and the state's insistence on continuing to apply them.
Dur
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From Camper to Counselor: LAB Week Comes Full Circle for Northwood Student
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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From Camper to Counselor: LAB Week Comes Full Circle for Northwood Student
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Midland's Jamison Geisler returned to the summer program that helped shape his college decision -this time to guide a new generation of aspiring entrepreneurs.
When Jamison Geisler first attended Northwood University's LAB Week, he was preparing to enter his sophomore year at Midland's Dow High School and beginning to explore what h
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Global Biotechnology Symposium; Agricultural Biotech for a Better World
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Global Biotechnology Symposium; Agricultural Biotech for a Better World
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Michigan State University recently hosted the bringing together over 90 agricultural stakeholders, regulators, policymakers, research scientists, and international development professionals from 19 countries to explore global perspectives in agricultural genetic engineering.
The sy
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GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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GRCC Offers Three-Course AI Certificate Program in Spanish
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Funded in part by a National Science Foundation grant and in partnership with the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is launching a 9-credit-hour AI Practitioner Certificate program delivered entirely in Spanish as a pilot cohort.
The program is designed to provide business owners and em
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H. David Humes Named University of Michigan Distinguished University Innovator of the Year
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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H. David Humes named U-M Distinguished University Innovator of the Year
Written By: Alexi Pierce, Innovation Partnerships
The conventional approach to treating sepsis, a life-threatening medical emergency brought on by the body's extreme response to an infection, focuses on targeting the bacteria responsible, but H. David Humes identified a different culprit.
For patients with severe sepsis complicat
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House Education & Workforce Committee to Hold Michigan Field Hearing on Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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@EdWorkforceCmte to Hold Michigan Field Hearing on Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. ET, the Education and Workforce Committee will hold a field hearing in Richmond, Michigan titled "Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools."
What: Field hearing titled
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How to Become a Social Worker
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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How to Become a Social Worker
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Maybe it's the desire to walk alongside people during some of their hardest moments, or the chance to make a tangible difference in a child's life, a family's future or a community's well-being. Whatever drew you to social work, you're here because you're ready to take the next step.
Becoming a social worker requires specific education, hands-on field experience and state l
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Insect friend or foe? Soft black beetle with rounded red and black hood
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Insect friend or foe? Soft black beetle with rounded red and black hood
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Only relatively few insects are economic agricultural pests out of the millions of insects in the world. While our major crop pests can be a common sight, what are some of these other insects doing out in the fields? Are they benefiting us, causing harm or neither?
So far, 2026 has
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IP Crop Network: August 11 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, Aug. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: August 11 report
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The soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is variable. There are many areas that are below normal for moisture and will need moisture over the next few weeks to maintain an average yield. There are also areas with abundant rainfall that will likely have above normal yields. The next three weeks will really tell the story for the
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Is an MBA Worth It? A Comprehensive MBA Guide
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Is an MBA Worth It? A Comprehensive MBA Guide
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If you're looking for a way to advance your skills and career, you may wonder whether an advanced degree is the right fit for you. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) program can help you build advanced business skills and prepare for new leadership opportunities. Looking at both the potential benefits and costs can help you make a more confident, infor
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Kolb Appointed SVP of Risk and Compliance at the Minneapolis Fed
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news:
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Kolb appointed SVP of Risk and Compliance at the Minneapolis Fed
Cara Kolb has been appointed senior vice president of Risk and Compliance by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors. This division is responsible for ensuring that Bank staff effectively manage risks while rigorously complying with procedures and policies. Kolb will also oversee functions related to dat
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Littler Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold:
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Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers.
On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-hu
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Max Dunseth named an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Max Dunseth named an Honoree of the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation
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Max Dunseth was born and raised in Bryan, Ohio near the dairy farms that provided a foundation for his career working with Registered Holsteins. Although he grew up in Ohio, Max spent much of his career with the Holstein Association - USA, adding value to Michigan's d
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Mich. Democratic Party: Detroit Metro Times - "Mike Rogers Attacks Waste and Fraud While Taking Money From Donors Linked to Both"
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Detroit Metro Times: "Mike Rogers Attacks Waste and Fraud While Taking Money From Donors Linked to Both"
New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees have accepted "more than $234,000 from three donors connected to fraud cases."
According to the report, several of Rogers' wealthy donors have "their
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Mich. Democratic Party: John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Faces Pressure to Pick Extreme MAGA Running Mate
After taking the most extreme and far-right positions to make it through his contentious primary, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is now under pressure to pick the most MAGA running mate possible--or face a bruising floor fight at the upcoming Republican convention.
Gongwer News Service reported on the brewing battle e
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Mich. Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Mike Rogers Is "Manipulative" And Focused On "Getting Power" As He Prioritizes Trump Over Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Manipulative" And Focused On "Getting Power" As He Prioritizes Trump Over Michigan
Trump sycophant Mike Rogers was slammed on CNN and MS NOW this week after new reporting exposed how Rogers has prioritized "loyalty to Trump" over Michigan, including by pushing Trump's false claims of stolen elections and pledging to rubber stamp all of Trum
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Mich. Education Dept.: Local Strategies That Bring Success for Students Spotlighted at State Board of Education Meeting
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Local Strategies that Bring Success for Students Spotlighted at State Board of Education Meeting
Efforts Improve Literacy and Attendance and Provide Opportunities
for Career & Technical and Alternative Education
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Local school districts are sharing with educators statewide--with an assist from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)--strategies for successful student outcomes in a
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Michigan Democrats Call Out John James for Cutting Healthcare During "Out For Himself" Tour in Lansing
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats Call Out John James for Cutting Healthcare During "Out For Himself" Tour in Lansing
Today in Lansing, Michigan Democrats and healthcare advocates gathered to call out Republican gubernatorial nominee John James for his extreme record of only looking out for himself while voting to cut healthcare and raise prices on Michiganders.
Speakers--including Michigan
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Michigan grape scouting report - August 12, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan grape scouting report - August 12, 2026
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Key takeaways
* Track vine development closely: Southwest Michigan vineyards are entering veraison while northwest Michigan and the Tip of the Mitt remain mostly at bunch closure or earlier stages.
* Use canopy and crop-load management strategically: Pre-veraison leaf removal and cluster thinning can
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Michigan Medicine: From Journalist to Parent to Advocate
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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From journalist to parent to advocate
Family's cystic fibrosis experience inspires decades of advocacy and gift to help recruit, train, and retain the next generation of experts.
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In 1989, when Laura Bonnell took a year off from journalism to work for United Way in Ann Arbor, she had no idea the experience would connect her to one of the mos
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Michigan Medicine: More Leucovorin Prescribed to Kids After Federal Officials Touted Its Unproven Benefits for Autism
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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More leucovorin prescribed to kids after federal officials touted its unproven benefits for autism
Study finds sharp increase in dispensing of rarely used medication after high profile news conference
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Leucovorin prescriptions for children spiked after federal officials claimed the drug was an effective treatment for autism during a
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Michigan Medicine: Study Overturns 100-year-old Assumption About Common Bacteria in the Lungs
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Study overturns 100-year-old assumption about common bacteria in the lungs
New findings raise questions about function of lung microbiome residents
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Our bodies are teeming with more than 35 trillion bacteria, coexisting in microbiomes inside our guts, mouths, lungs, skin and urogenital tract.
While it's now clear these microbes are
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Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings
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Responding to accidents is never an easy task. Responding to an accident that involves large trucks, people and animals can quickly turn into a chaotic event if the local response team is not prepared or trained to handle such a
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MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU Extension names inaugural Administrative Fellows
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A sociologist, a forestry researcher, a food safety specialist, and a local government and economic policy expert will make up the very first cohort of Michigan State University Extension's new Administrative Fellows Program.
Sarah Klammer, Asia Dowtin, Jennifer Carrera and Wade Syers will begin the
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New study suggests genomic newborn screening could identify some children at risk for early cancers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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New study suggests genomic newborn screening could identify some children at risk for early cancers
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A large population-based study led by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Mass General Brigham suggests that genetic testing added to routine newborn screening could identify some babies at increased risk of develop
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NIH: Elevated Use of Cannabis, Nicotine Among U.S. Adults Continues Into 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release:
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Elevated use of cannabis, nicotine among U.S. adults continues into 2025
National survey suggests that use of alcohol, cigarettes, and other substances remains low.
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In 2025, adults in the United States reported using cannabis at or near record-high levels, continuing a long-term trend of increasing use. Nicotine vaping also remained high
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On the Job for Michigan: Local Leaders Highlight Peters' Work to Support Michigan Communities After 2020 Midland Flood
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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ON THE JOB FOR MICHIGAN: Local Leaders Highlight Peters' Work to Support Michigan Communities After 2020 Midland Flood
"On the Job" Video Discusses Peters' Efforts to Streamline the Disaster Relief Application Process and Deliver Federal Funding to Help Communities like Sanford Recover from Natural Disasters
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In a new "On the Job" video from U.S. Senator Gary Peters' (MI) office, local leaders hig
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Peters Helps Advance the Kids Online Safety Act Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Peters Helps Advance the Kids Online Safety Act Out of Committee
Bipartisan Bill Now Advances to the Full Senate
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U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Peters is a cosponsor of the bill, which would help protect children online by providing young people and parents with the tools, safeguar
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Politico: Full Transcript - Speaker Mike Johnson
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving speaker Mike Johnson:
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Full Transcript: Speaker Mike Johnson
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Speaker Mike Johnson on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Speaker Johnson: We're going to hold this majority. We are going to defy history. We're going to keep the Republican majority in the House, and we're going to keep marching forward with this agenda for the peo
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PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm elections
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm elections
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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (August 12,2026) -PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking news organization, today announced its most extensive partnership network to date for the 2026 midterm election cycle. Building on a nearly two-decade legacy of public service, PolitiF
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Rolling the Dice: Exploring Advocacy Campaigns through Policy Quest
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Rolling the Dice: Exploring Advocacy Campaigns through Policy Quest
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On June 26, 2026, over 20 participants gathered at Michigan State University to participate in an interactive Policy Quest. This event brought together people from across the state, including those involved in local food policy councils and the Michigan Farm to School and Early Care Net
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Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Improve Commercial Space Policy, Strengthen Industry Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Improve Commercial Space Policy, Strengthen Industry Competitiveness
The Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen commercial space policy and promote industry competitiveness. Peters' Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee Act - which he reintroduced with U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS)
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 11, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 11, 2026
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Welcome to the 20th in-season fruit article update for Southeast Michigan for the 2026 season. Throughout the season these updates will include information about the weather in the past week and the upcoming week, a fruit-by-fruit guide to current conditions with appropriate pest and disease updates, and
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TAMIU Names Whitfield as Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students
LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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TAMIU Names Whitfield as Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) announces the selection of Aleczander M. Whitfield as its inaugural Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students effective August 17.
A student affairs executive with more than 24 years o
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The CFTC Thinks It Is Above The Law
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release:
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The CFTC Thinks It Is Above The Law
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) directing Kalshi to continue to op
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What Can You Do With a Business Degree?
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 11 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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What Can You Do With a Business Degree?
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A business degree can open the door to many career paths, from finance and marketing to management and entrepreneurship. If you're still figuring out where you fit, this degree can help you build practical skills in leadership, communication, finance and decision-making, while giving you room to explore your goals.
#How a Business Degree Builds Your Professional V
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What Is Business Administration?
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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What Is Business Administration?
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If you want a business degree that gives you room to explore different paths, business administration may be a good fit. This degree helps you understand how businesses work, how teams make decisions and how leaders keep organizations moving forward. With that big-picture view, you can feel more confident choosing the business path that fits your goals.
#Master the Core
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York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years
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Enrollment momentum continues as York College of Pennsylvania is proud to welcome its newest incoming class.
More than 900 new first-year students and over 150 transfer students are arriving this fall, extending the college's multi-year run of enrollment growth.
Forty percent of this year's class identify as first-generati
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