Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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1 SOW sharpens joint readiness at Northern Strike 26-2
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ALPENA, Mich. (AFNS) - Over northern Michigan, a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey moved into position behind a 1st Special Operations Wing MC-130J Commando II and connected with its refueling drogue. Inside the flight deck, Air Commandos managed airspeed, altitude and aircraft spacing while operating alongside U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules in dynamic a
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203rd MI Battalion builds TECHINT readiness at Northern Strike
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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203rd MI Battalion builds TECHINT readiness at Northern Strike
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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - Soldiers assigned to the 203rd Military Intelligence Battalion are training to convert captured enemy materiel into usable intelligence during Northern Strike 26-2, Aug. 3-15, at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
Operating a captured materiel exploitation center, or CMEC, the battalion gathers, secures, catalogs,
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5 things you might not know about the Red Cedar River
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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5 things you might not know about the Red Cedar River
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Since Michigan State University opened its doors in 1855, the Red Cedar River has been at the heart of campus life.
Thousands of students cross it every day without giving it much thought, but the river has played a much bigger role than simply dividing campus. It inspires traditions, influences university history and serves as a place for re
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Agrivoltaics as a rural economic engine in Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Agrivoltaics as a rural economic engine in Michigan
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There is broad recognition that solar development can be sited in locations other than cropland, and that those alternatives should be evaluated first. However, solar projects have already been constructed on cropland, additional projects proposed on cropland are currently awaiting review by the Michig
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Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C
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Ashleigh Barker Joins Stout's Consumer Investment Banking Team to Lead Beauty, Personal Care and Wellness
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Aug. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release:
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Ashleigh Barker Joins Stout's Consumer Investment Banking Team to Lead Beauty, Personal Care and Wellness
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Stout is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its dedicated Consumer coverage within the Investment Banking group with the addition of Ashleigh Barker as Manag
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Baldwin, Evers Secure Over $140 Million for Passenger Rail Serving Wisconsin, Midwest Rail Routes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Evers Secure Over $140 Million for Passenger Rail Serving Wisconsin, Midwest Rail Routes
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers successfully secured over $140 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to update up to 41 passenger locomotives, which serve Amtrak's Midwest and Pacific Northwest routes, including the Milwaukee-C
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Barrett Welcomes Secretary Burgum and Speaker Johnson to Mid-Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Welcomes Secretary Burgum and Speaker Johnson to Mid-Michigan
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Lansing, Mich. -Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to mid-Michigan to highlight the hard work of local residents in research, manufacturing, and construction.
Barrett and Burgum toured Michigan State University's Facility for Rare Isotope
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Breaking: Telecom Industry Gave Mike Rogers Nearly $100k While He Pushed to Deepen Government Data Sharing [Michigan Advance]
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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BREAKING: Telecom Industry Gave Mike Rogers Nearly $100k While He Pushed to Deepen Government Data Sharing [Michigan Advance]
New reporting from Michigan Advance documents how Mike Rogers took nearly $100,000 from the telecom industry while he pushed to deepen government data sharing.
Rogers led efforts on CISPA, a controversial bill that would have allowed telecom companies and internet pro
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Bribery, Sex Crimes And Stock Trades: Republicans' Corruption Problems Go Beyond Trump [HuffPost]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Bribery, Sex Crimes And Stock Trades: Republicans' Corruption Problems Go Beyond Trump [HuffPost]
"A massive bribery scandal involving an Ohio utility company, a House ethics investigation into hiring a former chief of staff's girlfriend in Georgia, a generous plea deal for a well-connected sex offender in Texas. The GOP candidates in both Michigan and New Hampshire made fortunes trave
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics: North American Transborder Freight Increased 19.9% in June 2026 From June 2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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North American Transborder Freight increased 19.9% in June 2026 from June 2025
This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.
The tran
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CAIR-MI Files Lawsuit Against City of Oak Park on Behalf of Muslim Employee Subjected to Hostile Work Environment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Files Lawsuit Against City of Oak Park on Behalf of Muslim Employee Subjected to Hostile Work Environment
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today filed a lawsuit against the City of Oak Park, a supervisor, and two coworkers on behalf of
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CAIR-MI Voices Concern Over KKK Propaganda Scattered in Dearborn Heights and Melvindale
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Voices Concern Over KKK Propaganda Scattered in Dearborn Heights and Melvindale
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today voices serious concern over KKK propaganda found scattered in Dearborn Heights and Melvindale after yesterday's anti-Musli
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Cal State LA Alumnus David Glyer and Vicki Bier Support Accessibility and Student Success
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University issued the following news release:
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Cal State LA alumnus David Glyer and Vicki Bier support accessibility and student success
Long before Cal State LA was recognized as No. 1 in the country for upward mobility, David Glyer knew the value of the education he and his family received while pursuing their degrees.
Glyer attended what was then called California State College, Los Angeles, as an undergraduate from 1968 to 1972.
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Celebrating Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news:
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Celebrating Excellence: Honoring the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
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Every fall, Homecoming brings The University of Olivet community back together to reconnect with classmates, revisit favorite campus traditions and celebrate the people who continue to make an impact long after graduation.
One of the highlights of this year's Homecoming celebration is the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards &
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Chair Hertel on Jocelyn Benson Selecting Winnie Brinks as Her Running Mate
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Chair Hertel on Jocelyn Benson Selecting Winnie Brinks as Her Running Mate
Following Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson's announcement that Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks will join her campaign as the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel issued the following statement:
"Cong
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Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release:
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The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
Original performances feature global and local artists, dancers, and internationally renowned performers
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The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) 2026-27 Performing Arts Series offers a robust and wide-ranging collection of artists spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions, and dance. Internationally renow
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Stop ICE Price Gouging Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Stop ICE Price Gouging Act
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced the Stop ICE Price Gouging Act and released the following statement:
"Private detention companies should not be able to charge people in detention outrageous prices for basic necessities," said Rep. Thanedar. "People should not have to pay unreasonable prices for ev
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Dearborn Islamophobic Protests Must Spur Rejection of Divisive Rhetoric and Bigotry
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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Dearborn Islamophobic Protests Must Spur Rejection of Divisive Rhetoric and Bigotry
In response to the Islamophobic protests that happened in Dearborn on August 18, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
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Detroit Man Charged with Smuggling Narcotics into Michigan Department of Corrections
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Detroit Man Charged with Smuggling Narcotics into Michigan Department of Corrections
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LANSING - Yesterday, John Calhoun, 36, of Detroit, was arraigned before Magistrate Delphia Burton in the 36th District Court in Detroit on multiple felony counts for allegedly smuggling narcotics into the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) facilities through the mail. He was charged following
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Environment America Research & Policy Center Statement: Proposal Would Strip Protections From 45 Million Acres of National Forest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Proposal would strip protections from 45 million acres of national forest
DENVER -- Some of Americans' favorite places to immerse themselves in nature are facing imminent danger. The U.S. Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million acres of "inv
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: Roadless Rule Rollback Threatens Remaining Midwest Wildlands
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release:
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Roadless Rule Rollback Threatens Remaining Midwest Wildlands
The Trump administration this week proposed a repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conversation Rule, threatening to strip protections from nearly 45 million acres of wildlands within our national forests, which would leave them vulnerable to logging, road construction, and other industrial activities.
The administration, whic
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Spain's Poor Job Market is Causing an Exodus
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mark Nayler, freelance journalist and critic based in Malaga, Spain:
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Spain's Poor Job Market Is Causing an Exodus
And a crisis in the veterinary industry.
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Quality of life in Spain is among the highest in the world, but that isn't enough to prevent young Spaniards from seeking careers abroad. The country has always struggled with high unemployment rates, especially among 15-25-year-
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Gaming for Good: How Four Creators Turned Livestream Gaming into More Than $23,000 for the Autoimmune Community
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Aug. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The Autoimmune Association, an organization dedicated to autoimmune disease awareness, advocacy, education, and research, posted the following news:
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Gaming for Good: How Four Creators Turned Livestream Gaming into More Than $23,000 for the Autoimmune Community
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Four online content creators-GeoBlitzy, Juniper, Herozer, and Zoidy-recently brought the Geometry Dash gaming community together to raise funds for the Autoimmune Assoc
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Gov. Braun Honors Hoosier Entrepreneurship with Century, Half Century Business Awards
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Braun Honors Hoosier Entrepreneurship with Century, Half Century Business Awards
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Governor Braun recognizes 34 legacy businesses for contributions to Hoosier Main Streets, economic growth and community development
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed representatives of Indiana's entrepreneurial and business community to the Indiana Statehouse, awarding the Gover
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Grand Valley State University: Mantella to Receive ATHENA Leadership Award
ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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Mantella to receive ATHENA Leadership Award
Grand Rapids Chamber recognizes 'the kind of leadership that strengthens not just an institution, but an entire community'
By Chris Knape
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will receive the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award at the Grand Rapids Chamber's 37th Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration on Oct. 14.
The ATHENA Leadership Award is presented to a
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Jobs on Tap as Mich. Environment Dept. Awards Grant to Brownfield Redevelopment in Downtown Roscommon
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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New jobs on tap as EGLE awards grant to brownfield redevelopment in downtown Roscommon
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $400,000 grant to a project that will turn a contaminated property into a new restaurant. The site at 802 Lake Street in the village of Roscommon has been vacant since 2023.
The 0.3-acre pro
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Mich. Democratic Party: Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Abdul El-Sayed, MNA President, and Detroit Leaders Slam Mike Rogers' Pattern of Corruption and Serving Corporate Special Interests
DETROIT -- Today in Detroit, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference with Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan leaders to call out GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers for his pattern of corruption and serving corporate special i
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Mich. Democratic Party: Benson and McCann Celebrate Office Opening in Battle Creek
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Benson and McCann Celebrate Office Opening in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK -- Today, Michigan Democrats, including Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson, State Senator and 4th Congressional District Democratic nominee Sean McCann, and State Rep. Jim Haadsma celebrated the opening of the Michigan Democratic Party's One Team Michigan coordinated camp
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Mich. Environment Dept. Awards $3.9 Million in Funding to Seven Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE awards $3.9 million in funding to seven brownfield redevelopment projects
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding $3.9 million in brownfield funding to seven projects that will create at least 68 new housing units and 66 new full-time equivalent jobs. The EGLE grants will be used to remove or address contamination
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Mich. Environment Dept. Grant to Help Revitalize Vacant Lansing Industrial Site and Create New Jobs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE grant to help revitalize vacant Lansing industrial site and create new jobs
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $470,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will clean up a vacant industrial site and create new jobs in Lansing. The 2.5-acre site at 2231 West Willow Street was first developed as
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Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Clean Up a Contaminated Site and Create New Jobs in Detroit
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE grant will help clean up a contaminated site and create new jobs in Detroit
A $560,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will help make a contaminated property safe for redevelopment into a new restaurant in Detroit's Morningside neighborhood. The 0.11-acre site at 16215 East Warren Avenue was home to a drycl
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Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Make a Contaminated Site Safe for Redevelopment Into a Restaurant
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE grant will help make a contaminated site safe for redevelopment into a restaurant
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $350,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will create a new restaurant in Huron County. The former Dunks Garage at 4496 North Washington Avenue sits at the main intersection i
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Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Make Waterfront Property Safe for New Development in Saugatuck
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE grant will help make waterfront property safe for new development in Saugatuck
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is awarding a $1 million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to a project that will turn contaminated waterfront property into a new business and new jobs in Saugatuck. The site at 640 Water Street sits on the Kal
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Mich. Environment Dept. Grant Will Help Turn a Contaminated Site Into New Housing and Jobs in Northern Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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EGLE grant will help turn a contaminated site into new housing and jobs in northern Michigan
A Brownfield Redevelopment Grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is going to help turn a contaminated, vacant site into a mixed-use building with new housing and jobs in East Jordan. The 0.45-acre property at 116 Main Street i
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Mich. Health & Human Services Dept. Confirms Human Eastern Equine Encephalitis Case
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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MDHHS confirms human eastern equine encephalitis case
Residents urged to take precautions against mosquito bites
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a locally acquired case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a Roscommon County resident and reminds Michiganders to take steps to protect themselves against mosquito-borne disea
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Mich. Health & Human Services Dept.: State WIC Program Announces Infant Formula Changes
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Michigan WIC program announces infant formula changes
Mead Johnson to provide formula effective November 1
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) infant formula manufacturer contract to Mead Johnson through a competitive bidding process.
Michigan WIC will implement the contract with Mead Jo
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Michigan Medicine: Rethinking How Clinicians Learn to Feel Disease
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rethinking how clinicians learn to feel disease
A rheumatologist creates a hand simulation model to teach medical providers how to recognize swelling in the joints
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For most physicians, learning to recognize swollen joints begins in the classroom.
Students study anatomy, learn examination techniques, observe experienced clinicians,
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Mike Rogers' Support of Corporate Special Interests Focus of New Senate Majority PAC Ad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- 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, posted the following news release:
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Mike Rogers' Support of Corporate Special Interests Focus of New Senate Majority PAC Ad
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Senate Majority PAC is out today with a new television ad hitting Mike Rogers for ca
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Moolenaar: Pentagon Right to Order National Security Audits of Federally-Funded Research at Universities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- 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 statement on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Moolenaar: Pentagon Right to Order National Security Audits of Federally-Funded Research at Universities
Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement regarding the Pentagon's order for 30 U.S. institutions of higher education t
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National Gallery of Art Broadens the Nation's Collection With Acquisition of Key Historical and Contemporary Works
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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The National Gallery of Art Broadens the Nation's Collection with Acquisition of Key Historical and Contemporary Works
Notable works by Marie Bracquemond, Wifredo Lam, Ben Shahn, and Christina Quarles introduce new artists and perspectives to the National Gallery's collection
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The National Gallery of Art today announced the acquisition of significant new works, marking a meaningful
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NBC Sports Names College Football Announce Teams as Season Kicks Off
NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBC Sports Names College Football Announce Teams as Season Kicks Off
As College Football kicks off on Aug. 29, NBC Sports presents the 2026 announce roster.
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The Associated Press No. 14 USC Trojans host the San Jose State Spartans on Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock as NBC Sports kicks off its 2026 college football schedule of more than 25 Big Ten and Notre Dame Football
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NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, an organization that says it represents nonprofit, community-based hospice and advanced illness care providers, issued the following news release:
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NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand
Growing interest from mission-driven, community-based organizations strengthens NPHI's national community and collective voice
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The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hos
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One Mich. Environment Dept. Grant, Two New Affordable Housing Redevelopments
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release:
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One EGLE grant, two new affordable housing redevelopments
A $300,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will help create two single-family affordable housing developments in Warren. Peter's Grove and Jackson Estates will have a combined 48 houses on land that was vacant and contaminated for
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Osteopathic Medical Students at MSUCOM and LECOM Earn AOA Grant to Drive Their Racing Research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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Osteopathic medical students at MSUCOM and LECOM earn AOA grant to drive their racing research
Two osteopathic medical students - one at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) and the other at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - received a grant from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to explore how osteopathic me
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Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers From Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Peters, Slotkin Demand Answers from Hegseth on the Reportedly Poor Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln
USS Lincoln's deployment has now stretched over 250 days, with over 200 days without a port call
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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) demanded accountability from Secretary Pete Hegseth over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The effort comes after reports of food
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Quarter Century Later, Landmark University of Michigan Study Revisits Black Health and Aging
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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A quarter century later, landmark U-M study revisits Black health and aging
U-M researchers are seeking past survey participants, who can earn up to $150 for answering key questions about their health and well-being
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Twenty-five years after launching the nation's largest representative survey of Black Americans' health, University of Michigan researchers will reconnect with as many as 7,000 original
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Researcher works toward eradication of hepatitis through education, vaccinations
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Researcher works toward eradication of hepatitis through education, vaccinations
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Hepatitis A, B and C are well-known viral diseases in the U.S., and while they are in the same family of viral diseases, their symptoms and illnesses are different. Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, of HBV, but none is currently available for hepatitis C, or HCV.
Hepatitis A is acquired mainly t
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Sanford YMCA Bemidji is announced at groundbreaking ceremony
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford YMCA Bemidji is announced at groundbreaking ceremony
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - As community leaders gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new YMCA in downtown Bemidji, Sanford Health is proud to announce the facility will be named the Sanford YMCA Bemidji in recognition of the health system's $10 million philanthropic commitment to the project.
The gift is the largest
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Saying yes: How a Food Science and Human Nutrition student found community and confidence at Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Saying yes: How a Food Science and Human Nutrition student found community and confidence at Michigan State
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Cora Garling has a simple piece of advice for students starting college: say yes.
Say yes to the club meeting where you don't know anyone. Say yes to the research opportunity that feels intimidating. Say yes to the leadership position you never s
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Sears Home Reimagined: A Plan to Deliver 500,000 Affordable, Move-In Ready Starter Homes to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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The Sears Home Reimagined: A Plan to Deliver 500,000 Affordable, Move-In Ready Starter Homes to Working Families
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Inspired by America's original Sears Homes, Groundwork Collaborative introduces a direct-to-consumer approach to affordable, accessible homeownership
More than a century ago, American families could flip through a Sears, R
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SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Appointed to America Makes Executive Committee
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release:
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SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Appointed to America Makes Executive Committee
Industry leader and additive manufacturing expert Dr. Brett Conner will help guide strategy and accelerate U.S. manufacturing innovation during two-year term
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SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner has been appointed to a two-year term on the Executive Committee of America Makes, the nation'
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 18, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - August 18, 2026
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Welcome to the 21st 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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Southfield Woman Pleads to Submitting Nearly $100,000 in Fraudulent CERA Applications
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Southfield Woman Pleads to Submitting Nearly $100,000 in Fraudulent CERA Applications
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LANSING - Yesterday, Mariah Davis, 34, of Southfield, pled guilty to submitting multiple fraudulent COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) applications to obtain nearly $100,000 in funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
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Spartan returns to lead MSU's Herbarium
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Spartan returns to lead MSU's Herbarium
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In the basement of the Plant Biology Laboratories on Michigan State University's campus, tucked inside orange floor-to-ceiling cabinets, reside over half a million pressed and mounted plants. The MSU Herbarium is an archive of plants found in Michigan and around the world, some dating back to the early 1800s.
But unless you're a b
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Twenty-Six Attorneys Named in 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Twenty-Six Attorneys Named in 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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Twenty-six Taft Detroit attorneys were selected to Michigan Super Lawyers 2026 and Rising Stars 2026\. Super Lawyers ranks leading attorneys - no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are recognized. In addition, two attorneys received top honors based on highest point totals. Rising Stars recognizes the top
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University of Michigan: Finding Your Way Through the Obamas' Legacy
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Finding your way through the Obamas' legacy
The new 19-acre Obama Presidential Center opened in June to much excitement, and gracing all of its signage and wayfinding is the work of Jesse Kidwell, an alum of the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design.
Working with world-renowned Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects--what Kidwell calls a thrill of his career--he was charged with developin
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University Student Sues County for Flock Camera Records
MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release:
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University Student Sues County for Flock Camera Records
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FLINT, Mich. -Kettering University student Josh Tewolde has filed a lawsuit against Genesee County after the county refused to release key public records concerning its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras.
Represented by the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation, T
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
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A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi
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WCC, Automation Alley hosting Microelectronics and Semiconductor Innovation Exchange
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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WCC, Automation Alley hosting Microelectronics and Semiconductor Innovation Exchange
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Washtenaw Community College and Automation Alley will host the Microelectronics & Semiconductor Innovation Exchange on Tuesday, October 6, bringing together industry leaders to explore workforce needs, emerging technologies and strategies to strengthen Michigan's growing semiconductor ecosystem.
The regional forum
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White House: President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry
Ford Motor Company announced it will reshore production of its Lincoln models to the United States -- phasing out imports from China and creating thousands of new American jobs. This is the latest proof that President Donald J. Trump's America First trade agenda is delivering exactly as designed: rewarding domestic manufacturing, protecting American
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Why Midwestern Cities Faced America's Most Unhealthy Air This Summer
SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Why Midwestern Cities Faced America's Most Unhealthy Air This Summer
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DETROIT, Mich. -Midwest summers are known for state fairs, days on the lake, and, in this state, cherries. This year, however, wildfire smoke has been an unwelcome addition. Among America's biggest counties, the most persistent smoke this summer has been concentrated in the Midwest.
A new Direct Relief analysis fo
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