Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
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The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes.
The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over fiv
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30 Years of Impact: University of Michigan Unites Global Leaders to Advance Nursing
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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30 years of impact: U-M unites global leaders to advance nursing
The University of Michigan School of Nursing welcomed 20 nurse leaders, educators, policymakers and healthcare stakeholders from 10 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific for a weeklong program focused on advancing nurse practitioner education through shared learning, collaboration and global partnership.
The
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6 Legal, Medical Scholars Urge FDA to Protect Telehealth Prescribing and Remove Drug Risk Evaluation Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 18, 2026 Submitted Electronically
Kyle A. Diamantas, JD Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20993
Comment of Health Law and Policy Experts in Support of the Following Citizen Petitions:
FDA-2025-P-0377-0001 FDA-2025 P-0377-0250 FDA-
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A Chain Reaction
RICHMOND, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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A Chain Reaction
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#A series of unexpected opportunities led Michael Babich, '78, from EKU to biotech entrepreneurship, where he now advances cancer research and treatment.
"One thing led to another," casually remarks Michael Babich, '78, about his life and career path starting at EKU and culminating in cancer research.
As a high school student in Michigan with "mediocre grades," Babich never imagi
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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections For Universal Preschool
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Colorado Civil Rights Protections For Universal Preschool
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending Colorado's requirement that preschool providers participating in the state's Universal Preschool p
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AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Blocks Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 mill
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AG Nessel Releases Flint Water Crisis Report
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Releases Flint Water Crisis Report
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Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the release of a report detailing the Department of Attorney General's yearslong criminal investigation into the Flint Water Crisis (PDF). The report offers an account of the decisions, evidence, and prosecutorial strategies surrounding the investigation.
The report was rele
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ARCH Award Announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release:
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ARCH Award Announcement
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(WASHINGTON, August 25, 2026) - The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is funding 33 independent hematology research projects through its Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) program, the successor award to the ASH Bridge Grant. This cohort is the largest yet, funded in part by ASH's #Fight4Hematology effort, which was developed in resp
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency requ
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Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs
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Lansing, Mich. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Monday joined leaders from Michigan's energy industry for a roundtable conversation to highlight his work and discuss additional solutions to increase domestic energy production and lower costs for Michigan families.
Barrett voted to spur American energy do
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Bismarck Stroke & TBI Support Group offers connection
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Bismarck Stroke & TBI Support Group offers connection
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck invites stroke survivors, traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, caregivers and support persons to attend the Stroke & TBI Support Group, a free monthly gathering designed to provide encouragement, education and connection close to home.
The ongoing support group meets on the second Mo
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CAIR Joins Call for Resignation of Wisconsin Mayor Over Anti-Muslim, Racist Posts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Joins Call for Resignation of Wisconsin Mayor Over Anti-Muslim, Racist Posts
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined calls for the resignation of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Mayor Dave Ament following reports that he shared a series of anti-Muslim, racist and sexist posts on his personal Facebook pa
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CAIR Welcomes Arrest in Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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CAIR Welcomes Arrest in Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an arrest of a suspect in an allegedly bias-motivated spitting attack on a Muslim woman in Kentucky.
CAIR recently called on local, state and federal law enforcement
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CAIR-MI Calls for End to Hate Rhetoric After Receiving Death Threats to Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Calls for End to Hate Rhetoric After Receiving Death Threats to Office
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 called for an end to anti-Muslim hate rhetoric after receiving death threats at its office.
The threats come amid what the Washing
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Court Dismissal of Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
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CAIR-MI Welcomes Federal Court Dismissal of Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County
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 welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Washtenaw
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Chairwoman McClain Holds Field Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers Serving on School Boards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman McClain Holds Field Hearing on Supporting Servicemembers Serving on School Boards
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MICHIGAN \- House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) today held a field hearing at Richmond City Hall titled Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools. The hearing examined how schools, comm
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Clark Hill: SBA Final Rule Eliminates Presumptive Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Applicants
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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SBA Final Rule Eliminates Presumptive Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Applicants
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Bret S. Wacker , Ronald D. Sullivan , J. Chris White , Colleen Jarrott , Gabrielle Long
Background and Litigation Context
The 8(a) Business Development Program was established under the Small Business Act to provide contracting and business development opportunities to small businesses owne
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Cornell co-founds new institute advancing quantum processor fabrication
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell co-founds new institute advancing quantum processor fabrication
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A new institute is bringing together experts from multiple institutions, including Cornell, to tackle a fundamental challenge in quantum computing: developing the materials and manufacturing techniques needed to build quantum processors at scale.
The institute, titled MARQUIS: Manufacturable and Resilient superconducting Quantum Informati
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Culture, grit and the will to win help Panthers secure first national title
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Culture, grit and the will to win help Panthers secure first national title
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Davenport University's men's volleyball program has had its ups and downs and struggled to net the sport's top prize, but this year, that all changed. In April, the 2025/2026 team secured its first-ever National Collegiate Volleyball Federation (NCVF) Division II title. In doing so, the team solidified its position as a volleyb
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Davenport University hosts events for Tech Week GR
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University hosts events for Tech Week GR
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Davenport University is participating in Tech Week Grand Rapids, September 14-19, by hosting several events at its W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus. They include a peek inside the human body, a new video game and how to avoid getting scammed by AI.
Tech Week Grand Rapids is an annual event organized by The Right Place to help establish the Greater Gr
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Dingell Statement on U.S.-Canada Trade War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Statement on U.S.-Canada Trade War
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement in the wake of a growing trade war between the United States and Canada:
"It is a dark moment for our country when the president is more comfortable cozying up to dictators and autocrats than working together to find common ground with our closest friend and ally. Canada and
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Eastern Michigan University: Acclaimed Author Christopher Paul Curtis Named 2026-27 McAndless Professor in the Humanities
YPSILANTI, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news:
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Acclaimed author Christopher Paul Curtis named 2026-27 McAndless Professor in the Humanities
Flint autoworker turned literary icon Christopher Paul Curtis will return to Southeast Michigan on Feb. 4, 2027, for a public conversation on Black storytelling. Curtis will discuss his life and work at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Pease Auditorium at Eastern Michigan University. This event is free and open
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EPA Proposes Multiple Underground Injection Permits in Central Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Multiple Underground Injection Permits in Central Michigan
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EPA will accept public comments on the proposed permits through September 30 and host a public hearing on September 29
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed permits and permit modifications to allow Michigan Potash Operating LLC to inject non-hazardous salt water underground at proposed injection wells i
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Rise of Democratic Socialism - What Employers Need to Know Heading Into Election Season and Beyond
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 25, 2026:
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The Rise of Democratic Socialism: What Employers Need to Know Heading into Election Season and Beyond
A growing wave of democratic socialist candidates and elected officials across the country could lead to changes in the workplace, impacting issues from healthcare to labor unions to wage and hour law. New York City and Seattle already have mayors implementing democratic socialist p
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From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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From Count Basie to the classroom: Carmen Bradford's jazz journey
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Carmen Bradford almost missed the phone call that changed her life.
The Grammy Award-winning singer, now a professor of vocal jazz in the Michigan State University College of Music, performed at local venues during her time as a student at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. When the legendary Count Basie and his Count Ba
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From Silence to Systems Change: Connecticut Moves Menopause Equity Forward
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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From Silence to Systems Change: Connecticut Moves Menopause Equity Forward
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Connecticut has taken a historic step toward recognizing menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause as public health, workplace, and equity issues with the passage of two landmark bills: SB 353 and HB 5389. These measures are the result of a sustained partnership between State Representative Kai Belton, the UConn Health D
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Goshen College Welcomes 41 New Employees for 2026-27
GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Goshen College welcomes 41 new employees for 2026-27
Goshen College welcomed 41 new employees for the 2026-27 school year, some of whom began their duties earlier this year.
New teaching faculty:
* Justin DeWeese is an assistant professor of kinesiology. Since 2021, DeWeese has worked as the assistant athletic director of communications and operations at Goshen College. He earned his bachelor's degree in sports mana
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Governor Whitmer Celebrates Districts Leading on Science of Reading
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Celebrates Districts Leading on Science of Reading
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August 25, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Seventeen districts set goal to jumpstart training all elementary educators in the science of reading building on record enrollment in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training.
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined State Superint
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Inside the relaunch of UM-Flint's Michigan Times student newspaper
FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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Inside the relaunch of UM-Flint's Michigan Times student newspaper
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From building a website to collaborating and distributing a first-ever tri-campus newspaper in print, The Michigan Times, University of Michigan-Flint's student-led newspaper, returned to campus last academic year with renewed energy and passion.
Confronting realities like declining student interest, curriculum changes and funding
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IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property".
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This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory.
Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on
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Kirkland Shortlisted in 16 Categories at TMT Finance Awards USA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Shortlisted in 16 Categories at TMT Finance Awards USA
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TMT Finance named Kirkland as a finalist in 16 categories ahead of its 2026 USA Awards, which celebrate excellence in digital infrastructure dealmaking and investments. Winners will be named on October 7, 2026, at the annual TMT Finance Awards USA in New York.
Kirkland was named a finalist for "Legal
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Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Konica Minolta Appoints Steven Powers as President, U.S. Direct Sales & Service
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. has announced the appointment of Steven Powers as president of U.S. direct sales and service, effective Aug. 17, 2026. Powers joins the company at a pivotal moment in its evolution, as Konica Minolta advances its direct sales model and broadens
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that with 70 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable for their unprecedented corru
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that with 70 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable for their unprecedented corruption and extremism.
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LPL Financial Welcomes Preferred Financial Group
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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LPL Financial Welcomes Preferred Financial Group
SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Pat Gilbert and James Gilbert of Preferred Financial Group have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. The team reported serving approximately $230 million in advisory, brokerage
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Making career readiness part of the science student experience
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Making career readiness part of the science student experience
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Few decisions feel bigger in college than deciding what comes next. For many science students, choosing a career can feel overwhelming, especially when the advice they're given is simply to "follow your passion."
Christina Igl, career education specialist in Michigan State University's College of Natural Science, has a different idea.
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Message from the executive director of intercollegiate athletics
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Message from the executive director of intercollegiate athletics
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Davenport University Athletics continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the Midwest's premier athletic programs. The program supports more than 1,000 student-athletes across 40+ athletic programs. As a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), the Panthers are committed to excellence in competition, ac
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Michigan Medicine: Oral Nanomedicine Boosts Effectiveness of Cancer Immunotherapies
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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New oral nanomedicine boosts effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies
Microbial metabolite 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, derived from dietary fiber, improves acid influences anti-tumor immunity in mice
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Immune checkpoint blockade is a form of cancer treatment that works by releasing the natural brakes in the immune system, allowing T ce
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MSU Student Affairs names new leadership for next chapter
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU Student Affairs names new leadership for next chapter
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The Michigan State University Division of Student Affairs has long served as a vital cornerstone of the MSU community. It is a division dedicated to fostering holistic growth, well-being and vibrant connections, hosting a wide range of student-facing entities -the Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Advocacy, or OMEA; the MSU Union; Impa
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NMU Agrees to Sell EAN Broadband Network to Michigan Broadband Services
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Agrees to Sell EAN Broadband Network to Michigan Broadband Services
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MARQUETTE, Mich. -With NMU Board of Trustee approval today (Tuesday, Aug. 25), Northern Michigan University entered an agreement to sell its Educational Access Network (EAN) broadband service and infrastructure to Michigan Broadband Services (MBS). The transaction will be final pending approval by the Federal Communications Co
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NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - will be mobilizing nationwide to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with the artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses belong to National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registere
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Pike County Leadership Lunch & Learns Planned
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 24 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Pike County Leadership Lunch & Learns Planned
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The Pike County Chamber of Commerce and the Elmer Buchta Technology Center are partnering with Ivy+ Career Link at Ivy Tech Community College, to offer a series of Leadership Lunch & Learn Sessions this fall.
The sessions, which will be held at the Elmer Buchta Technology Center, are designed for employers, community members, and partner organization
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Princeton to Lead Major Federally Funded Institute to Unlock Quantum Computing Challenges
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton to lead major federally funded institute to unlock quantum computing challenges
By Scott Lyon, Office of Engineering Communications
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today that Princeton University will lead one of eight major initiatives to accelerate the development of quantum computing.
The Princeton-led Quantum Leap Challenge Institute will devise techniques for fabricating har
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RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2026:
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RAGA Launches Initial $7 Million Blitz Across 13 States
The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today announced nearly $7 million in August political spending across 13 states, launching an aggressive early offensive barrage to defend Republican attorneys general and flip Democrat-held offices across the country.
The initial spending is phase
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Report From Northwood University: Economic Value of Northwood University to Michigan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Value of Northwood University to Michigan - A report from Northwood University - August 2026 (97 pages)
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Contents
Preface ... 3
Executive summary ... 4
Economic impact analysis ... 5
Investment analysis ... 8
Chapter 1: Introduction ... 10
Chapter 2: Profile of Northwood University and the economy ... 13
NU employee and finance data ... 15
The Michigan economy ... 17
Chapter 3: Economic impacts on the Michigan economy ... 20
Operatio
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen National President Wallace
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to Mark L. Wallace, national president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
Mark L. Wallace
National President
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to Maintenance of Ways Employees Division President Cardwell
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to Tony D. Cardwell, president of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Employees Division:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
Tony D. Cardwell
National Division President
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways Employees D
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to UAW President Fain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to Shawn Fain, president of the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
Shawn Fain
President
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and A
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Reps. Walberg, Allen Issue Letter to United Steelworkers President Brown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, to United Steelworkers International President Roxanne Brown:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 30, 2026
Roxanne Brown
International President
United Steelworkers
1155 Connecticut Avenue, Suite #500
Washington, DC 20036
Dea
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Sanford Park Rapids Clinic to host screening events Sept. 9
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Park Rapids Clinic to host screening events Sept. 9
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Blood Screening
The Park Rapids Rotary Club and Sanford Health will host the blood screening event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The simple blood test can provide information about several measures of health and may help identify results that should be discussed with a primary care provider.
This year an additiona
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Shipbuilders of Wisconsin Inc. Urges 15-Foot Federal Channel Depth to Support Manitowoc Harbor Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Shipbuilders of Wisconsin, Inc., dba Burger Boat Company, 1811 Spring Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Public Comment Regarding Section 3174, WRDA 2024 and Future Navigation Needs in Manitowoc Harbor
Submitted in Response to WRDA 2024 Project Review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
August 18, 2026
To the U.S. Army Corps
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Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Slotkin Statement on Watchdog Filing Complaint Against Jeanine Pirro After Failed Indictment
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Complaints filed accuse Pirro of abusing her prosecutorial powers to seek "meritless" indictments against President Donald Trump's "perceived political enemies"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement regarding reporting of a legal watchdog organiza
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Students invited to apply for Oakland University's Keeper of the Dream Scholarship
ROCHESTER, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Oakland University posted the following news:
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Students invited to apply for Oakland University's Keeper of the Dream Scholarship
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Oakland University students who are making a difference on campus and in their communities are invited to apply for the 2027 Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Awards.
Scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 are available to students who have demonstrated strong citizenship, scholarship and leadership in breaking down cultu
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The gold standard: How Chi Alpha Sigma celebrates Davenport's best student-athletes
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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The gold standard: How Chi Alpha Sigma celebrates Davenport's best student-athletes
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For student-athletes at Davenport University, excellence isn't a matter of choosing between the classroom and competition-it's the expectation in both. Since 2018, Chi Alpha Sigma has become the gold standard for recognizing this dual achievement, honoring Panthers who stand out academically and athletically. Behind its
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The mindset of an MLB pro: how Grant Wolfram's roots shaped his baseball career
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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The mindset of an MLB pro: how Grant Wolfram's roots shaped his baseball career
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For Grant Wolfram, BBA '22, success on the pitcher's mound is rooted in a work ethic that was developed long before he ever picked up a baseball. Growing up in Hamilton, Michigan, Wolfram spent his early years balancing a mix of sports with heavy lifting work-showing Angus cattle and sheep in 4-H and helping at his parents'
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UAW President Shawn Fain on U.S. Trade Escalation with Canada
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 25 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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UAW President Shawn Fain on U.S. Trade Escalation with Canada
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The UAW rejects any escalation on Canada, a country with strong unions and labor standards. If we're going to increase tariffs anywhere, it should be on countries where automakers continue to offshore jobs because they can pay workers $3 an hour, force them to work in unsafe conditions, and crack down on independent uni
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Unlocking the Physics of Turbulence with AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Unlocking the Physics of Turbulence with AI
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You're 30,000 feet in the air, and the seatbelt sign comes on. The pilot warns of turbulence ahead, and you regret having just poured that glass of cream soda.
What follows - a few minutes of bumps, and jolts and sticky spillages - is an encounter with turbulence at a scale we can physically feel. But impercept
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Va. A.G. Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Allowing President Trump's Second Elections-Related Executive Order to Be Implemented
Joining a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, Attorney General Jones responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting the Trump Administration's emergency request to stay an injunction that blocked key
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Warren Woman Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud, Filing a False $374,000 Tax Refund Return
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Warren Woman Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud, Filing a False $374,000 Tax Refund Return
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LANSING - Robin Young, 51, of Warren, pled guilty as charged on Friday to one count of Residential Mortgage Fraud exceeding $100,000, a 20-year felony, one count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, a 20-year felony, and one count of Filing a False Tax Return, a 5-year felony, announced Michiga
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Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Smith as interim dean following the retirement of former SSW Dean Dr Sheryl Kubiak. Dr. Smith has been a valued member of the Wayne State community since 2010, serving as professor and associate dean for research within the School of Social Work. His scholarship advances the
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