Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan

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'The band always wins': Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands, on why the time was right for his Notre Dame homecoming
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 3 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'The band always wins': Paul Popiel, the new Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands, on why the time was right for his Notre Dame homecoming * It's a Monday afternoon in August, and Paul Popiel's team takes the field at an NFL stadium in 20 days. He doesn't know who will be on his final roster, nor has he had a moment to assess their abilities. Even once practice starts, he only sees his team for   more
10 reason Michigan 4-H matters
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * 10 reason Michigan 4-H matters * Michigan 4-H, a program of Michigan State University Extension, helps young people discover their passions, build valuable life and leadership skills, form meaningful relationships, and gain the confidence and experience needed to thrive in school, careers and communities. Through hands-on learning and support from caring   more
9/11 at 25: University of Michigan Experts Can Discuss
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 9/11 at 25: U-M experts can discuss University of Michigan experts are available to talk about a range of issues related to the 9/11 terror attacks and the quarter century since. Javed Ali, associate professor of practice at the Ford School of Public Policy, began teaching in 2018. His government career in Washington, D.C., spanned from 2002-18, where he held positions in the Defense Intelligence Agen  more
A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees
KIRKSVILLE, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- A.T. Still University posted the following news: * * * A.T. Still University Board of Trustees appoints officers, elects new trustees * A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU) Board of Trustees appointed officers and elected two new trustees at its quarterly meeting July 24, 2026. The following trustees were elected as officers for 2026-27: Danielle Barnett-Trapp, DO, FACOFP, '11, of Anthem, Arizona, chair; Michael Torgan, MBA, NHA, of Los Angeles, C  more
After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * After Top General Says No Troops at Our Polls, Slotkin Seeks Same Assurances from DOJ, DHS/ICE, FBI and National Guard * Today, MS NOW's Morning Joe reported that Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent letters to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel,   more
AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Youth Healthcare * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for transgender care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their lawsuit (PDF), the coalition arg  more
AG Nessel Secures Second Order Halting Unlawful Kalshi Sports Wagers in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Second Order Halting Unlawful Kalshi Sports Wagers in Michigan * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction (PDF) against KalshiEx, LLC (Kalshi), halting the prediction market company from unlawfully offering online sports wagers in Michigan. The preliminary injunction requires Kalshi to maintain geofencing to block Michigan   more
Airwaves for Kids to support local children and families
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Airwaves for Kids to support local children and families * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Children's Hospital in Bismarck, the Sanford Health Foundation and Townsquare Media are partnering for the inaugural Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope, a day-long radio fundraiser dedicated to supporting children and families across central and western North Dakota. The event will broadcast   more
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Work Resumes on Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Work Resumes on Brandon Road Invasive Carp Barrier The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced construction would resume on the critical Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP) after abruptly halting work earlier this summer without explanation or warning. The project includes a suite of deterrents to stop damaging carp from entering the Great Lakes via a chokepoint on the Illinois River  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate John James Reiterates Calls to Eliminate State Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by Kiran Subramanian: * * * Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate John James Reiterates Calls to Eliminate State Income Tax Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee John James recently doubled down on his commitment to eliminate the state income tax, a pro-growth reform that would allow Michigan families to keep more of their hard-earned money and make the state more competitive for jobs and investme  more
Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Rule Attempting to Block Federal Reimbursements for Providers of Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit challenging a rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would prohibit federal reimbursement for gen  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Health Care for Transgender Youth * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration over a new rule that attempts to unlawfully prohibit Medicaid reimbursements for gender-affirming care for low-income youth. The rule, recently finalized by the U  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare * Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued the Trump administration today over its attempt to block states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for gender-affirming care for low-income kids and young adults. "Freedom means very little if the government can reach into your family's private decisions  more
Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth * September 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 20 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that blocks states from receiving federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding fo  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over latest attack on health care for transgender youth * Sept. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming health care for low-income minors and some young adults. In their complain  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S LATEST ATTACK ON HEALTHCARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. "At a time when  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and so  more
Boxes, bags and new beginnings: Davenport students return to campus
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Boxes, bags and new beginnings: Davenport students return to campus * Davenport University welcomed students back to its W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus this week, marking the start of a new academic year and one of the largest residential populations in the university's history. The campus was buzzing with activity as students and their families moved boxes and bags by the cartloads into their new ho  more
Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year's farm inputs * As the months turn from late summer into fall, many farms start to look ahead to not only harvest but also purchasing next year's farm inputs. A common question asked is: Are farm input prices better now, or should you wait to make a purchase until spring? Answering that question pres  more
C-SPAN TO DEVOTE ALL THREE NETWORKS TO 9/11 COVERAGE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * C-SPAN TO DEVOTE ALL THREE NETWORKS TO 9/11 COVERAGE Expansive, Complete and Unfiltered History and Perspective Voices from Across America - As America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, C-SPAN will provide expansive live coverage of commemorations and remembrance events a  more
California Nurses Association: Nurses Announce Sympathy Strikes, Pickets on Sept. 15 at Five Prime Healthcare Hospitals in Four States
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 4 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states Union election dates also set for three Prime hospitals - Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -- Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional M  more
Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards * Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 30% of total costs at the Washington Fruit and Produce Co. Today, it's over 60%. "Our costs have just been skyrocketing, largely around labor, but everything else as well - meanwhile, apples sell for the same price they did 20 years ago," said Gilbert Plath, technology director for the Yakima, Washington-  more
Damar Services to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Rejection of Deaf Housekeeping Applicant
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Damar Services to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Rejection of Deaf Housekeeping Applicant * Residential services provider resolves federal lawsuit on qualification standards that disqualify applicants with hearing or vision disabilities INDIANAPOLIS -Damar Services, Inc., an Indianapolis residential services provider for individuals with developmental disabili  more
DGA Statement on Donald Trump Pledging "100%" Support to Republicans Running for Governor in Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Donald Trump Pledging "100%" Support to Republicans Running for Governor in Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin Following Donald Trump promising John James (MI), Andy Biggs (AZ), and Tom Tiffany (WI), "I will be with you 100% all the way to November," DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement: "Republicans running for governor in battlegrou  more
Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Bill to Combat Anti-Israel Discrimination on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Walberg Applauds House Passage of Bill to Combat Anti-Israel Discrimination on College Campuses Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, legislation that sends a strong message that our colleges and universities sh  more
Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg: Our Colleges and Universities Should Not Discriminate Against Israel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Walberg: Our Colleges and Universities Should Not Discriminate Against Israel Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, bipartisan legislation authored by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) to ensure colleges and univer  more
EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key 2026 State Power Plan Races
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key 2026 State Power Plan Races * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Winnie Brinks for Michigan lieutenant governor, Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico lieutenant governor, and Sarah Godlewski for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. EMILYs List President Jessica  more
Environmental Law & Policy Center: Consumers' Energy Plans Fall Short on Clean Energy Commitments in Michigan Utility's Reliance on Fossil Fuels Overlooks Renewable Energy, Lower Costs
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Consumers' Energy Plans Fall Short on Clean Energy Commitments in Michigan Utility's Reliance on Fossil Fuels Overlooks Renewable Energy, Lower Costs Consumers Energy missed an opportunity to demonstrate real and meaningful commitment to clean energy and lower costs for ratepayers in its long-term energy plans filed with state regulators today. In its Integrated Res  more
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 3
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 170) on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES FCC BANS SEVEN CONVICTED CRIMINALS FROM E-RATE PROGRAM. Enforcement Bureau Debarments Mean None of the Individuals Can Participate in Any Universal Service Fund Program. by News Release. News Media Contact: MediaRelations@fcc.gov (202) 418-0500. OMR EB OCHBC. DOC-424713A1.docx (https://docs.fc  more
FCC Issues Notice of Violation to Zamora Broadcasting Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Violation (File No.: EB-FIELDNER-26-00040932) to Zamora Broadcasting Systems Inc., licensee of FM translator radio station W300DI in Dearborn, Michigan. Released on Sept. 3, 2026, by the Regional Director of Region One in the Enforcement Bureau, the notice follows an inspection conducted on July 15, 2026, in response to a complaint. During the site visit at 13961 Turner Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, an agent observed m  more
Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A  more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Edith Sampson Vs. the Illusions of Communism
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by President Emeritus Lawrence W. Reed: * * * Edith Sampson vs. the Illusions of Communism The pioneering lawyer and diplomat who stood up to the USSR. - In November 1933, the new administration of Franklin Roosevelt extended official diplomatic recognition to Stalin's Soviet Union. The Soviet dictator's murderous Holodomor in Ukraine was well underway. The parade of far-left "useful idiots"   more
Friends University Names Dr. Kirk Moss Vice President for Academic Affairs
WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 2 -- Friends University posted the following news: * * * Friends University Names Dr. Kirk Moss Vice President for Academic Affairs * WICHITA, Kan. -Friends University has named Dr. Kirk Moss as its next Vice President for Academic Affairs. He will join the university on September 8, bringing extensive experience in academic leadership, faculty development, strategic planning, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness. Dr. Moss currently serves as Vice Provost fo  more
From Columbia's School of General Studies to the University's Top Ranks
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * From Columbia's School of General Studies to the University's Top Ranks Three of Columbia's top leaders are graduates of the same school from three very different paths. - Susan Feagin (GS'74) first came to Columbia at a moment, she said, "when we felt like the world was on fire." It was 1968. In the spring, Martin Luther King, Jr, had been assassinated, the Vietnam War was in full swing, and student protests shut do  more
Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), along with Eric Tars of the National Homeless Law Center, Setareh Gandeh  more
Georgia Institute of Technology: Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center. - Most people know turbulence as the force that can make airplane flight  more
Giving Review Issues Commentary: What Dolly Parton Can Teach Big Philanthropy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by Craig Kennedy, Chronicle of Philanthropy columnist and former president of both the Joyce Foundation and the German Marshall Fund: * * * What Dolly Parton can teach Big Philanthropy Her approach to giving--personal, practical, rooted in place--offers a striking contrast to the ambitions and methods of America's largest foundation  more
Global Campaign to Prevent Breast Cancer Kicks Off
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Global Campaign to Prevent Breast Cancer Kicks Off * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Thousands of survivors, healthcare professionals, and community organizers are rallying this Breast Cancer Awareness season-from California to New York and from Michigan to South Carolina, in addition to several international locations-to share the lifesaving message of prevention with ever  more
Gov. Whitmer Announces 125 New Defense Industry Jobs in Sterling Heights
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces 125 New Defense Industry Jobs in Sterling Heights * September 2, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Capture Group Inc. will establish Capture Systems Ltd.'s U.S. presence with a manufacturing and engineering hub in Macomb County LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a business expansion in Sterling Heights (Macomb County) that will result in  more
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities Issues Commentary: We Have to Be Honest About the Problem - If We are to Solve It
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by rural clean energy specialist Nicholas Jansen: * * * We have to be honest about the problem - if we are to solve it In mid-July, Michiganders and millions of other Americans grappled with suffocating wildfire smoke, again, for the third year in a row. Our summers in northern Michigan are so short and so precious; losing days to smoke leaves people feeling a wid  more
Heather Cheslek, Black & Veatch industrial water execution leader, to join WEF's board of directors | Black & Veatch
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Sept. 3 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch posted the following news release: * * * Heather Cheslek, Black & Veatch industrial water execution leader, to join WEF's board of directors | Black & Veatch * Heather Cheslek, associate vice president and industrial water execution leader at Black & Veatch, has been appointed treasurer of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), one of the water sector's most influential professional organizations. Cheslek will off  more
Heritage Foundation Center for Education Policy Acting Director Butcher Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
RICHMOND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Butcher, acting director of the Center for Education Policy, and senior research fellow of the Heritage Foundation, from an Aug. 25, 2026, field hearing entitled "Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools": * * * My name is Jonathan Butcher. I am the Acting Director for the Center for Education Policy and the Will Skillman Senior Research Fellow at T  more
Hollywood Heavy-Weight Will Packer Shares Wisdom on Career Success at Tuskegee University
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 4 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Hollywood Heavy-Weight Will Packer Shares Wisdom on Career Success at Tuskegee Crystal Drake Will Packer, one of Hollywood's most prolific and commercially successful producers, headlined Tuskegee's annual back to school fireside chat led by Tuskegee's Career Education Leadership Development Center with an in-depth discussion on the theme, "Your Tomorrow Begins Today." The event, sponsored by Amazon, feat  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Defending Servicemembers in Schools
RICHMOND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from an Aug. 25, 2026, field hearing entitled "Deployed, Not Disqualified: Defending Servicemembers in Our Schools": * * * Good morning, and welcome to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Military servicemembers deserve our highest respect and our deepest gratitude for their service to our country. When servicemembers are deployed  more
ICYMI Bloomberg: "TikTok Backs Out of House Meeting to Avoid Kids Safety Questions"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI Bloomberg: "TikTok Backs Out of House Meeting to Avoid Kids Safety Questions" Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China was interviewed by Bloomberg yesterday about the news TikTok reneged on its commitment to participate in a public roundtable  more
IDFA, Michigan Milk Producers Association Host Sen. Elissa Slotkin at Ovid Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * IDFA, Michigan Milk Producers Association Host Sen. Elissa Slotkin at Ovid Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable * Visit Highlights Dairy Industry Growth and Need for Policies that Support Nutrition, Trade and Workforce Development WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2, 2026-The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Michigan Milk Producers Associa  more
Iron helped scientists trace Earth's oxygen. Now it's telling a bigger story
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Iron helped scientists trace Earth's oxygen. Now it's telling a bigger story * For decades, scientists have studied iron preserved in ancient rocks to reconstruct how Earth's oceans and atmosphere became rich in oxygen. A new study suggests iron has recorded other major transformations too. Michigan State University research Dalton Hardisty and colleagues found that chang  more
Is volunteering right for you?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Is volunteering right for you? * Volunteering can be a rewarding way to give back, build new skills, meet people and make a difference in your community. However, not every opportunity is the right fit for every person. Before saying "yes" to a volunteer role, take time to reflect on your goals, availability and interests. Michigan State University Exten  more
Marketing Senior Digs Into U.S. Constitution in England
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 2 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Marketing Senior Digs Into U.S. Constitution in England * Where is the best place to study the establishment of the United States? For The University of Toledo's Jaden Smith, the answer lies not in historic quarters of Boston or Philadelphia or even Washington, D.C. It's across the pond in Oxford, England. Jaden Smith participated in a constitutional studies symposium at the University of Oxford in late July  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Front and Center - John James Dines With Trump As Tariffs Raise Prices on Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Front and Center: John James Dines With Trump As Tariffs Raise Prices on Michigan Two-time statewide loser John James was front and center for Donald Trump's Rose Garden speech last night--less than two weeks after Trump announced new 50% tariffs on Canada and as the Trump Trade War on Canada has left Michigan's economy reeling. Trump's tariffs have caused Michigan families   more
Mich. Democratic Party: One Year Since John James Delayed Release of the Epstein Files
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * One Year Since John James Delayed Release of the Epstein Files James and Jay DeBoyer are pedophile protectors - One year ago, on September 3, 2025, Trump-backed pedophile protector John James voted to delay the release of the Epstein files--one day after Thomas Massie filed a discharge petition to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files, which James didn't sign.   more
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Many Times Mike Rogers Has Pledged to Rubber Stamp Trump's Toxic Agenda
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: The Many Times Mike Rogers Has Pledged to Rubber Stamp Trump's Toxic Agenda As recent polling shows Trump's approval rating has sunk to a record low in Michigan, a reminder that Trump sycophant Mike Rogers has pledged to rubber stamp his toxic agenda, even as it hurt Michiganders: Rogers admitted he only ran for Senate again at Trump's personal request: * Rogers admitted he only d  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Exposes John James' Skyrocketing Net Worth and Corrupt Stock Trading
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Winnie Brinks Exposes John James' Skyrocketing Net Worth and Corrupt Stock Trading GRAND RAPIDS - Today, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks held a press conference to call out Trump-backed John James for lining his pockets while in Congress instead of working for Michiganders. James, who's known for corrupt stock trading and s  more
Michigan Medicine Leadership Changes Set for Regents Consideration
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Medicine leadership changes set for regents consideration President Domenico Grasso will recommend two leadership appointments for Michigan Medicine at the Sept. 17 meeting of the University of Michigan Board of Regents as the university prepares for a leadership transition following the previously announced departure of David Miller,   more
Michigan State University Research Foundation: 20 State Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Twenty Michigan Startups Advance to PitchMI Semifinals Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching. - From the doctor's office to the factory floor, and even beneath our streets, Michigan startups are developing new ways to solve real-world problems. Twenty of those companies will compete in th  more
NASDA celebrates U.S. Country of Honor designation with record 'A Taste of the States: Miami' pavilion
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA celebrates U.S. Country of Honor designation with record 'A Taste of the States: Miami' pavilion * Showcase grows 11% to 22,200 square feet, featuring 165 food and beverage companies and 32 NASDA-sponsored buyers from 23 countries. Press Release MIAMI -The National Association of State Departments of Agric  more
Nationally Recognized Intellectual Property Litigator Rick Hoffmann Joins Dinsmore's Detroit Office
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nationally Recognized Intellectual Property Litigator Rick Hoffmann Joins Dinsmore's Detroit Office * National law firm Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced today that veteran intellectual property attorney Richard Hoffmann has joined the Firm's Detroit office. Recognized by IAM Strategy 300 among the world's leading IP practitioners, Rick brings more than four decades of   more
New study: DNA of personality linked to life outcomes
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New study: DNA of personality linked to life outcomes * An international consortium of researchers found that more than 1,200 different genetic variants are associated with the Big Five personality traits -and surprisingly, these personality genetics are linked to dozens of life outcomes. This study, led by the Revived Genomics of Personality Consortium, combined results from 46 different research  more
Niche Ranks Hope College as #1 Christian College & Private College in State
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Niche Ranks Hope College as #1 Christian College & Private College in State * Hope College repeated as the #1 ranked Christian college and #1 private university in Michigan, and 14th best Christian college in America, per the 2027 Niche Best Colleges rankings. In this year's Michigan higher education rankings, Niche also listed Hope: * #3 best colleges for communications * #4 in the following categories: best co  more
NMU alumni recognized for educational leadership, expertise
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU alumni recognized for educational leadership, expertise * Two members of the NMU community have recently been recognized for their educational leadership and expertise. Dr. Joseph Lubig, who recently retired from NMU as associate dean and director for the School of Education, Leadership and Public Service, was inducted into Central Michigan University's Higher Education Hall of Fame this summer  more
Oakland University, EGLE study could shape Michigan's approach to beaver coexistence
ROCHESTER, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * Oakland University, EGLE study could shape Michigan's approach to beaver coexistence * Oakland University researchers are partnering with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) on a first-of-its-kind study that could help shape how Michigan manages flooding associated with beaver activity -without removing the animals or the habitat they create. The collaboration brings toget  more
Pay transparency: Is it important?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Pay transparency: Is it important? * When considering a job opportunity, do you want to know the salary before applying? Would you hesitate to apply for a position if the pay or salary range is not listed? For many job seekers, a lack of pay transparency plays a significant role in determining whether they pursue an opportunity. If you are searching for   more
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data * Yield data is the result of an entire growing season, shaped by management's input decisions and environmental conditions. Soil sampling and planning fertilizer and pesticide applications, agronomic conditions such as sunlight and timely rainfall, are some of the factors contributing to your cr  more
Princeton Seminary Welcomes 3 New Faculty This Fall
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 2 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary posted the following news: * * * Princeton Seminary Welcomes 3 New Faculty This Fall * Drs. Clarissa Breu, Olivia Bustion, and E. Trey Clark join the Princeton Theological Seminary faculty this fall, bringing expertise in New Testament, Christian theology, and African American preaching traditions. "We are delighted to welcome these new colleagues to our faculty, and we look forward to the contributions they will make to o  more
Record-breaking season for endangered Great Lakes piping plovers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Record-breaking season for endangered Great Lakes piping plovers * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced results from the Great Lakes piping plover nesting season, marking 2026 as the most successful year since the population was first listed as endangered in 1986. Notable results include: * 99 piping plover pairs nested in the region this year, up from 88 p  more
Red to Blue Candidates Christina Hines, Zach Dembo, and Marni von Wilpert on Their Plans To Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Red to Blue Candidates Christina Hines, Zach Dembo, and Marni von Wilpert on Their Plans To Lower Costs * Von Wilpert: "Congress needs to be laser-focused on lowering the cost of living for everyday Americans." Earlier this week, Christina Hines (MI-10), Zach Dembo (KY-06), and Marni von Wilpert (CA-48) joined CBS's "The Takeout" to talk about their plans to lower costs for every  more
Registration closes soon for the Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day on September 15 in Eaton County
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Registration closes soon for the Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day on September 15 in Eaton County * The registration deadline is fast approaching for the 2026 Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Parr Farms, 1966 N. Clinton Trail (M-50), Charlotte, MI 48813. Tuesday, Sept. 8 is the last day for online registrati  more
Rep. Moolenaar: TikTok Breaks Commitment to Publicly Answer Questions on Its Algorithm's Ties to China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * TikTok Breaks Commitment to Publicly Answer Questions on its Algorithm's Ties to China Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement after TikTok reneged on its commitment to participate in a public roundtable with the Select Committee in Sep  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group Safer Kansas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Kansas. "The choice for Kansas is clear: Kris Kobach has spent four years making Kansas safer, wh  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Nevada Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Nevada. "As a mother, small business owne  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Texas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Texas. "This is one of the most consequential Attorney General contests in the country,"  more
Roanoke College: Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report for Aug. 2026
SALEM, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Roanoke College issued the following news: * * * Virginia Consumer Sentiment Report for Aug. 2026 Consumer sentiment falls, but future outlook holds up - Virginia consumer sentiment fell sharply in August 2026, erasing the modest gains recorded at the start of the year. The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) fell to 59.6, down 7.8 points since February and 4.9 points below where it stood a year ago. All three components (current conditions, expe  more
Secretary of State Rubio Speaks With Brian Kilmeade on 'The Brian Kilmeade Show'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview via teleconference on Sept. 1, 2026, with Brian Kilmeade on The Brian Kilmeade Show: * * * QUESTION: All right, Mr. Secretary, Marco Rubio, thanks so much for joining us - and National Security Advisor. I understand the Iranians are, on the recipient of American attacks. In fact, the President put on Truth Social - and I'll read some of it: The U.S., as we speak, is striking Ir  more
Select Committee on China and Congressional-Executive Commission on China Back DHS's Enforcement of UFLPA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Select Committee on China and Congressional-Executive Commission on China Back DHS's Enforcement of UFLPA Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on China (SCC) and Chairman Chris Smith (R-NJ) of the Congressional Executive Commission on China (CECC) have sent  more
Seven Sanford hospitals earn recognition from ACC
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Seven Sanford hospitals earn recognition from ACC * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Seven Sanford Health hospitals across four states have earned recognition from the American College of Cardiology. Sanford USD Medical Center in South Dakota, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center in North Dakota, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Minnesota, and Marshfield Medica  more
Seven youth selected to represent Michigan at the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Seven youth selected to represent Michigan at the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute * Michigan will be represented at the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI) by seven outstanding youth. The delegates were chosen from among the 78 youth who participated in the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute, which was held May 7, on the  more
Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump's Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Supports Bill to End Trump's Tariffs that Cost Michiganders More Than Any Other State * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined her Senate Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump's latest barrage of tariffs and repeal the archaic authorities he has used to continue his trade war. This l  more
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 3, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Southwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 3, 2026 * Apple maturity testing will occur weekly for the southwest region beginning now through the end of harvest. Reports will be sent out every week following the Michigan State University Extension fruit team apple maturity calls on Wednesday mornings. In the Southwest region, Gala, Premier Honey  more
SRC Awarded Patent on New Technology to Help Radars Distinguish Real Objects from Electronic Interference
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 2 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- SRC, a research and development company focused on defense, environment and intelligence, posted the following news release: * * * SRC Awarded Patent on New Technology to Help Radars Distinguish Real Objects from Electronic Interference * Syracuse, NY - SRC, Inc. ("SRC" or "Company"), a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, today announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued SRC a pate  more
St. Louis University Mourns Death of Educational Studies Associate Professor Buehler
HILLSBORO, Missouri, Sept. 3 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D.: 1970-2026 Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D., associate professor of educational studies at Saint Louis University, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. She was 56 years old. Buehler joined the University in 2009 as an assistant professor in SLU's School of Education. She became an associate professor in 2015 and served as director of graduate programs in educational studies from 2017-2022. She taught   more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Introducing Our 2026-27 Pre- & Postdoctoral Fellows
STANFORD, California, Sept. 4 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Introducing Our 2026-27 Pre- & Postdoctoral Fellows The Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is pleased to welcome four new pre- and postdoctoral fellows who will join us for the 2026-27 academic year. These scholars will spend the academic year focusing on the Center's four program areas of democracy, development, evaluating the eff  more
Students Partner with Loons to Power Great Lakes Gaming Convention Sept. 26-27
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 2 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Partner with Loons to Power Great Lakes Gaming Convention Sept. 26-27 * Two-day festival at Dow Diamond features esports, trading card games, robotics and STEM experiences Northwood University students are helping bring the Great Lakes Bay Region's gaming community together for the Great Lakes Gaming Convention on Sept. 26-27 at Dow Diamond. Presented through a collaboration between Northwood Espor  more
Two University of Michigan Students Awarded Social Science Research Fellowships
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Two U-M students awarded social science research fellowships This year, two of the three graduate research fellowships awarded by the Social Science Research Council hailed from the University of Michigan. Margarita Maria Rodriguez Morales (PhD candidate in public policy and sociology) received the Charles E. Lindblom Memorial Fellowship for her research on poverty governa  more
U.S.-Canada Relations - Current Tensions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12734) by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Canada Relations: Current Tensions and Issues for Congress U.S.-Canada relations have sharply deteriorated under the second Trump Administration. After several decades of deepening integration, officials in both countries are reevaluating bilateral ties. Congress, which histo  more
UAW Endorses JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Endorses JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois * The UAW has officially endorsed JB Pritzker for Governor of Illinois and is committed to electing a working-class champion who will stand up for the nearly 44,000 active and retired UAW members across the state. Governor Pritzker has a proven track record of standing with working people, protecting workers' rights, and taking on c  more
UM-Flint's Institute for Society and Technology finds local gig workers want stronger pay and benefits protections
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Institute for Society and Technology finds local gig workers want stronger pay and benefits protections * More than one in five Genesee County residents have engaged in gig work - short-term, flexible jobs, often arranged through a mobile app or online platform. While most report positive experiences, a new survey shows many are unhappy with their pay and want government policies to guara  more
University of Michigan Piano Students Fight Stage Fright With VR
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M piano students fight stage fright with VR As you walk onto the stage to perform a piano solo, you hear the echo of your shoes on the stage floor. You shield your eyes from the bright lights and take your seat at the grand piano. Your nerves spike as the buzz of the audience falls to a hush. Your opening notes sweep across the venue, traveling from the keys under your fingers to the back of the hou  more
University of Michigan: Beyond the 'Great Divide' - What We Really Know About Political Polarization
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Beyond the 'Great Divide': What we really know about political polarization Americans are deeply divided. At least that's what we've been told for years. But how divided are we really? A new review suggests the answer may depend on how researchers ask the question. The analysis involving University of Michigan experts argues that researchers need to take a closer look at who Americans are thi  more
University of Michigan: Pigment Found in Beets Helped Plants Adapt to Harsh Environments
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Pigment found in beets helped plants adapt to harsh environments The pigments that give beets their red color may have helped a major group of flowering plants repeatedly adapt to dry environments, setting the stage for the evolution of traits that allowed plants to adapt to some of the harshest environments on Earth, according to a University of Michigan study. The pigment, called betalain,   more
University of Michigan: Your Smartwatch May Not Be as Smart as You Think
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Your smartwatch may not be as smart as you think Smartwatches can provide useful health information, but many of those numbers are algorithmic estimates rather than direct measurements of the body, and some outputs are more accurate than others, a new University of Michigan study found. Smartwatches are widely used to track sleep, steps, heart rate and other health measures, but their increas  more
UT Health Sciences Lands First K12 Training Grant to Build Pipeline for Cancer Researchers
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * UT Health Sciences Lands First K12 Training Grant to Build Pipeline for Cancer Researchers * The National Cancer Institute has awarded the University of Tennessee Health Sciences a $2.65 million K12 grant to launch a Career Development Program in Clinical Oncology, a five-year initiative that will train early-career physicians to become independent clinical cancer researchers. It  more
Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth * The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia  more
Washtenaw Economic Club to discuss small business's critical role in regional economy
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * Washtenaw Economic Club to discuss small business's critical role in regional economy * Small Business Association of Michigan CEO and former Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley will be the featured speaker at the Washtenaw Economic Club on Thursday, September 17, at Washtenaw Community College. The event hosted in the Morris Lawrence Building on WCC's campus (see map/directions) begins with networking  more
Workforce Training Courses Provide Professional Development Opportunities for All
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Workforce Training Courses Provide Professional Development Opportunities for All * For professionals looking to expand their career opportunities or break into their respective industries, investing in professional development can make a meaningful difference. Grand Rapids Community College's School of Workforce Training offers open enrollment professional development opportunities for a vari  more
Yes Bill Huizenga, Let's Talk About Your Businesses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Yes Bill Huizenga, Let's Talk About Your Businesses * Bill Huizenga is out with a new ad misleading voters about his work, using his family's businesses. Here's what Michigan voters need to know about Huizenga's businesses and his record looking out for himself: * Huizenga got caught paying more than $400,000 in campaign cash to his brother - who also worked as a full time real  more