Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
2026 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 4 -- Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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2026 awards to be presented to CALS alums, friends
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The Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the ISU Foundation will present awards to several CALS alums and friends at the 95th annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 2.
The public ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Stephens Auditorium, immediately followed by a dessert reception. Registratio
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AG Nessel Announces Public Administrator Appointments
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces Public Administrator Appointments
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LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the recent appointments of Angelo Donofrio (PNG) as a Macomb County Public Administrator and Patricia Davis (PNG) as the Marquette County Public Administrator. County public administrators have powers and duties related to decedent estates, primarily those where the
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Alliance for the Great Lakes: Victory! Invasive Carp Barrier Construction Resumes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news:
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President's Message
Victory! Invasive Carp Barrier Construction Resumes
September 4, 2026
Joel Brammeier, President & CEO
I'm writing with good news.
Construction is resuming on a critical project to stop invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had abruptly halted work on the Brandon Road project in late July without explanation or warning.
With your supp
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require monitoring of microplastics in North Carolinians' drinking water by adding microplastics to its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
"No one should have to worry about whet
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Michigan First Quarter 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Michigan First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026
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Employment rose in 4 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Michigan employment increased 0.3 percent over the year to 4,357,500 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW)
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Brain signaling mechanism may explain clozapine weight gain
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Brain signaling mechanism may explain clozapine weight gain
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DALLAS - Sept. 03, 2026 - Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a key brain signaling pathway that appears to drive the substantial weight gain often associated with clozapine, a widely used antipsychotic medication. The preclinical findings, published in Nature Communications, point to a p
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Broad Art Museum kicks off fall semester with free opening party
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Broad Art Museum kicks off fall semester with free opening party
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The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is kicking off the semester with its fall opening party on Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. One of MSU's annual traditions, the party is an opportunity to come together -as campus and community -to celebrate the power of creativity.
The museum-wide celebration is free and open to all. You'll en
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CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR, CAIR-Chicago Back Quincy Human Rights Commission Resolution Seeking Accountability for Illinois Alderman's Anti-Muslim Posts
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with its Chicago chapter (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed full support for the Quincy Human Rights Commission (HRC) following its decisio
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Clark Hill: CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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CARB Releases New Resources and Reporting Guidance for California SB 253 Compliance
Author: Maram T. Salaheldin
The California Air Resources Board ("CARB") recently released several resources to assist companies preparing for the first reporting cycle under California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act ("SB 253"). The new materials include a voluntary reporting intake platform, plus a v
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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Rep. Tom Barrett in MI-07 Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Club for Growth PAC Endorses Rep. Tom Barrett in MI-07 Race
Club for Growth PAC endorsed Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Barrett is running for reelection against Democratic Socialist William Lawrence. Andrew Howard covered the launch in an exclusive report for Politico's Morning Score newsletter.
"Rep. Tom Barrett is a proven champion who has spent his tenure in Co
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Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 5 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards
By Krisy Gashler
Fifteen years ago, labor accounted for about 45% 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 Gi
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Creepy, kooky and thunderous: Trine alumni, students perform in 'Addams Family'
ANGOLA, Indiana, Sept. 4 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Creepy, kooky and thunderous: Trine alumni, students perform in 'Addams Family'
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Lurch wasn't sporting a Thunder jersey and there wasn't a white tiger in the set decor, but the recent Gaslight Playhouse production of "The Addams Family" still had a strong Trine University presence throughout.
Six Trine alumni and current students were part of the cast, with performances held July 24-26 in Kendallville, Indiana.
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Duke University to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke to Lead $24M Army Research Center to Detect, Thwart and Control Enemy Drones
The six-year industry-academia-federal project will combine several emerging technologies to develop the tools and playbook needed to master the next evolution of electronic warfare.
By Ken Kingery
Duke University has received a $24 million award from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Com
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Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] (TNSbrep) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis
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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.
According t
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Ford School of Public Policy: Ali Comments on Upcoming 9/11 Anniversary
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Ali comments on upcoming 9/11 anniversary
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 Agency and the Department of Homeland Security before joining the FBI.
Before his government career started, he
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Ford School of Public Policy: Kohn Social Policy Conference Announces Full Program and Panelist Lineup
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Kohn Social Policy Conference announces full program and panelist lineup
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has released the full program for the inaugural Kohn Social Policy Conference, taking place Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Godfrey Hotel in Detroit.
Organized around the question "What can a city do to promote human thriving?," the conference will bring t
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Fritz, Fleming participate in inaugural Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Fritz, Fleming participate in inaugural Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange
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HARRISBURG, Sept. 3 - In the true spirit of bipartisanship, Rep. Jonathan Fritz, R-Susquehanna/Wayne, recently hosted Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, for the first Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange (PLE), an initiative that provides opportunities for legislators to visit districts with constituencies differe
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From Beijing to Six Continents: Summer School Advances Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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From Beijing to Six Continents: Summer School Advances Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research
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From its host site at Beijing Normal University (BNU) to participants joining across six continents, the 2026 International Summer School "Frontiers in Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research for Addressing Global Sustainability Challenges" was successfully held
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From Honors Thesis to Startup: Naomi Ross Launches TrueTag
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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From Honors Thesis to Startup: Naomi Ross Launches TrueTag
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From Thrift-Floor Problem to Calvin Thesis
TrueTag began at a thrift store and grew in the classroom. After six years at New 2 You, Naomi Ross had seen how much time and judgment go into pricing one-of-a-kind donations. When donations arrive nonstop and shifts rotate, prices can vary from person to person, even when everyone is doing their best.
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Appointments to Every Child Reads Champions Council
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Appointments to Every Child Reads Champions Council
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New council will bring together leaders from education, business, philanthropy and communities to accelerate Michigan's literacy efforts and help every child become a strong reader
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Every Child Reads Champions Council, a new advisory
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Governor Hochul Sends Letter Urging the Trump Administration Not to Retreat From Federal Disability Law
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Sends Letter Urging the Trump Administration Not to Retreat From Federal Disability Law
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Governor Kathy Hochul today led a group of 18 governors who sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche calling on him to continue the federal government's longstanding support for community-based care and the rights of people with disabilities to live with dignity in their own communi
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Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
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Coalition of Governors Write to Attorney General Blanche Calling on Him To Protect the Rights of People With Disabilities
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors from across the United States today announced that they have sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanch
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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September 3, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Arts and Culture Council; Michigan Developmental Disability Council; State of Michigan Retirement Board; Early Childhood Investment Corporation Executive C
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Hope College Orchestra Recognized Among Nation's Best with The American Prize Win
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Hope College posted the following news:
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Hope College Orchestra Recognized Among Nation's Best with The American Prize Win
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The Hope College Orchestra and its director of orchestras -Samuel Pang -learned this week they are the national winner of the The American Prize-Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in orchestral programming in the college/university division, 2026.
Samuel Pang, Director of OrchestrasThe Hope College Orchestra was one of six finalists
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House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Statement on August Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Chairman Walberg Statement on August Jobs Report
Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's August jobs report:
"Our economy is strengthening, and Republicans are committed to building on this momentum. Republicans are focused
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HSGAC Democrats Demand Postal Service Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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HSGAC Democrats Demand Postal Service Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led Committee Democrats in demanding that the United States Postal Serv
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Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to City Journal Entitled 'West Faces Two Islams'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by research fellow Zineb Riboua to City Journal:
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The West Faces Two Islams
A long-forecast civilizational struggle increasingly plays out not in the Middle East but in Western countries themselves.
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Published in 1996, Samuel Huntington's Clash of Civilizations predicted that, with the end of the C
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ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Discuss Why Abortion is an Economic Issue and How Michiganders Advanced Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Discuss Why Abortion is an Economic Issue and How Michiganders Advanced Reproductive Freedom
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This week, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju sat down with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for My Body. My Pod. to talk about the landscape of abortion access in Michi
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ICYMI: Trump's Tariffs are Hitting Michigan Households Harder Than Anywhere Else, Study Finds [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026:
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ICYMI: Trump's tariffs are hitting Michigan households harder than anywhere else, study finds [Detroit Metro Times]
The Detroit Metro Times highlighted recent research detailing Trump's economic impact on Michigan. Spoiler alert: it's bad. Because of Trump's reckless trade war with Canada, imports headed to Michigan will cost an estimated $23 billion more, which equates to ove
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ITA Lists Scope Ruling Applications Filed in July
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration said it received three scope ruling applications in July 2026 seeking determinations on whether specified products fall within the scope of antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders.
The applications cover aluminum extrusions from China, cold-drawn mechanical tubing from India and China, and mattresses from Mexico. ITA published the notice on September 4, 2026, under its procedures
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ITA Seeks Comments on Duty-Free Scientific Instruments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is inviting comments on applications for duty-free entry of scientific instruments under the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966.
The applications cover research equipment including dilution refrigerators, cryostats, lasers, electron microscopes, spectrometers, magnets and spectroscopy systems sought by universities and a research organization.
Applicants include
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IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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IUP College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Announced
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On September 3, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees heard an update on IUP's College of Osteopathic Medicine, including an introduction of the college's first four tenure-track faculty members.
The new faculty introduced today were Marina Diioia, Cheryl Doane, Sophia Johnson, and Stephanie Klinesmith.
"These facul
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Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Fall Films Series from Sept. 8 - Oct. 17
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Hope College posted the following news:
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Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Fall Films Series from Sept. 8 - Oct. 17
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The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre in downtown Holland will continue its film series this fall, featuring four films screening from Sept. 8 through Oct. 17. The first film will run from Tuesday through Saturday, while the following three films will run Monday through Saturday. All screenings begin at 7 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
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Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm as Trump Administration Continues to Threaten to Deploy Armed Federal Agents to Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm as Trump Administration Continues to Threaten to Deploy Armed Federal Agents to Polling Places
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today sounded the alarm as the Trump Administration continues to threaten the deployment of ICE, CBP, or other armed federal agents at or near
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Meet MSU Extension Master Gardener Catherine Stedman of Alpena County
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Meet MSU Extension Master Gardener Catherine Stedman of Alpena County
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Meet Catherine Stedman, an Advanced MSU Extension Master Gardener (EMG) who has an incredible 46 continuous years with the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program(r). Stedman is one of our longest standing MSU EMG volunteers in the program, which is celebrating 50 years in 2027.
A stro
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Mich. Democratic Party: While James Dines With Trump, Benson & Brinks Call Out James' Tariffs and Self-Enrichment
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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While James Dines With Trump, Benson & Brinks Call Out James' Tariffs and Self-Enrichment
While John James dined with Donald Trump at the White House this week, Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks met with voters across the state to call out Trump's tariffs--aptly named the "John James Tax"--which are rais
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Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Slams John James for Lining His Pockets in Congress
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Winnie Brinks Slams John James for Lining His Pockets in Congress
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks exposed John James' skyrocketing wealth and corrupt stock trading while in office. At a time when Michiganders are facing higher costs thanks to James' votes to gut the Affordable Care Act and the Trump-James tariffs,
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Mich. Education Dept.: State Must Continue Carrying Out Evidence-Based Plans to Improve Student Proficiency
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Michigan Must Continue Carrying Out Evidence-Based Plans to Improve Student Proficiency
State Test Scores Released Today Show Continued Collaboration Is Needed for Higher Achievement in English, Math, Science and Social Studies
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Michigan education leaders are reiterating their commitment to evidence-based instruction proven to improve student proficiency as the Michigan Department of
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Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026
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Weather
This week's forecast:
* Scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, Sept. 2, with some strong storms possible afternoon and evening hours. Hot and humid to the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing Thursday through Saturday. Mostly fair, dry and cooler Sunday into early next
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NAACP Issues Letter to FOIA Branch Acting Chief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Freedom of Information Act Branch Acting Chief:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
FOIA Branch Acting Chief
4CON, Room 6.153
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Email: CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov
Acting Chief/1:
This is a request under the Freedom of Informati
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Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
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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 Medical Center in Redding, Calif. -gave notice to
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Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket
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Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, gave notice to Prime Healthcare today that they will hold a strike for one day on September 15 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who
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Opening doors to homeownership across Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Opening doors to homeownership across Michigan
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"Could I buy a house? Should I buy a house? What even is a mortgage...and how do I get one?"
For many first-time homebuyers, those questions can feel overwhelming. Michigan State University Extension's Certified Housing Counselors help residents navigate those decisions through homeownership education clas
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Record year of giving fuels the College of Natural Science's future
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 3 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Record year of giving fuels the College of Natural Science's future
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The College of Natural Science is building on a record year of generosity, with alumni and supporters investing in the people, places and programs that move science forward at Michigan State University.
Between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, the college raised $30.2 million from 2,715 donors, surpassi
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Relationship between nutrition and chronic pain
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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The relationship between nutrition and chronic pain
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 24% of adults in the US (about 26 million people) reported living with chronic pain in 2023. The Cleveland Clinic defines chronic pain as a condition that lasts for more than 3 months, affects any part of the body and can negatively inte
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Rep. Crockett Issues Letter to Justice Dept. A.G. Blanche, Civil Rights Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following letter to U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General Blanche and Harmeet K. Dhillon, assistant attorney general of the civil rights division:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 02, 2026
Mr. Todd W. Blanche
Attorney General of the United States
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20
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Rep. Moolenaar, 7 Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- 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 letter with seven co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write to request a brie
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Sanford TRF re-designated as Level 4 Trauma Hospital
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford TRF re-designated as Level 4 Trauma Hospital
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health recently re-designated Sanford Thief River Falls as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital. Sanford Thief River Falls was first designated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital in 2009.
Sanford Thief River Falls staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to b
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Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
U.S. Attorney General
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Attorney General Blanche,
As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Justice will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to unlawfully
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Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to FBI Director Kash Patel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Kash Patel
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation
935 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20535
Dear Director Patel,
As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not send armed federal agents to the polls or to
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Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Homeland Security will not send armed fede
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Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to National Guard Bureau Chief Nordhaus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
General Steven Nordhaus
Chief of the National Guard Bureau
111 S. George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22204
Dear General Nordhaus,
As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the National Guard will not send federalized troops to the poll
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Senator Marshall: The Democratic Socialist Movement Is a Threat to Our Republic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The Democratic Socialist Movement Is a Threat to Our Republic
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Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business
Wichita - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business, The Evening Edit with Liz MacDonald to discuss the growing influence of Democratic Socialists within the Democrat Party, Abdul El-Sayed's controversial record and associations, and the broader threat from
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TikTok Returns to TIFF, Celebrating the Creators and Fans Shaping Film Fandom
LOS ANGLES, California, Sept. 5 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok returns to TIFF, celebrating the creators and fans shaping film fandom
TikTok is heading to #TIFF26 to spotlight creators, emerging filmmakers and the fans moving film culture forward.
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This September, TikTok is proud to return as the Official Platform Partner at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and presenting partner for the Special Presentat
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Traditions Keeper program celebrates campus passions, builds community
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 4 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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New Traditions Keeper program celebrates campus passions, builds community
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The Traditions Keeper program launched with the arrival of first-year students for the current fall semester. Designed to encourage exploration and engagement as part of UW-Eau Claire's Vision 2030, the initiative challenges all Blugolds to complete or experience more than 125 traditions across nine categ
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Trump Administration Invests $25 Million to Modernize Healthcare Technology, Expand Telehealth, and Improve High-Speed Internet Connectivity Across Michigan
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Invests $25 Million to Modernize Healthcare Technology, Expand Telehealth, and Improve High-Speed Internet Connectivity Across Michigan
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $25 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Michiganders through the federal Rural Health Tran
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UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago-led team builds AI data filter for CERN's particle collider
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Deep beneath the French-Swiss border, CERN's Large Hadron Collider sends protons crashing together at extraordinary speeds, allowing scientists to study the fundamental building blocks of matter and the forces that shape the universe.
Those collisions help researchers investigate questions ranging from the behavior of subatomic parti
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University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Opens Los Angeles Campus, Expanding Its West Coast Presence
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M's Ross School of Business opens Los Angeles campus, expanding its West Coast presence
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business has announced the opening of the Michigan Ross Los Angeles campus, expanding its West Coast presence and creating greater opportunities for business education, collaboration and innovation in one of the world's most influential economies.
Located at The Grand
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Washington and Lee University's DART Fellowship Participants Gain Valuable Experience in Lab Research and Patient Care
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L's DART Fellowship Participants Gain Valuable Experience in Lab Research and Patient Care
Maren Barclay '27, Beamlak Abebe '28 and Martha Afoakwa '27 spent their summer in research labs across the country through the DART Fellowship program.
By Kelsey Goodwin
This summer, three Washington and Lee students honed their research skills in labs around the country through the Dana's Angels Research
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