Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan
24 Michigan Teachers Selected to Help Close Michigan's College and Career Course Gap
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release:
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24 Michigan Teachers Selected to Help Close Michigan's College and Career Course Gap
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#The 2026-27 Teach Plus Policy Fellows Will Advocate for Automatic Course Enrollment, Stronger School Systems and Educator Support, and Solutions to Close Foundational
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AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- AARP issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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New AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races
Bipartisan polling finds Abbott and Talarico holding leads, with 50+ swing voters poised to play a crucial role in November's elections.
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WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the outsized role Texas's highly motivated older voters are poised to play in the state's closely watched gubernatori
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Mar
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rul
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests.
In an amicus brief (PDF) file
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illega
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Ahead of 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Peters Demands Trump Administration Preserve Records on Dismantling, Politicization of Nation's Counterterrorism Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSrpt) (TNDSida) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Peters Demands Trump Administration Preserve Records on the Dismantling, Politicization of Nation's Counterterrorism Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Gary Pete
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Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Ahead of Michael Bouchard Junior Taking the Stage in Dallas, Here's a Reminder of How He Falls in Line Instead of Standing Up for Michigan
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Michael Bouchard Junior was handpicked by political insiders and party bosses - so it's no surprise that he's jetting off to Texas to suck up to them in person.
Here's your reminder of the many ways that Bouchard Junior follows his bosses' o
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Ask the expert: Could precision nutrition change the way we eat?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Ask the expert: Could precision nutrition change the way we eat?
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What if the food on your plate could be tailored to your body -taking into consideration your individual nutritional needs, how your body processes different foods and even what you like to eat?
That is the idea behind precision nutrition, an emerging field that brings together nutrition, agriculture, engineering, food science and
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Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy CadenazziTestifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades":
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Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the men and women of America's Defense I
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (t
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Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 9 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE
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Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless civil arr
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir
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Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Ser
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS
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New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today will file two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species.
The lawsuits, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged a federal court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking key provisions of an unlawful rule issued by the Trump administration in June 2025. The rule would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health covera
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, urged a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order enjoining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making warrantless arrests unless they follow statutory safeguards.
In an amicus brief filed in the U.S
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so
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Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general announcing two lawsuits to be filed today to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the N
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BorgWarner to Showcase Expanded Aftermarket Portfolio and Unified Customer Offering at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release:
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BorgWarner to Showcase Expanded Aftermarket Portfolio and Unified Customer Offering at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026
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* One BorgWarner Aftermarket: broader access to products, services and support through a unified aftermarket organization
* BERU strengthened as BorgWarner's dedicated ignition and diesel cold-start specialist brand
* Expanded portfolio and OE expert
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BREAKING: Pressley Leads Nearly 60 Lawmakers Demanding Investigation into Black People Found Hanging, Invokes Legacy of Lynching in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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BREAKING: Pressley Leads Nearly 60 Lawmakers Demanding Investigation into Black People Found Hanging, Invokes Legacy of Lynching in America
Letter Comes Amidst Alarming Spike in Possible Modern-Day Lynchings
"Inaction by the federal government is tantamount to complicity. This is part of the legacy of racial terror in the United States, and this neglect has long-term consequences."
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BOSTON - To
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Calvin University invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Calvin University invests in campus-wide AI initiative to support student success
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As AI adoption accelerates across campuses, Calvin University is taking a decisive step forward -equipping its entire campus community with access to BoodleBox, a collaborative AI platform designed for responsible teaching, learning, and working. This initiative strengthens Calvin University's position at the forefront of e
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Centre College Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2026-27
DANVILLE, Kentucky, Sept. 11 -- Centre College issued the following news:
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Centre College welcomes new faculty members for 2026-27
September 10, 2026
Centre is excited to welcome 11 new professors and instructors to teach full-time at the College for the 2026-27 school year. These new faculty include tenure-track professors in Economics and Business, Engineering, and Theatre, along with visiting professors who bring their expertise to Centre while faculty are on sabbatical leave or teac
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Chelsea Painters bring their 'Collective Inspirations' to The Gallery at WCC
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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Chelsea Painters bring their 'Collective Inspirations' to The Gallery at WCC
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A wide range of visions from local artists will come together in a new exhibition at The Gallery at Washtenaw Community College.
An opening reception for "Collective Inspirations: Works from the Chelsea Painters" will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The exhibition, which runs through December 18, is free and open
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Clark Hill: Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA GLP-1 Shortage Decisions, Narrowing Path for Mass-Market Compounding
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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Fifth Circuit Upholds FDA GLP-1 Shortage Decisions, Narrowing Path for Mass-Market Compounding
Author: Jose Vela Jr.
Two appellate decisions involving semaglutide and tirzepatide uphold the FDA's determinations that the shortages of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have ended and limit continued reliance on the shortage exception for compounded GLP-1 products.
The U.S. Court of Appeals
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CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND INVESTIGATION INTO BLACK PEOPLE FOUND HANGING, INVOKES LEGACY OF LYNCHING IN AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE, PRESSLEY, AND COLLEAGUES DEMAND INVESTIGATION INTO BLACK PEOPLE FOUND HANGING, INVOKES LEGACY OF LYNCHING IN AMERICA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) and colleagues, led by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), wrote to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), demanding a thorough, transparent, and comprehensive federal
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Leads Bipartisan Resolution Designating September as National Suicide Prevention Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Leads Bipartisan Resolution Designating September as National Suicide Prevention Month
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), along with Congressmen Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2026, as "World Suicide Prevention Da
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Consumer Reports Urges Michigan Regulators to Reject DTE Energy and Consumers Energy Rate Hikes
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 11 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Consumer Reports urges Michigan regulators to reject DTE Energy and Consumers Energy rate hikes
Proposals could increase typical household electric bills by roughly $155 to $180 per year as utilities seek higher profit rates
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Lansing, Mich. -- Consumer Reports (CR) launched a campaign today urging the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to reject substantial new electric rate in
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CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: JPI Responds to Threats to Knight Press Freedom Fellow
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news:
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JPI responds to threats to Knight Press Freedom Fellow
Kyrgyz Journalist Baktygul Chynybaeva Faces Harassment and False Accusations
September 10th, 2026 at 11:00 am
New York, NY -- The director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, Joel Simon, wrote today to Kyrgyzstan's Acting Minister of Justice Almaz Aiylchiev
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files
Across the map, Republican Senate candidates' ties to Epstein and his associates remain a "major issue in the midterm elections" one year after they voted to conceal the Epstein files - protecting billionaire megadonors underwriting their campaigns and Donald Trump over victims of the heinous crimes.
A
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Dingell Secures Over $258 Million in Healthcare Funding for the University of Michigan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Dingell Secures Over $258 Million in Healthcare Funding for the University of Michigan
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U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she secured $258,717,781 in federal grant funding for the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to support a wide range of research initiatives, including cancer research, aging research, allergy and infectious diseases research, and more. The funding come
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Earthjustice: Michigan Tribes Ask Judge to Toss Line Five Tunnel Permits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 11 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Michigan Tribes Ask Judge to Toss Line 5 Tunnel Permits
New administrative challenge targets a set of permits granted by Michigan's EGLE
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Lansing, MI -- Four Tribal Nations in Michigan have petitioned state regulators for a contested case to challenge a pair of permits that authorize Canadian company Enbridge to build its proposed Line 5 oil tunnel below the Straits of Mackinac in the Great Lakes.
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Environmental Law & Policy Center: Enviro Groups Ask EGLE to Reverse Permit Approval for Enbridge's Line Five Tunnel Project
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Enviro Groups Ask EGLE to Reverse Permit Approval for Enbridge's Line 5 Tunnel Project
Request comes after Michigan Supreme Court decision overturned another Line 5 permit approval
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Lansing, MI. - Today, four environmental organizations jointly filed a petition with Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) requesting a contested case h
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Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Failure of Europe's Single-Payer Health Monopoly
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary:
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The Failure of Europe's Single-Payer Health Monopoly
Claudia Ascensao Nunes
Why Europeans are turning to private health care.
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American progressives continue to advocate for a Medicare for All system, pointing to the Old Continent as a utopian model of universal access to health care. However, in Europe, systems in which the state functions as both direct provider and single-payer m
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Get healthy at HealthWise, Oct. 15
JACKSON, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Jackson College posted the following news:
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Get healthy at HealthWise, Oct. 15
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#Leaves of Wellness HealthWise: A Community Health & Wellness Event
Turn over a new leaf for health this fall at HealthWise: Leaves of Wellness, a free community health and wellness event hosted by Jackson College on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Campus. Check-in will be in Bert Walker Hall, with activities in both Bert Walker and the Health Laborato
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GRCC Highlights Practical Skills and Community During Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news:
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GRCC Highlights Practical Skills and Community During Tech Week Grand Rapids
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Tech Week Grand Rapids will take place Sept. 14-19 with over 120 independently hosted events taking place around the city. Faculty and staff from GRCC's Schools of Business and Industry, STEM and Workforce Training are excited to participate and highlight how the college's programs are helping students learn practic
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Hillsdale College Commemorates Charlie Kirk
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release:
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Hillsdale College Commemorates Charlie Kirk
On the first anniversary of his death, the College honors his love of learning.
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HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College is commemorating the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death on Sept. 10 by sharing the 28 online courses in which he enrolled. The College invites Americans to honor its friend and the founder of Turning Point USA by continuing the lear
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How studying at a research university can shape your college experience
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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How studying at a research university can shape your college experience
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Imagine publishing your first first-author paper on a newly discovered interstellar object only a few years after walking into an astronomy college class.
Or winning first place in your category at an undergraduate research forum with a paper that investigates how to reduce the side effects of a pop
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HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity
WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America,
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Inclusive Impact Conference explores what grounds community
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Inclusive Impact Conference explores what grounds community
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Aligned with the MSU 2030 strategic plan's commitment to inclusion and accessibility, Michigan State University offices, units, colleges and community partners came together Aug. 3 for the third annual Inclusive Impact Conference, drawing more than 225 attendees from MSU and beyond.
A committee of MSU staff, led by conference co-chairs
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Internships Teach Business Students the Ropes of Sports Marketing
OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news:
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Internships Teach Business Students the Ropes of Sports Marketing
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OXFORD, Miss. - Three University of Mississippi business students spent their summers learning the business of marketing sports and professional football through internships with the country's largest sports channel and two National Football League teams.
Elizabeth "Elly" Kaplanis, a junior general business major from Granby, Col
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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
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Wildlife sightings, soothing sounds, and scenic beauty are a few benefits of backyard water gardens. While exotic fish and ornamental plants can be attractive additions, they can have long-lasting detrimental impacts on Michigan's aquatic ecosystems if they escape water gardens and en
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Lake Huron fisheries: A tale of challenges and opportunities
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Lake Huron fisheries: A tale of challenges and opportunities
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Step inside the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Exhibit at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, and the story of Lake Huron unfolds not as a single timeline, but as an immersive experience.
The Native American exhibit and fish diversity displays help anchor the understanding that fisher
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Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led
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MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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MDP Chair Statement on Mike Rogers' Speech at The "Trump-A-Palooza" Convention
LANSING -- Tonight, Mike Rogers stood in lockstep with Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda at the GOP's low-energy 'Trump-A-Palooza' convention in Texas, as gas prices skyrocket back home in Michigan. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
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Mich. Democratic Party: Anthony Forlini "Can't Answer" Who Won the 2020 Election
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Anthony Forlini "Can't Answer" Who Won the 2020 Election
LANSING -- When recently asked on Fox2 who won the 2020 presidential election, Republican SOS candidate Anthony Forlini said "I can't answer that."
LANGTON: "Did President Biden really beat President Trump?"
FORLINI: "I can't answer that... Everyone wants to trip up people on that whole question. That was six years ago. I wasn't even
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Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - Tariff is Trump's Favorite Word, Michigan Republicans' Newest Nightmare
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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The Blue Book: Tariff is Trump's Favorite Word, Michigan Republicans' Newest Nightmare
Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every week, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State.
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Mike Rogers Goes to "Trump-A-Palooza" as His and Trump's Agenda Spikes Costs Even Higher
LANSING -- Today, Price Hike Mike Rogers is attending the GOP's 'Trump-a-palooza' convention, celebrating the president whose historic unpopularity has become an "anchor" for Michigan Republicans. Meanwhile, GOP insiders are "panicking" as Rogers and other convention attendees are "dogge
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Opposed Releasing the Epstein Files, Wanted to Protect People Who "Rode With" Epstein on His Plane
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026:
REMINDER: Mike Rogers Opposed Releasing the Epstein Files, Wanted to Protect People Who "Rode With" Epstein on His Plane
LANSING -- Today, on the anniversary of the U.S. Senate voting to block the release of the Epstein Files, a reminder that Mike Rogers opposed releasing the files, saying a vote wasn't the "right way to do that" and arguing for more redaction of the files.
Roger
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Mich. Education Dept.: State Mathematics Framework Offers Comprehensive Teaching Tools for All
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Michigan Mathematics Framework Offers Comprehensive Teaching Tools for All
LANSING - A framework that Michigan schools can use to improve students' mathematics achievement was unveiled at this week's State Board of Education meeting.
Board members received an overview of the Michigan Mathematics Framework, including the rationale behind its development, an introduction to mathematics
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Mich. Gov. Whitmer Issues Letter to Enbridge CEO Ebel
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Enbridge CEO Gregory L. Ebel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Gregory L. Ebel
President and Chief Executive Officer
Enbridge Inc.
200, 425 - 1st Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3L8
Dear Mr. Ebel:
For nearly eight years, I have fought to get Line 5 out of the Straits of Mackinac.
I took action on my first full day as Governor. In 2020, the State
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Matt Lund to 2026 Michigan Legal 250
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly Names Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Matt Lund to 2026 Michigan Legal 250
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DETROIT - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Matt Lund has been named a 2026 Michigan Legal 250 honoree for Business Litigation by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, recognizing Michigan's most influential attorneys shaping the state's legal profession.
A trial attorney with more than 3
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Michigan Medicine: Max Wicha Set to Retire After 46 Years
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Max Wicha set to retire after 46 years
September 10, 2026
After 46 years of service, Max S. Wicha, MD, founding director of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, will retire from the University of Michigan and move to emeritus status.
Wicha founded what's now the Rogel Cancer Center in 1986 and shepherded it to its first National
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Michigan Medicine: Uncovering Cellular Stress Signal Triggered by Salmonella
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Uncovering cellular stress signal triggered by Salmonella
Researchers examined Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, a bacterium that can lead to typhoid fever
September 10, 2026
Like people, cells get stressed too, and researchers want to understand how.
In a new paper published in Infection and Immunity, researchers from the O'Riord
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Michigan statewide apple maturity report - September 10, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Michigan statewide apple maturity report - September 10, 2026
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This report provides data to compare apple maturity across the state. This will include information from multiple regions, but if available you should consult a maturity report from your specific region. Regional reports will include more information, including updates on harvest extenders a
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Mycotoxins in feed Part 3: Mitigation from field to feeder
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Mycotoxins in feed Part 3: Mitigation from field to feeder
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Now that you're familiar with mycotoxins from Part 1 and Part 2 of our series, let's talk about how to reduce your risk. Effective mycotoxin mitigation begins with understanding their fungal sources. Fusarium is the group of fungi responsible for producing the mycotoxins critical to pig product
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Nature Fiesta to feature research collaborations with CSUMB
SEASIDE, California, Sept. 9 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news:
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Nature Fiesta to feature research collaborations with CSUMB
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By Mark Muckenfuss
Elkhorn Slough Reserve's upcoming Nature Fiesta will include a multilingual exhibit titled "Water Stories," which features oral histories, photos, textile arts, and documentary material depicting ongoing research on the protected estuary and regional waterways conducted by students from Cal State Mon
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New Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo set to open
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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New Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo set to open
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FARGO, N.D. - The Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo is relocating from the Sanford Broadway Clinic to the Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
The new location, located off the main patient entrance on the north side of the Sanford Broadway Medical Center, opens on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and features a dedicated destination for bre
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New measure captures how scientists' identities shift across academic disciplines
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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New measure captures how scientists' identities shift across academic disciplines
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Does the academic discipline of a scientist's doctorate degree accurately capture their disciplinary affiliation decades later? Consider a scientist who earned a doctorate in physics 25 years ago who now studies climate change, publishes primarily in interdisciplinary journals and considers herself a climate scientist. Does "
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New to Agriculture? We've got a guide for you!
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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New to Agriculture? We've got a guide for you!
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Running a farm business involves passion, vision and drive to be successful. These qualities are especially important for new or beginning farm managers as they face a number of challenges early in their careers. Common challenges include knowledge of production, finding land, constructing or retrofitting
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NMU Earns HEED Award from Insight Into Academia Magazine
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Earns HEED Award from Insight Into Academia Magazine
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Today, Northern Michigan University received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest publication focused on best practices in higher education. The HEED Award is a prestigious honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Operation Economic Outcast - What the New Iran Sanctions Plan Actually Does, and What History Says About Whether It Will Work
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 10, 2026
Operation Economic Outcast: What the New Iran Sanctions Plan Actually Does, and What History Says About Whether It Will Work
Can the latest round of sanctions by the U.S. change Tehran's behavior?
Sam Zickar
On August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stood at a podium and promised what he called an "economic D-Day" again
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Northwood University Celebrates 50th Edition of When Free to Choose
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Northwood University posted the following news:
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Northwood University Celebrates 50th Edition of When Free to Choose
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Northwood University's signature publication brings faculty expertise, student perspectives and enduring lessons about liberty and free enterprise to readers around the world.
Across 50 editions, When Free to Choose has invited readers to consider an idea that has shaped Northwood University since its founding: Human flourishing is greates
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Rep. Haley Stevens Champions Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Haley Stevens Champions Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act to Prepare Students for Data-Driven Economy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens alongside Reps. Jim Baird (R-IN), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Bipartisan Data Science and Literacy Act, to expand access to data science education and make sure Michigan students have th
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Rep. Stevens, Co-signers Issue Letter to Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following letter with co-signers to Rodney S. Scott, commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Rodney S. Scott
Commissioner
United States Customs & Border Protection
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Commissioner Scott,
We write to request you take quick action to ensure all duties paid by American importers --under the
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Roswell Park Breaks Ground on Expanded Roswell Park Broadview Community Outreach and Engagement Center
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Roswell Park Breaks Ground on Expanded Roswell Park Broadview Community Outreach and Engagement Center
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center broke ground today on an expansion of the Roswell Park Broadview Community Outreach and Engagement Center, a significant enhancement made possible through the support and partnership of New York
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
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Shukla provides comprehensive pediatric care, including newborn care, well-child visits, preventive care, adolescent care and management of common childhood illnesses.
Shukla earned her medical degree from C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital in Gujarat, India, and completed her pediatrics residency at East Tennessee State Univ
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Sanford Bemidji to host Doc Talk on weight loss options
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bemidji to host Doc Talk on weight loss options
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Explore Your Weight Loss Options," from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel.
Weight loss solutions start with understanding the option
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Sanford Health to host women's social in Bismarck
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to host women's social in Bismarck
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is hosting "Women's Social: An Evening of Connection" from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, to discuss popular women's health topics. The event takes place at Eclipse Venue, 118 S. Third St. in Bismarck.
The event begins with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, shopping and socializing. Keynote spe
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Sanford MedX returns for Bemidji area high school students
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford MedX returns for Bemidji area high school students
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MedX gives students a behind-the-scenes glimpse of various healthcare careers through interactive activities, facility tours and presentations from professionals in the field. Students get to put their skills to work through hands-on experiences, such as applying a cast, practicing suturing with simulated blood, an
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Scalp cooling treatment now available in Dickinson
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Scalp cooling treatment now available in Dickinson
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DICKINSON, N.D. - Sanford Dickinson is helping patients undergoing chemotherapy preserve more of their hair by offering the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, an innovative treatment designed to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
Hair loss is one of the most visible and emotionally difficult side effects of cancer treatment
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 8, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 8, 2026
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Welcome to the 24th in-season fruit article update for Southeast Michigan for the 2026 season. Throughout the season these updates will include information about the weather in the past week and the upcoming week, a fruit-by-fruit guide to current conditions with appropriate pest and disease updates,
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SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ selects six journalists for 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
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The Society of Professional Journalists has selected six journalists as the 2026 fellows for the Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program. Jolene Almendarez, Ebony Curry, Idris Mohammed, Damilola Oduolowu, Morgan Shay and Tiffany Tan will participate in the program, which connects journal
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Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare
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Spotted lanternfly has reached a new part of Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently confirmed a population of the invasive insect near Niles in Berrien County, marking the first confirmed population in southwest Michi
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State of Michigan's county planning commissions in 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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The state of Michigan's county planning commissions in 2026
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The Michigan Planning Enabling Act (MPEA) (MCL 125.3801 et seq.) authorizes local units of government in Michigan, including counties, to create planning commissions (PCs) and create and adopt plans. Called master plans, they establish the long-term visions and goals of the community and guide
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Taft Welcomes 28 Incoming Fall Associates
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Welcomes 28 Incoming Fall Associates
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Taft is pleased to welcome 28 new associates to the firm. The lawyers will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Washington, D.C. offices of Taft.
The new associates (admission
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These bacteria change their diet to survive inside the body
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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These bacteria change their diet to survive inside the body
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The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu.
Staphylococcus aureus -the infamous agent behind MRSA and most staph infections -needs sulfur to build proteins and other materials essential for survival. In a n
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U-M Project to Study Links Between Free School Meals, Student Performance and Well-being
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M project to study links between free school meals, student performance and well-being
September 10, 2026
WHAT'S THE STUDY: University of Michigan researchers will examine whether Michigan's statewide free school meals program is linked to improvements in students' academic performance, attendance, graduation or progression, and discipline outcomes. It will also probe whether the program's
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UAW Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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UAW Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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The members of the UAW remember and mourn the workers, first responders, and all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We honor their memory by recognizing the courage and solidarity of working people who, in a moment of unimaginable tragedy, stepped forward to help one another. We reject violence, hatred, racism, and reli
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UM-Flint nursing preparing students for trauma-informed care of assault patients
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint nursing preparing students for trauma-informed care of assault patients
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In the aftermath of sexual violence, the care a survivor receives can have an impact that extends far beyond the examination room. Providing that care requires not only clinical expertise, but also an understanding of trauma, patient autonomy and the complexities that can accompany a forensic examination.
Sexual Ass
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University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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University of Kansas Debate program named best in nation
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Debate program was identified as the No. 1 debate program in the country in a 2026 ranking of the "Top 50 Competitive College Debate Programs in the U.S."
American Liberty Media publishes the annual ranking, weighing factors such as competitive opportunity, competitive success, coaching staff, resources, histori
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University Police to host the International Save a Life Tour on Sept. 16
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news:
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University Police to host the International Save a Life Tour on Sept. 16
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The Alfred State University Police Department will host the International Save a Life Tour on Wednesday, September 16. The safe driving program that includes hands-on virtual reality impaired and distracted driving simulators will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Small Event Space in the Student Leadership Center.
"We are plea
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UNT researchers develop new way to test next-generation solar cells for space
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT researchers develop new way to test next-generation solar cells for space
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Rout (right) and the Ion Beam Laboratory have developed a radiation testing platform to observe electronic devices as they are exposed to conditions that mimic space.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -As humanity sends more satellites into orbit, researchers are looking for ways to make the solar power systems that power them li
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Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using
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Wayne State University: College of Nursing Tackles Workforce Shortage With Multimillion Dollar Support From the Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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College of Nursing tackles workforce shortage with multimillion dollar support from the Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation
September 9, 2026
The Wayne State University College of Nursing has multiplied its capacity to train and graduate new generations of highly skilled and versatile nursing professionals thanks to a $4.5 million grant from the Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation (the Foundation
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Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Sept. 10 -- Saint Mary's University posted the following news:
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Welcoming our newest professors in the Faculty of Science
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With the excitement of a new academic year, Saint Mary's is pleased to welcome new professors to the Faculty of Science who bring research expertise in psychology, biology, earth science, environmental science, mathematics, and computing science. Read below to meet our new faculty members!
Dr. Mark Bowler
Department: Psychology
Specialty:
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White House Fact Sheet: Returning Biden Overcharges to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Working Families Obamacare Refunds
RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in
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