Wednesday - September 30, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan

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"Even Year" Freshman Class Wins 2026 Annual Pull Competition
HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * "Even Year" Freshman Class Wins 2026 Annual Pull Competition * The Hope College class of 2030 marked another win at this year's epic Pull competition, adding to a six-year string of consecutive wins for the "Even Year" team -this year's freshman class. The team of 15 pullers and 15 moralers pulled more rope than its "Odd Year" (sophomore class of 2029) opponent, with a 47-foot and two-inch gain. This year's Pull w  more
Aakhus, MD, and Rudolf, APRN, CNP, join Sanford Bemidji
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Aakhus, MD, and Rudolf, APRN, CNP, join Sanford Bemidji * Aakhus is a board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology. She specializes in treating skin cancer using Mohs surgery, which is a precise technique used to treat certain types of skin cancers by removing thin layers of tissue and examining each layer under a micr  more
AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * New AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race Highly motivated 50+ voters are focused on Social Security, Medicare, and local affordability conversations in the lead-up to November's election. September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new bipartisan polling highlighting the outsized role older voters are poised to play in North Carolina's closely-watched Senate race this Novem  more
Art Exhibition Features Work by Gary Wertheimer, Don Rowe and Others
OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Art Exhibition Features Work by Gary Wertheimer, Don Rowe and Others * Art has long been part of The University of Olivet, and this fall, the Kresge Foundation Art Gallery will feature work by two longtime members of that tradition. An art exhibition curated by Professor Emeritus Don Rowe will be on display Oct. 22 through Dec. 3 in the Kresge Foundation Art Gallery, located in the Riethmiller-Blackman A  more
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture: Winners Announced for the 2026 Timber in The City 6 - Urban Habitats Competition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Winners Announced for the 2026 TIMBER IN THE CITY 6: Urban Habitats Competition Students and Faculty Recognized for Innovative Designs Using Lumber - Washington, D.C., September 28, 2026 - Think Wood and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the Timber in the City 6: Urban Habitats Competition. The sixth installment of  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insufficient evaluation of the environmental consequences of commercial drone package deliver  more
Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Court Order Keeping the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funded * #Federal judge rules the Trump Administration can't starve the agency of funds allocated by Congress Attorney General Dan Rayfield is celebrating a ruling by a federal judge in Oregon keeping the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) funded. The judge ruled that the Trump Ad  more
Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Joins Midwest Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Tim Walberg (MI-05), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicam  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Does Sharia Law = Canon Law And Judaic Law?
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Does Sharia Law = Canon Law And Judaic Law? Michigan Senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed recently defended sharia law by saying it was the equivalent of canon law in Christian law. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Five Years After Reddit's Crackdown on COVID 'Misinformation,' Questions Remain - Who Decides What Health Speech Is Allowed Online?
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Five Years After Reddit's Crackdown on COVID 'Misinformation,' Questions Remain: Who Decides What Health Speech Is Allowed Online? In August 2021, moderators of popular subreddits released a statement dem  more
Clark Hill: Pennsylvania Court Clarifies Contractors' Recovery of CASPA Damages
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Pennsylvania Superior Court Clarifies Contractors' Entitlement to Recovery of CASPA Damages Based on Partial Performance of Construction Contracts September 28, 2026 Authors Danny P. Cerrone, Jr., Andrew P. Giel In a recent decision, Tedesco Excavating & Paving, Inc. v. FWH Development, LLC, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that a contractor who performs some, but not all, of its contrac  more
Culinary Alum Chef Jonny G Competes on "Hell's Kitchen"
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Culinary Alum Chef Jonny G Competes on "Hell's Kitchen" * "Kitchens are hard environments and they form incredibly strong characters." That quote sums up the kitchen according to Chef Gordon Ramsey. GRCC alumni Jonathan Gudino ("Chef Jonny G") learned firsthand how the kitchen crucible forms character when he competed on season 25 of "Hell's Kitchen." "Hell's Kitchen" is an American reality   more
Dingell Statement on Trump Administration Lowering Fuel Economy Standards, Ceding Ground to China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Trump Administration Lowering Fuel Economy Standards, Ceding Ground to China * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) released the following statement in the wake of the Trump Administration's decision to lower fuel economy standards in internal combustion engine-powered cars: "Today's decision risks putting the American automotive industry at a competitive disadvant  more
DSCC: What They're Saying - "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 28, 2026 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party" GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be re  more
EEOC Sues Davis Cartage Co. for Sexual Harassment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Davis Cartage Co. for Sexual Harassment * Federal lawsuit alleges transportation and warehousing company allowed company officer to subject female employees to hostile work environment DETROIT -Davis Cartage Co., a transportation, warehousing and logistics company headquartered in Corunna, Michigan, violated federal law by allowing its president of logistics to sexually har  more
ELPC Sues USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * ELPC Sues USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America Lawsuit says USDA broke the law by cutting off farmers who already applied or were approved for federal solar funding - Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2026 - The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Earthjustice today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) challenging USDA's effort  more
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course returns in January 2027 * Michigan residents are fortunate to live in a state rich with over 11,000 inland lakes, offering clean water, scenic views, and diverse wildlife. As summer winds down, now is a great time for those who enjoy our lakes to learn more about them and how   more
Farm and Solar Groups Sue USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 29 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Farm and Solar Groups Sue USDA Over New Rules Blocking Solar Funding for Rural America Lawsuit says USDA broke the law by cutting off farmers who already applied or were approved for federal solar funding - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Earthjustice filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) challenging USDA's e  more
Farm Financial Resiliency Resources guide now available
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Farm Financial Resiliency Resources guide now available * Building financial strength is important to manage economic difficulties and avoid severe financial troubles. Financial resilience can be built through rigorous recordkeeping, financial analysis, risk management, and strategic capital investment management. By integrating free educational resource  more
Ford School of Public Policy: Detroit Gun Violence Drops Sharply During ShotStoppers Program
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Detroit gun violence drops sharply during ShotStoppers program September 27, 2026 DETROIT--Detroit saw a 45% decrease in homicides and nonfatal shootings in a three-year period when the city launched its ShotStoppers program that equipped community-based groups to intervene and deescalate violent situations, according to a University of Michigan analysis. Not to be conf  more
Get healthy at HealthWise, Oct. 15
JACKSON, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * Get healthy at HealthWise, Oct. 15 * #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 Justin Whiting Hall, with activities in both Justin Whiting Hall and the Hea  more
Gov. Braun Drives Indiana Unemployment Rate to Lowest in the Region
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Drives Indiana Unemployment Rate to Lowest in the Region * INDIANAPOLIS - Under Indiana Governor Mike Braun's leadership, Indiana's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.3%, positioning the Hoosier state among the region's lowest and well below the national rate of 4.1%. Since Gov. Braun took office, the state's unemployment rate has declined by 0.7 percentage points and reached i  more
Governor Signs Legislation Funding New College of Business
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Governor Signs Legislation Funding New College of Business * Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation last week that provides more than $13 million in funding for a planned addition to C.B. Hedgcock which will house the College of Business. Construction is set to begin in May, with completion slated for August of 2028. Through a combination of fundraising efforts and university support, NMU has al  more
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities: Rollback Means Coal Plants Can Spew Unlimited Carbon to the Atmosphere
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following news: * * * Rollback means coal plants can spew unlimited carbon to the atmosphere September 28, 2026 AUTHOR: Zoe Zeerip SCIENTISTS' FRESH REPORTS SHOW WE NEED URGENT CO2 REDUCTIONS TO AVOID WORST IMPACTS OF GLOBAL WARMING. THE U.S. LED THE WORLD WITH CO2 INCREASES LAST YEAR, ACCOUNTING FOR A THIRD OF GLOBAL INCREASE IN 2025. On September 14, we received deeply discouraging news: the EPA f  more
Helping wireless devices find their location without GPS
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Helping wireless devices find their location without GPS * We expect our phones, cars and other connected technologies to know where they are and to communicate wherever we go. The Global Positioning System, or GPS, helps make that possible, but the satellite signals GPS uses can't reach everywhere. Inside buildings, underground and among tall buildings, those signals can be blocked or disrupted. N  more
Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Congressman Tom Barre  more
Kid Captain undergoes multiple procedures at Stead Family Children's Hospital
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 28 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Kid Captain undergoes multiple procedures at Stead Family Children's Hospital * Roger and Ashley Gaul were planning an afternoon of fun following a doctor's appointment and ultrasound. But their joy quickly turned to heartache: Prenatal tests indicated their baby, Eliana, would be born with spina bifida, a condition in which the spinal column and membranes around the spinal cord don't close compl  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.25M Sale of Senior Housing Communities in Hillsdale and Coldwater, Michigan
ENCINO, California, Sept. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.25M Sale of Senior Housing Communities in Hillsdale and Coldwater, Michigan HILLSDALE AND COLDWATER, Mich., Sept. 28, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Drews Place, a 100-bed, three campus senior housing portfolio   more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 206-Unit Multifamily Property in Fort Wayne, Ind.
ENCINO, California, Sept. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 206-Unit Multifamily Property in Fort Wayne, Ind. FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 28, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Shoaff Park Villas, a 206-unit multifamily property in Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Shoaff Park Villas  more
Marshfield Clinic sponsors Paint the Town Pink
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic sponsors Paint the Town Pink * CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is a proud sponsor of the 16th annual Paint the Town Pink from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in downtown Chippewa Falls. Paint the Town Pink, also sponsored by downtown merchants and Chippewa Falls Main Street, features shopping, sales, drawings and prizes, music, health specialists and e  more
MDHHS Offers Opportunity for Collaboration to Help Strengthen Juvenile Justice Residential Treatment System
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS offers opportunity for collaboration to help strengthen juvenile justice residential treatment system September 28, 2026 As part of its commitment to addressing priority needs within Michigan's juvenile justice residential treatment system, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) released a Request for Information (RFI) to collect input on so  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Doug Lloyd Laughs Off His Failure to Prosecute Sex Crimes During AG Debate
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 27, 2026 Doug Lloyd Laughs Off His Failure to Prosecute Sex Crimes During AG Debate Asked about his failure to prosecute cases involving sexual assault, child exploitation, and domestic violence, Doug Lloyd said "When they speak about these particular cases, it makes me laugh" - LANSING -- Republican candidate for Attorney General Doug Lloyd proved he is unfit to be Michigan's ne  more
Mich. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Reporting Raises Questions About John Goldwater's Involvement With China's Pharmaceutical Industry
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 ICYMI: Reporting Raises Questions About John Goldwater's Involvement with China's Pharmaceutical Industry LANSING -- The Detroit News recently reported on Republican State Senate candidate John Goldwater's business dealings in China's pharmaceutical industry. Goldwater was named as a defendant "that alleged he and others were involved in selling counterfeit food additive  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Local Veterans and Nurses Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Trump's Iran War, Say They're "Not Buying" His Election Pivot
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 27, 2026 Local Veterans and Nurses Slam Mike Rogers for Supporting Trump's Iran War, Say They're "Not Buying" His Election Pivot LANSING -- On Friday, local veterans and nurses protesting in Lansing against Trump's Iran War slammed Mike Rogers, telling WLNS they "aren't buying" Rogers' eleventh-hour election pivot, who they say "just realized which way the wind's blowing" after he  more
Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - "Mike Rogers Repeatedly Voted Against Funding Public Safety" [Michigan Independent]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers Repeatedly Voted Against Funding Public Safety" [Michigan Independent] LANSING -- New reporting from Michigan Independent reveals Mike Rogers has "repeatedly voted against funding to keep Michiganders safe and to support law enforcement and other first responders." According to the report, Rogers cast five votes against amendments to increase fun  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Veterans Call Out Tom Barrett, GOP Over Iran War
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Veterans Call Out Tom Barrett, GOP Over Iran War LANSING -- This weekend, military veterans led a protest in Tom Barrett's district to oppose Republicans' reckless war with Iran. Barrett has voted against ending the war multiple times and voted to spend billions of dollars to fund it. One veteran who deployed to Iraq "said the war in Iran is the same story playing out al  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Winnie Brinks Highlights Unaffordable Gas and Diesel as Consequence of John James' Votes in DC
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Winnie Brinks Highlights Unaffordable Gas and Diesel as Consequence of John James' Votes in DC GRAND RAPIDS - Today, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks held a press conference at a gas station to highlight the rising cost of gas and diesel -- courtesy of John James' votes in Congress. John James has a proven record of votin  more
Michigan Medicine: Is the United States Lagging Behind Europe in Memory Improvement?
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Is the United States Lagging Behind Europe in Memory Improvement? An interview with Neil Mehta, PhD September 28, 2026 In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Neil Mehta, PhD who is the associate dean for research and a professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Mehta's research   more
Michigan Medicine: New Insight Into How Lipodystrophy Can Affect Overall Health
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New insight into how lipodystrophy can affect overall health A multicenter study shows high rates of diabetes, hypertriglyceridemia and liver disease in patients with lipodystrophy September 28, 2026 Healthy adipose, or fat, tissues are responsible for storing energy and releasing hormones such as leptin that help regulate appetite,  more
Moolenaar: Xi Goes Home With Nothing Gained
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar: Xi Goes Home with Nothing Gained September 28, 2026 Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China made the following statement on the summit between President Donald Trump and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping: "Xi Jinping would have liked nothing more than   more
More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents * Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, not only the houses and demographics changed. The trees did, too. "You go from a really nice neighborhood with big, gorgeous, established trees, and then there's essentially a lin  more
More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 29 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * More damaged trees mean fewer ecosystem benefits for low-income residents * By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle September 28, 2026  Maya Mangala-Munuma '25 first noticed it in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. When she walked from an affluent neighborhood to a more impoverished one, not only the houses and demographics changed. The trees did, too. "You go f  more
MSU Extension to hold free office hours for farm financial recordkeeping software questions and consultations
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension to hold free office hours for farm financial recordkeeping software questions and consultations * As the financial software landscape continues to change, it is important to evaluate your software options and know what to look for. MSU Extension Farm Business Management Educators Corey Clark and Cheri Burk will be holding office hours to me  more
Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road
WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road * Northwood quarterback Ethan Hamby threw three touchdown passes and the Timberwolves' defense held then-No. 9 Findlay to just 24 yards rushing and 171 total yards of offense in an important win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 34-11. The victory moved Northwood up to No. 14 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented  more
One Year After Tragedy, Latter-day Saints Break Ground on New Grand Blanc Chapel
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 29 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * 28 September 2026 One Year After Tragedy, Latter-day Saints Break Ground on New Grand Blanc Chapel 'Hope has work still to be done,' a local Church leader says - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground for a new chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Monday, September 28, 2026 -- exactly one year after the attack that killed four people, wounded eight  more
Oracle: One Million Union Craft Hours Building Michigan's Future
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 29 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * One Million Union Craft Hours Building Michigan's Future By Josh Pitcock, senior vice president, Oracle--Sep 28, 2026 At The Barn data center in Saline Township, Michigan's union skilled tradespeople recently celebrated one million craft hours building the infrastructure that will support the next generation of AI. The milestone reflects the essential role M  more
Peters, Padilla, Durbin, & Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Peters, Padilla, Durbin, & Schumer Lead Senate Colleagues in Demanding Secretary Mullin Halt 2026 Election Interference Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranki  more
Professor Hannah Wiseman quoted in Bloomberg Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Hannah Wiseman quoted in Bloomberg Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Bloomberg Law quoted Hannah Wiseman in an article about the D.C. Circuit's invalidation of a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) emergency order to keep open a coal-fired power plant that was scheduled to retire in Michigan. You can read the article by clicking here. "If the state, as Michigan had done h  more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at Wayne Law Review Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at Wayne Law Review Symposium * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia recently participated in "Oligarchy and the Rule of Law: Examining the Intersection of Power, Wealth, and Justice," a symposium sponsored by the Wayne Law Review. The event examined how concentrated economic and political power shapes democrati  more
Registration now open for MSU Christmas Tree Root Rot Workshop
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Registration now open for MSU Christmas Tree Root Rot Workshop * Michigan State University Extension is hosting a Christmas Tree Root Rot Workshop on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Pratima Devkota, PhD from Michigan State University will lead this hands-on training at the Michigan State University Horticultural Teaching and Research Cent  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Wisconsin Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Wisconsin. "Wisconsin needs an attorney general who will fight crime and make Wisconsin a safer  more
Researchers show adult retinas can repair themselves
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers show adult retinas can repair themselves * When researchers at the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently restored vision in adult dogs using retinal gene therapy, they expected to see functional improvements. What surprised them was what happened to the physical structure of the eye: it actually rewired itself. The study, led by assistant professor and forme  more
Sanford Health hosting fall vaccination events in Walker
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health hosting fall vaccination events in Walker * * Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon The clinic is located at 614 Michigan Ave. W, in Walker. Appointments are required. Please call the clinic at (218) 547-7700 to schedule your   more
Sanford Mayville hosting flu vaccination events
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Mayville hosting flu vaccination events * MAYVILLE, N.D. - Sanford Health Mayville, 600 1st SE., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Mayville Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call 701-788  more
Sanford Pierre hosting drive-thru flu vaccination event
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Pierre hosting drive-thru flu vaccination event * Sanford Pierre Clinic is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccine event Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the south parking lot, no appointments needed. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted. In addition to the drive-thru v  more
South Dakota Mines Professor Andrea Brickey to Speak on Future of U.S. Mining Education
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 28 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Professor Andrea Brickey to Speak on Future of U.S. Mining Education * Andrea Brickey, Ph.D., professor of mining engineering and management at South Dakota Mines, will join fellow leaders in mining education and industry this month as a featured panelist at Better In Our Back Yard's second annual Mining and Energy Expo in Minneapolis. The expo wi  more
Spring Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Spring Enrollment for Online Food Law Courses * Spring Semester 2027 Enrollment (Open enrollment begins November 12, 2026.) Advance your career without putting your life on hold with IFLR's online food law courses. Talk to your employer about educational reimbursement opportunities. These courses may also be applied towards our new ONLINE Master of S  more
Toyota Driver Thomas Annunziata Wins First ARCA Championship
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Driver Thomas Annunziata Wins First ARCA Championship * KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Sept. 28, 2026) - Camry driver Thomas Annunziata captured his first career ARCA Menards Series title last Friday with a fifth-place finish at Kansas Speedway. This championship is the first in ARCA competition for Nitro Motorsports. The 21-year-old New Jersey native made his full-time debut in ARCA c  more
U-M's Zhen Xu Wins Golden Goose Award for Development of Noninvasive Cancer Treatment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Zhen Xu wins Golden Goose Award for development of noninvasive cancer treatment September 28, 2026 Award recognizes transformative work enabled by federal funding, which was crucial to advancing the tumor-destroying soundwaves until they were ready for the clinic Key takeaways * Xu is a co-inventor of histotripsy, an ultrasound-based approach to destroying tumors in the body with few side eff  more
University of Michigan: Abuse and Disability Trap - 90% of Incarcerated Michigan Youth Suffered Prior Abuse
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Abuse and disability trap: 90% of incarcerated Michigan youth suffered prior abuse September 28, 2026 Nearly every incarcerated male youth in a new University of Michigan study experienced some form of prior physical abuse. Nine in 10 were exposed to at least mild physical abuse, one-third suffered severe prior sexual abuse, and two-thirds reported adverse childhood experiences, according t  more
University of Michigan: Launching a New Phase of NASA Astrophysics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Launching a new phase of NASA astrophysics September 28, 2026 A University of Michigan astronomer is helping lead NASA's far-infrared telescope mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe. Announced last week, the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics, or PRIMA, is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics  more
University of Michigan: Press Access, Political Communication and a Fragmented Media Landscape
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Press access, political communication and a fragmented media landscape September 28, 2026 As the dispute over White House press access moves through the courts, Joyojeet Pal, professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, examines what restrictions on journalists, direct-to-audience political messaging, and the rise of independent media could mean for accountability. Are the United S  more
University of Michigan: Starting the Conversation - Center for American Dialogue Opens
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Starting the conversation: Center for American Dialogue opens September 28, 2026 The University of Michigan's Center for American Dialogue has launched with a comprehensive slate of programming, events and courses to achieve its ambitious mission of using healthy conversation to address society's deepest divides. Meeting participants where they are most comfortable--in person, online, through simula  more
University of Notre Dame Law School: Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows September 28, 2026 Author: Sophie Miller First-year students Nicholas Bianco, Kathleen Farnan, Matthew Sawtelle, and Noel Vanderbilt have been named Notre Dame Law School's 2026-27 Murphy Fellows. The Murphy Fellowship gives students opportunities to participate in programming that explores the intersection of law and religion and pa  more
Walberg Applauds Return to Clear, Fair Title IX Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds Return to Clear, Fair Title IX Standards September 28, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued a statement in support of the Department of Education's (ED) rule change restoring Title IX to its original intent. ED's action follows a January 2025 federal court decision vacating the Bi  more
Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * Today, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), David Joyce (R-OH), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to bolster  more
White House Sends 17 Nominations to Senate on Sept. 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032. James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be   more
Xcel Energy proposal protects Texas customers from higher bills as electric demand from data centers grows
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy proposal protects Texas customers from higher bills as electric demand from data centers grows * AMARILLO, Texas (Sept. 28, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) submitted a proposal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on protecting existing customers from higher bills. T  more