FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, May 6 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * ACI Announces 5th Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced the return of its highly anticipated global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge. Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference will take place July 8 - 9, 2025, bringing together experts, professionals, and students worldwide for 24 continuous hours of  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 6 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * AHRC Welcomes the Dismissal of Charges Against the Michigan Students Who Protested the Genocide in Gaza: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the decision by District Judge Cedric Simpson of the 15th District Court in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, to dismiss all charges brought by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel against seven students--Oliver Kozler, Samantha Lewis, Mi more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 3 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * AHRC Welcomes the Release of Mr. Al Aqlan: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) celebrates the recent decision of the South Carolina District Court in Florence to release Mr. A. Al Aqlan, a 20-year-old Yemeni national and Dearborn, Michigan resident, after three years of legal proceedings. The case began in March 2022, when Mr. Al Aqlan faced allegations of attempting to climb over more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 9 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Akio Toyoda Receives the Industry Leadership Award From the Society of Automotive Engineers Toyota donates $1 million to SAE's STEM Education Program PLANO, Texas (May 9, 2025) - Last night, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) was recognized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation with the 2025 Industry Leadership Award, at the 27 th Annual SAE Fou more PR

ALFRED, New York, May 6 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Ceramic art professor Paul Briggs is keynote presenter at MCAA Conference Paul Briggs, assistant professor of ceramic art in Alfred University's School of Art & Design, will serve as the keynote presenter at the Michigan Ceramic Art Association (MCAA) Conference. The conference, titled "Michigan Mud 2025," is scheduled for May 14-23 at Western Michigan University's Morean Ceramics Research Center in Kalamaz more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Urges Michigan Attorney General to Investigate Henry Ford Health's Illegal Race and Sex Discrimination in Hiring, Training, and Patient Care WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, America First Legal (AFL) formally requested that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launch an immediate investigation into Henry Ford Health (HFH), a Detroit-based heal more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * ARL Congratulates Member Institutions Represented in IFLA Governing Roles ARL member institutions are well represented in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2025 election results. Eight employees of ARL member institutions and one ARL staff member were elected to the North America Regional Division Committee (ARL member representatives in bold): * Sara Benson more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Barrett Urges Social Security Administration to Reopen Owosso Field Office Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today sent a letter to Leland Dudek, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), urging the agency to reject any proposal to permanently close the Owosso field office and take immediate steps to restore in-person services for Shiawassee Count more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Barrett's Bipartisan Legislation to Help Disabled Veterans Passes Committee Washington, D.C. -- Today, the House Veterans Affairs Committee passed H.R. 1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act. This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) would help disabled veterans make the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Bills to Support Veterans and Strengthen VA Accountability Pass VA Committee Rep. Jack Bergman announced today that two of his legislative initiatives--the CHOICE for Veterans Act and the VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act --successfully passed out of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs yesterday. "These bills reflect months of collaboration and feedback from Veterans, advocates, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman, Budzinski, Frankel, Kiggans, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Older Veterans from Avoidable, Costly Falls Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-01), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) introduced bipartisan legislation to help older Veterans avoid injuries from costly, dangerous falls. The SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act would es more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman: President Trump's Memorandum a Big Win for the Great Lakes Today, as first reported in the Detroit News, President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign a memorandum directing his Administration to "expeditiously implement the most effective mechanisms, barriers, and other measures to prevent the migration and expansion of invasive carp in the Great Lakes Basin and surrounding region." Less t more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Extends Four Exhaust Gas Recirculation Contracts with Major North American OEM - BorgWarner to supply Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) components for OEM's passenger and light commercial vehicle platforms for combustion and hybrid applications - EGR system reduces NOx emissions and improves fuel economy to help meet environmental standards - EGR production extends through 2029 Auburn Hills, more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Obtains High-Voltage Coolant Heater Contract with Global OEM - 400V high-voltage coolant heater (HVCH) technology to be used in series of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - HVCH offers flexible and compact design with high thermal power density - Marks the company's largest eHeater contract for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in North America Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 6, 2025 - BorgWarn more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 8 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Reports Strong First Quarter 2025 Results, Announces Exit of Charging Business, Secures New Business Across Portfolio to Support Future Growth Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 7, 2025 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported first quarter results. First Quarter Results and Business Update * BorgWarner's (the "Company") organic sales were relatively flat compared with first quarter 2024, which more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures Two Dual-Clutch Programs in China - BorgWarner's Dual-Clutch technology provides superior performance and increased transmission efficiency - New program captured with prominent transmission manufacturer - Program extended for seven years with a German OEM in China Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 6, 2025 - BorgWarner strengthened its product leadership in dual clutch modules for dual c more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 7 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner to Supply eMotor to Major North American OEM - S-wind technology to be used in hybrid full-sized trucks, SUVs - Enables peak performance with enhanced efficiency in a compact package - PACE-awarded S-wind technology increases scalability and reduces costs Auburn Hills, Michigan, May 6, 2025 - BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, h more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Building tech to support small towns: U-M team develops digital tool for SEC compliance When Congress passed the Financial Data and Transparency Act (FDTA) in 2022, it required all municipalities in the U.S. to modernize and digitize their financial reports. This is a heavy lift for small towns and school districts, most of which still report their financial information in more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 6 -- General Motors posted the following news: * * * Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveils new logo The Cadillac Formula 1 Team unveiled its new logo in a video released ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, offering a first look at the branding that will debut when the team joins the FIA Formula One World Championship grid in 2026. The partnership between TWG Motorsports and GM has created a distinctly American team with unique attributes. Those attributes and Cadillac's bold more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Dismissal of Felony Charges Against U-M Protesters, Urges Dismissal of Remaining Misdemeanor Charges The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the dismissal of felony charges against seven students and community members  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Mapping a crisis The shifting landscape of opioid deaths By Teagan Haynes The opioid epidemic in the United States isn't standing still, and neither are the researchers working to understand it. Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon and research collaborator and College of Medicine faculty member Preshit Ambade are using advanced geospatial analysis to trace how the crisis has evol more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 8 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Work continues as part of the Central Changes initiative Feedback will be analyzed over the summer By Erica Peters Members of the Central Michigan University community participated in listening sessions last month, as part of the Central Changes initiative. During these sessions, attendees were invited to share their concerns amid ongoing changes at the global, federal, state, and local levels. P more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Remarks on Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campuses Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemitism on American Campus more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- 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: * * * Chairman Moolenaar, Chairman Scott Urge SEC to Delist CCP-Linked Companies from U.S. Markets WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China and Chairman Rick Scott of the Senate Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Talks Antisemitism Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) participated in a press conference to address the rise of antisemitism on college campuses across the United States. The press conference comes the day before the Committee's hearing titled "Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Greene Statements on the House Passing the Gulf of America Act WASHINGTON - House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives passing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) bill to codify President Trump's Executive Order renaming the body of water formerly known as the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America." This more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Questions University Presidents on Campus Antisemitism, Lack of Action WASHINGTON - Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) called on university presidents to take action against antisemitism on their campuses. The exchange occurred in the House Committee on Education and Workforce hearing titled, "Beyond the Ivy League: Stopping the Spread of Antisemiti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain's Statement on Historic U.S.-UK Trade Deal House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the United States and the United Kingdom (UK) announced a historic trade deal that will benefit American workers, farmers, producers, and manufacturers.  "Breaking down trade barriers and expanding market access ensures that Michigan's agr more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, May 9 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Children's Miracle Network awards $1.8 Million to Corewell Health Children's Funds benefit pediatric health programs at Corewell Health Children's locations across Metro Detroit Corewell Health Children's pediatric programs have received $1.8 million in grants from Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). These grants will be used to enhance pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children's locations more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 6 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU geology professor earns prestigious fellowship to study lithium formation in Belgium By Robert Wang Dr. Mona Sirbescu, a professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO), one of Belgium's most competitive international mobility programs. She is currently en route more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Co-Chairs Bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force in the 119th Congress WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced she will co-chair the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force in the 119th Congress along with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, May 9 -- Continental, a developer of pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods, issued the following news release: * * * Continental Reaches 200 Million Radar Milestone for Greater Safety and the Mobility of Tomorrow * Radar production milestone. Sensor technology from Continental has been helping to save lives and enhance driving comfort for more than 25 years * Order intake from vehicle manufacturers amount more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 6, 2025 ARMY AECOM Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0065); Baker-Stanley-Cardno JV, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0066); Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Overland Park, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0067); HDR Engineering Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan (W912DY-25-D-0068); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0069); Tetra Tech/Mason & H more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a final order revoking the registration of Mohan Kaza, M.D., a physician based in Troy, Michigan, after determining that his continued registration posed an imminent danger to public health and safety. The action follows a Default Decision and Order resulting from Dr. Kaza's failure to contest serious allegations of improper prescribing practices involving Schedule II controlled substances.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Demands Up-or-Down Vote To Protect Medicaid, Food Assistance Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today signed a discharge petition that would force an up-or-down vote in the House to protect Medicaid and food assistance from the devastating budget cuts proposed by Republicans. "The Republican budget slashes Medicaid and food assistance with more than $1 trillion in cuts to programs that m more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Joins Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus as Vice-Chair Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) joined a bipartisan group of her House colleagues in launching the Public Lands Caucus, a Congressional coalition focused on conserving America's public lands and expanding access for all Americans. Rep. Dingell will serve as Vice-Chair of the Caucus, along with Co-Chairs Reps. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), R more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Remove PFAS from Firefighter Gear Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI), co-chair of the PFAS Task Force, along with Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Dina Titus (D-NV), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), and Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), today reintroduced the bipartisan Protecting Firefigh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Cline Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Bird Conservation in Urban Areas Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Ben Cline (R-VA) today reintroduced the bipartisan Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act to establish a federal grant program to support conservation of birds and habitats in urban areas. "Birds play an important role in our ecosystems and our everyday lives, an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Fitzpatrick Relaunch Bipartisan PFAS Task Force Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today joined the Bipartisan PFAS Task Force as a co-chair, along with her colleagues Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chair and Founding Member of the bipartisan Task Force, Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08). Founded in 2019, the Congressional PFAS Task Force has spearhe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Valadao Recognize May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and David Valadao (R-CA), co-chairs of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, today introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." "Allergies and asthma impact Americans from every corner of the country, across age groups, sex, and race, mysel more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 8 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Domenico Grasso becomes interim president of University of Michigan The University of Michigan Board of Regents has named Domenico Grasso as the university's interim president, effective immediately. "President Grasso is widely admired for his visionary work leading University of Michigan-Dearborn, where he has held the role of chancellor since 2018," the Board of Regents wrote in a message to the Ann A more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 7 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow honored with ten wins in the 2025 Edison Awards MIDLAND, Mich. - May 7, 2025 - For the eighth consecutive year, Dow opens in a new tab (NYSE: DOW) has received more Edison Awards than any other company. Ten Dow innovations have been more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 9 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release: * * * DTE Energy Board of Directors declares quarterly dividend Company continues more than 100-year history of issuing cash dividend DETROIT, May 8, 2025 (NYSE: DTE) -- The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $1.09 per share dividend on its common stock payable July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business June 16, 2025. About DTE Energy DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified  more PR

MICHIGAN, East Lansing, May 7 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 5, 2025, by Governor Lisa D. Cook at the Michigan State University James Madison College 2025 Spring Commencement: * * * Four Guides for the Journey Ahead Huge congratulations to Michigan State University's James Madison College Class of 2025!/1 It is an honor to speak to this inspiring and talented graduating class. Before I address the graduates, I would like to thank those who helped you get here: the p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted an application for a non-capacity amendment of the license for the Alverno Hydroelectric Project, located on the Black River in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Filed by Black River Limited Partnership, the application seeks to amend the operating requirements of the project to align with a revised water quality certification issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in January 2 more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 9 -- General Motors issued the following news: * * * For 2026, Corvette's new interior elevates driver cockpit design For the 2026 model year, the entire Corvette lineup -- Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, and ZR1 -- will feature a thoroughly reimagined cabin with larger and more advanced driver-centric displays and fresh interior colorways, finishes and materials. "Corvette is the ultimate American sports car, which is why it has remained the luxury sport segment leader for more more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Building futures in the regional economy As vice president of regional initiatives for the South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership, Tayrn MacFarlane (MBA/MPP '08) unites local officials, business leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations from northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan around a common goal: building the regional economy. "Our vision i more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 10 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Improving legislative oversight, improving lives By Laura K. Lee You can't get good government without good oversight." That quote from U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) is a touchstone for the work of Ben Eikey (MPP '19) and that of the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, where he serves as a manager for the Center's State Oversight Academy. The Levin Center, housed  more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 9 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * GroupeSTAHL Acquires TKO Sales ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (May 8, 2025) - GroupeSTAHL announced the full acquisition of TKO Sales, Inc., a rising force in heat transfer manufacturing based in Pompano Beach, Florida, with additional facilities on the West Coast. This acquisition marks a bold step forward in GroupeSTAHL's long-term vision of growing with intention, investing in innovatio more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU researcher: West Michigan economy resilient amid economic tensions Profile picture for Brian Vernellis By Brian Vernellis While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration's implementation of tariffs, the West Michigan economy continues to show modest strength, according to a Grand Valley researcher. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's S more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Introduces "Made in America Motors Act" to Make Car Interest Tax Deductible Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the introduction of H.R. 3191, the Made in America Motors Act. This bill establishes a new federal tax deduction on auto loan interest for American-made cars. The Made in America Motors Act is based on a major policy priority proposed by President Trump in the run up  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage for Millions of Michiganders With Trump's budget jeopardizing health care access, Michiganders came together to speak up about what these cuts would mean for our state LANSING -- In case you missed it, Governor Whitmer released the initial results of the report on the consequences of Trump's Medicaid cuts in Michigan. Just yesterday, local Michigande more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced that the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has formally opted to continue its petition for federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe under the current version of the federal acknowledgment regulations, which were revised and became effective on July 31, 2015. The petitioner originally submitted its documented request for recognition on December 8,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter on May 6, 2025, with 15 House members: * * * Letter to Secretary Hegseth, Secretary Lutnick, and Chairman Carr To: The Honorable Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, 1000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 The Honorable Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce, U.S. D more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Lifesaving opioid addiction meds rarely started after emergency visits for overdose Study: Medicaid Patients With ED Visits For Overdose: Disparities In Initiation Of Medications For Opioid Use Disorder (DOI 10.1377/hlthaff.2024.00984) Medications proven to effectively treat opioid addiction are rarely given after emergency department visits for overdose, and who gets them varies, sometimes greatly, de more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Mackinac Center Sues Flint Community Schools Over Transparency Failures The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has filed a lawsuit against Flint Community Schools for repeatedly violating Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. The legal action filed April 30 follows more than 50 business days of silence and evasion from the school district rega more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Massive Art Installation from PETA Magnifies Monkey Misery in Labs Norfolk, Va. - PETA's new multimedia sculpture gives the public an eye-opening view inside secretive primate centers across the country, where monkeys are tormented and killed in wasteful experiments that are off-limits to the public. Titled How the Other Half Lives, the touring protest art pie more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McClain Publishes Op-Ed Ahead of Antisemitism Hearing, Calls for Accountability Beyond the Ivies Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) published an op-ed in Breitbart News ahead of the House Education and Workforce Committee's hearing on the rise of antisemitism on college campuses across the country. In the piece, McClain reflects on her college experience, highlights recent data on antisemitism incidents, and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * McDonald Rivet Announces Nearly $12 Million for Public Transportation in Flint WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal grant funding has been awarded to Flint's Mass Transportation Authority (MTA). The $11,969,176 grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration. The funding will h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Michigan Dem Party Chair Congratulates Iron County Dems for Organizing County Party With Iron County Dems' re-establishment, Dems are continuing to show up for Michiganders year-round LANSING -- Yesterday, Iron County Democratic Party members passed their bylaws to help grow momentum for Democratic candidates in the Upper Peninsula at every level of the ballot. Following their  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Dems Launch Campaign to Demand Republican House Reps. Protect Medicaid LANSING -- With Trump's budget slashing Medicaid and Medicare funding, the Michigan Democratic Party launched a new campaign so local Michiganders can tell their Republican representatives to stop these attacks on our health care. With this new tool, Michiganders can ensure that Republicans like Tom Barrett, Bill Hu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Receives Commitment From Agriculture Secretary Rollins to Solve Farm Labor Issue Today, Congressman John Moolenaar, the only member of the House Appropriations Committee from Michigan, questioned U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins in a budget hearing. In his questioning, Moolenaar secured a commitment from Rollins to address a long term solution on the Adverse E more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar, Obernolte, Goldman, Introduce LOCOMOTIVES Act to Stop California Regulations from Impacting Nation Today, Congressmen John Moolenaar, Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Craig Goldman (R-TX) introduced the LOCOMOTIVES Act to limit the State of California's ability to place unsustainable regulations on trains crossing into the state. The legislation revises Section 209 of the Clean Air Act to close  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 6 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * National Academy of Sciences elects two U-M professors The National Academy of Sciences recently announced the election of 120 members and 30 international members, including two from the University of Michigan, in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. The two U-M faculty members were: Phoebe Ellsworth Phoebe Ellsworth, the Frank Murphy Distinguished P more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 10 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * New Lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course Delves into Private Property Northwood University has unveiled a new video lesson titled "Private Property" as part of its complimentary online course, The Philosophy of Free Enterprise. "Next to our right to life, private property may be one of the most essential human rights," explains Dr. Dale Matcheck, David E. Fry Endowed Professor in Free Market Economics and p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Staffing Shortages at Ports of Entry WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and John Cornyn (R-TX) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and add more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Padilla Call for Immediate Review of Wasteful Spending at Guantanamo Bay WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, called for a review  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following statement on May 7, 2025: * * * Republican Cuts Will Strip 700,000+ Michiganders of Health Care MICHIGAN - Today, Progress Michigan released the following statement regarding the proposed cuts to Medicaid by Republicans on the federal level, and how it will surely impact every Michigander. The state more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bergman Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced that EmmaRay, a talented student from Johannesburg-Lewiston High School, has been named the First District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Her captivating artwork, titled "The Darkness Needs Its Light," features a luminous jellyfish and impressed judges with its originality, mes more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 530, as amended. The bill was introduced by my friend and fellow veteran, Representative Pfluger. This bill would ensure there is trusted medical research available to pave the way for toxic-exposed military pilots and air c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1912 introduced by my colleague from Virginia (Mr. Connolly). My prayers are with him and his family as he once again battles cancer. Mr. Speaker, I thank the leadership teams, especially Leader Scalise and his staff, for a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Bergman: We Must Rebuild Our Military Readiness to Deter Conflict in the Indo-Pacific U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, delivered the following remarks at a Readiness subcommittee hearing on the current state of military readiness in Fiscal Year 2026. Rep. Bergman's remarks more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following floor remarks on May 7, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of Representative Pfluger's bipartisan bill, H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Mr. Speaker, this legislation is about one thing, and that is protecting American stu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Introduces Bipartisan Bill to End Tax Breaks for Drug Ads, Focus on Affordability and Innovation WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03), alongside Reps. Greg Murphy, M.D., Angie Craig, and Nick Begich, introduced the bipartisan No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act, which would no longer allow for-profit drug companies to receive special tax breaks for the adve more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Rep. Stevens Congratulates Zox HOA on Village Designation Washington, D.C. - Last week, the Zox HOA won a designation from the state of Michigan to become a village, the first new village incorporated in the state of Michigan in 27 years. HOA leaders worked closely with Congresswoman Stevens to achieve this innovative solution and navigate the designation process, so the Michigan famil more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Scholten, James Introduce Bill to Grant Federal Recognition to Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) reintroduced the bipartisan Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act alongside Rep. John James (R-MI-10). This bill would give the tribe official recognition from the federal government, and help tribal members rec more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Robert Prevost: First American pope in history EXPERT Q&A With Cardinal Robert Prevost having been selected as the first American pope in Catholic history, Silvia Pedraza, professor of sociology and American culture at the University of Michigan, offers her insights on what this groundbreaking appointment means for the global Church. Why do you think it took so long for an American to be named Pope?  more PR

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Cadet Command issued the following news: * * * ROTC cadets build field skills in April 2025 training effort at Fort McCoy By Scott Sturkol Seventy-one cadets and nearly a dozen staff members with Army ROTC units at seven universities in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan trained at Fort McCoy on April 11 in field training lanes to build their skills. "The cadets were participating in a combined field training exercise," said Maj. Michae more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Assistance Still Available to Michigan Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2024 Frost and Freeze ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations in Michigan of the June 10 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Michigan Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Excessive Heat ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations of the June 10 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by excessive heat occurring J more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Schools with higher attendance rates see fewer firearm-related expulsions, study finds Higher student attendance coincides with fewer illegal gun-related expulsions in Michigan public K-12 schools, according to research led by the University of Michigan. A new study published in the Journal of School Violence and conducted by researchers at U-M's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention found t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Seeing better, living longer: Eye care and fall prevention may extend lifespan in older adults Study: Self-Reported Visual Difficulty and Mortality Risk Among Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Recurrent Falls (DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf016) Older adults with vision problems face a heightened risk of falls and premature death, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings highlight a d more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 8 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * SME & AMT Present Manufacturing Technology Series EAST 2025 The event is the first of four regional shows scheduled for 2025 in the East, West, Southeast and Southwest of the US (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 7, 2025) - SME, the nonprofit association committed to advancing the widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and developing North America's talent and capabilities, and AMT  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 6 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * SME Education Foundation Awards Nearly $850k in Scholarships to Students Pursuing Manufacturing Careers Record number of 1,697 applications reviewed (SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 5, 2025) - The SME Education Foundation will award nearly 140 scholarships in 2025 to students pursuing a post-secondary education in technical fields that support manufacturing. Select recipients were recognized more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 9, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Chair Applauds Gov. Whitmer's Success in Protecting Great Lakes from Invasive Carp LANSING -- With new federal support to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has delivered record investments to block invasive carp from accessing one of the world's most beloved natural resources. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved an exemption for Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) to abandon approximately 6,805 feet of rail line located in Saginaw County, Michigan. The affected line extends from Station 9+00, approximately 270 feet northeast of the intersection of Carrollton Road and Ellsworth Road, to Station 77+05, approximately 1,000 feet southwest of the North Niagara Street at-grade crossing of the Huron & Eastern Railway Company. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has approved a petition from Marquette Rail, LLC (MQT), a Class III railroad, to continue leasing and operating several segments of rail line in Michigan from CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT). The lines in question, totaling approximately 129.03 miles, span from Grand Rapids to Baldwin, Ludington, Walhalla, Manistee, and Filer City. This approval follows an agreement between the two companies to extend the lease and modify comm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36831) entitled "Marquette Rail LLC - Lease and Operation Exemption Including Interchange Commitment - CSX Transportation Inc.": * * * [REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF 49 C.F.R. Sec. 1150.42(e)] Digest:/1 This decision waives a 60-day advance notice requirement and allows Marquette Rail, LLC, to continue to lease and operate approximately 129.03 miles of rail line in Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Technology Modernization Chairman Barrett Leads Oversight Hearing on Improvements to Accessing Community Care through VA's Enhanced Scheduling Technology Today, Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization delivered the followi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 9 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * This just in: Facebook reaps significant economic benefits from content provided by news providers Study: Frontiers: Does Carrying News Increase Engagement with Non-News Content on Social Media Platforms? (DOI: 10.1287/mksc.2024.0993) When it comes to Facebook, news matters--not the fake stuff but the real kind generated by working journalists. That's the takeaway of a University of Michigan study, w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Trojan Horse Tech: Select Committee Sounds Alarm on CCP Robots Inside U.S. Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, every member of the House Select Committee on China - Republicans and Democrats alike - signed a bipartisan letter warning of a growing national securi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Locate Missing Michigan Teen in North Carolina, Arrest Person of Interest Detroit, MI - U.S. Marshals in North Carolina May 7 recovered a Roseville teen who was reported missing April 20 and arrested a person of interest in her disappearance. Roseville Police were contacted at approximately 8:20 a.m. Easter morning and, after working with several local agencies to loca more PR

FLINT, Michigan, May 8 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: * * * UM-Flint students awarded $50,000 grant to improve diversity in Parkinson's exercise classes By Tobias Kind A pair of physical therapy doctorate students at the University of Michigan-Flint have secured a $50,000 grant to bolster the diversity of providers offering critical Parkinson's disease treatment. Nia Ahart's and Zoey Humes' "Move to Represent" initiative will train 10 physical and occupation more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan has announced regarding the completion of an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The inventory identifies Ancestral remains and associated funerary objects with cultural affiliations to several Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. This notice is part of the National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Applauds President Trump for Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp Today, President Trump signed a memorandum (link is external) directing his Administration to implement measures to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp. The memorandum expresses support for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a joint project between the federal government and the states of Illinois and Michigan t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Invites Students to Participate in 2025 Congressional App Challenge Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced his office is accepting submissions from students in Michigan's 5th District for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. This nationwide contest encourages middle and high school students, individually or in teams, to create a software application on a platform of their choice. " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Welcomes Robert Vieira Home Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) met with Robert Vieira, a constituent who had been detained in Tunisia since January 2024. Tunisian authorities had wrongfully accused Vieira of espionage while he was completing missionary work and detained him in January 2024. Congressman Walberg worked with the Trump administration to fight for the release of Vieira. On April 13, Vi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Walberg, Allen Demand Answers on Union Failures to Protect Workers' Sensitive, Personal Info Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) sent letters to six union leaders expressing concerns about their failure to protect un more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Raise Awareness for Motorcycle Safety Today, the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus leaders, Congressmen Tim Walberg (R-MI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Troy Balderson (R-OH), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), introduced a bipartisan resolution to commemorate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI more PR