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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2025-07-06 ( 64 items )  
'The postcard craze' of historic Michigan: More than 60K postcards digitized at U-M Clements Library (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * 'The postcard craze' of historic Michigan: More than 60K postcards digitized at U-M Clements Library * Fourth of July celebrations captured in Royal Oak, Fenton, Lawton, more, from over a century ago The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan has recently made available a digital database of real photo postcards from the David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography. The 66 more PR

500,000 Michiganders To Lose Healthcare Under James and Leonard-Backed Plan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSrep) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * 500,000 Michiganders To Lose Healthcare Under James and Leonard-Backed Plan Aric Nesbitt and Mike Cox have been silent, do they also support gutting Medicaid and closing hospitals? * LANSING -- As DC Republicans, including John James, barrel towards gutting Medicaid all to give tax cuts to billionaires, a new report (https://gandernewsroom.com/2025/06/25/report-trump-backed-medicaid- more PR

ADC Unveils First Round of Speakers for ArabCon 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Unveils First Round of Speakers for ArabCon 2025 Civil rights leaders, scholars, artists, and movement voices from across the country will gather in Dearborn to mark ADC's 45th Anniversary, September 25-28 * The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) announced its first slate of speakers for ArabCon 2025, the nation's largest annual convention of Arab Americans. Cele more PR

Autism Alliance of Michigan Urges U.S. Department of Education to Prioritize Students with Disabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of students with disabilities in educational priorities. The organization expressed concern over the proposed frameworks that may overlook the unique needs of these students. In the letter addressed to Zachary Rogers, AAoM's president and CEO, the organization emphasized, "Our interest in these priorities stems from the significant  more ST

Barrett Delivers Permanent Tax Relief for Michigan Families, Sends One Big Beautiful Bill to President's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Barrett Delivers Permanent Tax Relief for Michigan Families, Sends One Big Beautiful Bill to President's Desk Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. "Today, I joined my colleagues in passing the One Big Beautiful Bi more PR

Barrett Welcomes Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing Concrete Supplier (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Barrett Welcomes Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing Concrete Supplier Lansing, Mich. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing for a tour of Shafer Redi-Mix. During the visit, Barrett and Chavez-DeRemer met with the team at Shafer's Lansing concrete plant, toured their facility, and discussed how cutting unnecessa more PR

Bergman: SBA Disaster Loan Centers Remain Open (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman: SBA Disaster Loan Centers Remain Open * Rep. Jack Bergman reminds constituents that SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are still open in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties. Homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the ice storm in Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle Counties may apply for a low-interest disaster loan for  more PR

Breaking the silence: How Asian Americans cope with discrimination (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Breaking the silence: How Asian Americans cope with discrimination * Study abstract: Qualitative exploration of Asian Americans' coping with discrimination Asian Americans are often stereotyped as quiet, passive and conflict-avoidant--but a new University of Michigan study challenges that narrative. In a qualitative exploration of how Asian Americans cope with discrimination, U-M researchers found  more PR

California takes top spot in cigarette smuggling while Michigan clears some air (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * California takes top spot in cigarette smuggling while Michigan clears some air * MIDLAND, Mich.,-- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, in collaboration with the Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation, has released its latest annual estimate of cigarette tax evasion and avoidance rates revealing significant shifts in smuggling trends acro more PR

Caring for the Caregivers: How MSU Researchers are Addressing a Growing Crisis (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Caring for the caregivers: How MSU researchers are addressing a growing crisis By Brandon Drain As of 2020, 53 million adults in the U.S. are actively engaged in caregiving--supporting a rapidly growing population of older adults, according to researchers at Michigan State University. Informal caregivers provide vital services that aid in helping older adults liv more PR

Chair Walberg Continues Investigation Into Antisemitism at DePaul, Haverford, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Following May 7 Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Walberg Continues Investigation into Antisemitism at DePaul, Haverford, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Following May 7 Hearing Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent letters to DePaul University, California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo), and Haverford College requesting additional informat more PR

Chair Walberg on Antisemitism Task Force Finding Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg on Antisemitism Task Force Finding Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism found that Harvard University's failure to protect Jewish students violated Title VI of the Civil Ri more PR

Chairman Walberg Delivers Remarks in Support of the One Big, Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Delivers Remarks in Support of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Chairman Walberg's Remarks: "The One Big, Beautiful Bill is one big, beautiful win for the American people. "Americans struggled under crushing inflation driven by the Biden-Harris administration's outrageous spending. "Even worse, the Biden-Harris a more PR

Chairman Walberg on the One Big, Beautiful Bill Heading to President Trump's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg on the One Big, Beautiful Bill Heading to President Trump's Desk Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the House-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law: "In passing the One Big, Beautiful more PR

Chairman Walberg on the Senate-Passed One Big, Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg on the Senate-Passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on the Senate-passed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act: "Although it differs from the House-passed version, the Senate-passed big, beautiful bill is an important step to brin more PR

Chairman Walberg Praises Trump DOL Proposals on In-Home Caregivers, H-2A Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Praises Trump DOL Proposals on In-Home Caregivers, H-2A Workers Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on two Department of Labor (DOL) proposals to reverse harmful rules issued by previous administrations on compensation for in-home care providers and more PR

Chairwoman McClain Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON-- Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) expressed strong support for the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, highlighting that it will significantly boost the economy and improve quality of life for Michigan families, help small businesses, and reward hard-working individuals. "This  more PR

Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes Against Largest Cuts to Healthcare and Food Assistance in American History (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Votes Against Largest Cuts to Healthcare and Food Assistance in American History * Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) voted against the Senate's version of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act". This partisan, cruel GOP budget passed the House 218-214 and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. "This Big Ugly Bill will cause 17 million people more PR

Dingell, Fitzpatrick, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Close the Boyfriend Loophole (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Fitzpatrick, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Close the Boyfriend Loophole * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), along with Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at closing the 'boyfriend loophole,' which allows stalkers and abusers to access guns because they weren't married to their  more PR

Displays, imaging and sensing: New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Displays, imaging and sensing: New blue fluorophore breaks efficiency records in both solids and solutions * Reaching 98% efficiency in a solid state and 94% in solution, the small fluorescent molecule's design could cut down development time and cost for future applications Study: Elucidating the molecular structural origin of efficient emission across solid and solution phases of single benzene fl more PR

Dow Announces INNATE(tm) TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin and Advances Collaborations to Redefine Packaging Circularity (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, June 30 [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 Announces INNATE(tm) TF 220 Precision Packaging Resin and Advances Collaborations to Redefine Packaging Circularity * SHANGHAI, China - June 30, 2025 - Dow (NYSE: DOW) announces significant milestones to mark breakthrough innovat more PR

Enbridge Pays to Destroy Indigenous Site in Effort to Push Forward Line 5 Tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Enbridge Pays to Destroy Indigenous Site in Effort to Push Forward Line 5 Tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac * EMMET COUNTY, Mich. - Circumventing federal review processes designed to protect Indigenous lands, Enbridge, the massive Canadian fossil fuel company responsible for Line 5, signed a lopsided $1.5 million land swap deal with Emmet County, Michigan, for land near the Straits of Macki more PR

Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked piece of solar geoengineering research (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked piece of solar geoengineering research * Study: Models and scenarios for solar radiation modification need to include human perceptions of risk (DOI: 10.1088/2752-5295/addd42) Human perceptions hold the key to the future of solar geoengineering and other approaches to cool our warming planet. A new study from the University of Michigan ur more PR

Ford School of Public Policy: Fear, Trust and Other Human Factors are Vital Yet Overlooked Piece of Solar Geoengineering Research (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Fear, trust and other human factors are vital yet overlooked piece of solar geoengineering research Human perceptions hold the key to the future of solar geoengineering and other approaches to cool our warming planet. A new study from the University of Michigan urges the scientific community to move beyond solely focusing on the physical aspects of such approache more PR

ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer promotes One Big Beautiful Bill during 'America at Work' tour stops in Michigan, Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer promotes One Big Beautiful Bill during 'America at Work' tour stops in Michigan, Indiana * GOSHEN, IN - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her swing across the country as part of her "America at Work" listening tour to promote President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate today in a huge win for the American people. Secretar more PR

IN THE STATES: Republican Senators Face Backlash at Home After Voting to Slash Medicaid and Spike Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Republican Senators Face Backlash at Home After Voting to Slash Medicaid and Spike Costs * Senate Republicans are facing backlash in their home states for jamming through their toxic plan to gut Medicaid, shutter rural hospitals, and spike costs for families. From North Carolina to Maine, Michigan to Iowa, Georgia to Alaska and beyond, news coverage highlights the devast more PR

IW Features Documentary: Michigan Family Business Thrives Thanks to President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * New IW Features Documentary: Michigan Family Business Thrives Thanks to President Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women Features (IW Features), the grassroots storytelling and original journalism arm of Independent Women, released a new documentary highlighting how tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act helped the Cangiolosi family laun more PR

John James Issues Statement Following Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * John James Issues Statement Following Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John James (MI-10) issued the following statement after voting in support of H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "Today I voted yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill -- because it delivers on the promises President Trump and Republicans made in 2024. We're cutting taxes on tips and overti more PR

Justice Department Secures Agreement Reforming Michigan School District's Seclusion and Restraint Practices (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Secures Agreement Reforming Michigan School District's Seclusion and Restraint Practices * Today, the Justice Department announced that it reached an agreement with a Michigan school district to address the discriminatory use of seclusion and restraint against students with disabilities, in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the settlement ag more PR

League Rails on Passage of U.S. Senate Budget Bill That Puts Michiganders' Lives on the Line and Gives Handouts to the Wealthy (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 2 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on July 1, 2025: * * * League rails on passage of U.S. Senate budget bill that puts Michiganders' lives on the line and gives handouts to the wealthy Planned cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will strip health care and food away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders * LANSING -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement today denouncing the U.S. Senate Republicans' passa more PR

Line 5 Pipeline - Relocation & Permitting Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11798) on June 30, 2025, by energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak. Here are excerpts: * * * Line 5 Pipeline: Relocation and Permitting The Line 5 Pipeline is a 30-inch diameter, 645-mile pipeline owned by Enbridge carrying up to 540,000 barrels per day of crude oil and natural gas liquids from Superior, WI, to Sarnia, Ontario (Figure 1). A key segment of Line 5 is an underwa more PR

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.1M Sale of 10-Suite Retail Property in Portage, Michigan (10)
ENCINO, California, July 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.1M Sale of 10-Suite Retail Property in Portage, Michigan * PORTAGE, Mich., June 30, 2025 - 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 Centre Square, a two-building retail property in Portage, Michigan for $4.1 million. "We receive more PR

Marginalized Americans are highly skeptical of artificial intelligence (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Marginalized Americans are highly skeptical of artificial intelligence * Study: AI attitudes among marginalized populations in the U.S.: Nonbinary, transgender, and disabled individuals report more negative AI attitudes (DOI: 10.1145/3715275.3732081) Artificial intelligence may be marketed as society's great equalizer--transforming businesses, streamlining work and making life easier for all--but for more PR

McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting Against Extreme Package That Slashes Health Care, Kicks Kids Off Food Assistance, and Raises Costs for Working Families (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting Against Extreme Package That Slashes Health Care, Kicks Kids Off Food Assistance, and Raises Costs for Working Families * WASHINGTON-- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against the extreme reconciliation package that kicks millions off health insurance, takes food from hungry children, and ra more PR

Mich. State: Ask The Expert - What's the Problem With Artificial Food Dyes? (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Ask The Expert: What's the problem with artificial food dyes? We eat with our eyes. You know this if you've ever had a favorite color candy. Food manufacturers also know that people are attracted to brightly colored food. The first artificial food dyes were introduced more than 150 years ago. Recent news, however, has reported issues with artificial food dyes. Kraft Heinz and General Mills are now ph more PR

Mich. State: Have Tattoos? Study Shows People Consistently Misjudge Your Personality (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Have tattoos? New study shows people consistently misjudge your personality A new study led by Michigan State University provides insights into the personality perceptions surrounding tattooed individuals. As tattoos become more mainstream, this research sheds light on how specific tattoos are judged -- and shows how wrong those judgements can be. This study, published in the Journal of Rese more PR

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Opposes Rescission of Housing Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), urging the agency to retain the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) regulations. The council argues that these regulations are vital for providing access to housing information for marginalized populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities. In the letter, Chairperson Jeremy J. Murphy stated,  more ST

Michigan Republicans Could Stop the Medicaid Cuts (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Republicans Could Stop the Medicaid Cuts With the final vote coming, Michigan Republicans could stand up for their communities * LANSING -- In case you missed it, Michigan Congressional Republicans have one last chance to do the right thing and stand up for the hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who rely on Medicaid and SNAP. Unfortunately, as Republicans like John James and Tom B more PR

Moolenaar: "Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Michigan Families" (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar: "Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Michigan Families" * Moolenaar's NO GOTION Policy Heads to President Trump's Desk Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation supports middle-class Michigan families by permanently extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for individuals and joint filers. It also cuts income tax on tipped  more PR

MSU Researchers Map the Worldwide Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Livestock Waste (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU researchers map the worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance in livestock waste Why this matters: * According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat, killing at least 1.27 million people worldwide and associated with nearly 5 million deaths in 2019. * This study shows that livestock manure is a major reservoir for antibiotic  more PR

MSU Study Unpacks How 2025 Tariffs Shocked Global Supply Chain (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU study unpacks how 2025 tariffs shocked global supply chain Why this matters: * 2025 saw the largest U.S. tariff increases since the Great Depression. * The study outlines a theoretical framework for understanding how increases in tariffs as well as uncertainty about tariffs affect importer and exporter behaviors. * Researchers also provide guidance for studying tariff impacts across in more PR

MSU Study: Friendships Between Queer People Can Improve Well-being -- But There's Nuance (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * MSU study: Friendships between queer people can improve well-being -- but there's nuance Friendship is essential to well-being. Friends bring joy, a sense of acceptance, belonging and support in times of need. For queer people, finding others who share the same identity can build connection support and solidarity, leading to feelings of validation and acceptance that are difficult to receive more PR

NSF Launches Groundbreaking MOAH-Free Certification for Food Industry Materials (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news on July 1, 2025: * * * NSF Launches Groundbreaking MOAH-Free Certification for Food Industry Materials NSF 538 MOAH-Free certification addresses critical safety concerns across nonfood compounds and food equipment materials, setting new industry standards for consumer protection. * Brussels, Belgium - NSF, an independent global services organization, today announced  more PR

Rep. Dingell Sounds the Horn: GOP Budget Bill Steers Michigan Down Road to Higher Bills, Drives US Auto Industry Off a Cliff (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dingell Sounds the Horn: GOP Budget Bill Steers Michigan Down Road to Higher Bills, Drives US Auto Industry Off a Cliff Rep. Dingell and Michiganders Warned Trump's Tax Megabill Will Hike Energy Bills, Kill Manufacturing Jobs, and Slam the Brakes on U.S. Auto Leadership * With Michigan's economy and clean energy future on the line, Rep. Debbie  more PR

Republican Rules Committee Rejects Scholten Amendment to Ensure Cost of Living Does Not Skyrocket (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Rules Committee Rejects Scholten Amendment to Ensure Cost of Living Does Not Skyrocket * As the House considers the Senate-passed version of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, legislation that would rip healthcare away from millions of Americans and raise costs on consumers, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI03), founding member of the Lowering Costs Caucus, introduced an amendment that woul more PR

Revex Technologies Calls for Tariffs to Protect U.S. Nickel Processors (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Revex Technologies, Houghton, Michigan, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging the adoption of trade-remedy and incentive measures under Section 232 to address challenges faced by domestic nickel processors. The stakeholder highlights that these processors are struggling due to a more than 50% collapse in global nickel prices, driven by subsidized overproduction in Southeast Asia and alleged price manipulation via  more ST

Saginaw Valley State University Joins CUMU (10)
TOWSON, Maryland, July 4 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities issued the following news on July 3, 2025: * * * Saginaw Valley State University joins CUMU We are thrilled to welcome welcoming Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU) to CUMU! Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students. SVSU's mission is to transform lives through comprehensive, engaged education and experiences tha more PR

Samsung SDI Urges Caution on Critical Mineral Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Samsung SDI America Inc., Auburn Hills, Michigan, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging a cautious and evidence-based approach to potential tariffs on battery-related critical minerals and derivatives. The company warns that broad-based tariffs could hinder investment and growth in the domestic battery industry. Together with joint venture partners Stellantis and General Motors, Samsung SDI is making substantial  more ST

Scholten Statement on House Passage of Republicans' 'Big Ugly Bill' (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Scholten Statement on House Passage of Republicans' 'Big Ugly Bill' * After Republicans finally broke a historically long stalemate on the House Floor, they passed their Big Ugly Bill that will rip health care away from millions of Americans and raise costs on working families. On behalf of West Michiganders, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) voted no. "I just voted no on H.R. 1 for the g more PR

Seasonal allergies caused by fungal spores now start three weeks earlier under climate change (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * Seasonal allergies caused by fungal spores now start three weeks earlier under climate change * A first-of-its-kind study led by the University of Michigan has 'implications for both ecosystem processes and human health' Study: Fungal spore seasons advanced across the US over two decades of climate change (DOI: 10.1029/2024GH001323) Although many of us spend allergy season cursing out plant polle more PR

Slotkin Statement on Passage of the President's Budget Bill, Will Raise Costs and Cause 17 Million Americans to Lose Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Slotkin Statement on Passage of the President's Budget Bill, Will Raise Costs and Cause 17 Million Americans to Lose Health Care WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) released the following statement after voting 'no' on President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which passed by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance breaking the tie. "After more t more PR

South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Terror Threat Landscape (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following news release: * * * South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Huizenga Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Terror Threat Landscape Today, House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee Chairman Bill Huizenga delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, "Assessing the Terror Threat Landscape in South and Cent more PR

Statement From Protect MI Care Coalition on Congressional Passage of Historic Defunding of Medicaid (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 4 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * Statement from Protect MI Care coalition on Congressional passage of historic defunding of Medicaid LANSING, Mich. - Following Congress's historic vote stripping billions of dollars from Medicaid, the Protect MI Care Coalition, an alliance of more than 275 healthcare providers, advocates, and community organizations, has issued the following statement about the devastation  more PR

STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Call Out James, Barrett, and Huizenga for Voting to Gut Medicaid (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Michigan Dems Call Out James, Barrett, and Huizenga for Voting to Gut Medicaid LANSING -- With the House voting to send Republicans' cruel budget to Trump's desk, Republican Congressmen John James, Tom Barrett, and Bill Huizenga are devastating Michigan families across the state as they rip away SNAP and Medicaid. In response, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Curti more PR

Survey Examines Housing Insecurity Among MSU Students (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * Survey examines housing insecurity among MSU students A recent survey conducted by Michigan State University researchers examined housing instability among its student population. The survey, carried out in April 2025 by MSU assistant professors Stephen Przybylinski in the Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences and John Kuk in the Department of Political Science, found that more PR

Survey Finds High Rates of Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Among MSU Students (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 3 (TNSrpt) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news: * * * Survey finds high rates of homelessness and housing insecurity among MSU students By Diane Huhn A recent survey conducted at Michigan State University (MSU) reveals troubling levels of housing instability among its student population. The survey, carried out in April 2025 by MSU assistant professors Stephen Przybylinski in the Department of Geography, Environment, more PR

Test Your Knowledge of Capitalism and The Northwood Idea in Online Free Enterprise Course (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, July 3 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Test Your Knowledge of Capitalism and The Northwood Idea in Online Free Enterprise Course Users Can Now Earn a Certificate for Completing Northwood University's Complimentary Philosophy of Free Enterprise Course! * As the nation celebrates its independence, Northwood University is announcing the culmination of its complimentary online course about free enterprise: The Philosophy of Free Enterprise Certificate more PR

TICAS MI Statement on 2025-2026 Legislature's Budget Proposal (10)
OAKLAND, California, June 30 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * TICAS MI Statement on 2025-2026 Legislature's Budget Proposal * While awaiting remaining budgets from the House, below are uplifts for the released 2025-2026 budget proposals from Michigan Legislature. The following is a statement by Onjila Odeneal, Associate Vice President, Michigan and Community Outreach for The Institute for College Access & Success more PR

Tlaib Leads Colleagues in Opposing Israeli Government's Use of Starvation as a Weapon (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Leads Colleagues in Opposing Israeli Government's Use of Starvation as a Weapon * DETROIT -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 19 Members of Congress in a letter to the Trump Administration opposing the Israeli government's weaponization of humanitarian aid and escalating use of starvation as a weapon of war. For months, the Israeli government has blocked nearly all humanitari more PR

Tlaib Slams Passage of Trump's Big Budget Betrayal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Slams Passage of Trump's Big Budget Betrayal * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after voting NO on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1: "This bill is an act of violence against our communities. At a time of extreme income and wealth inequality, while 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, this budget is absolutely devastat more PR

U-M's Libo Shan recognized for outstanding contributions to the life sciences (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan posted the following news: * * * U-M's Libo Shan recognized for outstanding contributions to the life sciences * U-M professor elected as one of four new European Molecular Biology Organization associate members in the US Libo Shan, professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at the University of Michigan, was named an associate member of the European Molecular Biology Organization, which promotes excellence in the  more PR

U.S. Must Win the AI Race--Moolenaar's Framework Puts America First (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- 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: * * * U.S. Must Win the AI Race--Moolenaar's Framework Puts America First Following this week's critical hearing on AI competition with the Chinese Communist Party, Chairman Moolenaar (R-Mich.) sent a letter to the Department of Commerce outlining an innovative framework to unleash Ameri more PR

Walberg Applauds DOL Decision to Withdraw Misguided Biden-Era 14(c) Rule Change (10)
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Walberg Applauds DOL Decision to Withdraw Misguided Biden-Era 14(c) Rule Change Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement praising the Department of Labor's decision to withdraw the Biden-Harris administration's harmful 14(c) proposed rule to limit employment opportunities more PR

Walberg Votes to Permanently Extend Historic Tax Relief for Michiganders (10)
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Permanently Extend Historic Tax Relief for Michiganders * Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement after voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed the House by a vote of 218-214. "In November, 77 million people demanded change," said Rep Walberg. "Today, House Republicans delivered on that mandate to reverse four years of failed Democrat polici more PR