COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * AEP Ohio Proposes to Decrease Electric Rates for Customers in Settlement AEP Ohio today filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to decrease electricity distribution rates for its customers. The settlement, which must be approved by the PUCO, would decrease distribution rates by $58.7 million overall. The average AEP Ohio residential cust more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Right-to-Work States Dominate U-Haul Growth Index By John Kartch Right-to-Work states dominated the U-Haul Growth Index released this week. Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states: -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employmen more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * An old drug held the key to treating a rare pediatric disease. Scientists are teaming up to advance its use to treat more patients. Corewell Health, Michigan State University and Every Cure partner so no patient goes undiagnosed * A decades-old drug, long used to treat conditions including a chronic parasitic disease, may soon offer new hope for even more patients with a different life-threatening and more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Attorneys for Animals Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) opposing proposed modifications to the agency's interagency cooperation rules regarding critical habitat exclusions under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In the letter, AFA expressed concerns that the changes prioritize political motives over scientific evidence and undermine essential protections for threatened and endangered species. The contentious comments com more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Attorneys General from the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) opposing several proposed rules that they argue threaten the fundamental purpo more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Lansing, Mich. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Michigan's 7th District. WINNER: AgriVerse AgriVerse, the first place app in this year's challenge, was created by Okemos High School students Sai Pranav Tejas Valisetty and Rithik Parthasarathy who teamed up with Br more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Nominates 16 Mid-Michigan Students to U.S. Service Academies * Lansing, Mich. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he is nominating 16 high school seniors from across mid-Michigan to the United States service academies. "I'm truly honored to nominate these exceptional young men and women from mid-Michigan to attend our U.S. service academies," said Barrett. "During my 22 years in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Stands with Patients, Votes Against Blank Checks for Big Insurance Companies * Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today voted no on H.R. 1834, a bill that would extend COVID-era subsidies for big insurance companies who are raking in record profits while continuing to hike rates and deny record levels of claims. This legislation also didn't offer any reforms to mitigate the ramp more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM announces March 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in four eastern states * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for March 12, 2026, to offer eight oil and gas parcels totaling 506 acres in Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, and Mississippi. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels July 2025 and held a p more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg Opening Statement at Markup to Protect Pregnant Students and Combat Human Trafficking Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a markup of two bills to protect pregnant students and combat human trafficking: "Today, the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Backs Appropriations Package, Brings $15 Million to Local Projects * WASHINGTON House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted in favor of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. The three-bill funding package focuses on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and national securit more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Expands Nevada Presence, Opening Reno Office With Three Litigators, Public Strategy Additions * Leif Reid, Kristen Martini, Nicole Scott Join as Litigation Members, Alfredo Alonso Joins Clark Hill Public Strategies as Firm Opens 30 th Office International law firm Clark Hill PLC announced today that three litigators -Leif Reid, Kristen Martini and Nicole Scott have j more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on ACA Tax Credits Renewal Passing the House of Representatives * WASHINGTON Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year renewal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits. "For more than a year, Congress has ignored the cost crisis that' more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Detroit Man Pleads Guilty in Half-Million Dollar Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Fraud, ID-Theft Scheme A Detroit resident pleaded guilty yesterday related to an extensive unemployment insurance fraud and identity theft scheme, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. Nicholas Overton, 32, pleaded guilty today before Judge Den more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Darnell Marice McCarver, also known as "WAP," 19, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to aiding and abetting the distribution of 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. McCarver admitted to his role in a drug trafficking or more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Detroit Resident Sentenced to Prison for Cocaine, Fentanyl, and Heroin Trafficking A resident of Detroit, Michigan, has been sentenced in federal court to 18 months in prison on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. United States District Judge Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Demands Answers from Uber on Failure to Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assaults by Drivers * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today sent the following letter to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, expressing concern and demanding answers from the company regarding its response to reports of sexual assault and harassment by its users. This letter comes as a follow-up to a September letter and su more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on Steny Hoyer's Retirement * Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to Congressman Steny Hoyer's announcement that he will not seek reelection. "Steny Hoyer is a long-time friend, partner, colleague, and someone I have always been able to turn to. He has been a steadfast, hardworking representative for his constituents for more than f more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * New federal dietary guidelines: U-M experts weigh in New federal dietary guidelines announced this week are a sharp departure from previous such guidelines, including a specific focus on processed foods, an emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy, and a softening of guidance about alcohol. While experts are still digesting the new guidelines and what they mean for Americans, several University of Michi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Federal Spending Package Would Cut Lead Pipe Replacement Funding "No one in the wealthiest nation on Earth should be subjected to this antiquated risk." * Today, the House of Representatives is slated to pass a spending package that cuts funding for lead service line replacements. The legislation (HR 6938) will fund a portion of the federal government, including the En more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Wayne State University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 8, 2026, with Keisha N. Blain, Brown University historian and Africana Studies professor: * * * From history to her story: A Q&A with Dr. Keisha N. Blain, keynote for WSU's annual tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. As the nation prepares to shine a spotlight on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of the annual celebrations of the civil rights leader's birthday, Brown University his more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs * DENVER \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey: West Michigan economy remains soft heading into 2026 By Brian Vernellis Despite modest improvement across several key metrics, a report from a Grand Valley researcher indicates the West Michigan economy closed out 2025 continuing a softening trend. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his December survey of the region's bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Nominates 14 Students from Allegan, Gobles, Holland, Hudsonville, Kalamazoo, Mattawan, Portage, St. Joe, and Wayland to U.S. Service Academies * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced the nomination of 14 students to U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2030. These students will be considered for appointment to one or more of our nation's Service Academies, which include: the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Raja Krishnamoorthi for Election to the U.S. Senate * AFGE says Rep. Krishnamoorthi is a trusted partner for public servants FOWLERVILLE, Mich. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Raja Krishnamoorthi for election to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois in the 2026 e more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Maine: Cannabis Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect * Augusta, ME: Sales taxes on the purchase of adult-use cannabis products rose nearly 30 percent on January 1, as new legislation took effect. Under the new tax law, which lawmakers approved last year, consumers must pay a 14 percent sales tax on adult-use marijuana products (up from 10 percent). Medic more PR

CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- McHenry County College issued the following news: * * * Explore New Skills this Winter with Community Enrichment Programs McHenry County College (MCC) has announced its Q1 Community Enrichment schedule, featuring a wide variety of classes designed for personal enrichment, skill-building, and lifelong learning. Programs will run January through March 2026. From creative workshops and hands-on hobbies to career exploration and youth-focused opportunities, MCC' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * Michigan organizations sound alarm over ICE's unchecked power Violent, harmful actions of federal agency are an affront to human rights * Four prominent statewide organizations that focus on social justice are urging Congress to address overreach from the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan, the Michigan Immig more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * League urges U.S. Senate to follow the lead of the U.S. House in protecting health care for millions of Americans by bringing back the Advanced Premium Tax Credits The Michigan League for Public Policy has issued the following statement on the U.S. House's bipartisan vote today to bring back the Advanced Premium Tax Credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for three years. The League more PR

DULUTH, Minnesota, Jan. 9 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power and American Transmission Co. file application for new high-voltage transmission line to strengthen regional grid Minnesota Power and American Transmission Co. (ATC) have filed a combined application for a Certificate of Need and Route Permit to build a high-voltage transmission line in Itasca and St. Louis counties in Minnesota to bolster reliability of the regional gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes Against COVID Credit Extension * Congressman John Moolenaar voted against legislation to extend pandemic-era enhanced premium tax credits. The original Affordable Care Act tax credits are permanently funded. These tax credits have existed since 2014 and were originally only available to people making 400% of the federal poverty level. The American Rescue Plan Act, enacted by Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Votes for Three Funding Bills * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar supported the fiscal year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment appropriations bills. (link is external) The bills passed the House with a bipartisan 397-28 vote. "These bills fund important programs that are crucial to Michigan families. They increase funding to figh more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * New Castle Man Sentenced for Role in Interstate Drug Trafficking Operation A resident of New Castle, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court on his conviction of violating federal narcotics laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today. Edward Dietrich, 60, was sentenced by United States Dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Welcomes Forty-Five New Members * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Chr is tian communicators, was delighted to welcome 45 new organizations and individuals who joined the association in the fourth quarter of 2025. "As we closed out the year, it was encouraging to see the strength and momentum of the NRB co more PR

MONROE, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Over $325,000 In Scholarships Available From Monroe County Community College For 2026-27 Academic Year Monroe County Community College has announced over $325,000 of scholarship funding available for the 2026-27 academic year. "The online scholarship application is available now at www.monroeccc.edu/scholarships. Returning and prospective students are encouraged to apply now f more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat PFAS Pollution Harming Michigan Communities * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan Prevent Release of Toxic Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Jan. 8 (TNSrep) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * Report: KCC is a wise investment for students, taxpayers, society A new study shows that Kellogg Community College generates approximately $331 million annually for the local economy, an impact that is equal to 1.9% of the gross regional product of a service area that includes Barry, Branch, Calhoun and Eaton counties. KCC's operations, payroll, student spending and a more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo named top hospital by Forbes * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo was recently named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list and recognized as a 5-star facility. From an initial pool of 5,400 hospitals nationwide, Forbes identified 2,500 that met its criteria and then assigned ratings from one to five stars. Only 253 hospitals earned five stars, more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * SETAF-AF hosts Best Medic Competition with Ghanian, Liberian and Italian medics * VICENZA, Italy The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) will host its Best Medic Competition, gathering 24 medical professionals from Ghana, Liberia, Italy and the United States at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Jan. 5-15. Thi more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * South Florida nurses call off strikes after reaching deal with HSA * Registered nurses at three Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) facilities in South Florida have called off their one-day strikes scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9. National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) represents more than 1,000 nurses at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale,  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Suppressing postoperative inflammation may prolong pain * Taking anti-inflammatory drugs after surgery is fairly standard protocol. But a new study from researchers at Michigan State University suggests this approach may be backfiring and that blocking inflammation during this critical time may, in fact, delay recovery and prolong pain rather than relieve it. In the new study, published recently in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 534) entitled "Lake State Railway Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In Saginaw County, Michigan": * * * Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 6,805 feet of rail line extending from Sta. 9+00, approximately 270 feet northeast of the intersection of Carro more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * The 3% Resolution: Huizenga, Peters, Smucker, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure * Yesterday, Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Scott Peters (D-CA), in addition to Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), led the BFF Steering Committee to introduce the bipartisan House Resolution (H.Res.981) establishing a clear fiscal goal:  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * THE CUTEST SHOWDOWN IN SPORTS PUPPY BOWL XXII RETURNS ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 AT 2PM ET/11AM PT * View the Puppy Bowl XXII Promo HERE View the Full List of Puppy Players HERE and Photos HERE New York (January 8, 2026) - Puppy Bowl, the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, returns for its 22 nd year on Sunday, February 8, 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Air Force announced plans to enter into a joint ownership agreement and grant an exclusive patent license to the Regents of the University of Michigan. This action, governed by the Bayh-Dole Act, involves specialized laser technology developed for enhancing optical pulse contrast. The technology centers on a multi-pass cavity-based device designed to improve the quality of high-power laser pulses. By using an intracavity nonlinear medium and spatial filtra more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on Jan.7, 2026: * * * UAW Statement on Conn-Selmer Announcement to Close U.S. Facility Today, Conn-Selmer, the last USA-made brass instrument manufacturer, informed workers that it is shutting down its Eastlake, Ohio facility to officially ship Ohio operations overseas to China. It means decades of an Ohio mainstay and hundreds of good, union jobs are on the chopping block so that billionaires can reap even m more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Union nurses horrified by Minneapolis shooting, demand ICE out of communities and justice for woman's death * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today expresses horror, sorrow, and condemnation following the fatal shooting by ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota, issuing the following statement. Union nurses across the country today mourn for a woman  more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Jan. 9 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Study: How can we stop the spread of flu? In a tough flu season, new research on airborne flu transmission gives insight on better outbreak control * This year's flu season is turning out to be brutal. As a new variant known as subclade K spreads rapidly, a study out today offers clues as to how to avoid the annual sickness. Researchers from University of Maryland Schools  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * University of Michigan Health earns URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy The designation demonstrates a meaningful commitment to quality health care. * University of Michigan Health is proud to announce that it has once again earned URAC accreditation (through 2028) for Specialty Pharmacy. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Twitter data reveals partisan divide in understanding why pollen season's getting worse Despite this gap, however, there are opportunities to communicate the real-world impacts of climate change, the research team says * Two things are clear from a University of Michigan analysis of nearly 200,000 Twitter posts between 2012 and 2022. One, people are really good at identifying peak pollen sea more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * When AI learns an author's voice, even experts prefer it AI's ability to copy an author's writing style isn't just about how advanced the technology is--it's about how people use it. And the way it's used could have major effects on creativity, jobs, and even the law. In a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan, Stony Brook University, and Columbia University, when AI was given more PR