SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Further Transfer of Core Functions Away from U.S. Department of Education * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a multistate coalition in filing an amended complaint expanding its ongoing legal challenge to the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The amended complaint, filed in the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Petitions MPSC for Rehearing on DTE Data Center Special Contracts * LANSING - Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a Petition for Rehearing with the Michigan Public Service Commission concerning Case U-21990, wherein DTE applied for and received ex parte approval of two special contracts to service a 1.4 gigawatt hyperscale AI data center in Washtenaw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett: After D.C. Helicopter Crash, I Got to Work and Congress Delivered * In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in the Washington Examiner today about the new law he successfully spearheaded in response to the mid-air crash over D.C. last January. A retired Army helicopter pilot who logged more than 1,000 flight hours, Barrett authored the Military Helicopter Traini more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman, Elfreth Introduce BEACON Act to Expand Innovative Care for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury * Today, Reps. Jack Bergman and Sarah Elfreth introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen care for Veterans living with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The BEACON Act modernizes the Department of Veterans Affairs' approach to TBI treatment by expanding access to innovative, evidence-based, no more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Branch County Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Pre-Teen Girls, Furnishing Them with Methamphetamine * LANSING - Yesterday, Anthony Cuyler, 47, a Branch County resident extradited from Mexico in April 2024, was convicted by a Branch County jury of three counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine to a Minor, announced Michigan Attorney more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by oth more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Statement on December Jobs Report * Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's December jobs report: "Today's job report once again shows how Republican policies are strengthening job creators, empowering the workforce, and fostering sustained economic growth. While December's job g more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Statement on December Jobs Report Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement in response to the Department of Labor's December jobs report: "Today's job report once again shows how Republican policies are strengthening job creators, empowering the workf more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar to Introduce Abolish ICE Act * Washington, D.C. Congressman Shri Thanedar will introduce the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority. "The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, a 37-year-old mother fatally shot by an ICE agent, shows that ICE cannot be reformed an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Justice for Exploited Children Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten reintroduced her bipartisan Justice for Exploited Children Act alongside Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07). This legislation would increase both civil and criminal penalties for companies that violate child labor standards established in the Fair Labor Standards Act.  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University instructor showcases innovative game at electronics show By Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University adjunct faculty member Daniel Parrell, Ph.D., is bringing cutting-edge controller-free gaming technology to the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that runs through January 9. Parrell serves as an instructor in Davenport's College of Technology, where he teaches courses  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University's MLK celebration to include NAACP president By Leslie Kinnee Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of NAACP will join Davenport University's annual MLK celebration at its W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus on Jan. 20. The event to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will begin at 2 p.m. with a conversation-style Q&A with Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., Davenport pres more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * December Jobs Report Shows Stable Employment, Falling Joblessness * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 50,000 jobs were added in December. The overall unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in December from 4.5% in November. The unemployment rate for women fell slightly to 3.9% from 4.1%. Overall labor force participation fell slightly to 62.4 more PR

BRONX, New York, Jan. 10 -- The Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Martha E. Pollack to Deliver Keynote Address at Einstein's 2026 Commencement Martha E. Pollack, Ph.D., president emerita of Cornell University and a renowned computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), will deliver the commencement address at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's graduation ceremony. The event will take place May 20, 2026, in David Geffen Hall  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Education and Workforce Committee Advances Walberg's Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking * Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed Congressman Tim Walberg's (MI-05) legislation, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act, which gives Department of Labor (DOL) staff better tools to spot human trafficking and help stop exploitation. "The Committee passed my bipartisan bill to ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure * WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal - reduce t more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Jan. 9 -- The Royal Bank of Canada issued the following news release: * * * Eurasia Group and Royal Bank of Canada Team Up to Reset the Conversation on the US-Canada Relationship New three-year partnership launches ahead of the 2026 CUSMA review to strengthen North America's most consequential bilateral relationship * Toronto, Ontario - Eurasia Group and Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) (TSX: RY) today announced a new three-year strategic partnership beginning in 2026. By b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Former Huron County Funeral Home Director to Stand Trial on 39 Felonies in Alleged Embezzlement Scheme * LANSING - Today, Terry Alvin Kaufman, 72, of Bad Axe, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to stand trial in the 52nd Circuit Court in Huron County for allegedly embezzling and converting funds he received for prepaid funerals and funeral insurance policies, announced M more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * The Bear Looks East Russia's economic realignment leaves Europe in the cold. By Jake Scott As the eyes of the world watch negotiations over Kiev's future, and the "special military operation" that was intended to last ten days nears the end of its fourth year, Russia is carefully deepening its economic ties outside of the West's sphere of influence. In this sense, t more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities issued the following news: * * * What does an equitable farm bill mean for Michigan's urban farmers? AUTHOR: Amanda Brezzell "This is the most clear example of a life or death situation for us, because he who controls the food, controls the population." These words come from Urban Farmer Diane Hoye, who has been involved in urban agriculture for the last 15 years. Urban farming is a unique experience, weaving toge more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- 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 Jan. 8, 2026: * * * House Passes Select Committee National Security Wins in Funding Legislation The Select Committee on China secured critical national security policies in funding legislation passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday. The legislation, which funded the Departm more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- 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 Jan. 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: New Pentagon Research Security Initiatives Announced Following Select Committee Investigations The Pentagon has updated its research security initiatives following a Select Committee investigation that revealed department-funded research was exploited by coll more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Legislature Approved Zero New Business Subsidies in 2025 * LANSING, Mich. The Michigan Legislature concluded the 2025 session without approving any new business subsidy programs, marking the first time in decades that lawmakers have refrained from spending public money on targeted corporate incentives. The 2025 session marked a notable bre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Secures Federal Funding for Critical Oakland County Projects; Votes to Pass Bipartisan Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) announced federal funding she secured for critical Oakland County projects in the House-passed bipartisan funding bill, H.R. 6938 (link is external). Stevens voted in favor of the bill, which over more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Studying Pathological Demand Avoidance Details on the first U.S.-based study of parents and guardians of kids with pathological demand avoidance * Finding resources for parents of children with PDA can provide useful tools and help with addressing behavioral challenges. Transcript: Host: Welcome to Health Lab, your destination for news and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * What does cannabis 'rescheduling' mean for science and society? Federal change could mean more research on a substance that has reached widespread use for self-medication but hasn't had its benefits or risks examined scientifically * Tens of millions of Americans turn to cannabis products every week to try to ease their pain, calm their anxie more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Secures More Funding for Michigan Communities * Yesterday, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for legislation that included funding for six community projects in Michigan's Second Congressional District. "The funding I secured will bring much-needed support for projects throughout Michigan's Second District," said Moolenaar. "These projects, which range from water system improvements to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 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: * * * Moolenaar: Krishnamoorthi "A Steadfast Voice" In Standing Up to The CCP Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) made the following statement on Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) stepping down as ranking member of the Select Committee and being succeeded by Congressman R more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * More Than Vegetables: Bill Bolthouse * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations Lessons Learned in Michigan's Muck Fields Bill Bolthouse's story began in the rich black soil of Grant, Michigan, where long rows of onions shaped both his childhood and his character. Working alongside his family on their muck farm, Bill learned early what honest labor demanded often on his knees, pulling weeds more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy Through 2026 Commemorative Celebration * Michigan State University will honor the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through its annual MLK Commemorative Celebration, taking place Jan. 15-23. The weeklong series of events invites students, faculty, staff and community members to come together in reflection, learning and engagement inspired  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * New Year, Same Economic Squeeze for Working Families * By: Jayme Link and Agatha Pinheiro 2026 begins where 2025 left off: slower hiring, higher prices, and growing anxiety for working families. The latest jobs report offers little reason for optimism under Trump's economy. The U.S. added just 50,000 jobs in December 2025, while the une more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * The Top 10 Most-Read True North Articles of 2025 As we kick off the new year, we're excited to share the Top 10 most-read articles on True North in 2025--a year that saw powerful essays and student voices spark important conversations on economics, policy, and the future of freedom. * These compelling pieces range from incisive commentary on public policy and cultural ideas to student-led perspectives on gove more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Celebrates House Passage of Bill to Fix GOP Health Care Crisis & Lower Costs for Michiganders * Washington, D.C. - Today, in response to House passage of the bill to restore the Affordable Care Act health care subsidies, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement: "Today, the House took a big step to protect Michigan families from rising health care c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America's Youth" at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: With tweens spending an average of five hours a day on screens, and teens over eight hours a day, this hearing will examine how early, excessive use of smartphones, tablets, and laptops can harm development and mental wellbei more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 10 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Schaefer School Sets New Record with $77.3 Million in Research Funding Researchers make breakthroughs and secure big-ticket investment once again in FY25 * The Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology marked a record year for research funding in fiscal year 2025, securing more than $77.3 million in external awards. These investments reflect th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M advances campus energy transition, operations progress in FY '25 The University of Michigan advanced measurable progress across campus operations and its energy transition goals over the past year, according to a new Campus Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality Update, released by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Campus Sustainability. The annual update highlights progress across renew more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Lansing * The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. (CDT). The principal address will be delivered by The Honorable Hung Cao, Under Secretary of the Navy. Additional speakers will include Vice Adm. Seiko Okano, principal military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Vulnerable populations shoulder larger number, higher intensity of environmental burdens Research led by U-M could help regulators better protect marginalized communities from outsized accumulation of pollution, other environmental stressors * Vulnerable communities in the United States often face the highest risks from individual environmental burdens, such as exposure to toxic air pollutant more PR