WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Reduce the Burden of Tobacco * LANSING, MICH. - "As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize easing the burden of cancer in Michigan. The Following Statement can be attributed to Molly Medenblik, American Cancer Society Cancer Action  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Trump Administration's Decision to Drop Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditions on Transportation Grant Funding * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment permanently blocking the Trump Admini more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup: * * * The ASAM Weekly for January 13, 2026 Experience would tell us not to make predictions for 2026, but let's try to make sense of the evidence anyway... Telehealth flexibilities have been extended for controlled substances, and an exception for buprenorphine inductions has been made permanent ( ASAM ). Teenage alcohol and substance use continue to remain at more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How to safely and efficiently remove snow and ice * Walk like a penguin to avoid falling! That is just one of many tips for people walking on snow and ice. At Michigan State University, staff from Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, or IPF, remove snow and ice to help keep the campus community safe -and to keep everyone upright. If you live in a climate that gets a big snowfall more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, McGuire Introduce Legislation to Revive the American Dream for First-Time Homebuyers * Washington, D.C. - Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07) and John McGuire (VA-05) today introduced the American Dream Act to help more individuals and families afford their first home. Specifically, the bill would incentivize older Americans to sell their homes by expanding the waiver of capital gains taxes on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Bergman Cosponsors Legislation to Ban Stock Trading by Members of Congress * This week, Rep. Jack Bergman cosponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks. Concerns about stock trading by elected officials have grown in recent years, as multiple academic studies and media investigati more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Anthony Pham, of Winnetka, has been appointed Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator of the Barstow Veterans Home of California. Pham was Skilled Nursing Facility and Subacute Administrator at Greenfield Care Center of Filmore from 2023 to 2024. He was Skilled Nurs more PR

PASADENA, California, Jan. 14 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * CALIFORNIA'S 2026-27 BUDGET PUTS THE STATE'S CLEAN TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AT A CROSSROADS On Friday, January 9, the Newsom administration released its 2026-2027 budget summary for the state of California. Following our own organizational budget analysis of how the administration intends to jug more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Attends Signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after President Trump signed S.222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, into law: "This notion that whole milk consumption is linked to childhood obesi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Votes to Fund America First Agenda, Deliver Peace Through Strength * WASHINGTON -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) today voted to pass a two-bill appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2026 that advances Republican priorities, reins in Washington spending, and reverses the damage caused by years of failed Biden-era leadership. With passage of the Fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Impeachment of Secretary of Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem * Washington, D.C. -Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability for the House Committee on Homeland Security, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement: "Secretary Kristi Noem has lied to Congress and to the American pe more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Northwood University issued the following news: * * * Construction Underway on New Outdoor Gathering Area by Griswold Hall at Northwood University Construction is underway on a new outdoor gathering area adjacent to Griswold Communications Center that will give Northwood University students a new spot to learn and connect. The enhanced setting also will serve as a welcoming outdoor venue for visitors and guests attending events at this unique center for learning  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health opens new behavioral health clinic to expand access, address Michigan's mental health crisis DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 14, 2025 - Corewell Health(TM) is taking a significant step to address Michigan's growing mental health needs by opening a new outpatient behavioral health clinic in Dearborn. Corewell Health Behavioral Health Clinic, located at 18200 Oakwood Blvd., is designed to provide a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to amend existing jet routes and establish satellite-based navigation paths to ensure the continued flow of air traffic through the Great Lakes region. These changes are necessary due to the decommissioning of the Chardon, Ohio, very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) station. The Chardon VOR is being removed as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network program, an  more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Gamifying Neuroscience: Michigan Tech Researchers Turn Motor Control Into Play By Cyndi Perkins and Mary Ahkin Inside Michigan Tech's Aging, Cognition and Action Lab, space debris rains down on a screen as players scramble to deflect it before it crashes. Although the fast-paced chaos feels like a classic arcade, there's something much more ambitious behind the gameplay. The video game  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Announces New Housing and Commercial Space Coming to Historic Downtowns Across Michigan * Funding will redevelop vacant spaces in Cheboygan, Ionia, Marshall, Morenci, and Port Sanilac LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced five redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, creating housing more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU offers seamless transitions for displaced Siena Heights students By Michele Coffill Grand Valley will offer seamless transitions to students at Siena Heights University who wish to continue their degree plans after that institution closes. The 105-year-old university in Adrian will close after the 2025-2026 academic year. About 1,855 students are enrolled at Siena Heights. The agreement betw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Hearing Recap: "Building an AI-Ready America" Today, the Education and Workforce Committee held the first hearing in a series examining how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the workforce, job training, and education. Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) started the hearing by highlighting how AI is already impacting today's w more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, SLOTKIN INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND BROADBAND ACCESS IN RURAL AMERICA * Senators Move to Extend USDA Support for Middle Mile Broadband Projects for Another Five Years WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is instrume more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun's 2026 State of the State Address Below are remarks as prepared by Governor Mike Braun in his 2026 State of the State Address. President Pro Tem Bray, Speaker Huston, Lt. Governor Beckwith, Chief Judge Tavitas, Chief Justice Rush, members of the General Assembly, honored guests, Maureen and family, welcome. In 2025 our message was clear: Indiana is open for business. I more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University's Jerry Mack named Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year * HOUSTON, Jan. 14, 2026 -Kennesaw State University's Jerry Mack has been named as the recipient of the American Heart Association's 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year Award. This award celebrates the achievements of an individual who has not had any previous head co more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 15 (TNSrep) -- Mars Veterinary Health, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report highlighting global advances in pet health One of the world's leading contributors of veterinary research details how its data-driven insights and global scientific advancements are shaping the future of veterinary medicine * NEW YORK, NY (January 14, 2026) -- Today, Mars Veterinary Health published its 2025 Scienc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Michigan Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- October 2025 * Michigan had 213,000 job openings in October 2025, compared to 236,000 openings in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Michig more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records While rare, emoji use raises questions about best practices for communication Author: Sam Page Analysis of 218.1 million notes from 1.6 million patients' electronic health records revealed growing use of emojis. The results, published in JAMA Network Open, found 372 emojis wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Highlights Michigan Infrastructure Priorities * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar testified in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advocate for key infrastructure priorities impacting Michigan. "Infrastructure projects are critical to public safety, economic growth, and the long-term resilience of our communities," said Moolenaar. "I appreciate the Commit more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Mike McGuire for California's 1st District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Mike McGuire for California's 1st Congressional District. As the democratic leader of the California Senate, McGuire has proven that he is ready more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * New Boston Woman Convicted for Embezzlement from Employer * LANSING - Yesterday, Susan O'Hara, 56, of New Boston, pled guilty to three counts of Embezzlement - $100,000 or more and one count of Forgery in the Third Circuit Court in Wayne County, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. O'Hara was charged with eight felonies in August and alleged to have embezzled more than $2, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New Ranking Puts Michigan in Top 5 in Country for Workforce * January 13, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Michigan Beats California, Texas, and Florida in Workforce Companies Need to Succeed LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Whitmer highlighted Site Selection Magazine's new workforce report, which ranks Michigan No. 4 in the nation and second in the East North Central region. The ra more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NNU celebrates reinstatement of NIOSH staff * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, released the following statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' reinstatement of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) staff: "Nurses celebrate the reinsta more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Oakland University School of Health Sciences launches Master of Physician Assistant Science degree program In celebration of the program start, an open house will be hosted from noon-2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Oakland West Center. * The first cohort of Oakland University Master of Physician Assistant Science students recently started classes at the School of Health Sciences. The Master of Phys more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Center for Food Safety issued the following news release: * * * Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters * WASHINGTON -Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) to deem anaerobic digesters that are located at industrial livestock operations or use livestock manure ineligible for grants and loan more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pace University President Named AJC-Hosted Fulbright Specialist to Lead Transatlantic Effort Against Rising Antisemitism * Recognized for his national and international leadership, Pace University President Marvin Krislov has begun work as a Fulbright Specialist -hosted by AJC Paris -to help identify the most effective ways French and American leaders can stem a rising tide of ant more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Peters and Rounds Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Defense Department Cyber Workforce * * * Original text here: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/dems/peters-and-rounds-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-defense-department-cyber-workforce// more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Public Interest Groups Challenge Trump Administration Order to Keep Washington's Last Coal Plant Operating * Washington, D.C. - Today, public interest groups challenged the Department of Energy's (DOE) illegal emergency order forcing Washington's last coal plant to operate past its planned retirement date. The groups' request for rehearing was filed with DOE in response to the 90-day order is more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the American Dream Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the American Dream Act. This bill will allow individuals 65 years-of-age or older to sell any real property, including rental and vacation homes, with the sales price of $500,000 or less to a first-time homebuyer without the sale being subject to capital gains. "I am  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Make Food and Energy More Affordable * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026. This bill would reverse cuts to food and energy assistance for low-income households. "Working families across mid-Michigan are struggling to keep up with rising costs. Instead of helping them more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Rx Kids expands unprecedented effort to support Michigan families * Rx Kids, the nation's first community-wide program that gives cash to growing families, is expanding. Since launching in Flint in 2024, the program, led by Michigan State University, has improved lives across Michigan, from the Eastern Upper Peninsula to River Rouge and beyond. A proactive health intervention, Rx Kids provides sup more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Carve Out Path to Senate Majority in 2026 * January 14, 2026 TO : Interested Parties FR : Devan Barber, DSCC Executive Director RE : Over the last year, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has built a strong foundation for electoral success and created the path for Democrats to take the Senate majority in 2026. While Republicans began the cycle more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Task Force Co-Chairs Call for Senate Action to Combat Rising Antisemitic Violence * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling on the Senate to take sw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: A 10% Credit Card Cap Would Save Families $150 a Month * Senator Marshall Joins CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Jake Tapper on CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to detail his bill, the Credit Card Competition Act, and the economic wins that President Trump shared in Michigan today. He also touched on the more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * SME to Expand SME PRIME to Build the Next Generation of America's Maritime Industrial Base Workforce Partnership introduces hands-on maritime manufacturing pathways for high school students across the U.S. * Through an expanded 2024 initiative, three maritime-focused high schools are joining SME PRIME--the Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education program, which develops cu more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * South Florida nurses ratify new union contracts at three HSA hospitals * Registered nurses at three South Florida hospitals owned by Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying new union contracts this week, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention. The new contracts are for nurses at three facilities: Florida Medica more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Delivers on Republican Promises * "American workers will see higher take home pay thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts law. Republicans are creating an economy that works for working Americans. We are creating a prosperous America." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Republica more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S '90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE' RETURNS WITH SECOND CHANCES, SHOCKING SECRETS, AND NEW ROMANCES * Check Out Photos HERE & Watch the Trailer HERE (Los Angeles) - Fan-favorite cast from 90 Day Fiance returns in search of love once again, as they try to leave their past baggage behind. The new season of 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE follows singles on their j more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Drops Appeal of Court Order Blocking Illegal Conditioning of Transportation Grant Funding * LANSING - Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss its appeal of the final judgment permanently blocking the Trump Administration's effort to unlawfully impose immigration enforcement requirements on billions of dollars in annual U.S. Department o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M experts can discuss tariffs as Supreme Court decision looms Experts from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business are available to comment as the United States and its trading partners await a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on the legality of many of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Erik Gordon is a clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurial studies. He is well more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Gaps between perception and reality might be putting the brakes on electric vehicle sales in rural Michigan As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show kicks off this week, new research suggests that for many rural Michiganders, electric cars still feel more science fiction than real life * A new University of Michigan survey of 1,000 rural Michigan residents reveals a striking gap between perception and reality w more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Severe weather is deadly for vulnerable older adults long after the storm ends, study finds Older adults who were exposed to heavy rainfall after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 faced a 3% increase in the risk of death within the following year, a new University of Michigan study found. "These findings add to the evidence that disasters don't just cause short-term disruptions. They expose and magnif more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dental Burs and Kits Thereof * News Release 26-008 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1479 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dental burs and kits thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's noti more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Walberg Holds First Hearing in AI Series Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the first hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready America": "Artificial intelligence is scaling rapidly, and a more PR