LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Leads Bipartisan Coalition Defending Use of Geofence Warrants by Law Enforcement * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined the State of Iowa in leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 32 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) with the U.S. Supreme Court in Chatrie v. United States. The coalition is urging the Court to uphold the constitutionali more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Proposal by Trump Administration Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that imposes new certification requirements upon receipt of federal funding, which could r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Successfully Protects State Energy Programs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs and agreed to dismiss its appeal (PDF), preserving States' victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close: "Whi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Court Ruling Protecting Housing-Assistance Program from Trump Cuts * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a federal appeals court ruling (PDF) rejecting the Trump administration's request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that would have left thousands across the country without a place to live. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition s more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Are Liberal Arts Colleges a Good Option for You? * If you want a college experience that feels more personal, connected, and focused on growth, a liberal arts college may be a great fit for you. Key Takeaways * Liberal arts colleges are often known for smaller classes that give students more chances to ask questions and connect with professors. * Most liberal arts colleges require students to stud more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 1 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Issues Joint Statement with 24 Attorneys General on Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement regarding oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara before the U.S. Supreme Court: "The President's executive order redefining birthright citi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MOVE TO FORCE INDIANA COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS TO CONTINUE OPERATING BEYOND RETIREMENT DATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today challenged unlawful "emergency" orders the Trump administration issued as part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle environmental protection more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF DEFENDING STATES' RIGHT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH * Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general on Wednesday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implications for states' ability to provide access to justice for thos more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUCCESSFULLY PROTECTS STATE ENERGY PROGRAMS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, preserving a multistate coalition's victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. In August 2025, Attorney General Raoul and a coalitio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS APPEALS COURT RULING AGAINST HUD OVER HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal appeals court rejected the federal government's request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that will limit access to long-term housing and other services for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing ins more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, SBA Administrator Loeffler Highlight Working Families Tax Cuts, Hear from Workers in Lansing and Howell * Lansing, Mich. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, a member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, in mid-Michigan for the second time to meet with local workers and small-business owners who are benefiting from the relief Barr more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Weekly Update: April 2, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, This is a short week, and I hope it gives you some more time over the weekend to recuperate and care for yourself. Those who know me well will attest to the fact that I don't usually watch much sports, but I had the privilege of attending the UConn vs. Michigan State men's basketball game in Washington, D.C., last Friday. You might wonder why I  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Statement on Firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) issued the following statement following Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi. "Pam Bondi will go down in history as the Attorney General who protected pedophiles and weaponized the DOJ instead of fighting for justice. She should've been removed months a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Urges Supreme Court to Defend Immigrants from Donald Trump * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar, the Top Democrat on the Homeland Security's Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing arguments on the legality of Donald Trump's attacks on birthright citizenship. "As an immigra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Allows First Amendment Claims to Proceed in Lawsuit Challenging University of Michigan Firings and Blacklisting of Pro-Palestine Protesters * April 1, 2026 media@adc.org ANN ARBOR, MI | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), serving as co-counsel alongside the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice, secured a signif more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 1, 2026, by associate Lillian Hall and partner Frank F. Martinez: * * * Predictive Scheduling Laws Are a Growing Challenge for Retailers: Answers to Your Top 5 Questions Adaptability and flexibility are critical to success in the retail industry. But for retailers and other business owners operating in multiple locations, that flexibility is increasingly affected by the growing number of predict more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, April 3 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 1, 2026, by freelance journalist and critic Mark Nayler: * * * Going Nuclear Europe is re-embracing nuclear power, but Spain refuses to follow. On April 28 last year, a massive blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness for over twelve hours. Flights were canceled, thousands of people were stranded on trains, and there were at least eight related deaths. The Spanish right seize more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, April 2 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by Mani Basharzad, research associate at the Institute of Economic Affairs: * * * What Nobel Minds Get Wrong The greatest danger to sound economic reasoning is that its conclusions are often counterintuitive. Each year after the Nobel Prize announcements, laureates, who are among the greatest minds of their generation, gather and shape a broader intellectual conversation. At more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Gift of Life Michigan, an organ procurement organization (OPO), submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the agency's Proposed Rule for OPO performance measurement and certification criteria. The organization, which partners with numerous hospitals and transplant programs across Michigan and is among the largest OPOs nationally, highlighted several critical issues impacting both operational effectiveness  more ST

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Order Declaring Energy Emergency to Save Michigan Motorists Money at the Pump Executive order easing restrictions on fuel blends comes amid rising gas prices due to war in Iran  Today, in response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and the Iran war, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2026-4, declaring an energy emergency. The order w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to Help Southwest Michigan Communities Recover from Deadly Tornadoes * Governor Gretchen Whitmer requested that President Donald J. Trump declare a major disaster in response to multiple tornado touchdowns in southwest Michigan in March. The tornadoes claimed four lives, marking the deadliest tornado event in Michigan in nearly five de more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Assess Tariff Impact, Help Michigan Businesses Access Refunds * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an execu ti ve directive on the one-year anniversary of Liberation Day to help Michigan businesses and employers receive refunds for tariffs they paid under President Trump's illegal policy. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rebecca Piazza, Lindsey Prato, Janir Rivera, Vicki Thomas, and Kellan Quigley to the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. Rebecca Piazza, OTD Piazza is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Florida. Active in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Electrical Administrative Board; Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy; Board of Interpreters for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing; Michigan State more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center and Sierra Club submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed approval of Michigan's Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rules for the West Michigan nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone standard. They argue that Michigan's proposed regulations do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act and urge the EPA to reject the approval as submitted. Th more ST

ALLENDALE, Michigan, April 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU earns national recognition for AI innovation in education By Brian Vernellis The development of a visionary AI-powered application has earned Grand Valley a prestigious national honor. GVSU was selected as a 2026 CIO 100 Award winner by Foundry, recognizing the leadership of the Information Technology Division in the development of ProfAI, which was showcased at Tech Week GR in 2024 . For  more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 3 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Global Studies Major on Winning Team of World Geography Bowl Ginny Greenberg Hofstra global studies major Aadi Gadekar '28 was a member of the Middle States regional team that won the World Geography Bowl at the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, on March 18. This was the second time Gadekar has represented the regional division at the World Geograph more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Become a Teacher Without a Bachelor's Degree | Step-by-Step * Across the country, schools need passionate educators, and if you want to become a teacher but don't yet have a bachelor's degree, there is a clear and flexible path forward. While many people assume the only option is a traditional four-year teaching degree, alternative certification programs allow you to begin working in education soo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: 'Take one less trip to Starbucks': GOP Senate candidates keep dismissing affordability concerns [MS NOW] In case you missed it, new reporting from MS NOW is highlighting the deeply "out-of-touch" comments Republican Senate candidates continue to make, "downplaying rising costs" and "defending the president's economic policies" that have made everything cost more more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Haley Stevens stands up for Michigan's Jewish community after Temple Israel attack * Washington D.C. - In the wake of the antisemitic attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Congresswoman Haley Stevens is speaking out, standing with the Jewish community, and pushing for action. In The Detroit News, Stevens highlighted how Oakland County rallied together in the immediate more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Animal Sanctuary Will Appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court After Appellate Court Upholds City Ban Family-operated sanctuary in Winston-Salem is fighting rules that threaten its ability to care for special needs animals. * WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary will appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court after a state appeals court ruled that Winston-Salem can restrict the n more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following joint statement with 23 attorneys general on the Trump vs. Barbara oral argument: * "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our Nation for more than 150 years. We were proud to lead the fight against this unlawful order, and grateful for the injunctions we obtained that prevented this action from ever  more PR

LIVERMORE, California, April 3 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Cryogenic micro-calorimetry offers a novel material-dating method for nuclear forensics and safeguards The moment nuclear material is produced, processed or purified, it sets off a hidden countdown, marked by the half-life of its radioactive atoms as they begin to decay. For scientists tracking the origins of these substances, decoding this natural c more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The next water war: AI data centers and Michigan's most precious resource Somewhere in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, a technology company is quietly planning a facility that will consume more water each day than a small city. It will not be a steel mill, a paper plant, or a municipal water authority. It will be a data center -- a climate-controlled cathedral of servers built to power artificial intel more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Duggan-Backed Medicaid Cuts Causing Michiganders To Lose Health Care Medicaid cuts passed by Donald Trump and DC Republicans -- and backed by MAGA-funded Mike Duggan, who said that "these Medicaid cuts are not as bad as they look" -- are forcing between 171,000 and 355,000 Michiganders to now lose their health care, according to a new report. In October, when asked by a local more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers One of the Most Out-of-Touch GOP Candidates in the Nation Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has a starring role in a new report about "several Republican Senate candidates [who] have downplayed rising costs" while defending Trump's disastrous economic policies. In a supercut of the most out-of-touch GOP Senate candidates across the country, MS NOW prominently features more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Michigan Public Health Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) pre-award registration certification requirements for financial assistance recipients. The nonprofit organization expressed substantial concerns about the impact of these revisions on public health programs and federally funded partnerships. The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), ba more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Michigan's Children, a statewide non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to supporting public school students across Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements. The organization highlighted potential risks the changes pose to ongoing equity-based educational initiatives and community partnerships throughout the s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Endocrine Society posted the following news release: * * * Moving obesity diagnosis beyond BMI may delay treatment * Endocrine Society shares concerns with The Lancet's obesity framework  Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health problems may complicate diagnosis and delay treatment, according to an Endocrine Society guideline communication published in The Journal of more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU detective tapped for FBI * After more than a decade of service to Michigan State University, Detective Jamie Izen is taking a step up in her career that that speaks to her exceptional talent and the strength of Spartan excellence. On April 2, Izen leaves MSU to begin her training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, transitioning from MSU's Department of Police and Public Safety to one of the world more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd 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 Matt Dunlap for Maine's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service, Matt has shown he is a person of real integrity. He has always  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 2 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New software safeguards research participants' privacy * Which details in a de-identified scientific record are enough to still identify a person? If, for example, the record includes that a person is a CEO, the abundance of CEOs in the world would make identification nearly impossible. If the person is a CEO living in Missouri, the list becomes notably shorter but likely ext more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New student rec center open house set for April 15 * One of Michigan State University's most significant new campus spaces is ready for its debut, and students will get a first peek. On April 15, MSU is hosting a student-focused open house for the new Student Recreation and Wellness Center, inviting Spartans to explore the facility. The open house comes ahead of the center's grand opening schedu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Welch, Justice, Hyde-Smith to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability, Spur Economic and Agricultural Growth Across Rural America * Bill would help 30 million Americans-including over 4,000,000 Californians-access rural housing assistance for the first time Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Agriculture Committee joined more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Drummond urges Congress to protect communities from illicit xylazine Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act to protect Oklahomans and reduce overdose deaths. The act would classify xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer often mixed with fentanyl and other opioids, as a controlled substance. In a l more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Americans Have Paid $8.4 Billion More for Gas, Now Costs $145 to Fill Pickup Truck New Data Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Spending on Gas Since Trump's War Began * One month since President Trump unilaterally started his war against Iran, a new Joint Economic Committee - Minority  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * One Year of Reckless Tariffs: Everything is More Expensive Because of Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga * On the anniversary of the "Liberation Day" tariffs, Michiganders continue to suffer under the weight of rising prices on everything from groceries to medicine. Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga own this. In the year since the sweeping tariffs were announced, American families have pa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Organ Donation Advocacy Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing aspects of proposed revisions to organ procurement organization conditions for coverage, warning the changes could disrupt operations and reduce transplant effectiveness. ODAG emphasized the necessity of affording appeal rights to Tier 2 OPOs that lose their Donor Service Areas (DSAs) after competition. T more ST

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Prescription Drug Toolkit Urges States to Take a Bigger Role * MIDLAND, Mich. -A new toolkit from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy offers state policymakers and advocates a roadmap for strengthening pharmaceutical policy. " The Free Market Remedy for Drug Pricing Ills: A Toolkit for State Lawmakers " suggests ways to improve patient ac more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Speaker Series sparks dialogue on higher education, civil discourse * Weeks after its debut, Michigan State University's Presidential Speaker Series is already doing what it set out to do: spark ongoing conversation about the role of higher education in a divided world. The March 17 event at the Wharton Center's Pasant Theatre brought national leaders in higher education and public po more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Pride Month events at MSU * This story will be updated throughout the month. Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and/or queer, intersex, asexual and two-spirit, or LGBTQIA2S+, communities and histories. It is nationally recognized each year in June, a time when most Spartans have returned home for the summer. Michigan State University celebrates more PR

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Peters Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Safely Relocate Retired Lab Animals U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped reintroduce the Animal Freedom from Testing, Experimentation, and Research (AFTER) Act. The bipartisan legislation would ensure that every federal agency that uses animals for research has policies in place to facilitate the safe relocation of retired, healthy lab animals to ad more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Stevie Wonder is beloved. But can anyone explain his legacy? * Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago. In a University of Chicago classroom, an activist in her 80s who grew up hearing Stevie Wonder in his prime sat a few seats from a 19-year-old discovering his music fo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student voice: Finding my voice through research and public relations * Morgan van den Berg is a graduate student in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations. Before I understood public relations as a profession, I understood what drew me to it: storytelling, people and serving my community. So when I started at Michigan State University in 2020 as one of the first students in the new  more PR

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Ken Frazier to Deliver Commencement Address to the Class of 2026 Health care leader will speak at the May 17 ceremony; other honorees include acclaimed musician and pioneering scientist By Robin Smyton Ken Frazier, chairman of General Catalyst's Health Assurance initiatives and former president, CEO, and executive chairman of Merck, will deliver the commencement address to the Tufts University Cl more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Engineering Professor Embraces Uncertainty For Stronger Engineering Systems * A few years after receiving the National Science Foundation Early CAREER Award, UConn College of Engineering Assistant Professor Hongyi Xu is demonstrating how embracing uncertainty can lead to stronger, smarter engineering systems. Xu's research focuses on a simple, but challenging, fact, which is that not everyt more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * A fast method for measuring how well air disinfection works: See how it glows Developed to measure the effectiveness of plasma-based air disinfection, the approach could eventually assess other techniques as well Key takeaways * Aerosols are major drivers of virus transmission * The performance of air disinfection techniques is hard to measure, but a new fluorescence-based method speeds up  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Reduce infrastructure costs of EV adoption by upgrading grid first, then adding V2G chargers Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers enable utilities to use EVs like a mobile battery network, but when and where they are deployed will determine how cost-effective they are Key takeaways * Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers enable electric vehicles to behave as a battery network, potentially helping to leve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The International Joint Commission issued the following news release: * * * Update on Upcoming Outflows and Expected Conditions - April 2026 * The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in April to be 1,790 m 3 /s (63,200 ft 3 /s) as prescribed by Regulation Plan 2012. The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will remain at the typical winter gate setting of one-half gate open (G more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rep. Haley Stevens Calls Out Rising Costs for Michigan Families on Anniversary of Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs * Washington, DC -Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released a new video marking one year since Donald Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs, highlighting the rising costs Michigan families are still paying as a result. In the video, Stevens calls out the harm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Introduces Legislation to Protect Fisheries from Cormorants * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act to ensure effective, science-based management of double-crested cormorant populations across the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks to guide the responsible tak more PR

FLINT, Michigan, April 2 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Whittaker to share his spirit of reinvention at UM-Flint's Winter 2026 Commencement * Ken Whittaker's life has been one of regular reinvention. Computer engineer. Campaign coordinator. Legislative aide. Executive director of one of Michigan's largest social justice nonprofits. Each chapter built upon the last. However, there was one missing piece that would complete his works: college. "I went to  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy proposal protects customers from higher bills as data center demand grows * DENVER (April 2, 2026) - Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission today to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on ensuring existing customers do not subsidize large new customers. The proposed Large Lo more PR

OBERKOCHEN, Germany, April 3 -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, issued the following news release: * * * ZEISS advances connected cataract and refractive workflows with new digital, AI and surgical innovations at ASCRS ZEISS Medical Technology will discuss and showcase latest workflow technologies at ASCRS 2026: * Enhanced Cataract Workflow Efficiency and Patient Outcomes: MicroSurgical Technology irrigation/aspiration handpieces, tips an more PR