WASHINGTON, April 10 -- A coalition of seven not-for-profit health groups submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concern over the agency's recent Advance Rate Notice affecting MA payments. The health plans, including Health Care Service Corporation, Highmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates, Martin's Point, and Point32Health, represent beneficiaries from regions spanning the East Coast to the Midwest and West. These organizations highlighted that more than half of Medicare beneficiaries a more ST

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release: * * * ACF Announces Key Appointments to Advance Trump Administration Priorities The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced key political appointments to deliver on President Trump's and Secretary Kennedy's priorities to make America great and healthy again. These individuals will advance ACF's hallmark initiative, A more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Highlights Initiatives, Resources for Survivors During Sexual Assault Awareness Month * LANSING - In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing resources and initiatives of the Department of Attorney General to help victims of sexual assault receive justice and closure. The Attorney General has prioritized victims and expanded efforts to ensure survivors receive support  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Shares Common Signs of Scams * LANSING - As part of Financial Literacy Month and leading up to Money Smart Week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michigan consumers that one of the best ways to stay vigilant against fraudsters is to understand how to recognize a scam. Most scams have common characteristics. By equipping themselves with the tools to recognize a scam, Michiganders can be alert to its key fe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Helps Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Medicare Assistance and Support * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) and Congressman Lou Correa (CA-46) in introducing the Improving Medicare Services Act (H.R. 8216) to improve customer service for Medicare patients. Specifically, this bill would require the Government Accountability Agency (GAO) to study and share recommend more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.9 percent in March, up 3.4 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index was up 9.2 percent, almost entirely due to an increase in gasoline prices. The a more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, April 11 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Announces Michael Eric Dyson as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker Bowie State University is proud to announce that renowned scholar, author and activist Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address for its Spring 2026 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at Bowie State's Bulldog Stadium. Dr. Dyson is one of the nation's most influential voices on culture, race, religion and politics.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Condemns Racist Vandalism Targeting Biracial Couple's Home in Michigan The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today condemned the racist vandalism of a biracial couple's home in Brown City. The FBI is investigating a suspected hate crime after a bi-racial family's home was broken into and vandalized with racial slurs spray painted on the walls. Video from the family shows holes in the walls more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee Members * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. "I'm proud to re-launch the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee to ensure that our agricultural growers and producers have a seat at the table and have their voices heard," Chairman Michael S. Selig said. "The AAC's work will help ensure the CFTC's decision more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- 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 April 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Moolenaar Supports Department of War's Adoption of Sweeping Research Security Prohibition The Select Committee on China supports recently announced changes at the Department of War (DoW) that will strengthen research security for federally-funded projects. The department's policy for fundamental researc more PR

NEW YORK, April 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * New Slavery Databases Document More Than 150,000 Enslaved People in Cuba and Brazil, Opening Paths for Research A decades-long project by Distinguished Professor Laird W. Bergad of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies opens a major new archive on slavery and challenges long-held assumptions about its decline. * Two newly released databases documenting the lives of more than 150,000 enslaved people in Cuba and Brazi more PR

NEW YORK, April 11 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.5M to top young scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. The prestigious, four-year Fellowship encourages the nation's most promising young scientists to pursue careers in cancer  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 10, 2026: * * * John James Picks Public Fight With Local GOP Leaders, Stretching Out Embarrassing Losing Streak John James is facing blowback from GOP leaders in Oakland County, a critically important battleground in Michigan, as his stretch of rough weeks on the campaign trail shows no sign of ending soon. Most recently, James pulled out of a debate organized by the Oakland County Republican Party, infuriating GOP leaders in Michigan Republicans more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 11 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * Dow announces results from 2026 Annual Stockholder Meeting * All director nominees re-elected for one-year terms * Board declares quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share * Dow (NYSE: DOW) is pleased to report the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Today stockholders elected Samuel R. Allen, Gaur more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report on February 17, 2026 entitled "U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, No. 91." Here is the Message from the Acting Inspector General: * * * On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG), I present this Semiannual Report on the activities and accomplishments of this office from April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The audits, investig more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Declares State of Emergency for Cheboygan County Amid Rising Water Levels * LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County due to rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex on the Cheboygan River. "Today, I'm declaring a State of Emergency in Cheboygan County to coordinate ongoing work around the Cheboygan Dam," said Governor Whitmer. "Significant snowfal more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Governor, business leader and distinguished professor to speak at MSU spring commencement * Three visionary leaders will address Michigan State University's newest graduates at this year's spring commencement ceremonies. From navigating the complexities of state government and pioneering human-centered artificial intelligence to advancing the frontiers of higher education, this year's speakers embody the spirit of leadership, innovation and resili more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. OAS-25-05-067) on March 26, 2026 entitled "Selected Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs Were Dispensed to Michigan Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees in Accordance With Federal and State Requirements" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Here are the highlights: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit There has been a substantial increase in the use of certain diabetes and weight loss drugs in recent years. Certain diabetes more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws Justice Department's latest suit in series of 14 others targeting sanctuary city policies across the nation * Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Off more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: USGS Announces Low-Level Flights to Image Geology and Aquifers in Southwest Michigan * In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the U.S. Geological Survey is announcing the start of a low-level airborne project in Southwest Michigan. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated. LANSING, Mich. -As part of a U.S. Geological Survey w more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, April 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medications Depart for Nepal, 11 Other Countries This Week * Over the past week, Direct Relief dispatched 530 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 3 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes management supplies, specialty therapies, antibiotics, reproductive health medications, and more. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Back From Caribbean, John James Now Fighting With Largest Republican County Party in Michigan Fresh from Turks and Caicos, where he was spotted vacationing last week after rejecting a bipartisan bill to stop the unnecessary chaos at airports, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James is now locked in a brewing battle with the Oakland County Republican Party, with vicious infighting spilling out into the open and the Oak more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * MAGA Primary: John James Struggles To Say Where He Disagrees With Trump Republican gubernatorial candidate John James--who previously said he supports Donald Trump 2000%--struggled to answer a question this week on "if there was anything he did not agree with Trump on," instead deflecting and saying that he would just ask Trump for more money for Great Lakes projects, according to Gongwer News Service. James' non-answer c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. The letter focused on provisions relating to Pell Grant exclusions and Workforce Pell Grants, aiming to strengthen the implementation framework of these regulations. The Michigan department praised the expansion of Pell Grant eligibility to high-quality, short-term more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 11 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New study hints at the cause of a painful skin condition--and at a long-awaited potential treatment The work clarifies the role of keratin in the skin's inflammatory response * Imagine a skin condition so painful, people with it are reduced to crawling around their homes to avoid having to walk on thick and painful calluses. This disease, called pachyonychia congenita (PC), is rare but seve more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Michigan startup wins $1M investment at statewide PitchMI competition * Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corp. to announce Adrenaline Interactive as the grand prize winner of the 2026 PitchMI Championship. Following a high-stakes "Shark Tank" style competition at Grewal Hall in Lansing, the company was awarded a $1 million investment, bringing its total PitchMI winnings to $1.375 million. more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU trustees approve Spartan Success Center, housing and dining rates * During its regularly scheduled April public meeting, the MSU Board of Trustees approved proceeding with the construction of the Spartan Success Center. The approximately 12,500-square-foot space located in suite 150 of the Hannah Administration Building will serve as a central hub dedicated to supporting the academic journeys and success of all MSU students, including first-ge more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, April 11 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release: * * * MTU Engineering Senior Design Project Takes Leap Forward in NASA-funded Mobility Research As NASA's Artemis Program prepares to return humans to the surface of the moon, Michigan Technological University students are conducting research to ensure astronauts can hit the ground running. Before graduating in 2025, Michigan Tech engineering students Parker Courte-Rathwell, Danny Ezzo and Ingrid Halverson developed a hypogravity simulator p more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE * Rally part of lobby event pushing lawmakers to fund care, not war abroad or at home National Nurses United (NNU) nurses will rally in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13 to demand that Congress abolish ICE by immediately voting to cut off funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and to rescind the more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * New approach to religious literacy aims to foster deeper understanding, avert conflict * LAWRENCE - An estimated 10,000 religions exist worldwide. So how can people truly coexist if they are unable to understand their own and each other's religion? That's the question addressed by Ryan Lemasters, a doctoral student in philosophy at the University of Kansas. His new article titled "Interreligious attentiveness: A revised approach to religious literacy more PR

NEW YORK, April 11 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $41 Million Sale of Prime Michigan Avenue Retail Space in Chicago Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $41 million sale of the retail portion of 500 North Michigan Avenue, a premier high street asset located along Chicago's iconic Magnificent Mile. Newmark Senior Managing Director Keely Polczynski represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer is a private investor. The approximately 21,565-square-foot retail space is fully leased  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 9 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Nonprofit Leadership Student Alliance funds new scholarship * Members of the Nonprofit Leadership Student Alliance (NLSA) set a goal to raise $25,000 over five years to fund a scholarship for students in nonprofit administration. This spring, they achieved their goal one year ahead of schedule. This endowed scholarship will now provide meaningful support to nonprofit students at Central Michigan University. Founded in Fall 2016, NLSA is a r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Priority Health, a division of Corewell Health, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. Corewell Health is a non-profit health system employing over 60,000 health professionals and serving more than 1.3 million members primarily in Michigan. Priority Health urged the federal agency to reconsider several proposed m more ST

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 10 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Remembering Robert "Bob" Kohrman: Founding dean, educator, mentor, and friend * The College of Science and Engineering at Central Michigan University mourns the passing of Robert "Bob" Kohrman, founding dean of the College of Science and Technology and a longtime faculty member whose impact on generations of students, faculty, and staff continues to shape the university today. Kohrman passed away Sunday, April 5, leaving behind a legacy built  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 11 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: * * * Research Scholar Opportunity for Early-Career Physicians: J. David Barry, MD, ABMS Scholar American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Now Accepting Applications * The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is proud to sponsor the J. David Barry, MD, ABMS Scholar to honor the legacy of J. Dave Barry, MD. Dr. Barry was an inspiring member of the ABEM Board of Directors, a dedicated volunteer, and an advocate for work in physic more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * International Film Festival Includes Works by Graduates and a Student The event, featuring online and in-person screenings at Rutgers-New Brunswick, is scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 29 through June 7 By Mike Lucas Thirty-six films from all over the world will be screened at Rutgers University-New Brunswick during the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival as it marks its 31st anniversary. The festival, presented by  more PR

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, April 10 -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Stout Guides Tariff Refund Recovery After Supreme Court Ruling Stout is advising importers on how to recover and monetize tariff refunds following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, which struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as unconstitutional. The firm outlines t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Teaching partnership earns MSU's Distinguished Partnership Award * Advertising students are using their creative skills to address a difficult but critical issue: preventing child sexual abuse. Through "Imagine a World Without Abuse: Advertising for Social Change," a long-running class project in the advertising course Advanced Creative: Media II, students develop public awareness campaigns in partnership with the Traverse Bay Children's Advocac more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees approve purchase of additional property to enhance Purdue students' urban experience in downtown Indianapolis * FORT WAYNE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 10) approved the purchase of property at 420-422 W. Michigan St. and 510 Indiana Ave. in downtown Indianapolis as part of the university's efforts to enhance students' urban experience. Purdue plans to buy the 0.24-acre property, which includes a three more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, April 6 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Your Spring 2026 Commencement guide Spring Commencement is almost here. Meet the speakers and get key details for the May 2 ceremonies. * The newest graduates of the University of Michigan-Dearborn will officially join U-M's alumni network of more than 695,000 at commencement on May 2. UM-Dearborn will honor 1,072 degree candidates who are collectively earning 1,090 degrees. The first ceremony of the day, which begins at 9 a.m. reco more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Walberg Announces Hearing on Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services Friday, at 9:00 a.m., the Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing titled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services." What: Full Committee hearing titled "Examining more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Zing Health, a Medicare Advantage plan operator serving six states, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed methodological changes for calendar year 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates and Part C and Part D payment policies. The letter addresses CMS's proposals on estimated risk scores and the exclusion of diagnoses from unlinked chart review records (CRRs). Zing Health emphasized concerns about the inclusion of high-cost skin substitute claims more ST