EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 'Kevin's Map': Spartan Bus Tour in motion * When Detroit-based artist Douglas Jones was commissioned to create an art piece commemorating the Michigan State University Spartan Bus Tour's trip to the city in spring 2025, he turned to an unlikely source for inspiration: a napkin. "So many of our biggest monumental spaces were conceived over coffee or lunch or cocktails -and written on napkins. When I saw [MSU] President [Kevin] Guskiewicz jotting  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 13 national and 11 state and local advocacy organizations dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that aims to restrict work authorization for asylum applicants. The letter highlights the negative impacts this rule would have on families seeking asylum as well as broader societal and economic consequences. The group's letter emphasizes that the proposed ch more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 18 farmworker organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the Wage and Hour Division's proposed rule revising employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The coalition argues that the rule undermines decades of case law, increases the risk of farmworker misclassification, and weakens protections vital to vulnerable agricultural wor more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A group of 20 state Attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the department's proposed rule titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The letter challenges DHS's proposed amendments to the processing and eligibility criteria for Employment Authorization Documents for asylum seekers. The group opposes key provisions of the proposal that would increase the waiting period to apply for an initial EAD from six months to one year and extend US more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- A coalition of 28 members of the business community has submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The coalition has expressed opposition to the agency's proposed rule on Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants, citing concerns about negative economic impacts. The letter warns that the proposed rule, announced in February 2026, would lead to significant losses in American jobs, economic activity, and government revenue. According to the coalition, the reform would restr more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 32 new clinicians to begin practicing at Sanford Black Hills * April 30, 2026 RAPID CITY, S.D. -The Sanford Black Hills region is welcoming 32 new clinicians from a multitude of disciplines to its expanding team serving western South Dakota. Clinicians specializing in gastroenterology, OB/GYN, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, family medicine, pediatrics, ENT, audiology as well as general surgery will transition the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Northeast Gravel Company, Boulder Creek Development Corporation to Address PFAS Contamination in Belmont * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with Northeast Gravel Company and Boulder Creek Development Corporation to address PFAS contamination at their Belmont property. The Administrative Order on Consent (PDF) requires the companies to investigate the extent of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Armed Services Hearing, A Review of Hegseth's Answers to Slotkin on Illegal Orders and Use of the Military Against Americans Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will question Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he comes before the committee. Slotkin has pressed Hegseth on illegal orders, use of military against American protestors, and the deploying troops in our streets. Hegseth c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Alliance to End Human Trafficking, Brighton, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding proposed regulations on employment authorization for asylum applicants. AEHT, a nationwide faith-based coalition founded by U.S. Catholic sisters, addresses human trafficking through education, survivor services, and advocacy. AEHT expressed support for the DHS's inclusion of "good cause justifications" allowing illegal entry or attempted entry when victims are identified more ST

DEARBORN, Michigan, May 1 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: * * * Food Insecurity Crisis in Gaza, Sudan and Lebanon Deepens as Humanitarian Suffering Escalates The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) warns of a rapidly worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli military operations have devastated civilian life. Continuous bombardment of residential areas has forced massive waves of displacement, pushing families to flee repeatedly in search of safety that remains o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus, Missouri) -- Investment in $50,000 in new equipm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Association for Advancing Automation President Jeff Burnstein from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Thank you, Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Subcommittee, for the opportunity to discuss the state of the robotics industry in the United States, and how we can regain our leadership in t more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irresponsible operators who provide the opportunity to pla more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- American University Washington College of Law hosted the National SJD Roundtable 2026 to foster academic exchange and community building among doctoral candidates from across the U.S. and abroad. The event featured 36 presenters and more than 50 participants representing prominent law schools. Twelve panels allowed emerging scholars to present research and engage in discussions to strengthen professional connections. Participants addressed various legal topics including constitutionalism, electoral reform, global govern more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Department of Veterans Affairs * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, held a hearing examining the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request and Fiscal Year 2028 advanced appropriations request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Chairman Boozman delivered the foll more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend * Auburn Hills, Michigan, April 30, 2026 - On April 29, 2026, the Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on June 1, 2026.  *** Original text here: https://www.borgwarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/04/30/borgwarner-declares-q more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, April 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures Three Electric Motor Awards in China and South Korea * * In South Korea, BorgWarner secured new stator assembly business for an electric vehicle program * In China, BorgWarner will supply its S-winding technology in a P2 electric motor for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platforms * Also in China, BorgWarner to supply generator motor featuring innovative ultra-short hairpin winding technology  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and 27 co-signers. To: Kim Wilford, General Counsel, GoFundMe, 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #17221, West Hollywood, CA 90069-4109 - March 3, 2026 The undersigned state Attorneys General and charitable regulators (collectively, the "States") are issuing this public letter to express our grave concerns about GoFundMe's creation of donation web pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their prior knowledge or consent, prompting an outcry from charit more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * 61 days later, no plan: Trump's Iran war drives national gas prices to a four-year high, sending prices soaring across the economy What you need to know: Gas prices just hit their highest point nationally since 2022. Over two months ago, Donald Trump launched a war with no plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20 percent of the world's oil supply. Since then, the median state has seen gas prices jump more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg Applauds Trump Admin Efforts to Lower College Costs and Simplify Student Loan Repayment Builds on Working Families Tax Cuts Student Loan Reforms * Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of the Department of Education's final rule implementing key student loan provisions of the Working Families  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg on ED, DOJ Report Detailing Anti-Christian Bias in Biden-Harris Administration Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement on a new report released by the Trump administration's Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, which details rampant anti-Christian bias in the Biden-Harris administration: "For ye more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary Committee, 357 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington more ST

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * John James Claims Republicans in DC Are "Keeping Prices Low" as Gas Prices Surge In a recent interview on Fox News, John James praised Republican leadership for "keeping prices low," as gas prices skyrocket and Michigan families struggle to make ends meet. Gas prices in Michigan have jumped 46 cents from a week ago to $5 a gallon, the cost of everyday goods is squeezing families at the grocery store, and Republicans' cost-raising agenda is driving the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * On National Honesty Day, Here Are GOP Senate Candidates' Biggest Lies, Flip-Flops, and Broken Promises The only thing Senate Republicans are honest about is their fear of losing the majority * On National Honesty Day, one thing is clear: Republican Senate candidates have a problem telling the truth. Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are running... from their records, pledges, and broken promises. From Alaska to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the withdraw of recently proposed rules that could preem more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Man Charged for Allegedly Committing Identity Theft to Obtain $400,000 in Unemployment Benefits, Rental Assistance * LANSING - Stanley Butts, 58, of Detroit, was bound over to stand trial in the 3 rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on April 27 for allegedly stealing multiple identities to fraudulently obtain more than $400,000 in unemployment benefits and rental assistance, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Butt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The letter expresses support for HUD's Proposed Rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of a lease for nonpayment of rent. DMAA highlights that Michigan has traditionally regulated the eviction process in a manner that balances legal protections for renters and housing providers. However, since the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal more ST

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * DTE Energy reports first quarter 2026 accomplishments, investments and financial results * Secured agreement to power Google's new data center in Michigan * Continued progress improving reliability and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy generation * Invested $400 million in electric distribution infrastructure to advance reliability improvements for customers * Experienced 60% fewer outages compared to similar historical weather e more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 1 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * National recognition for 89.1 WEMU grows - station is ranked number-one jazz station in the U.S. Written by: Molly Motherwell In a fitting tribute on International Jazz Day 2026 (April 30), Eastern Michigan University proudly celebrates 89.1 WEMU's achievement as the number one non commercial jazz radio station in the nation by market share, based on Nielsen Audio's Spring and Fall 2025 ratings. WEMU earned a 4.0 market share in the Ann Arbor Metro ma more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN executive David Roberts will retire at end of August after nearly 50-year career * * Roberts oversees ESPN's news operation, studio shows, audio and more * "His leadership has made a tremendous difference and he will leave a lasting legacy at ESPN." - Burke Magnus David Roberts, who has had a highly decorated career of nearly five decades in the media industry, will retire from his position as ESPN Executi more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by Claudia Ascensao Nunes, Ladies of Liberty Alliance - Portugal president: * * * The Oil Money Britain Wasted While Norway built a $2 trillion fund, the UK squandered its North Sea windfall. * The United Kingdom has oil in the North Sea. But it chose not to think about this resource in the long term, treating it as a temporary source of revenue rather than an opportunity to build lasting wealth. Already in the 1970s, it was more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Global Detroit, a nonprofit economic development organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the proposed rule titled Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants. The group urged DHS to rescind the rule, citing concerns over workforce and economic impacts. Global Detroit, Michigan, opposes the rule based on their mission to strengthen regional economic growth by leveraging immigrant talent, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The organization highlight more ST

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Railway Industry Manufacturer GHH-Bonatrans to Establish First North America Location in New York's Southern Tier * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GHH-BONATRANS, a global leader in railway component manufacturing with operations in the Czech Republic and Germany, will establish its first North American production facility in Wayland Business Park, located in the Town of Wayland, Steuben County. The comp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Grand Rapids Housing Commission, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing concerns about HUD's proposed rule requiring a 30-day notification prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The GRHC urged HUD to withdraw the proposal, arguing it poses challenges that may outweigh intended tenant protections. The proposed rule aims to curtail preventable evictions by giving tenants more time to address nonpayment issues. However, the GRHC stated  more ST

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 1 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU expertise part of study examining sometimes differing professional dog-training methods With dog owners trying to train their pets often facing conflicting advice in a largely unregulated field, a study by experts including a Grand Valley psychology researcher examined how professional dog trainers consider training methods, humane practices and professional standards. The study was conducted by Todd Williams, professor of psychology and partn more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Honoring Academic Excellence: 2026 Honors Convocation at The University of Olivet * Each year, Honors Week at The University of Olivet brings our community together to recognize students, faculty and staff whose work reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, leadership and purpose. The 2026 celebrations highlighted individuals who reflect the heart of what it means to be Olivetian-driven, thoughtful and committed to making a difference. We a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Rep. Scholten's Bipartisan Agricultural Bills * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) secured House passage of two of her commonsense, bipartisan agricultural bills in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill ), along with several other amendments and priorities for Michigan. As Rep. Scholten continues to work to achieve a final version of the Farm Bill that best delive more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * I wanted to step outside my comfort zone * For Eileen Garikimukkula from Hyderabad, India, pursuing an MBA in business data analytics at Central Michigan University started with a decision to embrace the unknown. "I was inspired to study abroad because and experience a new academic and cultural environment," she said. "I believe that business today is global, and gaining international exposure helps build adaptability, cross-cultural communi more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Lines in the Sand * Students looking for a chance to tune down the stress and tune up the creativity will have that chance, this August 3-8, at the Central Michigan University Biological Station on Beaver Island, when ENG 513AZ: " Creative Writing in Nature " will be offered for the third year in a row. English Department faculty member Robert Fanning calls the course "Wonder and Wander," and he designed it with the beautiful locale in mind. more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition * Sophomore art education major Madeline (Maddie) Pelna placed second in the kiln company, Skutt's, National Student Throwing Competition at the National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit, Michigan. This competition challenged both undergraduate and graduate students to create the most inventive vessel on the potter's wheel using only fiv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * As Costs Skyrocket, John James Claims DC Republicans Are "Keeping Prices Low" Michiganders are currently facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation, with many stations throughout the state reaching $4.99/gallon this week and showing no signs of slowing. The Detroit Free Press reported that Michigan gas prices have jumped the most in the country. But with prices rising, Republican gubernatorial candidate John James t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * EMPTY PODIUM: Republicans Set to Debate Without John James The Republican candidates for governor are set to hit the debate stage tonight at an event hosted by the Oakland County Republican Party, but John James will be notably absent after feuding with the largest Republican county party in the state. Earlier this month, after vacationing in Turks and Caicos, James picked a public fight with the Oakland County GOP. The batt more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * GOP Car Crash: Debate Crowd Not Happy With No-Show John James Tonight's Republican gubernatorial debate hosted by Fox 2 and the Oakland County Republican Party started off with jabs towards John James for not showing up--and quickly careened into a four-car crash between Perry Johnson, Mike Cox, Aric Nesbitt, and Ralph Rebandt. Less than a minute into the debate, Nesbitt started his opening remarks by going after James for n more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers in Trouble as Michigan Gas Prices Surge Towards $5 a Gallon; Comments Dismissing Cost Concerns Resurface Price Hike Mike's dismissal of voter concerns about high gas prices will be an albatross on the campaign trail * Michigan is now the battleground state seeing gas prices rise the fastest, with prices surging towards $5 a gallon last night, and multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' dismissal of voter concerns about high gas prices is c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Michigan Bankers Association, Lansing, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act governing stablecoin issuance by entities under OCC jurisdiction. The association expressed support for the OCC's efforts to create a regulatory framework to facilitate innovation in payment and settlement systems, while emphasizing key concerns that could affect safety, soundness, and fair competition. The association highlighted  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, Lansing, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security opposing proposed rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants." The letter raises significant legal and policy concerns regarding the department's efforts to restrict employment authorization for asylum applicants. MIRC, a nonprofit organization with extensive experience providing legal services to low-income immigrants in Michigan, argues that the proposed rule would  more ST

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * League opposes legislation that proposes drastic property tax cuts that would strip funding away from public schools and local governments The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on House Bills 5872-5878 and HJR T, which were considered by the Michigan House Government Operations Committee today. The legislation would eliminate the state education property tax, repeal the state real estate tr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New study hints at cause of pachyonychia congenita and a long-awaited potential treatment The work clarifies the role of keratin in the skin's inflammatory response of the painful skin condition * 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 conge more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Michigan Poverty Law Program, a statewide advocacy organization for low-income families, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule that seeks to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to termination of lease for nonpayment of rent. MPLP urges HUD to retain the rule, which mandates that HUD Public Housing and project-based rental assistance housing providers give tenants 30 days' notice before filing an eviction case more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Applauds Passage of 2026 Farm Bill * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (commonly referred to as the Farm Bill). The legislation reauthorizes and improves vital programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture that Michigan farmers and ranchers rely on. The Farm Bill also makes key investments in rural communities to expand broadband access and create jobs. "The Fa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 17 co-signers. To: Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515; John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, SD-511, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 - March 18, 2026 We write in regard to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administratio more ST

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 2,100 students will be honored at SIU Carbondale's commencement exercises The academic achievements of nearly 2,100 Southern Illinois University Carbondale students will be celebrated during spring 2026 commencement exercises May 8-9. Festivities start with the SIU Simmons Law School commencement on Friday, May 8, at Shryock Auditorium. On Saturday, May 9, Banterra Center will host two commencement ceremonies (see the schedule, bel more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 30 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Northwood's American Marketing Association Chapter Recognized Among Top 10 Small Chapters in North America * Northwood University students earned international recognition at the 2026 American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference, where Northwood's AMA chapter was recognized as one of the Top 10 Small Chapters in North America. "This honor places Northwood among the top-performing collegiate AMA chapters and reflects the continued gro more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, May 1 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * OU leads nationwide project to train researchers in critical AI domains Led by the National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with 13 federal agencies and 28 private-sector contributors, the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) was created to provide researchers with high-performance computing, data and AI tools. Beginning in 2024, the two-year NAIRR Pilot program has fostered broad access to cutting-edge AI research. In collaboration with Worcester Po more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid * PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of generating 220 gigawatts of electricity, have applied t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Peters, Padilla, Durbin, Schumer Lead Democratic Colleagues in Demanding DHS and SSA Uphold Federal Law Over President Trump's Illegal Executive Order to Limit Voting U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: * * * New Poll: More Than Half Of Michiganders Disagree With The War In Iran Michiganders are also cutting back due to gasoline prices * Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan, in partnership with Public Policy Polling, shows that 57 percent of Michiganders disagree with the Trump administration's decision to go to war with I more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Rebecca Meuninck to Lead NWF's Eastern Water Conservation Work * Washington, D.C. - Conservation advocate and water expert Rebecca Meuninck will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's associate vice president for Eastern waters. In this role, Meuninck will lead NWF's efforts to protect drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and riparian habitats in the Eastern United States, and to conserve and restor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces "Release Your Taxes Act," Building on Call for Transparency in Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Release Your Taxes Act, legislation to require Members of Congress and candidates for Congress to publicly disclose their tax returns-bringing greater transparency and accountability to Washington. Rep. Stevens released her own 2025 tax returns ahead of Tax Day and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Supreme Court Decision on Voting Rights Act * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais : "The right to vote, and have every American's vote matter equally, is foundational to our democracy. Generations of Americans put their lives on the line to secure that Constitutional right and generations of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Helps Pass Farm Bill Through House of Representatives * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after helping pass the Farm Bill through the U.S. House of Representatives. "Family farmers have worked for years with outdated policies that make no sense for the problems they're facing today. Reckless tariffs, out-of-control costs, and the war in Iran have only  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting forum on future healthcare profession * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on building the next generation of healthcare professionals. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4840 23rd Ave. S., Fargo. The community breakfast will include a brief presentation, followed by a panel discussion and more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * School Counselor vs Psychologist vs Social Worker: Key Differences * By Dennis Frank, Ph.D. Schools today rely on a team of professionals to support students' academic success, emotional well-being, and overall development. Among the most important members of that team are school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. While these professionals often collaborate and share a common goal of helping students succeed, their training, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Peters Announces $15 Million in Federal Funding for Port of Monroe U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) announced that the Port of Monroe has received a $15 million federal investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support critical dock upgrades and modernize operations. The funding comes from DOT's Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). Peters advocated for the Port of Monroe's application for this federal fun more PR

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Chinese Vehicles to Protect National and Economic Security Today, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, aimed at protecting the American auto industry from the growing threat of Chinese-made vehicles and the technology embedded within them. The bill prevents Americans' data from being collected on American roads and sent more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Bus Tour explores Flint, Saginaw and Bay City connections * Michigan State University Spartans have spent years collaborating alongside communities in Flint, Saginaw and Bay City -working to improve public health, supporting industries and exploring cultures throughout the state. This spring, the Spartan Bus Tour will spotlight those partnerships and the impact they continue to have across the region. From May 6 through 7, President Kevi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Evan Beard, CEO, chief engineer and co-founder of Standard Bots, Glen Cove, New York, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Evan Beard, and I' more PR

TURLOCK, California, May 1 (TNSjou) -- California State University Stanislaus issued the following news: * * * Stanislaus State Research in Lesotho Reveals Early Human Collaboration in Harsh Environments Faculty-Led Excavation Uncovers 242,000-Year-Old Site While Creating Hands-On Research Opportunities for Stan State Students * Archaeological research led by faculty from Stanislaus State, including Stan State Assistant Professor of Anthropology Kyra Pazan, is reshaping how scientists understand early human survival -- and highlighting how more PR

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, May 1 -- Stellantis, a constellation of 14 automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation, issued the following news release: * * * First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Stellantis Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results Return to Profitability Year-over-Year Improvement Across All Key Financial Metrics * Net revenues increased to Euros38.1 billion, up 6% versus Q1 2025, supported by volume growth across all regions, with North America the primary contributor * Net profit improved to more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, April 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Study abroad advisor satisfies curiosity in global travel * Shannon Fitzgerald was bitten by the travel bug at an early age. She grew up in Mount Pleasant, curious about the broader world. When she started studying at Central Michigan University, she'd already traveled to Europe twice. Now she works in Study Abroad, helping students follow in her footsteps. "Travel has had such a profound impact on my life, and it's exactly what shapes how more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tenant Resource Center of Mid-Michigan, a tenant advocacy organization based in Lansing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The rule would allow public housing agencies and subsidized housing owners to impose work reporting requirements and time limits as conditions for continued housing assistance for programs such as Public Housing, Hou more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tenant Resource Center of Mid-Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Interim Final Rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in federally assisted housing. TRCMM, a tenant advocacy organization serving Lansing and the broader Mid-Michigan area, urged HUD to reinstate the 30-day notice rule that mandates public housing and project-based rental assistance providers give ten more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Tenant Resource Center of Mid-Michigan, a tenant advocacy organization serving Lansing and the greater Mid-Michigan area, submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The letter emphatically requests that HUD withdraw the proposed rule, which would permit public housing authorities and subsidized housing owners to impose work reporting requirements and  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Ban ICE Warehouse Detention Facilities * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) is cosponsoring the Ban Warehouse Detention Act, which would ban Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from converting industrial warehouses into immigration detention centers. The Trump Administration plans to spend almost $40 billion turning warehouses across the country into ICE detention fac more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * UAW Members at Major Defense and Aerospace Producer Woodward MPC in Illinois Announce Strike Authorization Vote Over 800 workers for Woodward MPC in Niles, Illinois, will take a strike authorization vote after the company has illegally refused to bargain for months, signaling a potential work stoppage at a key producer of defense and aerospace equipment in the Chicagoland area. "I've got a message for the company: Woodward, the clock more PR

FLINT, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint's Read finds purpose, community far from small-town roots * Mylee Read grew up in the small Michigan town of Ionia, where few people went to college -and those who did tended not to return to the community. "I didn't have a model for what success in higher education might look like, so all this is new to me," they said. Now a graduating psychology major with a minor in Women's & Gender Studies at the University of Michigan-Flint, Read h more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, April 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Unions Leverage Retirement Funds for Political Agendas * MIDLAND, Mich. -Labor unions frequently use worker retirement funds and political influence to support political causes that hurt their own members, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy reports in a new study. Union political efforts harm union members while putting both pensions and taxpayers at risk. The new report " Unions and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- OAKLAND COUNTY Economic Outlook 2025-2027 - A report from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - April 2026 (32 pages) * * * The University of Michigan issued a report analyzing the economic outlook for Oakland County with a focus on employment trends, sectoral performance, and broader macroeconomic influences shaping local growth. The report evaluates recent economic developments and provides projections through the next several years, highlighting both the resilience of the local economy and the uncertainties  more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * AI analysis of police body-camera footage raises Constitutional concerns, racial disparities Thousands of officer-worn camera recordings found evidence of underreported police stops, troubling racial disparities in officer interactions, and widespread use of unclear language during consent searches, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of California-Davis and Stanford University say their findings raise constitutiona more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Bridging the divide: 2026 Truman Scholar to expand debate, diverse voices in public policy University of Michigan student Thea Zellmer has been selected as a 2026 Truman Scholar--one of 55 new recipients nationwide to win the award for graduate studies. A junior at U-M's Ford School of Public Policy, Zellmer has been working to bridge the gap in ideological diversity and cultivate a landscape where all viewpoints are rigorously explored. "I identified more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * In mice, viruses gain virulence in some individuals, depending on genetics and sex Influenza virus appears to gain virulence more quickly as it evolves through female hosts, according to research led by U biologists. * During the early stages of a pandemic, viruses tend to evolve in ways that enhance their ability to reproduce and spread, rather than to evade the host's immune system. The genetics and sex of the host influence how more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Unlocking mysteries of the universe through math * GPS navigation, cryptography, quantum computing -while some of humankind's greatest advancements have been invented by pioneers from various cultures, they were founded upon one common grammar: mathematics. "Mathematics is the language with which God wrote the universe," said the famous Italian astronomer, physicist, and philosopher Galileo Galilei, who, among his various scien more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Anderson associate professor releases new book on gender and leadership * Anderson Associate Professor Lisa Marchiondo is bringing renewed attention to critical issues through her recently released book, Gender and Leadership: Shattering the Status Quo. Serving as editor, Marchiondo collaborated with leading scholars from around the world to present research that challenges common misconceptions and examines structural barriers shaping lea more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected b more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households Attorney General Jay Jones recently co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in public housing and from receiving other federal housing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg-Backed Farm Bill Passes House * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, which authorizes farm programs for the next five years to support our nation's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. The legislation provides long-overdue regulatory certainty for interstate commerce, enhances risk management tools for specialty crop producers, reduces energy costs for rural families, and cha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Wastewater Action Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supporting the continuation and expansion of the National Wastewater Surveillance System. The letter urges the CDC to renew the data collection for this system for three years and to enhance its geographic coverage, data quality, pathogen monitoring, and public accessibility. WAA, a 501(c)(4) organization focused on advancing wastewater monitoring for infectious diseases, highlighted the crucial role that t more ST

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Olmsted appointed chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design Following an internal search, Jennifer Olmsted, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of Wayne State University's James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Her appointment begins Aug. 18. Currently, Olmsted is a professor of art history and associate chair of the department in WSU's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. "I would l more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, April 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree? * For students who enjoy asking questions and working through how something functions, a chemistry degree can be a strong starting point for a wide range of careers. Key Takeaways * A chemistry degree teaches you how to analyze problems, work with precision, and build lab skills that can be used in many science-based careers. * Chemistry graduates often find roles in research, quality control, environment more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairma more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 29 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Wichita nurses to picket on May 1 for patient safety and safe staffing * Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St Francis and St Joseph in Wichita, Kan., will hold an informational picket on May 1 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee//National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU). Despite making historic gains in their firs more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: FDA Announces Major Steps to Implement Real-Time Clinical Trials * Agency unveils real-time trial proofs-of-concept and upcoming pilot program The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two major steps as part of an initiative to advance the implementation of real-time clinical trials (RTCT). First, the agency unveiled the successful initiation of two proof-of-concept clinical trials that will report endpoints more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (April 30, 2026) -Xcel Energy will start constructing a new natural gas peaking plant this summer to support grid reliability, delivering service to customers when renewable energy in southwest Minnesota isn't available and at times of peak demand, after receiving approvals this week from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The 420-megawa more PR