ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls for Caution on Proposed Renaissance Center Subsidies * LANSING, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) urged lawmakers to carefully scrutinize proposals that would provide additional taxpayer-funded incentives for redevelopment of Detroit's Renaissance Center, warning against repeating costly economic development strategies that have failed to deliver promised results. AFP-MI State Director Tim Gol more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Latest Elder Abuse Task Force Newsletter * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the latest edition of the Elder Abuse Task Force newsletter. The issue highlights legislative progress made on efforts to protect vulnerable adults, provides resources on how to spot elder abuse and senior scams, and offers a reminder about free pow more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and overall costs, even as rising costs under Trump cont more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS Annual Conference session focuses on maritime nuclear * At the American Nuclear Society's Annual Conference on June 1, an executive session covered the increasingly prominent subject of nuclear applications in the civilian maritime industry. Panelists who presented during " Advancing Nuclear Powered Maritime Shipping " highlighted the fact that the commercial shipping industry, the nuclear industry, and government agenc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Babin, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect MQ-9 Capabilities and Preserve Air National Guard Readiness * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act. This bipartisan legislation prohibits the Air Force from more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Hosts Fourth Interactive Town Hall With Over 3,000 Participants Across Mid-Michigan * Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted a successful interactive town hall with more than 3,000 constituents over the phone and online from across Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This is Barrett's fourth interactive town hall since taking office, which has allowed him to conveniently connect with over 20,000 constituents no more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Launches Fifth Pillar of Blueprint for a Better America to Reform Campaign Finance * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today launched the fifth pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America : Reforming Campaign Finance. Included is Barrett's Constitutional Campaign Finance Reform Amendment ( H.J.Res. 191 ). This constitutional amendment would guarantee Congress and state governments the authority to establish stricter campaig more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CEHS faculty travel to China for academic exchange * On an early morning in mid-May, two CMU faculty members began their summer teaching, yet in a place far from Mt. Pleasant. About 7000 miles, to be more precise, in Xi'an, China. At the invitation of Dr. Zhang Yi, a professor in the School of Foreign Studies at Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Dr. Troy Hicks, Interim Associate Dean of the College of Education & Human Services and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2026 Edition * Chambers USA has named 31 Clark Hill attorneys "Leaders in their Field" in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a world-renowned organization, identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers based on peer and client reviews. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1-6, with 1 being more PR

NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, by dean and professor of law Daniel Abebe: * * * A Year of Remarkable and Unmistakable Progress Dean Daniel Abebe shares a special message with the Columbia Law community as the 2025-2026 academic year comes to an end. Dear members of the Columbia Law School community, As the academic year draws to a close, I want to thank all of you--our faculty, students, staff, and alumni--for contributing to a period of remarkable and unmistakable progress here  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces Bill to Stop Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced The Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act, legislation that seeks to amend the federal bankruptcy code to allow a debtor to prove that his or her student loans should be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings. "No one should go bankrupt because they obtained an e more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 5 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport University President Pappas wins prestigious NCAA GLIAC award Mary Eilleen Lyon Davenport University President Richard J. Pappas, Ed.D., received the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's highest honor, the Tom Donahue Service Award, during the GLIAC Spring Board of Directors meeting in Lansing. Established in 1988, the award recognizes current or former administrators who have made significant contributions to the GLIAC and interc more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 5 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport's Business Professionals of America students earn National Recognition at Leadership Conference Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications Students from Davenport University's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter are showing the nation who's boss. They recently returned from the 2026 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference with an impressive list of wins, including 10 first-place finishes, 35 Top 10 national placements more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Energy renews 60-Year MSU partnership * What if you could unlock the full power of the sun? That's part of the question that a $13.6 million grant from the Department of Energy is poised to help researchers from Michigan State University solve. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Basic Energy Sciences program, provides continuing support for the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory until 2029. "This award underscores more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48968) entitled "Department of Veterans Affairs FY2026 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Nonmedical Discretionary Programs Funding National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Operations and Maintenance NCA's Operations and Maintenance account receives the largest amount of NCA's discretionary funding. This account includes funding to operate 158 national cemeteries and administer seven related programs, including the Veterans  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-year milestone, marking 500 days of delivering clean  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Employment in Georgia while maintaining its previous more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 4 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Five Roadrunners earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship * The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Graduate Research Fellowships to five students and recent graduates from UT San Antonio. The students and alumni selected are Leah Alvarado '26, Emily Holder '25, Dylan Moran '25, Theodore Pabst '26 and Jacob Pike '26. Alvarado, Moran and Pike are UT San Antonio Honors College students. The NSF Graduate Research Fell more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 5 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Yale law student Rachel Chiu: * * * Fires Destroyed Thousands of Homes in LA The mayoral race spotlights how hard it is to rebuild. * Pending the results of this week's Los Angeles mayoral primary, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will face off against former reality TV star Spencer Pratt or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the general election this November. Except for New York City, very few cities receive national attention for their local  more PR

FLINT, Michigan, June 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * From the classroom to Capitol Hill: UM-Flint School of Nursing students attend 2026 AACN Policy Summit * The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing recently sent two students to Washington, D.C., to attend the 2026 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Student Policy Summit. Open to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students from AACN member institutions, the two-day conference introduces attendees to the federal policymaking process  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine * * Special edition features 128 pages, three different regional covers * Fans can purchase on newsstands and via Amazon With the 2026-27 college football season just weeks away, ESPN has produced a 128-page College Football Preview magazine powered by the collective work of many of ESPN's college football writers and reporters. With three different co more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, June 5 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Jason Kissel appointed as new executive director of Merry Lea Goshen College has appointed Jason Kissel as the next executive director of the Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center. Kissel brings to the position 20 years of executive leadership experience in land conservation and natural resources. He will assume his duties on Aug. 1. "Kissel was selected from a very competitive pool of candidates and stood out to the committee for several reasons," said Ann Vendrel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by Governor Hochul, New York would become the first s more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, June 5 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Awards Announced Hope Professor Lauren Slone and 10 research students she mentored were honored with Hope's 2026 Social Sciences Early Career Investigators Award. Lindsey Root Luna -- dean of social sciences at Hope -- shared the good news with Dr. Slone, assistant professor of psychology, for the group project, "Learners Choose Differently: How Self-Made Study Schedules and Difficulty Impact Learning and Retention."  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- 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 June 3, 2026: * * * House Judiciary Committee Passes Legislation to Prosecute International Trade Crimes Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed bipartisan legislation that will target Chinese companies who abuse our nation's trade laws. The Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act is led by Select more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga, Olszewski, Kim, Thompson, and Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing * Today, Congressman Huizenga (R-MI), Congressman Johnny Olszewski (D-MD), Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) announced the introduction of H.R. 9097, the American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act. This bipartisan legislation will help trai more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into allegations that imported energy drinks and related labeling and packaging infringe trademarks owned by Monster Energy Corp., Corona, California. The investigation, launched on June 1, 2026, stems from a complaint filed on April 17, 2026, and supplemented on May 21, 2026, by Monster Energy Co. The complaint alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the importation, sale for importation, and sale after importation of more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP COM Associate Founding Deans Part of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Regional Research Symposium Indiana University of Pennsylvania's College of Osteopathic Medicine associate deans Luke H. Mortensen and Ryan Smith were invited participants for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center's 2026 Regional Research Symposium. Mortensen is founding associate dean of pre-clinical affairs for IUP COM, and Smith is founding associate dean of clinical a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Language access and leadership: 4-H program sparks impact * When Paty Monterrosa began her role as a Michigan State University Extension educator nearly three years ago, she noticed that information about the organization's programming and outreach efforts wasn't reaching everyone it could. So she decided to do something about it. "I saw firsthand that many families faced language and systemic barriers that limited access to Extension programs," more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankings McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional client service. Among this year's achievements,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses where they start No compound has yet been found that can effectively reverse the driver of cancerous mutation in Ewing sarcoma in relapsed patients -- until now - Two new drugs show promise in treating relapsed Ewing sarcoma, as new studies from University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center researchers report. Both drugs target the molecule respon more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Research from the ground up A leading innovator in community-based archaeology, Professor Sonya Atalay works to link local know-how with academic inquiry across the globe. - When Sonya Atalay conducted her doctoral research, she studied pottery in Catalhoyuk, a remarkable ancient site in Turkey. It's one of the world's earliest known urban settlements, flourishing by at least 7000 B.C.E. Yet even as Atalay was conducting field  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- 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 June 3, 2026: * * * Moolenaar, Obernolte, McClellan Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Chinese Robots Today, Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (R-MI), Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominanc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large -- And Counting: DOL OIG Locks Up Fraudsters from Maryland to Michigan, Driving Real Results for Americans This week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG) punished fraudsters ranging from famous rappers to state employees for exploiting programs intended to support unemployed American workers. These cases reflect the OIG's ongoing commitment  more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 5 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * School of Business launches new Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics Oakland University's School of Business Administration has launched a new Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Analytics, a 15-credit program designed to help working professionals and recent graduates build in-demand skills at the intersection of supply chain management and business analytics. The certificate is designed for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in any fiel more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following statement with over 108 organizations: * * * Taxpayers Are Not ICE's Cash Cow * Congress's hypocrisy revealed: Leaders release plans for $30 billion more for mass detention and deportations as Congress votes on additional $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. The following is a statement by 107 national and state/local organizations: The Trump administration continues to urge the passage of a partisan reconciliation package of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Tom Barrett Voted Twice to Allow Reckless War in Iran. He's to Blame for Higher Prices at the Pump * For months, Tom Barrett refused to use his leverage. Barrett voted TWICE against a bipartisan war powers resolution that would have reigned in Trump's war in Iran, including back in April when it failed by just one vote. Detroit News : "Barrett has said he supports congressional oversight of the conflict; however, he v more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- 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 remarks on June 4, 2026, on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre: * * * Good morning. Thank you all for being here. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary we know the founding principles of our country have inspired people around the world to demand their governments recognize their God-given rights and liberties. That was  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Stevens Leads New Bill to Stand up for American Steelworkers, Strengthen Michigan Manufacturing, and Protect Critical U.S. Supply Chains * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced the Secure Aluminum Supply Chains Act, legislation to direct the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to investigate the national and economic security risks posed by U.S. scrap aluminum exports to adversarial nations. more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 5 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * Schnellecke Logistics Workers in Chattanooga Vote to Join the UAW Workers at Schnellecke Logistics voted 2-1 in a National Labor Relations Board election to form a union with UAW. The final vote count was 183-91. Schnellecke Logistics workers provide all materials handling for the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Chattanooga. "Today history was made, and we are very grateful for this," said Quincy Quarles, a Forklift Driver for Schnellecke Logistics. Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following opening statement on June 4, 2026, at a markup for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2027 (H.R. 8800): * * * Bergman Opening Statement on the Readiness Print of the FY27 NDAA Readiness (RDY) Subcommittee Chairman Jack Bergman (R-MI) delivered following remarks on the Readiness Print at the Full Committee Markup of the Chairman's Mark of H.R. 8800, the FY27 NDAA. Chairman Bergman's Statemen more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Terrell Williams Tapped As Delaware State Co-Chair For U.S. Term Limits Brings Strong Commitment To Public Service, Constitutional Accountability, And Congressional Reform  Dover, DE -Today, U.S. Term Limits announces that Terrell A. Williams has agreed to serve as Delaware State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits. Williams brings a depth of public service, legal expertise, and constitutional understanding to the effort to enact congressional t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA of North Bethesda, Maryland, on April 7, 2026. A more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 5 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * State disciplines health care providers The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nursing assistants, counselors). Inform more PR