WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Dems See a Major Black Voter Backlash to SCOTUS" [The Bulwark] "There's some evidence that such a groundswell might be coming"  - As vulnerable House Republicans go along with the Supreme Court's latest attack on Black voters, recent reporting from The Bulwark makes it clear that Black voters in critical battleground districts across the country are primed to turnout in November and hold Republicans accountable for their attack more PR

ALFRED, New York, June 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * 'Alfred Magazine' Fall 2025 issue wins two national awards * Alfred University's Office of Marketing and Communications has been awarded two prestigious national prizes for the Fall 2025 issue of Alfred Magazine, produced by Office of Marketing and Communications. The magazine, "Learning by Doing," includes articles and photographs detailing Alfred University alumni's recollections of experiential learning practices during their undergraduate years. It more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and including the time of election at the 2026 DAV an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 60-day comment window is insufficient for meaningfu more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Advanced airliner concept co-designed by U-M engineers Key takeaways: * The turboelectric design, led by aviation startup Electra and revealed this week at the AIAA AVIATION Forum, offers a 17% efficiency improvement. * The wide body provides additional lift while electric fans at the rear reduce drag. * University of Michigan Engineering researchers enabled the industry-academic team to explore a larger range of possible designs. - A new turboel more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 12 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * After 10 Days Holding the Line, UAW Local 2093 Members Lock In $30 by 2030 with Tentative Agreement at American Axle * After walking out on strike at midnight on June 1, UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle/Dauch Corporation have reached a tentative agreement with the company that secures the workers' topline demand of $30 per hour by 2030 - a more than 36% increase to the top wage rate over four years - among other historic gai more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Testimony to Protect Ratepayers in Google Data Center Proposal * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) (PDF) in the case concerning DTE Energy and Google's 20-year special contracts to service a 1-gigawatt data center in Van Buren Township. Attorney General Nessel's testimony argues that the contract terms are inadequate to protect Mich more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Alliance for Justice, an organization committed to fortifying the progressive movement through its focus on federal and state courts and building power by providing resources to maximize nonprofits' advocacy capacity, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Michigan District Court Nominee Fails to Address Concerns About His Record Today the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for the nomination of Michael Martin to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. In conversation more PR

ALMA, Michigan, June 12 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * From Research Student to STEM Leader: Alumni Return to Inspire CORE Summer Researchers Author: Tim Rath, Director of College Communications This summer, Alma College students participating in undergraduate research are gaining more than hands-on experience in laboratories and the field. Through a new partnership between the CORE Summer Research Program and the Advancement Office, they are also hearing directly from alumni whose own research experiences helped launch r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Secures Investments to Bolster Michigan's Defense Capabilities in National Defense Bill Peters Secured $200 Million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and Measures to Address PFAS Contamination in Michigan Communities - The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee to strengthen U.S. national security, support our nation's long-term strat more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: What's the physics behind soccer's greatest plays? * As the FIFA World Cup heads to North America in 2026, fans will marvel at powerful shots, bending corner kicks and spectacular saves. But behind every goal is a lesson in physics. Michigan State University physicist Stuart Tessmer explains how forces, momentum and even air pressure shape the world's most popular sport. How much physics is involved in soccer? Physics is every more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. LSC is the nation's  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohib more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New York law that prohibits civil arres more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, Colleagues Introduce Historic Take Care of America's Veterans Act Ahead of America 250 * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined his colleagues on the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees to introduce the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R. 9237), historic legislation that combines more than 60 bipartisan bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of health care and benefits at VA for vetera more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Behind every overconfident leader might be a 'rational sycophant,' veteran U-M game theorists find The past and present are rife with examples of advisers convincing leaders of the benefits of launching an ill-advised war. Or downplaying the risks of a potentially fatal flaw in the design of a car or spacecraft. Meanwhile, there's been no shortage of aides who seek to simply flatter their bosses to curry favor, rise in the ranks or bask in t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Michigan Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Ingham County (-1.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See chart 1 and table 1.) * * * Chart 1. Over- more PR

NEW YORK, June 12 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Brennan Center Announces 2026-2027 Steven M. Polan Fellows in Constitutional Law and History The Brennan Center welcomes Kate Andrias, Olatunde Johnson, William Novak, Alice O'Brien, and Julie Suk as the new Polan Fellows. Drawn from the law and academia, the fellows will join the fight for the future of the U.S. Constitution. - The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 recipient more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods * In Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin's Northwoods region, the path to homeownership presents a unique challenge. While homes may be affordable, the local economy doesn't always provide wages to match, and much of the rental stock has been converted to vacation properties. For Carmen Schipferling, Home Lending Speci more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Franchise & Licensing Team Supports Texas and Georgia Franchise Growth Following IFA 2026 Outlook Ranking * With Texas ranked No. 1 and Georgia ranked No. 3 among the Top 10 States for Franchise Growth in 2026, Clark Hill law firm offices in Texas and Atlanta are positioned to support the surge among franchise brands and multi-unit operators across both the Lone Star and Peach states. " Clark Hill covers all franch more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Corewell Health issued the following news release: * * * Corewell Health Pennock Hospital expands rehabilitation services with Foundation support Expansion of orthopedic clinic services makes physical therapy more convenient and accessible for patients. - HASTINGS, Mich. -- Corewell Health(TM) Pennock Hospital is expanding access to rehabilitation services in Hastings, thanks to a $32,000 grant from Corewell Health Foundation Pennock Hospital, supported by local donors. Corewell Health Pennock Hospital  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs Yesterday, inflation hit a three-year high and outpaced wage growth thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-raising Iran war and expensive agenda, and Trump himself even praised rising prices, saying, "I love the inflation." However, instead of fighting to lower costs or standing up for their states, Republican candid more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy Veteran Joins PEER's Board * Washington, DC -Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) today announced that Michele Boyd has joined the organization's board of directors. Boyd brings more than two decades of experience across the government, non-profit, and for-profit sectors, with deep expertise on energy and environmental issues. Boyd previously served in leadership more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, and Michigan State University completed an inventory of Native American remains and objects. They determined the materials are culturally affiliated with two federally recognized Tribes, according to a National Park Service notice. The inventory identified human remains representing at least seven individuals and 392 associated funerary objects. The collection includes items such as beads, ceramics, faunal remains, lithics, metal objects, buttons, glass fragmen more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * District of Columbia: Budget Proposal Calls for Significant Increase in Marijuana Sales Tax Rate * Washington, DC: District officials are considering a budget proposal that includes provisions significantly raising sales taxes on retail cannabis purchases. Language ( Medical Cannabis Tax Rate Amendment Act of 2026 ) in the proposed 2027 fiscal year budget seeks to increase the tax rate on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Denouncing The Trump Administration's Attacks On Americans' Health Care * June 11, 2026 Durbin's speech comes after the Administration implemented Medicaid work requirements-impacting patients with serious conditions like cancer WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) slammed the Trump Administration for their continued attacks on Americans' health care thro more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 12 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Scholarship at Calvin: A Year of Research, Innovation, and Global Impact What does it look like to learn from faculty who are actively shaping their fields? At Calvin, professors aren't just teaching--they're researching, publishing, presenting, and contributing to conversations happening across the globe. From local communities to international conferences, our faculty are bringing expertise, curiosity, and faith-informed perspective into the wide more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by research associate Mani Basharzad: * * * Nostalgia The most dangerous economic ideology. - If someone asked me what the most dangerous economic ideology is, many would expect an Austrian to give a typical answer: Marxism, socialism, or Modern Monetary Theory. Yet I believe there is another way of thinking that is even more pervasive. It is not a coherent body of ideas like those ideologies. Rather, it is a sentiment so widespread and soci more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU survey finds continued economic growth for West Michigan By Brian Vernellis A GVSU survey of West Michigan manufacturers reported a fourth consecutive month of modest growth in May, though signs of a softening labor market, declining consumer confidence and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty could challenge that momentum in the months ahead. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said while th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Haley Stevens Statement * The allegations in this indictment are serious and deeply troubling. Every student, faculty member, university leader, and member of our community deserves to learn, work, and engage without fear of intimidation, harassment, or violence. The University of Michigan has long been a place where debate and civic engagement thrive. Freedom of expression is a core value, but it is not a license for criminal conduct. Attempts more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- 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 10, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: China Exploits America's Open Society in AI Debates In a new report, OpenAI has published findings that show that individuals in China recently attempted to use ChatGPT to generate messaging against the America's use of tariffs, and the development of data centers in U.S. communities. OpenAI's  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Karch named inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor * Celeste M. Karch, a national leader in the study of the genetic and cellular basis of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, has been installed as the inaugural Barbara Burton and Reuben M. Morriss III Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Karch's research integrates human stem cell mod more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered. A closer look at the numbers reveals that homeles more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. The largest concentration was in the Albuquerque  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North Carolina is no longer a problem confined to emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness nationwide in 2024. Of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Media Alert: Low-level helicopter flights to image geology of Lake Superior Basin * RESTON, Va. -The U.S. Geological Survey plans low-level helicopter flights over the Lake Superior Basin in western Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and northeastern Minnesota to image geology using airborne geophysical technology. The survey will begin in June and will continue into the fall, weather and other flight restrictions permitting more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * MDP Launches PriceHikeMike.com to Expose Mike Rogers' Pattern of Dismissing Michiganders' Concerns About Costs Today, the Michigan Democratic Party launched PriceHikeMike.com, a new website that exposes how GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers supported massive price increases for Michiganders -- and then told them to get over it. "As Michiganders are stretching their paychecks, Mike Rogers can't escape from his toxic record of s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * While Families Struggle, Republicans Pass Budget to Fund Unaccountable ICE Today, in response to Michigan Republicans in Congress passing a $70 billion budget on unaccountable ICE agents and Trump's mission to instill chaos in America's streets, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Instead of lowering costs or investing in America as people struggle to make ends meet, every Michigan Re more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following Q&A involving Ethan Theuerkauf, assistant professor of geography, environment and spatial sciences: * * * Ask the expert: Summer outlook for Great Lakes shoreline Although the official start to summer is still more than a week away, Michiganders have officially shifted into beach mode. But after a spring filled with heavy rains and shifting water levels, what should people expect when they the Great Lakes shorelines this summer? Assistant Professor Ethan Theu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Human Trafficking Commission Launches Quarterly Newsletter * LANSING - This month, the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission launched the first edition of its newsletter. The quarterly newsletter aims to keep the public informed about the human trafficking crisis while highlighting agencies, nonprofits, and resources that assist and support survivors. "Through the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission, my office does treme more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSbrep) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Michigan's Government-Driven Internet Expansion Efforts are Expensive and Ineffective * LANSING, Mich. -A new study from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy finds that Michigan's primary strategies for expanding internet access, including large subsidy programs and government-owned networks, have done little to connect more residents while costing taxpayers billions of dollars. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, posted the following news: * * * MISMO Releases FRAME: Framework for AI Governance in Mortgage Lending * MISMO (r), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the launch of the MISMO Framework for Responsible AI in the Mortgage Ecosystem (FRAME), an AI governance toolkit designed to help mortgage companies of all sizes establish policies, procedures, controls, and oversight for the responsible use of more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU launches new mobile veterinary clinic * For many Michigan animal shelters, finding homes for dogs and cats isn't the biggest challenge. Finding veterinary care can be. Without access to spay and neuter surgeries required before adoption, animals often remain in shelters longer, creating bottlenecks for organizations already operating with limited resources. To help address that problem, Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medici more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Elects Leadership at June Board of Directors Meeting * Washington, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced the results of the 2026 NAB Executive Committee elections. Television Board Elections Nick Radziul, executive vice president of Hearst Television, was reelected as television board chair. Chris Ripley, president and chief executive officer of Sinclair Broadcast Group, was reele more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as "Thompson Farm," which the notice states is most  more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 11 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * Oakland University's Summer Carillon Concert Series returns July 10 * Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the carillon's 49 fully chromatic bells when the Six Fridays at 6 Summer Carillon Concert Series returns to Oakland University beginning Friday, July 10. The free outdoor concert series will feature six guest carillonneurs performing on six consecutive Fridays at 6 p.m. outside Elliott Tower on the more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 10 -- Oakland University posted the following news: * * * OU psychology chair receives Editor of Distinction Award for service to science journal * Todd K. Shackelford, distinguished professor and chair of Oakland University's psychology department, was selected to receive a Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award for his service as editor of Evolutionary Psychological Science, a journal dedicated to exploring the psychological aspects of evolution and behavior. The Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford announces new Landmark Clinic location in Minot * Former CHI St. Alexius Medical Plaza to become future Sanford Landmark Clinic MINOT, N.D. -Sanford Health has assumed operations of the former CHI St. Alexius Minot Medical Plaza, marking an important step in expanding access to care in the Minot community. The facility, located at 2111 Landmark Circle, will become the future home of Sanford Landmark Clinic, anticip more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU joins MIT as theme winner at NASA contest * Lined up against some big-name competition, a young group of South Dakota State University engineering students won its category in a prestigious NASA student competition. SDSU was one of three finalists selected to compete in the Lunar Sample Return Concept category. The students were tasked with developing a concept to extract and return to Earth lunar surface and subsurface samples. That  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, during a nominations hearing for five judicial nominees: * * * Today, [we] have two panels. The first panel features Daniel Traynor, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Our second panel has four district court nominees: Angela Colmenero, for the Southern District of Texas; Michael Martin, for the Eastern District of Michigan; Kasdin Mitchell, for the N more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Slotkin Statement on Nomination of Michael Martin to the Eastern District of Michigan Today, U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin released the following statements after returning their blue slips for Michael Martin, a nominee for the Eastern District of Michigan. The nominee was chosen as part of Michigan's longstanding judicial nominations process, with the bipartisan Judicial Nominations Advisory Committee carefully vetting, interv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Helps Lead Effort Pushing for USDA Action on New World Screwworm Outbreak * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) are leading 17 of their colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take further immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm (NWS) i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's MAGA 250: Administration Awards More than $100 Million in Federal Contracts to Politicized Network The Trump administration has awarded nearly $103 million in federal contracts and grants for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations to a network of politicized entities under the control of Trump administration officials and political allies, according to a new report released today by Public Citizen and the Revolving Door  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's world-renowned turfgrass program, led by Distinguished Professor John Sorochan, is earning national and international headlines ahead of FIFA World Cup 26, as journalists and fans turn their attention to the science and research behind safe, high-performance playing surfaces. The mission to achieve this ambitious goal began nearly five years ago when t more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Two WKU students selected for NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates * Nolan French and Carrie Updegraff have been accepted to participate in highly competitive National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU). French will conduct research in computational physics at Michigan State University and Updegraff will conduct research in "Smart Cities" at the University of Nevada, Reno. The NSF REU program provides f more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State named among top 1.8% universities worldwide Recognized for its academic excellence and impact, Wayne State University has been named among the top 1.8% of universities worldwide in the Global 2000 rankings from the the Center for World University Rankings. Wayne State ranked 104 nationally, and ranked 365 out of nearly 21,000 institutions globally. The global recognition follows several other accolades celebrating Wayne State's leadership in a more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State student creates publication centered on collaboration, curiosity and connection At Wayne State University, third-year student Kavya Ramkumar envisioned a publication that would spark conversations extending beyond a single classroom or academic discipline. That vision became reality with Audi Alteram Partem: Journal of Law, Science, and Society, an interdisciplinary, student-led publication that brings together research and ideas from more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Division of Health Affairs AI Task Force charts path for responsible innovation As artificial intelligence continues to transform health care, education and research, Wayne State University's Division of Health Affairs (DHA) has taken an important step toward ensuring the technology is adopted thoughtfully, ethically and strategically. Over six months, the Division of Health Affairs Artificial Intelligence Task Force brought together faculty, staff and aca more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 11 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Human first, AI second: Exploring how AI can connect local economies As conversations around artificial intelligence often focus on automation, job loss and disruption, Dr. Kwame Porter Robinson believes the technology's future could look very different -- if communities help shape it from the ground up. At Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, Robinson is exploring how AI can strengthen local economies, support human creativity and hel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Wellsense Inc., Birmingham, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems rule. The comment addresses a regulatory gap in the New Technology Add-on Payment program defined under 42 CFR 412.87. Specifically, Wellsense highlights that NTAP eligibility currently requires Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing authorization, which does not apply to clinical procedures, creat more ST