DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * ACLU of Michigan's Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes The following statement can be attributed to Jay Kaplan, ACLU of Michigan Nancy Katz & Margo Dichtelmiller LGBTQ+ Rights Project staff attorney: "While we are deeply disappointed with the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling today regarding transgender athletes and the impact it will have on transgender athletes across the country, it does  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provid more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Birthright Citizenship Case * LANSNG - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship: "President Trump's attempt to redefine birthright citizenship was a flagrant violation of the U.S. Constitution and a deeply dishonest effort to erase one of the most fundamental principles in our country. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Watson v. RNC * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Watson v. RNC. "By finding Mississippi's law valid, the Supreme Court has affirmed the fundamental right of states to manage their own elections without influence from the federal government. This ruling protects the integrity of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Temporarily Halting Unlawful Kalshi Michigan Operations * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) in the Ingham County Circuit Court halting KalshiEx, LLC (Kalshi) from unlawfully offering online sports wagers to Michigan residents. The state court's order follows a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan last week (PDF), more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide housing and servi more PR

ALMA, Michigan, July 1 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * Alma College Bog Event Connects Generations of Student Researchers Author: Tim Rath, Director of College Communications Alumni, current student researchers and prospective students recently gathered at the Alma College Bog, where they explored ongoing research projects and shared experiences at one of the College's longtime field research sites. The event brought together students participating in Alma's CORE Summer Research Program, prospective students enrolled in t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by William W. Hague, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of the Interior for insular and international affairs, from a June 23, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of this Committee. I want to begin with an expression of gratitude to all of you for your leadership on this Committee. It is my honor to appear before you today as the nominee for Assistant Secreta more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide housing a more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * June 30, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide hou more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other severe illnesses at risk of losing Medicaid coverag more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM * Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-construction air pollution permit that ensures industrial more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Raoul and the coalition's lawsuit challenges pro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS * Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on bill more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and services to people experiencing homelessness, includin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Arrest of Suspect in Threats Targeting Madison Heights Mosque The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed the arrest of a suspect who allegedly made threats on Sunday against a mosque in Madison Heights, Michigan. Law enforcement arrested a suspect today who reportedly left two profanity laced audio messages on Sunday to the American Islamic Community Center more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Trump and Republicans may always put billionaires first, but House Democrats will always put you first, the American people. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chairs Maxwell Frost, Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood held a press conference to mark one year of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill, which rippe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- 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 29, 2026: * * * China's Dystopian "Ethnic Unity" Law Goes into Effect as China Goes Backward in the World Again The Chinese Communist Party's dystopian and deceptively-named "Ethnic Unity and Progress Law," is set to go into force on July 1. "This law is an ugly escalation of the CCP's cruelty and paranoia, and China plans to us more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: * * * Dan Long Reflects on Evolving the Student Experience, Student Advocacy and Becoming AVP for Campus Life Student well-being, safety and experience are Dan Long's guiding lights. These were his priorities when he came to the College for Creative Studies in 2005 and first served as Student Programming Coordinator, and they remain his priorities as Assistant Vice President for Campus Life, an appointment Long received during the summer of 2024. As AVP more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Statement on Supreme Court Safeguarding Birthright Citizenship * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. "The Supreme Court did what the Constitution requires: it affirmed that people born in the United States are American citizens," said Rep. Thanedar. "This is a major win for civil right more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Conservative & Liberal Columnists Agree - DC Insider Michael Whatley Has An "Authenticity Problem" * In the wake of NBC News exposing DC insider Michael Whatley for frequently lying to North Carolinians that he "grew up" in Blowing Rock, conservative and liberal columnists are calling out Whatley's growing "authenticity problem." From repeatedly lying about the state of Hurricane Helene recovery to cover up his failure as "recovery cza more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DATA: Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers After Senate Republicans voted to continue Trump's war in Iran, which their candidates have been caught admitting is a "political liability," a new report found that inflation is at a "3-year high due to the war," causing middle-class Americans to spend "more on gas, along with healthcare and utilities."  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, July 1 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University Names Dr. Suzie Staley Chief of Staff to the President Written by: Darcy Gifford Eastern Michigan University has named Dr. Suzie Staley as Chief of Staff to the President, effective July 1, 2026. In her new role, Staley will serve as a key strategic partner to President Brendan Kelly, helping strengthen organizational alignment, foster collaboration across and beyond EMU, and advance a culture of continuous improvement.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Additional Michigan State Legislature Endorsements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced an additional round of Michigan legislative endorsements. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Sherry Berecz, Shannon Dare Wayne, and Angela Witwer for election to the Michigan state House. As Republica more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach procedures and associated departure procedures at ai more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Family ties and philanthropy fuel the future of physics at MSU * There is a deep family legacy in physics research here at MSU, and, today, it continues to grow, as MSU announces a $10 million gift from alum Randolph "Randy" Cowen and his spouse Phyllis Green. Cowen is an entrepreneur and longtime supporter of MSU. He received his bachelor's degree in history, with a minor in mathematics, from MSU in 1974. During his 26-year career at Goldman Sac more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science issued the following news: * * * Family ties and philanthropy fuel the future of physics at MSU By: Devon Barrett There is a deep family legacy in physics research here at MSU and today, it continues to grow, as MSU announces a $10 million gift from alum Randolph "Randy" Cowen and his spouse Phyllis Green. Cowen is an entrepreneur and longtime supporter of MSU. He received his bachelor's degree in history, with a minor in mathematics, from MSU in 1974.  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mark Nayler, freelance journalist and critic based in Malaga, Spain: * * * How to Spend It The EU's next seven-year budget will be the most contentious to date. - Every seven years, the EU approves a new budget, known as a Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The next MFF will cover the period 2028-34, and has been described by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen as "the most ambitious ever proposed." It has to be approved more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Washington-based economist Daniel J. Mitchell: * * * The Hidden Impact of Government Delays We don't see how much it costs us. - Recently, members of the Trump administration found themselves in a tug of war between two groups of people who have opposing views about how or whether the federal government should regulate artificial intelligence. Critics say that moving too fast on AI could create risks. Others say that America can't compete more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities * Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline. * Experience historic towns and storied hotels that reflect regional heritage, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Chair Walberg on Trump Naming Sonderling to Head Department of Labor Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in support of President Trump's announcement that he will nominate Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor: "President Trump picked the right person for the job. Keith Sonderling has shown he understand more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg: Final Rule Ensures Higher Education Delivers Value Applauds Implementation of Working Families Tax Cuts Act Accountability Reforms - Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following statement after the Department of Education announced its final rule implementing the accountability provisions of the Working Families Tax Cuts more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Walberg's Energy Emergency Leadership Act * Yesterday, the House passed the Energy Emergency Leadership Act, which was introduced by Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI), Laurel Lee (R-FL), and Greg Landsman (D-OH). The bipartisan legislation would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) to assign energy emergency and energy security functions to an Assistant Secretary. T more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, June 30 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How to Prepare for Nursing School while in High School * If nursing is on your radar, high school is the right time to start preparing. The students who plan early usually have a smoother path because they understand the coursework, gain healthcare exposure, and know what programs expect before they apply. Whether you are aiming for an ADN or a BSN, or specifically looking at pre-licensure programs, the steps you take now can make a big difference later.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Huizenga Says Voters Are Voicing Concerns About Costs, Despite His Record of Voting to Raise Costs Rep. Huizenga recently told the Holland Sentinel that "Families are still telling me groceries, gas, housing and healthcare all cost too much." In response, Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Leah Leszczynski released the following statement: "I'm glad to see that Rep. Huizenga is aware of his constituents' concerns about cost more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan Highlights the Need for Reproductive Champions in Op-Ed * 4 years after Dobbs, Michigan's fight for reproductive rights continues In an op-ed published in the Detroit News, Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate, and Shanay Watson-Whittaker, director of Michigan Campaigns for Reproductive Freedom for All, hi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as a visiting assistant clinical professor. Professor more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Jessop named director of MSU Swalm School of Chemical Engineering * Contact: Camille Carskadon STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State has named Professor Julie Jessop as director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1. "It is an honor to serve as director of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering," Jessop said. "This school has a proud history of preparing outstanding engineers and conducting impactful research more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * July campus events at MSU * Now that summer is in full swing, campus is packed with ways to stay connected. While summer crowds may be smaller, MSU still offers a multitude of activities and ways to get involved. Here's a look at what's happening this July. July 1 Jon Lehrer: Summer Carillon Series \- University Carillonist Jon Lehrer presents Double Takes, a program of love, summer, dance and impression featuring works by Shostakovich, Ravel a more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Kelly Kamm Honored with Faculty Distinguished Service Award for Public Health Initiatives * For her leadership and development of a contact tracing program during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelly Kamm has been selected to receive Michigan Technological University's 2026 Faculty Distinguished Service Award. During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health departments and healthcare systems were overburdened as they navigated the pandemic's shift more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Adds Experienced Litigation Partner in Silicon Valley MENLO PARK - Kilpatrick announced today that Eric Evans has joined as a partner on the Firm's Complex Commercial Litigation Team in the Silicon Valley office. Mr. Evans has extensive experience representing innovative technology companies in high-stakes trade secret disputes, class action defense, and complex data governance matters. "We welcome E more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 30 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * The State of Personalized, Competency-based Education A snapshot of the field in 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Personalized, competency based education has shifted from isolated pilots to durable, statewide systems that align policy, practice and classroom implementation * States and districts are redefining success through flexible graduation pathways, Portraits of a Graduate and more meaningful approaches to assessment, time and credentials * The field is maturing  more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: JULY/ AUGUST 2026 * The Maine Cabin Masters Take on Their Biggest Project Yet In New Series 'Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn' Plus, New Episodes of Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE NEW YORK, NY - June 29, 20266 - Magnolia Network will serve up a summer lineup with an exciting new series premiere and fre more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-construction air pollution permi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their case challenging the Trump administration's unlaw more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * MI Congresswoman Haley Stevens Calls for Action During Gun Violence Awareness Month * "Our work to protect our communities and our country will not stop until every American is safe from gun violence." Washington, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released a new video calling for renewed action on gun violence legislation as Gun Violence Awareness Month comes to a close. In the wake of hate-fueled attacks at Temple Israel an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * John James Says 2020 Election Was Rigged One Day After Trump Endorsement One day after receiving Donald Trump's endorsement, two-time statewide loser John James said in an interview that the 2020 election was "rigged and manipulated" against him and Trump, according to new reporting from Deadline Detroit. Appearing on The Benny Johnson Show on Tuesday, James offered no evidence for his claims and "wasted no time parroting the president's un more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Appears to Backpedal on Bill Pulte Endorsement, Refuses to Answer Questions About Unqualified DNI Pick Earlier this month, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers publicly endorsed Bill Pulte to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI), calling him "the right guy" for the job. But three weeks later, amid bipartisan backlash over Pulte's lack of qualifications, Rogers is now dodging reporters' questions and refusi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Derrick Honeyman: * * * This Week in #MIGov: Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged Happy Friday, there's 39 days left until the August 4th primary election and 130 days until the November 3rd general election. It was an interesting week in the Republican primary for governor, with Donald Trump wading in to try and bail out two-time statewide loser John James' floundering prim more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * Trump's Budget: Tax Cuts for Billionaires, Healthcare Cuts for You Millions Have Lost Care Since Passage of OBBBA - In the one-year since the passage of Trump's billionaire-first "One Big Beautiful Bill," millions of Americans have faced skyrocketing health care costs and even lost access to care. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Donald Trump and Republicans gave t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving cardiac surgeon Robert Hawkins: * * * How a temporary heart pump can support high risk cardiac surgery A cardiac surgeon offers more details on Impella devices - For some patients, cardiac surgery is considered too risky due to a severely weakened heart. In those cases, the question is not only whether surgeons can repair the heart problem, but whether the heart will be strong e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- 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 29, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Cosponsors the SAFE LiDAR Act Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China has cosponsored legislation to prohibit the use of remote sensors and imaging equipment from China in American vehicles. The Stopping Adversaries From Exploiting (SAFE) LiDAR Act was introduced by Select Committ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable Droughts in the United States are becoming more intense and unpredictable, and the nation needs to develop a new drought assessment framework to better understand and address them, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report urges the National Oceanic and Atmo more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * New Study: Following Exercise and Physical Activity Recommendations Increases Physical and Mental Quality of Life Following the physical activity guidelines that have been established for people living with MS improves quality of life - both physically and mentally. These are the findings of a new study. A research team from Kansas City University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Michigan searched the m more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells * A University of Connecticut faculty member has received funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to research inflammation in living tissue, a previously undeveloped area of science with potential to target serious autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and psoriasis. College of Engineering associate professor Yi Zhang's team will develop a microfl more PR

VALHALLA, New York, July 1 -- New York Medical College issued the following news: * * * NYMC Faculty Undertake Medical Missions to Improve Global Health New York Medical College (NYMC) faculty provide care, free of charge, for the professional and personal satisfaction of giving back - Over mud-packed roads in Yantalo, Peru, on motor taxis and bicycles, parents ferry their children to and from pediatric surgical care. In Lusaka, Zambia, patients line the halls of the country's largest hospital for stroke evaluation or treatment. In Puerto  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Deleted photos, silenced voices: ICE walkouts most censored story of the year * Nervous laughter and then fear overcame Mansfield High School seniors Soriyah Jennane and Lacey Hughlett when their principal and assistant principal quickly approached them and demanded their cameras this past February. They were there to photograph a historic student walkout for the yearbook, just as they did for many major events at their Texa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and publicly release all records related to Israel's unpr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McDonald Rivet Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Insider Trading by Public Officials * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Congressman Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01), and Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the bipartisan No Profiting from Public Service Act. This bill would ensure public officials cannot abuse their public offices for profit by banning politicians, Suprem more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford opens doors on new clinic space in Dakota Dunes * Sanford provides a handful of specialty services in Dakota Dunes and the expanded space will now provide room for additional services. The more than 4,600 square foot clinic features eight exam rooms and a treatment room. Specialties being offered at the new clinic include: * Adult and pediatric Nephrology * Gynecological Oncology * Adult and pediatric Pulm more PR

LA JOLLA, California, June 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Houston Power Plant as Dominant Source of Cloud-Forming Aerosols * Research by atmospheric scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and colleagues pinpointed an individual coal-fired power plant in Houston, Texas, as the main source of particles most likely to encourage formation of clouds around the metropolitan area. A large portion of aerosols from W.A. Parish Generating Station ser more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- 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 30 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens on Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling * Washington, DC - In response to the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) issued the following statement: "The Constitution is and always has been clear: if you're born in America, you're an American citizen. Even the Supreme Court knows Trump's brazen attempt to invalidate one of the bedrocks of our legal system is ill more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Supreme Court cases: U-M law experts available to discuss The U.S. Supreme Court's final decisions of the term are expected to influence everything from government authority to everyday life. As opinions are released and their implications unfold, University of Michigan Law School experts are available to help explain what the rulings mean, why they matter, and what comes next. Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J.: The court upheld state laws t more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * The week in photos: June 22-28 * Some of the top photos from Central Michigan University events and activities during the week of June 22-28. News *** Original text here: https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/the-week-in-photos-june-22-28 more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.  In November 2025, Attorney General Nick Brown co-led the coalition  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Weak and Pathetic: How School Administrators Put Politics Before Parents * WASHINGTON -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) published an op-ed in Townhall highlighting House Republicans' efforts to stop radical, woke policies that are being forced on children in public schools. "Public schools are not taxpayer-funded laboratories for adults who want to run social experiments on other people's children," Chairwoman McClai more PR