WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 29 agricultural organizations representing farms, ranches, and agribusinesses across the U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The coalition urged the agency to enhance flexibility in conservation practice standards to support site-specific planning, producer innovation, and economic viability. The coalition expressed appreciation for NRCS's effort more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 3 projects aim to tackle health and food system challenges * Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch leaders have selected three projects to fund through the newly created Growing Healthy Together Initiative. The projects align with the initiative's goal of bringing together MSU scientists and partners from across campus and beyond to solve complex health challenges through transdisciplinary research. Listed below are the titles and summari more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Water Services Provider for Allegedly Submitting False Safety Reports * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a civil lawsuit (PDF) on behalf of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) against the president of Douglas Environmental, Brian Powell, for allegedly violating the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The Attorney General contend more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for the Great Lakes Announces the Community Partnerships Grant Program More Than $1 Million Available for Communities in Illinois and Indiana to Lead Critical Restoration Projects - The Alliance for the Great Lakes is pleased to announce the new Community Partnerships Grant Program - Southern Lake Michigan (CPGP), a funding program to support the aims of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Through CPGP, the Alliance w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Archaeological Institute of America, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of State Cultural Property Advisory Committee expressing support for the Government of the Republic of Albania's request to renew the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the imposition of import restrictions on categories of archaeological material from Albania. The MOU, entered into force on February 28, 2022, arises under Article 9 of the UNESCO Convention (1970) and the Convention on Cultural Pr more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Can a black hole be made in a lab? * Scientists recreate nature in laboratories every day. They grow miniature organs, simulate earthquakes and even reproduce conditions that existed moments after the big bang. So why not one of the universe's most mysterious objects: a black hole? Black holes are areas of space where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape it, making it impossible to observe directly. But could resear more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors i more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett, VA Officials Discuss IT Modernization And Claim Processing in VA Subcommittee Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) chaired a House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization hearing where he spoke with officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct oversight of the department's modernization of the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS). Specifically, the officials discu more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 13 -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: * * * Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC's CJ 122 Class * Long before criminal justice students enter the field, Grand Rapids Community College's CJ 122 Spanish for Criminal Justice, teaches a skill that extends beyond law enforcement: understanding the people they will serve. The course is a prerequisite for the Grand Rapids Police Academy and introduces students to law enforcement vocabulary, cultural awareness and communicati more PR

FLINT, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Career services teams from UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn strengthen partnership at first joint retreat * Career services professionals from the University of Michigan-Flint and the University of Michigan-Dearborn recently came together for a first-of-its-kind joint retreat to trade best practices, deepen partnerships and find new ways to strengthen career development for students. Hosted at UM-Dearborn's Renick University Center, the daylong event drew 17  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman McClain Helps Secure Better Deal to Open Gordie Howe International Bridge * WASHINGTON -Today, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) announced new details on the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27. McClain joined President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the administration negotiated better terms for the United States. "We took a bad deal and turned it into an eco more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, July 13 -- The College of Coastal Georgia issued the following news: * * * Coastal Georgia Alum and Foundation Trustee Elected Chair of The Links, Incorporated National Nominating Committee * The Brunswick (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly announces the election of member Abra Lattany-Reed as Chair of the National Nominating Committee, one of the organization's most significant leadership positions. Lattany-Reed was elected during The Links, Incorporated's 45th National Assembly in Detroit, Michigan, and  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Do Hospitals Require an ADN or a BSN? Understanding Hiring Trends * Choosing between an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) shapes your entire career trajectory. The decision affects which hospitals will hire you, your salary potential and the roles you can pursue. If you're weighing the investment in a BSN or considering advancement as a working RN, this guide provides the answers you need. We'll break down what more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs": * * * Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on direct contracting and its impact on America's largest employers and their employees. I'm James Ge more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter * * Widely regarded as one of sports media's most influential reporters, Schefter extended his ESPN tenure beyond 20 years * Continues his year-round multi-platform presence breaking the league's biggest news across ESPN ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agreement that will extend his tenure with the compan more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Claudia Ascensao Nunes, president of Ladies of Liberty Alliance-Portugal: * * * The Digital Euro's New Chapter Government control in the name of sovereignty. - For years, the digital euro was presented by the European Central Bank (ECB) merely as a modern and practical alternative to banknotes and coins. It has now been openly acknowledged that the project is intended to respond to the dominance of American payment companies. Visa and Mas more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Heather MacLeod, director of homeland security and justice at the Government Accountability Office, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairmen Guest and Pfluger, Ranking Members Correa and Magaziner, and Members of the Subcommittees: I am ple more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Gerontological Society of America names URI professor among its newest fellows * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 13, 2026 - Nekehia Quashie, assistant professor of public health in the University of Rhode Island's College of Health Sciences, has been named a fellow by the Gerontological Society of America for her outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology. Fellow status is the highest category of the organization's membership. Only about 50 more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, July 13 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Glasgow team to lead major global research for women's heart disease * Heart specialists based in Scotland are set to play a leading role in a new 'once in a generation' international research programme aiming to transform how heart disease is diagnosed and treated in women. The three-year programme, led academically by the University of Glasgow and sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, begins this month. Clinical research will be delivered at more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne, Charlevoix Counties * Contact: press@michigan.gov  * Ricardo, LLC to expand manufacturing capacity in Wayne County, investing $24.1 million and creating 114 new jobs * LM Marine Services expanding operations, investing $7.15 million and creating 12 new jobs LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael J. Krol, assistant director of homeland security investigations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairmen Guest and Pfluger, Ranking Members Correa and Magaziner more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Johnson C. Smith University issued the following news: * * * JCSU Soprano Earns Prestigious Fellowship to Study the American Negro Spiritual Tanasia Kirby has the voice of an angel - classically trained, soulful, inspired. Kirby is a junior at Johnson C. Smith University, a music major in voice performance, and a talented soprano. This summer, she was selected to participate in one of the nation's premier training opportunities for emerging classical vocalists. She earned a scholarship to participate in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Long Term Care Community Coalition, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions." The coalition expressed concerns that the rule would weaken nondiscrimination protections for transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming individuals, and others, including older adults and people with disabilities. The proposed rule seeks to replace references to "gender," "gender identi more ST

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Report: "Huizenga's Campaign Paid His Brother's Business $400,000 as He Sold the Congressman's Condos" New reporting by The Detroit Metro Times revealed that Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga paid his brother Jim Barry's company $400,000 using campaign funds while Barry worked as a full-time real estate agent, selling homes for Bill Huizenga's luxury condo company. The Metro Times reported that "Huizenga for Congress paid JB America L more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSrep) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Are 988 and other mental health crisis lines missing people over 50? Poll finds 31% of older adults don't know of any crisis line, and 69% haven't heard of 988; lowest awareness is among men and Hispanic adults, who have high or rising suicide rates - In the four years since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the nationwide service for mental health and substance misus more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities nationwide is the abolition of ICE. This latest ho more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis County Alice Nettell Tower, 550 North Third Avenue, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Nicholas Hayman, Oklahoma state geologist and president-elect of the Association of American State Geologists, Norman, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the U.S. Geo more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 14 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma State University's The Code Calls campaign surpasses $1B, fueling momentum toward $2B goal Oklahoma State University's historic comprehensive fundraising campaign, The Code Calls, has reached a major milestone. The university announced it surpassed $1 billion committed toward its $2 billion goal, signaling powerful momentum and broad-based support from the Cowboy family. Reaching the halfway point reflects alumni, friends and partners' deep  more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, July 13 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Online Nursing Programs in Michigan: Compare Your Options * Researching online nursing programs in Michigan and comparing your options might feel like navigating a maze. You're considering accreditation, clinical placements, tuition and whether a program will actually fit into your life as a working adult or career changer. The options are there, but knowing which one aligns with your goals and circumstances requires careful evaluation and comparison. L more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-087-R26) on July 9, 2026 entitled "Michigan 1 District: Delivery Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * During the week of May 5, 2026, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Detroit Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC), and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included Grand Shelby Carrier Annex, Gratiot Station, and Strathmoor Station Detroit, MI. We issued individual reports for the three  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: * * * New Poll: Michiganders Broadly Support Ban on AI Health Insurance Denials The practice of denying or approving health insurance claims using AI tools is deeply unpopular across the political spectrum - In recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling, Michiganders report that they wo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following letter to the American Federation of Teachers: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 7, 2026 Randi Weingarten President American Federation of Teachers 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Dear Ms. Weingarten: The Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) is investigating more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Republicans Slam Michael Whatley For Saying He Was Campaigning in Spotsylvania County - A Virginia County Just Outside of DC * DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is getting slammed by his own party for his latest campaign blunder exposing how out of touch with North Carolina he is - this time saying he was heading to "Spotsylvania County." There's no Spotsylvania County in North Carolina...but there is one just outside of Wa more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Researcher Receives $466,000 Federal Grant to Study Eye Damage from Chemical Warfare Agents * Nawajes Mandal, PhD, professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences, has been awarded a $466,103 grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to investigate how chemical warfare agents, specifically blister agents like mustard gas, damage the eyes and cause long-term  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15 * HANKINSON, N.D. - The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinic is set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW. Services at the Sanford Hankinson Clinic will immediately include primary care, laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Future plans call for behavioral health services to be available at the clinic. The Sanford Hankinson Clinic wi more PR

DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news: * * * Scleroderma Added to AMP AIM Research Project * The National Scleroderma Foundation is excited to announce that scleroderma will be part of the expanded Accelerated Medicines Partnership Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases (AMP(r) AIM) program. The Foundation has partnered with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, and other government and advocacy organizations, to ensure scleroderma will be part of this incredibly  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 16 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Daniel Desmond Domenico, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit * Daniel Mack Traynor, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit * Matthew R. Byrne, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio * Angela Veronica Colmenero, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas * Kas more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Rep. Haley Stevens Slams Trump's Out-of-Control ICE After Two Killings in a Week * Washington, DC -In response to the two fatal shootings of civilians by ICE agents in Texas and Maine, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "ICE agents have now shot and killed two people in the past week. The blatant disregard for human life from Donald Trump's ICE is horrifying and outrageous. "This is exactly why I more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairman Guest more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Batter up, bias down: Robot umpires curb favoritism for star hitters When South Korea's professional baseball league introduced "robot umpire" ball-and-strike calls in 2024, famous batters appeared to lose an edge--but star pitchers did not. A new University of Michigan study found that after the Korea Baseball Organization adopted its Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) System, high-status hitters performed worse in statistics most closely tied to  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * For Black girls, puberty is more than physical--it transforms conversations about identity Some of the most meaningful changes during puberty may not happen in the body alone. They may also happen in conversation. A new University of Michigan study suggests that as Black girls move through puberty, conversations with their mothers become an important space for making sense of changing bodies, race, gender, ethnicity and identity. Rather tha more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Robert Ploutz-Snyder, associate dean for research at the Wayne State University College of Nursing, Detroit, Michigan has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The letter expresses concerns that the revisions could threaten the stability, predictability, and scientific independence foundational to U.S. biomedical and health research. The correspondent outlined that the existing Uniform Guidance has provided a reliable more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest * MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power if outages occur. A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to bring widespread temperatures in the 90s to low 100s across the more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy ready for heat wave * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) -With an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of western Wisconsin this week, Xcel Energy is ready to meet customers' energy needs and maintain reliable electric service across the Upper Midwest, including western Wisconsin. Xcel Energy maintains a diverse energy mix and robust electric system to provide customers with the safe and reliable energy they depend more PR