HOUGHTON, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * $1.9 Million Federal Award Backs Michigan Tech's Role in National Cybersecurity * The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Michigan Technological University $1.9 million to educate and mentor the next generation of national cybersecurity and artificial intelligence professionals. The funding, through NSF's CyberAI Corps Scholarship for Service program, known as CyberAI SFS, will provide two years of full-ride scholarship  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Advanced Vehicle Team finishes fourth overall at AutoDrive Challenge II * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team (AVT) finished fourth at the SAE AutoDrive Challenge II for the overall five-year competition, with three first-place finishes in individual categories for this year's phase. The final event of the five-year competition, sponsored by SAE International and General Motors (GM), took place June 1-5 at the Univ more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-by-mail programs and put voters' rights at risk ah more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have imposed burdensome requirement more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions on Title X funds, which support reproductive healt more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * Alma College, Montcalm Community College Expand Transfer Partnership with New Chemistry Pathway Alma College and Montcalm Community College (MCC) have expanded their existing transfer partnership with the addition of a new chemistry transfer pathway, building on an articulation agreement that has been in place since 2023. The original agreement established transfer pathways for students pursuing bachelor's degrees in accounting, business, communication and psychology.  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X funds, which support reproductive health care, famil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant children. Raoul and the coalition argue in their  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs. AG Rayfield filed the lawsuit today alongside 22 other attorneys gener more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * #Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal Service rule that would have imposed burdensome ne more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care * Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new policy threatens access to affordable, high-quality he more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Meets with Workers, Community Leaders in Packed Week Traveling Mid-Michigan * Lansing, Mich. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week met with local workers, business leaders, community officials, and residents across mid-Michigan to hear from them and discuss efforts to strengthen Michigan's economy, improve infrastructure, and support local manufacturing. Additionally, Barrett hosted a roundtable in Lansing on Monday where he met with  more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Astrophysicists Among Partners on $30 Million NSF grant to Establish Turbulence Research Center Led by Michigan State University, the NSF-funded consortium of eight research universities and five national labs will dramatically advance scientists' ability to predict and control turbulence By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations Leading dusty plasma researchers at Baylor University are part of a $30 million grant from the National Science Foundation to esta more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J.: Eyes Pointed Toward the Heavens With a Heart Rooted Firmly in the Classroom * Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J., has dedicated his professional life to studying the stars, glowing orbs of hydrogen and helium that Lord Byron called "the poetry of heaven." Brother Consolmagno's contributions to planetary science are extraordinary. He is an accomplished educator, researcher and author who has served at the Vatican Observatory twi more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 28, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean: * * * Will a fake $30,000 nosebleed land us all on Peggycare? A recent Peggy Flanagan stump speech turned to health care costs. "My friend Tom is an ER doctor who worries he is going to kick someone into bankruptcy every time he treats someone in the ER..He's like... 'someone just paid $30,000 when I treated the more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Meta's $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowingly designing platforms to addict children and ex more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Federal Contractors Gain Some Compliance Relief as DOL Eliminates EO 11246 Regulations Executive Summary & Key Business Takeaways The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule eliminating the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, ending the long-standing federal contractor affirmative action framework and creating a near-term opportunity to reduce compliance burden while preserving the controls needed to manage continuing more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Grants Emergency Stay for Unlawful USPS Mail Ballot Rule * LANSING - Tonight, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a Temporary Restraining Order, effectively halting implementation of most of the United States Postal Service (USPS) newly promulgated mail ballot rule. The rule would have required states to enroll every registered voter who will receive a mail ballot with the USPS and established new  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways": * * * DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: The Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 67 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org. * THE PRICE IS...WRONG: After serving as a rubber stamp for Trump's c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * End of Summer at the Smithsonian: Visitors Can Celebrate All September Before Major Exhibitions and Historic Buildings Close Free Circus Arts Programming, Final Days To Visit the Castle and Arts & Industries Building and New Exhibitions Opening This Fall - September is a month of both farewells and fresh experiences, and as summer gives way to fall, the Smithsonian invites visitors to take advantage of a month filled with special events, major exhib more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions and additions to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules (MAPCR) Parts 6 and 8 for inclusion in the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP). Michigan submitted these SIP revisions to meet the Moderate Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for the Western Michigan nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The EPA is approving more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a request dated December 31, 2025, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International for approval to allow construction of permanent support of excavation walls prior to the issuance of a limited work authorization for Pioneer Units 1 and 2. The support of excavation walls will remain in place after construction is complete. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The text of the exemption is at more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 29 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Theocrats of the Week wage a 'Christian crusade' against Muslim Americans The FFRF Action Fund is naming "Christian Crusaders" Jake Lang and MAGA Pastor Lorenzo Sewell our Theocrats of the Week for wrapping anti-Muslim bigotry in Christian nationalism. The pair more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Victoria Doyle, graduate from Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico: * * * FEE at the 2026 Economics Olympiad Our delegation of young economists on the world stage. - Earlier this month, FEE sent 10 top-scoring students to compete in the International Final Round of the Economics Olympiad, held at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, Greece. Through FEE's newly launched Americas Challenge, students from across the region gai more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Takes Legal Action to Get Line 5 Out of the Water, Protect Great Lakes * August 28, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Responds to Enbridge's lawsuit against state of Michigan for revoked easement, asserts that Michigan must have a say in whether Enbridge can pump oil through the straits of Mackinac LANSING, Mich.-Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed a response brief in Enbridge's lawsuit over the Line 5 dual pipelines, more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College and Golden Thread Academic to Release Western Civilization Curriculum for Secondary Schools The first volume of the curriculum, to be released on September 15, is a framework for teachers using The Golden Thread, a two-volume history of Western Civilization from antiquity to the present. - Hillsdale College and Golden Thread Academic, an educational imprint of Encounter Books, will release the Golden Thread Curriculum, a comprehensi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-759) on the No Antisemitism in Education Act (H.R. 8476). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 20, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE H.R. 8476 requires each local educational agency and institution of higher education that receives federal financial assistance to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism as vigorously as such agency or institution treats other forms of discrimination prohibited by Title VI of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-780) on the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act (H.R. 4795). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from receiving federal student aid under Title IV of the HEA. The bill also more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Launches Investigation into Taxpayer Funding of "MyGender Dolls" Project Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today launched an investigation into whether taxpayers helped fund "MyGender Dolls"--paper transgender dolls with removable genitalia designed to be used with children as young as four. Walberg is demanding answers about who p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States * As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equality gubernatorial candidates across key states. At  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI, CVA-MI Host Rep. John Moolenaar For Veterans Roundtable in West Michigan * BIG RAPIDS, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) and Concerned Veterans for America-Michigan (CVA-MI) hosted Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02) for a veterans roundtable in Big Rapids yesterday. Veterans and military families joined the roundtable with the congressman discussing the Working Families Tax Cuts, which he voted to m more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Socialist Felon William Lawrence Loves the Chinese Communist Party Socialist felon William Lawrence "has a history of defending the Chinese government and criticizing U.S. economic and military dominance." Lawrence repeatedly "criticized what he saw as anti-Chinese positions" and "denounced the goals of American military and economic dominance." "Socialist felon William Lawrence made it clear: he loves the Chinese Communist Party  more PR

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA names seven 2026 Medal of Merit winners * The Journalism Education Association names seven Medal of Merit winners in 2026. They will be recognized for their significant contributions to scholastic journalism during the JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Orlando this November. The 2026 Medal of Merit recipients are: * Makena Busch, CJE, Mead High School, Spokane, Washington * Kaitlin Edgerton, MJE more PR

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * Fourteen New Faculty Welcomed to Campus this Fall Lee University welcomes 14 new faculty to campus this fall: three to the Department of Natural Sciences, one to the Department of History, Political Science, and Humanities, one to the Department of Language and Literature, one to the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, one to the School of Business, one to the School of Engineering, three to the School of Music, and three to the School of Nursing. "Ou more PR

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * McMaster recruits five top scholars from American universities Federal government invests $43 million to research at McMaster to advance economic, societal and health benefits for Canadians. - Five globally recognized researchers from the United States will join McMaster University as Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada. Each chairholder will be awarded $8 million over eight years to lead a high-impact research program at McMaster, while helping to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * MDE Reaffirms Commitment to Public Education, Putting Students First Calls on Federal Government to Fully Fund Special Education, CTE and More and Opposes Michigan's Participation in Federal Tax Credit Program - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is reaffirming its commitment to public education and putting Students First as the federal government asks states to participate in a new federal program that directs funding to tax more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Payment Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Pa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news wrap up: * * * The Blue Book: This November is a Choice Between Lower Costs or More Corruption Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State. * * * FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. TRUMP'S TRADE WAR IS NAMED SHAME: Rena more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan H-2A Wage Rates changed in August 2026: What farm employers need to know * Michigan's agricultural employers have been expanding their use of the H-2A visa temporary agricultural guest worker program to supplement a limited supply of domestic seasonal labor. The program acts as a sort of labor insurance when domestic workers are not available, but employers must meet detailed wage, housing, tran more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Michigan Lawmakers Experience Wakesurfing Firsthand During On-Water Demonstrations * Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), in partnership with the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), hosted Michigan lawmakers for an on-water wakesurfing demonstration. The demonstrations gave lawmakers a firsthand look at wakesurfing and the industry's efforts to advance responsible b more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan residents receive sustainable agriculture grant * Five Michigan residents have recently been selected to receive grants from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (NCR-SARE) for their projects. Each grant was awarded as part of NCR-SARE's 2026 Farmer Rancher Grant Program, a competitive grant program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainab more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU entomologists rediscover beetle species first documented by Spartan scientist more than a century ago * More than 100 years after an MSU entomologist collected bark beetles in the Philippines, a new generation of Spartan scientists unknowingly retraced his footsteps. During a biodiversity expedition to the Philippines, Michigan State University entomologists Anthony Cognato and Sarah Smith collected more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * MSU researcher Mojgan Nejad named Fulbright U.S. Scholar * Mojgan Nejad, an assistant professor with a joint appointment in Michigan State University's Department of Forestry and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2026-27 academic year. The award will support her research in Sweden focused on advancing sustainable wood more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news: * * * New faculty join the College of Education * The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community. Heerak Choi Assistant Professor Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Heerak Choi earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Michigan State University in 2024. She subsequently completed a two-year postdoctoral fell more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Stay Active Through Cooling Vest Program * Wheaton, Illinois - August 28, 2026 - For many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), rising body temperatures can trigger or worsen symptoms, making everyday activities, including spending time outdoors, playing with children or exercising, more difficult. At Northwestern Medicine Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Stops in Big Rapids on Day 4 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour Peters Toured Ferris State University's Cybersecurity Training Facility to Highlight the Importance of Bolstering Michigan's Cyber Workforce BIG RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured Ferris State University's cybersecurity training facility during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the need to invest in cyber workforce development programs  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Stops in Grand Rapids on Day 5 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour Peters Toured New, State-of-the-Art, Fully Automated Training Facility at Grand Rapids Community College GRAND RAPIDS, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) visited the new Automation Lab at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the $998,000 in federal funding he secured to create the Automation Lab and strength more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Stops in Walker on Day 5 of 10th and Final Motorcycle Tour Peters Visited the West Michigan Humane Society, Highlighted Need to Pass His PAWSAct to Support Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets WALKER, MI - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) toured the Humane Society of West Michigan in Walker during his annual motorcycle tour across Michigan. Peters highlighted the need to reauthorize his Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act that helps protect  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Propagate, scout, protect! Join MSU Extension for Improving Nursery Production Webinar Series this September * Michigan State University Extension will be offering the Improving Nursery Production Webinar Series on Wednesdays in September (Sept. 9, 16 and 23) from 12-1:15 p.m. This three-part series will feature experts from across the country who will share the latest research and practical management s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Chicago Public Schools Superintendent Macquline King: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 27, 2026 Dr. Macquline King Superintendent and CEO Chicago Public Schools 42 West Madison Street Chicago, IL 60602 Dear Dr. King: In response to testimony received at the Committee on Education and Workforce (Committee) hearing on June 10, 2026, titled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parenta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers Loved Data Centers Until Voters Didn't" [Detroit Metro Times] New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers spent months urging data center development in Michigan, dismissing concerns from Michiganders about environmental impacts, and predicting residents may ask for multiple data centers in their communities--all before he flip flopped last week once the issue became toxic w more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Science & Tech Park bringing new companies, higher-paying jobs * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The Sandia Science & Technology Park continues to expand its footprint and economic impact, bringing new companies and higher paying jobs to the Albuquerque area. Growing Economic Impact A recent analysis by the Mid-Region Council of Governments shows park companies have paid a cumulative $8.6 billion in wages, g more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Shining a light on solar, data centers and land values in Michigan at MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast * Join the Michigan State University Extension 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on Thursday, Sept. 3, when Tor Tolhurst, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University, discusses whether data centers and solar development are mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Joins Gallego, Colleagues, In Pressing the Israeli Government to Halt Construction Progress for E1 Settlement Project * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) joined U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * The Ohio State University joins Midwest Quantum Collaboratory * The Ohio State University has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), a coalition of leading research universities dedicated to advancing quantum science, technology, education and workforce development across the Midwest. Ohio State was officially welcomed as a new member during Entanglement 2026, the MQC's annual meeting, and brings its membership to eight premier research institutions more PR

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario, Aug. 28 -- Trent University issued the following news release: * * * Trent University Awarded Two Prestigious Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs Internationally renowned researchers backed by $16 million in federal funding to advance research on community resilience and sustainable chemistry - Two internationally renowned researchers are joining Trent University to tackle pressing environmental and societal challenges facing Canada, backed by a $16 million federal investment through the highly competitive Eddie Goldenb more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Two Men to Stand Trial on Multiple Felony Charges Following Grosse Pointe Woods Carjacking * LANSING - Yesterday, Robert Bates, 37, of Detroit, and Skylar Carlisle, 28, of Eastpointe, were bound over to stand trial in the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County on multiple felony charges related to a Grosse Pointe Woods carjacking, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. On July 28, Bates and Carlisle allegedly carjacked a rented  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 27 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * U of T chemist Doug Stephan awarded 2026 Davy Medal by the U.K.'s Royal Society * With his discovery of the concept of "frustrated Lewis pairs," University of Toronto researcher Doug Stephan unearthed a way to potentially transform industries ranging from food production to drug development by eliminating the need for toxic or expensive metal catalysts. That was two decades ago. Now Stephan, a University Professor in the department of chemistry in the F more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 27 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB postdoc earns prestigious NIH fellowship to study how proteins' disordered regions help control genes * Joseph Basalla. University at Buffalo postdocroal scholar Joseph Basalla has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the National Institutes of Health. Photo: Joseph Basalla Joseph Basalla researches how FOXG1's flexible regions and the tiny droplets they form may help regulate gene expression By Tom D more PR

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28 -- The University of British Columbia issued the following news: * * * UBC welcomes nine world-leading researchers through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program (Phase 1) Their work will strengthen Canada's research capacity, train future talent and drive innovation in areas critical to global competitiveness. - Nine world-leading researchers will join the University of British Columbia as part of the inaugural cohort of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program. The Honourable more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Sentiment declines in August were seen for all political groups and were particularly acute among Republicans. Groups who are typically less-equipped to  more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 29 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE researchers install wave radar to track spur jetty's impact on Saco's Camp Ellis Story by Deirdre Fleming Stires University of New England researchers installed a wave radar system on Ram Island near the Saco jetty on Friday, adding a new layer of data collection to an ongoing effort to measure how a spur jetty project will affect wave energy and shoreline conditions near Camp Ellis. The install, led by Will Kochtitzky, Ph.D., assistant professo more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Washington Security Guard Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against SPFPA Union for Illegal Religious Discrimination * Complaint: Union officials repeatedly threatened worker with termination if he did not authorize union dues deductions in violation of his religious beliefs Seattle, WA & Roseville, MI (August 27, 2026) - John Johnson, a security guard in Washington State, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Water shortages in Puerto Rico: U-M experts available to discuss The U.S. has officially declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico, where more than 180,000 residents have been rationing water since Aug. 7 due to draught and infrastructure problems. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a variety of issues related to this crisis. * Jonathan Overpeck, professor and dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability, is a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Water shortages in Puerto Rico: U-M experts available to discuss The U.S. has officially declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico, where more than 180,000 residents have been rationing water since Aug. 7 due to drought and infrastructure problems. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a variety of issues related to this crisis. * Mara Ostfeld is an associate research professor at the Ford Sch more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Rising Costs Continue to Put Republicans on Defense Ahead of Midterms Wall Street Journal: "Cost-of-living worries are ... giving Democrats an advantage" Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border bet more PR