EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 MSU Finance professionals selected for national program * The National Association of College and University Business Officers has announced the membership for its prestigious Emerging Leaders Program. Michigan State University is proud to be represented by Kate Reasner and Kristy Smith, two of the 76 professionals selected for this year's cohort. They represent the sixth and seventh MSU Finance team members selected to participate in the progra more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * 9/11: A Day of Remembrance honors the lives lost on the 25th anniversary of the attacks * UTC faculty, staff, students, alumni, military-connected families and community members attended the 9/11: A Day of Remembrance in the University Center Auditorium to honor those killed on the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Photo by Angela Foster. For many men and women across the country, the 9/11 terrorist attacks were more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * A Q&A with Author Nessa Richman: Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being * What is a food policy council? The Michigan Local Food Council Network defines them as a group of representatives, community members, and stakeholders from many sectors of the food system. These councils, sometimes known just as food councils, are formed to organize, define, and amplify the needs  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * ACLS Presents Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good A live Zoom event, Thursday, October 1, 2026 - The American Council of Learned Societies presents "Hashtag Humanities: Scholars, Social Media, and Knowledge for the Public Good," a virtual discussion panel, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, 2-3 PM ET. As social media continues to play a critical role in how many people receive news and information-- more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service needs. The deal resolves the states' lawsuit against more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought by AG Campbell and the coalition in response to the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement on First Circuit Keeping USPS Mail Ballot Rule Injunction in Place * LANSING - Today, the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's request to stay (PDF) a preliminary injunction that halts the mandatory implementation of a United States Postal Service mail-ballot rule for the November 2026 election. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who secured the preliminary injunction more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * AI influencers are not real. So why do consumers connect with them? * While traditional influencers continue to impact consumer preferences, a new type of influencer has emerged: AI influencers. While consumers may know these AI influencers are not real, they can still be persuaded by them. Researchers at Michigan State University's Department of Adverting and Public Relations examined what leads consumers to accept AI influencers and how those  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How journalists can strengthen trust with communities * Trust in news and journalism continues to decline dramatically, accelerated, no doubt, by the complexity of our information ecosystem. However, trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Research has suggested Black communities have been harmfully misrepresented by mainstream outlets. This includes contributing to overrepresentation of more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration's request to stay, or pause, a recent federal more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps * Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. AmeriCorps is an independent federal agency tasked  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts * Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in response to the administration's repeated attempts to  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multistate lawsuit brought in response to the administrati more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Big trucks. Bigger fun. Touch-A-Truck returns to UM-Flint, Sept. 19 * There are very few occasions when climbing into a police car, getting an up-close look at a fire engine, and investigating some of the biggest vehicles on the road are not only allowed, but actively encouraged. Touch-A-Truck is one of them. The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety will once again bring vehicles, first responders, families, and plenty of fre more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past two months, up 3.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area was unchanged for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.4 percent in August, up 3.6 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 0.4 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index advanced 0.2 percent, led by rising prices for educa more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Broadening her horizons: Davenport alumna builds on nursing degree; pursues an MBA * Amanda Zarebski When Amanda Zarebski was a senior in high school, she had many important decisions to make, including what her next chapter would look like and what career path was right for her. She knew she wanted to follow in her sister's footsteps and go to college, so after much soul-searching, she decided to continue her education at Davenport University to earn more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Choosing Tech: Newest Class of Huskies Ready to Run * This fall, Michigan Technological University welcomes a new class of Huskies who bring strong academic preparation and leadership experiences from beyond the classroom. As colleges and universities nationwide navigate long-anticipated demographic shifts affecting the number of traditional college-age students, Michigan Tech enrolled 7,054 students for fall 2026, a drop of 4.8% from more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moolenaar Introduces Patriot Week Resolution * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar introduced legislation to designate September 11 through 17 as Patriot Week. The legislation intends to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, recognize the ratification of the United States Constitution, and encourage each generation to reflect on our history and freedoms. "As we remember the heroes and innocent victims killed on September  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Energy Secretary Exceeded Authority By Allowing Campbell Coal Plant to Remain Online * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit today ruled that the Department of Energy exceeded its statutory authority when, in May 2025, it issued an "emergency" order forcing the continued operation of J.H. Campbell Generating Plant, a coal fired power plant in Michigan. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright had ord more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * Court strikes down DOE's unlawful coal plant order in win for public health * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit struck down the Department of Energy's (DOE) unlawful May 2025 order that forced the J.H. Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 IN THE STATES: Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs This week, all-too-eager-to-please Republicans and their wealthy donors gathered in Dallas to throw a multi-million-dollar "Trump-a-Palooza," worshiping Donald Trump's failed agenda that's skyrocketing costs, tanking our economy, taking healthcare away from families, and forcing millions of A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways": * * * Sep 11, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check 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 53 days until the midterms. - DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org. * CONVENTION TENSION: Senate  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * DTE Announces Another New Rate Case Hours After MPSC Approves $74.52 Million Gas Hike * LANSING - Just hours after the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) approved another natural gas rate hike for DTE yesterday, allowing the utility to collect an additional $74.52 million in annual revenue from its ratepayers, the utility entered a "Filing Announcement," formally and publicly announcing its intent to seek yet another rate hik more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Loses First Court Case Challenging DOE Orders for Coal Plants Victory -- Court rules against the DOE order for the J.H. Campbell coal power plant in Michigan - Washington, D.C. -- Today, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force coal plants across the country to continue operating long-past their planned retirement. The court affirmed that th more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Federal court rejects Trump administration mandates extending aging, expensive coal plants past retirement EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy - (WASHINGTON - September 11, 2026) Today, a federal appellate court issued a forceful rejection of the Trump administration's abuse of emergency powers to force an aging, uneconomic Michigan coal plant to remain open long past its scheduled retirement, challenging  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * D.C. Circuit Rules Trump's DOE Illegally Forced J.H. Campbell Coal Plant to Keep Running Unanimous panel vacates the order that blocked Michigan's approved plan to retire the aging coal plant - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Energy illegally forced the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan to keep  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Farwell Man to Stand Trial on Embezzlement from Vulnerable Adult Charges * LANSING - Yesterday, Phillip Lee Sprague, 62, of Farwell, was bound over to stand trial in the 55th Circuit Court in Clare County on one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult - $100,000 or More, a 20-year felony, and two counts of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult - $50,000 or More but Less Than $100,000, each a 15-year felony, announced Michigan A more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Federal Appeals Court Vacates First DOE Order Forcing Operation of J.H. Campbell Coal Plant * LANSING - Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) first arbitrary and illegal order (PDF) forcing the continued operation of Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan. Earlier this year, the Department of Attorney Gener more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards HRSA is providing additional award funds to 11 current ITCP--State Award recipients previously funded under HRSA-22-73 to support the continuation and expansion of existing activities to build state and local capacity and implement the infant-toddler court approach in federal fiscal year more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * Unfair Gains? Mark Nayler A windfall tax on Europe's fossil fuel companies won't help the green transition. - After another summer of heatwaves and wildfires, Spain is petitioning the EU to create a climate adaptation fund. In a letter sent to the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, the Spanish minister for the ecological transition Sara Aagesen Munoz said that Europe needs a blanket strategy to help its member states cope wit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors. - Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro today announced that, as part of a coalition of more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Celebrates New State Support to Advance Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Expansion * ADAMS -Governor Maura Healey today celebrated a $64,700 state grant to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) to help advance the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail expansion, building on a $17.3 million federal award secured last year for the transformative Western Massachusetts project. https://transportation-insecurity.umich.edu/The more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU remembers 9/11 on 25th anniversary Sep 11, 2026 On this 25th anniversary of 9/11, members of the GVSU Student Senate fanned out in the early morning to carry out the solemn tradition of placing flags on the Kirkhof Lawn to represent each life lost in the attack. "I believe that remembering 9/11 acts as a very unifying thing on a college campus," said Lukas Hartley, Student Senate president. "It's a moment where everyone can come together,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Announces $1.6 Million in New Mental Health Funding for Kalamazoo, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) announced that Ottawa County, Van Buren County, and Western Michigan University will receive new grant funding through the Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen mental health services and support substance abuse recovery. These federal grant funds are a direct result of legislation s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Statement Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * Twenty-five years ago, our nation was forever changed. On September 11th, nearly 3,000 people were spending time with their friends, families, and loved ones for what would be the last time. For those of us who saw these tragic events unfold on national tv, the memories remain vivid. We remember watching in disbelief as a second plane struck the World Trade Center. We remember the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Dingell Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 * As the United States marks 25 years since September 11, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) penned an essay recounting her experience on that day and how Americans united the weeks that followed. "We had been attacked, and we pulled together. For a brief time, the things that divided us seemed smaller than the things that united us. We talked to each other. We listened. We comfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable John R. Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Invisible Healthcare * One in four Americans in the United States is currently an informal caregiver-someone who routinely cares for a loved one without getting paid. Yet although caregiving is everywhere, it remains largely unseen. Through new and continuing research, a team of Calvin professors and students has set out to change that. Calvin psychology professor Julie Vos Yonker '82 is no stranger to caregiving. At 39, her husband Jeff Yonker '82 susta more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * The business behind the game September 11, 2026 As an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Leadership, Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., is set to become an integral part of shaping the University's Sport Management Program. Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., has always been passionate about the sports industry. That passion is something he's been growing since his days as an undergraduate student. "My path has really given me an opportunity  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled "Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics." The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 31 inside the Marshfield Medical Center hospital lobby, 611 N. Saint Joseph Ave. The Compassion Under Fire banner exhibit highlights 1 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 MDP on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 LANSING -- Today, on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Twenty-five years ago, America was shaken to our core by evil. "Today, we remember those we lost and honor the heroes who both disappeared into and rose from the ashes. The courage and selflessness demonstrated by first responders and ordinary citizens  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan grape scouting report - September 11, 2026 * Key takeaways * Spotted lanternfly was detected in southern Berrien County, marking the first reported detection in southwest Michigan. The finding was in a park-not a vineyard-but growers should remain alert and scout regularly. * Harvest is underway in southern Michigan, while many cultivars in northwest Michigan and the Tip of the Mitt continue  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Foundation gift inspires additional gifts to strengthen youth mental health care September 11, 2026 A $100,000 gift from the Annapurna Foundation is sparking a new U-M Health effort to ensure more Michigan youth receive mental health treatments proven to help them recover. The Foundation's investment, along with an additional $75,000 in gifts from Collyer Smith, Sam Kottamsu, Larry Gray, a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan youth shine in the 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase * The 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase provided a statewide opportunity for young people to celebrate their learning, talents and accomplishments. Hosted by the Michigan State Fair in partnership with Michigan State University Extension, the showcase welcomed 133 youth ages 5 to 19 representing 43 Mich more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the Administration's repeated attempts to gut the nat more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Court Overturns DOE Order Forcing Michigan Coal Plant to Stay Open Ruling rejects emergency order keeping J.H. Campbell coal plant online despite retirement plans - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in favor of the Michigan Attorney General's office and environmental groups, including NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), by overturning the Department of Ene more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Nepal Flood Response Continues, Midwife Kits Reach South Sudan, and Diabetes Medicines Arrive in Yemen * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 398 shipments of requested medical aid to 45 U.S. states and territories, and to 28 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 12.9 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments, diabetes treatments, cancer  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * New Play Provides a Voice for Local 9/11 Experiences * This year marks the 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a moment in time that remains fresh in many people's memories despite the ensuing years. But for many students walking Northern Michigan University's campus today, 9/11 is part of history discussed in class, not a memory to reflect on. This disparity of 9/11 as a lived experience versus a historical event is one of several themes more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Alumnus Killed on 9/11 Remembered During Ceremony * On a windy morning 25 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, NMU held a ceremony in honor of those killed that day, paying special tribute to 1985 alumnus Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, who died when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Taylor was one of 120 people in the building who died that day, in addition to 64 people on the aircraft. Major Jeffrey Woleben, departme more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Ted Cruz: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Sen. Ted Cruz: The message of President Trump tonight, pretend I'm on the ballot. If he can get those voters to come out, I think that could easily be the difference between Republicans winning the House and Senate versus Republicans losing more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Prominent American Historian Teams Up with Northwood University to Explore Founders' Intellectual Legacy * Northwood Senior Vice President Emeritus Timothy G. Nash co-authors an expanded edition of Books and the Founding Fathers with George H. Nash; volume features a foreword by President Kent MacDonald and an endorsement from former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. A new edition of Books and the Founding Fathers unites the scholarship of prominent American more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Roger Marshall Sued Hundreds, Jailed Dozens of Women Over Medical Debt Revisiting "The Politics of Debt" One Year Later By Mike Pierce | September 10, 2026 This week, New York Times reporter Sarah Kliff, who is probably the sharpest chronicler of our broken healthcare system right now, ran a bombshell story exposing the brutal debt collection tactics employed by Kansas Senator Roger Marshall in his c more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 12 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Key considerations for states developing mileage-based user fee pilot programs States considering replacing gas taxes with mileage-based user fees can learn from pilot programs in Hawaii, Michigan, California, and Texas. Jay Derr, Transportation Policy Analyst Rising costs and inflation, along with increased fuel efficiency and electric vehicle adoption, have created a major problem for state transportation revenues. Many states are examining  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding defense industrial base requires skilled labor * WASHINGTOM - To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses. That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy,  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Redeeming Laughter * Whether your streaming queue includes The Good Place series, your movie night features The Croods: Family Tree, or your latest scroll on TikTok finds a comedian with over 65 million likes, your laughs could be courtesy of Calvin grads. Calvin University, a community of rigorous learning and Reformed faith, has become an incubator for innovation, research, the arts... and, since the 1990s, comedy. Perhaps some could have seen it comi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 8, 2026 Todd W. Blanche Attorney General Department of Justice 905 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney General Blanche and Director Patel, We are extremely alarmed by reports o more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials * A new report from the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law offers judges guidance on potential law enforcement efforts to seize election materials. The report comes in anticipation of highly contested midterm elections nationwide. It offers recommendations for when judges are co more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Saving time and money draws transfer students to Davenport University * Transfer students accounted for nearly half of Davenport University's enrollment in fall 2025, underscoring the growing importance of alternative pathways to a bachelor degree. Each one of those students also had access to financial support because all were eligible for at least one university scholarship. Whether a student is transferring from a community college or another four- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: I write to express my serious concerns about the Administration's counterterrorism priorities, and to notify you of your reco more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Director Patel: I write to express my serious concerns about the Administration's counterterrorism priorities, and to notify you of your records retention ob more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mullin: I write to express my serious concerns about the Administration's counterterrorism priorities, and to notify you of you more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Jay Clayton Director Office of the Director of National Intelligence 1500 Tysons McLean Drive McLean, VA 22102 Dear Director Clayton: I write to express my serious concerns about the Administration's counterterrorism priorities, and to notify yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to President Trump on politicization and deprioritization of national security assets: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Just weeks before the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20037 Dear Secretary Rubio: I write to express my serious concerns about the Administration's counterterrorism priorities, and to notify you of your records retention obligations to more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Ten benefits of being a Michigan 4-H member * Michigan 4-H is about much more than projects, meetings and fairs. As part of the nation's largest youth development organization, Michigan 4-H members gain access to unique opportunities that help them build skills, discover interests, develop leadership abilities and prepare for future success. From statewide events and scholarships to national travel expe more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * The smart way to wet your plants * For many of us, gardening begins with good intentions. We dream of fresh vegetables, thriving herbs or colorful flowers that brighten our homes and yards. But busy schedules, travel and simple forgetfulness can quickly turn that dream garden into drooping plants, dry soil and wilted veggies. But similar to how smart technology has helped to remedy issues in everyday li more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve leadership appointments, campus construction projects at September meeting * During its first public meeting of the new academic year held on Friday, Sept. 11, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees took action on several agenda items including approval of university leadership appointments and moving forward with several construction projects. Trustees approved Dan Bartholomae as MSU's next vice president and director o more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Lissette M. Piedra, a professor of social work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will lead a $17.8 million research project funded by the National Institutes of Health that will explore how caregiving experiences evolve over the life course, shaping caregivers' health and well-being in later life. Piedra is the principal in more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Who is eligible to lead Mexico? September 10, 2026 Edgar Franco-Vivanco is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan. His research examines how colonial-era institutions and contemporary criminal violence contribute to economic underperformance, particularly in Latin America. Franco-Vivanco discusses Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's proposed constitutional amendment requiring candidates for the presidency, state more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Helping AI and drivers work better together September 10, 2026 Tomorrow's autonomous vehicles will require artificial intelligence to be a co-pilot, not just an assistant. A UM-Dearborn SURE team is working to make that happen with safety in mind. Within just a few years, autonomous vehicles will likely be able to handle most of the driving, allowing humans to take their eyes off the road and step in only occasionally. Automakers ref more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * $10M histotripsy research center launches to advance sound wave-based cancer treatment Published On: September 11, 2026 The University of Michigan Histotripsy Center will make its specialized equipment and expertise available to external researchers Key takeaways * The new histotripsy research center marks a new phase in a quarter century of research at U-M--where this noninvasive cancer treatment was invented. * Histotripsy destroys tumors with  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Built for Speed, Engineered for Safety * We associate race cars with speed. But speed is a function of safety: a car can only perform at its limits when its mechanical systems are reliable, the driver remains in control, and every critical component has been tested under the loads and conditions it will encounter on the track. Based within USC Viterbi's Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, more PR

WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * Aaron Fisk's freshwater research reshapes understanding of Great Lakes ecosystems By Sara Elliott For more than two decades, University of Windsor researcher Dr. Aaron T. Fisk has helped change how scientists understand freshwater ecosystems - from how contaminants move through aquatic food webs to where fish travel, feed and spawn across the Great Lakes and the Arctic. That body of work has now earned Fisk one of Canada's highest academic honours. The Un more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voic more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy employees volunteer for Day of Service to support Texas and New Mexico nonprofits * AMARILLO, Texas (Sept. 10, 2026) -More than 160 Xcel Energy employees will volunteer Friday and Saturday as part of the company's annual Day of Service, supporting eight nonprofit organizations across Texas and New Mexico. This year's Day of Service comes as the Xcel Energy Foundation celebrates 25 years of community investment. Since  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Remembering 9/11: A new generation reflects on a day that changed the world Most of the students who gathered at Yale's Reese Stadium on Thursday to mark the anniversary of 9/11 weren't yet born that day 25 years ago. But the event offered them a chance to better understand the tragedy -- and the sacrifices made by so many then and in the years since. Sep 10, 2026 By Kevin Dennehy Blake Baur, an Air Force veteran and Yale College student from Wisconsin,  more PR