WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-1042 September 14, 2026 Office of Postsecondary Education United States Department of Education Re: Proposed Rule - Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions The undersigned more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 USCIS John R. Pfirrmann-Powell Acting Deputy Chief Office of Policy and Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division RE: Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative -- OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037 Dear Acting Deputy Chief Pfirrmann-Powell: The undersigned organizations strongly oppose the propos more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * A Spartan who helps shape AI to serve the common good * Long before Lorenzo Santavicca, a 2018 James Madison College graduate in international relations, was helping teams at Google DeepMind navigate some of the complex challenges in artificial intelligence, he got the chance to learn how to bring people together amid uncertainty at Michigan State University. Santavicca served as president of the Associated Students of Michigan State University,  more PR

ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Adrian College President Docking presents 'What I Learned in Class' at Convocation Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Author: Mickey Alvarado Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking addressed faculty, staff, and students on the topic of "What I Learned in Class" at Adrian College's Opening Convocation in the Dr. James Borland Convocation Series on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Herrick Chapel. Reflecting on his 21 years as President and his years teaching a lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Program: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations [RIN 0938-AW01] Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the physicians, nurses, and other health profe more ST

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Celebrates Success of Address Confidentiality Program on Third Anniversary * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is celebrating three years since the launch of the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). The ACP was created to provide certain protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or those who fear that disclosure of their physical address will increase  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. Box 92, Dundee, Michigan, 48131 301.478.6379 - www.ascls.org ASCLS [CMS-3485-NC] RIN 0938-AW01 Page 1 The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) appreciates the opportunity to comment on this Request for Information on behalf of its members and other stakeholders drawn from a broad representation of the clinical laboratory community. Guiding Pri more ST

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim's article forthcoming in Michigan Technology Law Review * CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's article, "Wired Minds: Neural Interfaces, Platform Power, and Control Over Neural Data," is forthcoming in the Michigan Technology Law Review, with publication expected in 2027. The article examines how brain-computer i more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Bacteria that change their diet to survive inside the body * The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu. Staphylococcus aureus -the infamous agent behind MRSA and most staph infections -needs sulfur to build proteins and other materials essential for survival. In a new Michigan State University study, now published in the Journal of Bacteriol more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Expands Corporate and Labor and Employment Teams With Two Indianapolis PartnersArrival of partners Kristine Camron and Tom Stafford strengthens the firm's venture capital and ESOP capabilities * Barnes & Thornburg is adding depth to its Corporate and Labor and Employment Departments with the additions of Kristine Camron and Thomas P. (Tom) Stafford as partners in its Indianapolis office. C more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members * New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law. #Professor Nino C. Monea Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor, teaching Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, N more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacists answer the call to serve Binghamton alumni make a difference in veteran healthcare By Ethan Knox '20 September 15, 2026 No degree from Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) looks exactly alike -- even for the students who end up in the same field. But there is one thing they all share: a need and desire to help those who need it. This is perhaps especially true for the alumni who go into the field o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act introduced by himself and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by assisting those currently in Federal, State, or local more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Building safety into the everyday rhythm of agricultural work * There is a rhythm to farm work with everyday activities being very familiar. However, familiar does not mean risk-free. Between the years 2022-2023, MSU's Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) identified 35 deaths and 892 non-fatal injuries to individuals working on Michigan farm. Keeping safety at the forefront of daily more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate September 16, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the approval of the "Hate Has No Place Resolution" by leaders in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The South Kingstown Town Council passed the resolution on Monday night following an incident on August 25, 2026, in which anti more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin Celebrates Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 * On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, Calvin University welcomes alumni, family, and the broader community to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend. The weekend festivities include a race around Calvin's beautiful campus, a fall music festival, an artisan and farmer's market, and the inaugural football game in Calvin University's new football and lacrosse stadium. See full schedule Ope more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations * Sept. 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado will receive approximately $2 million from a nationwide settlement agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company filed false claims with federal and state programs for powder infant formula produced in faci more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 09.16.2026 Commerce Committee Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Bill Would Expand Federal Funding Opportunities for the Great Lakes Commission Which Leads Regional Efforts to Protect Our Great Lakes and Vital Water Resources WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) to strengthen federal support for Great L more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces REACH Act to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside co-leads Congressmen Tom Barrett (R-MI-07) and Don Davis (D-NC-01), introduced the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act, legislation to address the shortage of health care providers in rural communities by offering a refun more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scholten Announces $11.6 Million for Health Care Research and Supportive Services in West Michigan * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced $11,656,359 for a variety of medical research projects and investments in community health and well-being services across West Michigan. The funding is through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). "West Michigan continues to lead the way more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scholten Secures Key Wins for West Michigan in the Passage of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Vice Chair of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, secured key policy victories and critical investments for West Michigan in the House passage of the Water Resources Development Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Continues Demands for Transparency from University of Michigan on Los Alamos Project * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) requested a full public disclosure of the underlying agreement between the University of Michigan (U-M) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) regarding their proposed joint research computing center in Ypsilanti Township. In a letter to U-M leadership, Congresswoman Dingell channeled the frustrations sh more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Bacon Introduce Resolution Designating September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of gynecologic cancers and encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment. "Gynecologic cancers affect approximately 100,000 women every year, yet too many face diagn more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Cory Hewitt joins Sanford Black Hills orthopedic team * RAPID CITY, S.D. -Dr. Cory Hewitt, a native of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, has joined the Sanford Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center, caring for patients with knee and hip arthritis as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. Dr. Hewitt also performs surgery at Black Hills Surgical Hospital. Dr. Hewitt treats a variety of conditions, including:  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * EPA removes limits on power plant pollution: U-M experts discuss consequences Published On: September 15, 2026 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts discuss the consequences of this move. Rachel Rothschild is an assistant professor of law. Her scholarship sits at the intersection of environmental law, more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Insurance Group Names Jeff Hutchinson Director of Insurance Finance Mattoon, IL (September 16, 2026) First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG), a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has named Jeff Hutchinson Senior Vice President, Director of Insurance Finance. In this role, Hutchinson will lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational finance functions, partnering with leadership to support profitable growth and s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Ayanian co-leads University-wide theme year focusing on U-M's role in transforming health September 16, 2026 The University of Michigan is launching the 2026-27 Year of Human Health and Well-Being as part of the university's Look to Michigan vision. The year will create opportunities for people across U-M to connect their work and expertise to advance health and well-being. The theme year is one way the university is  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * U-M experts comment on EPA removing limits on power plant pollution September 16, 2026 The United States Environmental Protection Agency has announced it will stop restricting the greenhouse gas emissions from gas- and coal-fired power plants. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the consequences of this move. Catie Hausman is a professor of public policy whose work focuses on environmental and energy more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * GVSU and Van Andel Institute partner to launch AI Research and Innovation Institute By Sarah Schaible Sep 16, 2026 GVSU and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are jointly launching the Artificial Intelligen ce Research and Innovation Institute (AIRII) this fall, uniting two of West Michigan's leading research communities behind a shared ambition: to make the region a nationally recognized center where artificial intelligence and the life sciences advanc more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort * Now entering the final phase of National Science Foundation funding, Emory University and the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) announced that Hope College is one of four higher-education institutions accepted into NORDP's fifth Consultants Program cohort. Ranked #22 nationally among all undergraduate research programs, Hope College will benefit significantly as a memb more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Bill to Name American Mastodon and T. Rex National Symbols Passes House * WASHINGTON-Today, H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, led by Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) passed the House of Representatives. The bill designates the American mastodon (Mammut americanum) as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur of the United States. If enacted, the Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation Strengthening Literacy WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 7890, Science of Reading Act of 2026, legislation that helps schools use proven methods to teach kids how to read--giving more students the strong start they need to succeed in s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * House Unanimously Passes Barrett Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) bipartisan bill (H.R. 9570) to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and sacrifice during Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. "Ensign Francis Flaher more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * How a Professor and a Scholarship Helped Shape NMU Alumna's Career * A recent trip home to Paulding, Michigan by way of Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport brought Northern Michigan University alumna Emily Zander '14 BS through Marquette once again, sparking a family conversation on her years as an undergraduate. Speaking with her parents about that time in her life, she found herself reflecting on the impact of a professor and the scholarship his  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * Increasing Russian Strikes on Medical Supply Warehouses Put Millions of Ukrainians at Risk: PHR * Russian forces must immediately cease their mounting attacks on medical warehouses, transport, and distribution infrastructure, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) said today, following multiple strikes against medical supply facilities over twelve days that reportedly destroyed hundreds of metric tons of medicines and the storage capa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 New Guides Equip Clinicians and Clergy to Implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders From the clinic to the congregation, new resources equip frontline workers with tools they need during a crisis - Today, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions has released valuable resources for two vital Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) implementers--clinicians and clergy members. The new more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Late-season soybean decisions: Maximizing harvest efficiency and planning for 2027 * As the 2026 soybean crop moves toward maturity, many management decisions remain that can influence harvest efficiency, grain quality and overall profitability. While most yield has already been determined by this point in the season, Michigan growers still have opportunities to reduce harvest losses, improve harvest lo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Making the most of your healthcare appointments * Healthcare appointments are an important part of managing your health. Michigan State University Extension health programs emphasize the importance of being prepared, informed and engaged when making healthcare decisions. Whether you are seeing a provider for a routine check-up, addressing a new concern or managing a chronic condition, being prepared can more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 James Skips Votes; Refuses to End Trump's Tariffs on Canada LANSING -- Trump-backed John James skipped votes in the U.S. House of Representatives last night--even as this week marks the last week that the House will be in session ahead of the November election after D.C. Republicans cut their own schedule short. Yesterday, Democratic Nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson called on James to use this final week in D.C. to e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 NEW REPORT: How Mike Rogers "Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis" [Drop Site News] LANSING -- New reporting exposes previously-unreported details about how corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers "helped fuel the opioid crisis" - highlighting how Rogers "spent most of his 12 years in Congress tied at the policy hip with opioid-producer front-groups," "stak[ing] his name to an industry wish-list to expand and loosen access to opioi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Rep. Huizenga Votes to Raise Costs, Continue Trump's War LANSING -- Yesterday, Rep. Bill Huizenga voted against a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's reckless and unnecessary war that is putting Americans at risk and raising our costs. "Rep. Huizenga had a chance to stand up for Michigan families and stop Trump from dragging us further into war with Iran. Instead, he voted with Trump to keep Americans in harm's way and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Winnie Brinks Slams Jay DeBoyer for Floating Abortion Ban Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks called out John James' running mate, Jay DeBoyer, for claiming he'd back a constitutional convention so Republicans could repeal Michiganders' reproductive rights. Reproductive freedoms were enshrined by voters in 2022, and Winnie Brinks made it clear that the Benson-Br more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS issues report to strengthen suicide prevention efforts and support Michigan Suicide Prevention Plan implementation September 16, 2026 LANSING, Mich. - Suicide is a significant public health concern and, to help strengthen statewide suicide prevention efforts, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) worked with a comprehensive group of suicide prevention partners to develop the Michi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aug. 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare Proposed Rule to Update the Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year 2027; CMS-1844-P Dear Administrator Oz, On behalf of its m more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Have an MCAS diagnosis? Well, maybe not Mast cell activation syndrome has gained traction on social - but is it being correctly diagnosed? An MCAS expert explains September 16, 2026 If you've been struggling with unexplainable symptoms such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple food and environmental intolerances and sensitivities along with negative allergy tests, you may have fallen  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Who's at risk for painful periods? A study looks at risk factors for pain with menstruation in adolescents September 16, 2026 Author | Kelly Malcom Pain is often considered a fact of life for people with menstrual cycles. Yet, for an experience that is so common in women and girls, the risk factors for painful periods have not been closely studied. A recent study from Melissa Le more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Michigan Reconnect Expands Opportunities for GRCC Students * More adults across West Michigan now have an opportunity to attend Grand Rapids Community College tuition-free through Michigan Reconnect. The state recently expanded eligibility for the program to Michigan residents ages 21 and older who do not already have a college degree, lowering the previous eligibility age of 25. The change means more adults can use Michigan Reconnect to beg more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Measure by measure, studying society accurately Naoki Egami has become a standout in political methodology, helping refine tools that give scholars durable results. - Let's agree at the outset the world is a complicated place, and social scientists have exacting jobs when it comes to measuring civic phenomena with precision. After all, even careful studies raise follow-up questions: How much do their findings apply in other s more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products September 16, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that New Jersey has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted t more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NCLL Fall Lecture Series Focuses on Political Landscape * Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is teaming up with NMU's Political Science department to present several different lectures to help participants understand today's political landscape. The series, running through November, will examine topics including the Constitution, socialism, democracy and the Declaration of Independence. The remaining lectures are open to the public, and NCLL m more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Northwest Michigan apple maturity report - September 16, 2026 * Apple maturity testing will occur weekly for northwest Michigan beginning now through the end of harvest. Reports will be sent out every week following the Michigan State University Extension fruit team apple maturity calls on Wednesday mornings. In the Northwest region, growers are still harvesting Premier Honeycrisp. Many growers are fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country. The legislation is the result of months of work by the Caucus' bipartisan Gerrymanderin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Shri Thanedar, Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards * Washington, DC - Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths that occur in ICE custody. In a reversal from previo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches Over $1 Million Canvass Program in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada to Flip Congress * : Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All is launching over $1 million in direct voter contact in battleground House districts across Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada. Winning a pro- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McDonald Rivet, Davis Lead New Push to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers * *WATCH REP. McDONALD RIVET'S OPENING REMARKS HERE* WASHINGTON-Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development. Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signifi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Samantha Black begins as farm manager at MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center * EAST LANSING, Mich. -Michigan State University (MSU) has named Samantha Black as the new farm manager of the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center. Black began her role Aug. 24. Black takes over for Paula Hitzler, who served as farm manager for 36 years before retiring on May 29. A 2019 MSU animal science alumna, Black  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Othe more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Southeast Michigan fruit update - September 15, 2026 * Welcome to the 25th in-season fruit article update for Southeast Michigan for the 2026 season. Throughout the season, these updates will include information about the weather in the past week and the upcoming week, a fruit-by-fruit guide to current conditions with appropriate pest and disease updates, and other relevant observations. General obser more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * Students in the Spotlight (Flint Rep collab video story) * The University of Michigan-Flint and FIM Flint Repertory Theatre shared a stage during the 2025-26 academic year, giving students a front-row seat to professional theater production. With Flint Rep's Bower Theatre under construction, the company moved its entire season to the UM-Flint Theatre, creating hands-on opportunities for students across four professional productions. The season op more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 New Study: Parents Report STEM Learning Widely Available in Afterschool Programs In Detroit and Across Southeast Michigan, But Hundreds of Thousands of Children Are Missing Out DETROIT, MI -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-five percent of parents of Detroit afterschool students, and 83% of those in Southeast Michigan, now  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students in Western New York Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But Thousands of Children Shut Out BUFFALO, NY -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Eighty-five percent of parents of Western New York afterschool students now say their child's afterschool more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Religion] -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, posted the following news: * * * Take Action Now: Protect Our Right To Worship * * Senate * House Take Action Now! Ask Congress to enact the Right to Worship Act Prefix *Mr.Mrs.MissMs.Dr.Other (Please Specify) First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Address * City * Zip/Postcode * Subject Dear [official/recipient], Sincerely, Your Name Send Email Subject Dear [official/recipient], Sincerely, Your Name  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sponsored by Catholic Health Ministries | 20555 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152 734-343-1000 trinity-health.org September 10, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: CMS-1848-P; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Pol more ST

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * U-M experts comment on latest national poverty statistics September 15, 2026 National poverty statistics declined to 10.2% in 2025, down 0.5 percentage points from 2024. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, which reported that 34.5 million people live in poverty. The poverty threshold for a family of four in 2025 was $32,970. The official poverty rate f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer * The University of Chicago Medicine has appointed Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, effective Nov. 16, 2026. Ghaferi will serve as the inaugural leader in this enterprise-wide role, working across UChicago Medicine's academic healthcare mission to advance clinical strategy, strengthen more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Most powerful laser in US funded for another 5 years Published On: September 16, 2026 The U.S. National Science Foundation provides $33M to make key upgrades and keep the laser in service for a growing group of U.S. and international users Key takeaways * Anticipated upgrades include a larger target chamber to enable new kinds of experiments, beam smoothing to reach full power and AI integration. * The NSF ZEUS laser facility explores physics on  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * What 'praising addiction' looks like September 16, 2026 What if, instead of shaming people for their addictions, we embraced the idea that we are all addicts? That's the question Elizabeth Roberts, medical ethnographer at the University of Michigan, asked after spending years living in working class neighborhoods in Mexico City. Her neighbors there proclaimed themselves addicted to various substances--alcohol, soda, drugs, shopping--and as long as  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute The associate dean of student affairs will facilitate discussions surrounding misconduct in higher education. By Lily Caldwell September 16, 2026 Kyle McCoil, associate dean of student affairs at Washington and Lee University, was recently named chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute (SOMI). The institute will take place Oct. 26-28 in Washington,  more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * Welcome Week brings Panther pride, fun and new memories * Click here to see Welcome Week in action. Welcome Week at Davenport University's W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus means it's time to celebrate. It is when Panther Prowl and Pantherpalooza take center stage, giving students the chance to show their Panther pride, make memories and kick off the academic year with plenty of fun. For first-year students, the excitement begins with the annual Pan more PR