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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2026-10-12 ( 28 items )  
"The Big 6" foodborne pathogens: Viruses (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * "The Big 6" foodborne pathogens: Viruses * What you need to know about norovirus and hepatitis A, and how to prevent them. Viruses differ from other foodborne pathogens because they are very small and need a living host to survive. For viruses to reproduce, they take over healthy cells and use the energy from the healthy cell to create virus cells to reproduce and infect other cells. The Michigan Departm more PR

Arctic Grayling, scared to death: Are Brown Trout an impediment to Arctic Grayling reintroduction success in Michigan? Arctic Grayling, scared to death: Are Brown Trout an impediment to Arctic Grayling reintroduction success in Michigan? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article: * * * Arctic Grayling, scared to death: Are Brown Trout an impediment to Arctic Grayling reintroduction success in Michigan? Arctic Grayling, scared to death: Are Brown Trout an impediment to Arctic Grayling reintroduction success in Michigan? * Arctic Grayling, scared to death: Are Brown Trout an impediment to Arctic Grayling reintroduction success in Michigan? Introduction: Arctic Grayling Thymallus arcticus were exti more PR

Attorney General Hanaway Leads 35-State Coalition To Protect Victims of Crime (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Leads 35-State Coalition To Protect Victims of Crime * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, alongside Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, led 34 other states in a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary supporting the passage of H.R. 909, the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025," which is critical to supporting victims of crime across more PR

Calvin Launches Center to Bring Christian Wisdom into the Age of AI (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Calvin Launches Center to Bring Christian Wisdom into the Age of AI * Calvin University is establishing the Center for Faith and Technology, a new interdisciplinary center that will explore the intersection of Christian faith and technology and provide a thoughtful, credible Christian voice in conversations surrounding artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Based in Calvin's School of Engineering and Computer Science, the center will draw more PR

College journalism is thriving at schools that don't teach it (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * College journalism is thriving at schools that don't teach it * Hundreds of college newspapers publish at universities that don't offer journalism majors -- and that's no problem for the students. This story was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with second more PR

Extending a Legacy: Calvin Launches Center for Faith and Technology (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Calvin University posted the following news: * * * Extending a Legacy: Calvin Launches Center for Faith and Technology * Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life. "Technologies like AI are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human," said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University. Whether or not Christians engage conversations around these emerging technologies is a decision Schuurman says has significant stakes. He says more PR

Federal grant to address mental health in rural Wisconsin (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Federal grant to address mental health in rural Wisconsin * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded Marshfield Clinic a three-year Mental Health Awareness Training Grant, bringing nearly $580,000 in federal funding to support mental health awareness, education, and access acr more PR

From family practice to business leadership: Dr. Michael App continues his journey at Davenport (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Davenport University posted the following news: * * * From family practice to business leadership: Dr. Michael App continues his journey at Davenport * Michael App, M.D., is a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids and a busy man. He runs his own private medical practice, leads the largest network of independent physicians in West Michigan, serves as medical director for Interim Hospice and Home Health Care of West Michigan, and is a student at Davenport University. His resume is already quite impressive, with  more PR

Great Lakes Water Levels Boards to Host a Joint Virtual Public Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The International Joint Commission issued the following news release: * * * Great Lakes Water Levels Boards to Host a Joint Virtual Public Meeting * The International Lake Superior Board of Control and International Niagara Board of Control will jointly host a virtual public meeting in English to provide an overview of the current and forecast conditions of Lake Superior, Lakes Michigan-Huron, and Lake Erie. The boards will share information specific to each board's responsi more PR

Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network! (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Identifying Solutions and National Themes: Regional Farm to Institution Networks Network! * Farm to institution networks create a space for groups of different types of organizations to gather, brainstorm, and align towards solutions. In 2026, members of these networks from across the country connected to brainstorm solutions. Farm to institution networks are not a new concept. These networks have been a more PR

JCPA Calls on Democratic and Republican Candidates, Political Leaders to Reject Antisemitism and Hate in All Forms (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Religion] -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs posted the following news release: * * * JCPA Calls on Democratic and Republican Candidates, Political Leaders to Reject Antisemitism and Hate in All Forms * NEW YORK, October 08, 2026 -- Entering the final weeks of the U.S. midterm elections, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) is today calling on Democratic and Republican candidates and political leaders to draw a clear line against antisemitism, extremism, and violence across the ideological spectrum  more PR

MBA Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2027 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * MBA Announces Governors and Committee Chairs for 2027 * CHICAGO (October 11, 2026) - The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced the members of its Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG), Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG), and the respective chairs for each committee in 2027. "Strong member leadership is at the heart of MBA's ability to advance regulatory and legisl more PR

MBA Elects 2027 Board of Directors (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * MBA Elects 2027 Board of Directors * CHICAGO (October 11, 2026) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today swore in its Board of Directors for the 2027 membership year at its 2026 Annual Convention and Expo. The Board of Directors will be chaired by Owen Lee, Chief Executive Officer at Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. (SMP). MBA's Board of Directors consists of 40 voting members and one ex-officio member, MBA  more PR

Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Reauthorize the Successful & Popular Clean School Bus Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * Members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses Applaud Bipartisan Federal Legislation to Reauthorize the Successful & Popular Clean School Bus Program * Electric School Buses Reduce Pollution, Lower Costs, and Improve Student Wellbeing Washington, D.C. -- Today, members of the Alliance for Electric School Buses (AESB) applaud Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Buddy Carter (GA-1), and Greg Landsman (OH-01) for intr more PR

Michigan statewide apple maturity report - October 7, 2026 (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan statewide apple maturity report - October 7, 2026 * Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. This report provides data to compare apple maturity across the state. This will include information from multiple regions, but if available you should consult a maturity report from your specifi more PR

Murphy on Face the Nation: Americans Should Be Furious at Trump's Spiraling Crisis in the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Face the Nation: Americans Should Be Furious at Trump's Spiraling Crisis in the Middle East * WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Sunday joined Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. In the immediate aftermath of Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia, which killed at least 12 people, including an American citizen, and injured  more PR

NETWORK Lobby Launches 'Communities Over Billionaires' Project to Hold Elected Officials Accountable in 2026 Midterm Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice issued the following news release: * * * NETWORK Lobby Launches 'Communities Over Billionaires' Project to Hold Elected Officials Accountable in 2026 Midterm Elections October 5, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice has announced the launch of its 501(c)(4) partisan accountability project leading into the 2026 midterm elections: "Communities Over Billionaires: Who We Elect Matters!" "The well-being of millions of people hangs on whether the candid more PR

New Honey Bee Teaching Pavilion Dedicated at MSU Pollinator Performance Center (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * New Honey Bee Teaching Pavilion Dedicated at MSU Pollinator Performance Center * Donor-funded facility expands hands-on education, outreach and training opportunities while celebrating the legacy of a passionate Michigan beekeeper. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and Department of Entomology celebrated the dedication of a new Teaching more PR

New report finds cost-cutting at MedStar Franklin Square puts patient care in jeopardy (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 9 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * New report finds cost-cutting at MedStar Franklin Square puts patient care in jeopardy * Researchers find chronic understaffing leads to poorer patient outcomes on keys measures In a new report, "The Cost of Cutting Care: How MedStar Is Failing Franklin Square Nurses and Patients", released by National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, finds chronic registered nurse (RN) understaffing by MedSt more PR

Open Position: Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Open Position: Assistant Professor, Urban & Regional Planning * The MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure system) in the Urban & Regional Planning program. Position Summary The successful candidate will contribute to the School's vision of creating sustainable and healthy built, natural, and virtual environments. We are seeking candidates more PR

OSU Alumni Association names 58 Seniors of Significance (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * OSU Alumni Association names 58 Seniors of Significance * The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has named 58 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2026-2027 academic year. The OSU Seniors of Significance Award recognizes students who truly exemplify and embody the Cowboy Code, which honors the University's land-grant mission and commends academic achievements, character and personal impact. The 58 stude more PR

Owen Lee Sworn in as 2027 MBA Chairman (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Mortgage Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Owen Lee Sworn in as 2027 MBA Chairman * John Hedlund named Chair-Elect; Jeff Weidell, CMB, Named Vice Chair CHICAGO (October 11, 2026) -- Owen Lee, Chief Executive Officer at Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. (SMP), was sworn in here today as 2027 Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) during the association's 2026 Annual Convention and Expo. "The challenges facing housing affordability demand more tha more PR

Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Q&A on the 2026 Michigan Apple Crunch with MSU Extension Educator, Kelly McClelland Horton * The Michigan Apple Crunch is hosted by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Farm to Institution Network to promote National Farm to School Month and celebrate Michigan-grown apples. Learn more and register your crunch! The Michigan Apple Crunch is an annual event hosted by Michigan State Uni more PR

Reasonable custom work rates with higher diesel prices (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Reasonable custom work rates with higher diesel prices * How to account for higher diesel prices in custom work rates. What is a reasonable custom work rate to charge and still cover higher fuel costs? This is common question farms are asking as record-high diesel prices continue to impact profitability. Many farms utilize custom operators to manage operating costs while others offer custom work as a me more PR

Robert X. Gao Elected NAMRI | SME President for 2026-27 (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Robert X. Gao Elected NAMRI | SME President for 2026-27 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (October 6, 2026) - As it continues to shape the future of manufacturing research and innovation, the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) has elected its 2026-27 executive leaders and directors. NAMRI | SME serves as a bridge between manufacturing research and real-world application, ensuring that fundamental discoveries dr more PR

Sanford Valley City hosts Boo to the Flu (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Valley City hosts Boo to the Flu * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Keep your children protected this season by saying, "Boo the Flu." Sanford Children's invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Valley City Clinic, 520 Chautauqua Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 6 p.m. The event aims to create more PR

The Legal Aid Society Honors Seven Stout Professionals for Pro Bono Service (10)
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Stout, a consulting firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting, valuation, disputes, claims and investigations, posted the following news release: * * * The Legal Aid Society Honors Seven Stout Professionals for Pro Bono Service * * New York The Legal Aid Society Honors Seven Stout Professionals for Pro Bono Service Stout is pleased to announce that seven of its professionals have been recognized by The Legal Aid Society for their pro bono service and support of the organiza more PR

USDA awards more than $16.2M for MSU greenhouse renovations (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * USDA awards more than $16.2M for MSU greenhouse renovations * The upgrade efforts, which will help researchers advance solutions to some of agriculture's toughest challenges, will also receive matching funds from MSU that create $32.5M in new support. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Through the Research Facilities Act Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA N more PR