WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news: * * * 2026 NALC national election results announced * The National Election Committee, appointed at the 74th Biennial Convention in Los Angeles, CA, to conduct the election of national officers for NALC, has announced the results. Below are the results listed in ballot order. Winners are highlighted in italics. The terms are four years each. Note that voting for the regional national business agent offices was limited to  more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * 5 Startups to Pitch at UToledo Business Incubator's Tech419 Oct. 29 * Five startups will take the stage at the annual Tech419 Pitch Competition, Northwest Ohio's premier innovation and entrepreneurship showcase, on Thursday, Oct. 29. Hosted by The University of Toledo Business Incubator, the event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, researchers and community members to celebrate the region's growing startup ecosystem and the innovator more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Michigan Secures Settlement of Lawsuit Against Project Veritas and Its Operative * DETROIT--AFT Michigan has secured a comprehensive settlement agreement of its nearly decadelong litigation against the political attack group Project Veritas and its operative Marisa L. Jorge. AFT Michigan filed suit after Jorge in 2017 created a false identity as a University of Michigan education student to secure an internship  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues MV Realty for Predatory, Deceptive Homeowners Loan Scheme * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against three MV Realty LLCs (PDF) in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County over claims the companies operated an illegal and deceptive home loan and lien scheme. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief against the Michigan and Florida based businesses, alleging the companies violat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Fake Poll Scandal Takes Bizarre Twist October 24 The Washington Post exposed yet another polling firm possibly fabricating election data. WaPo exposed SoCal Strategies, and the polling firm has gone silent on its X and Substack accounts. As reported: A polling firm has disappeared online amid media outlets questioning some of its surveys and employees. The Washington Post discovered that SoCal Strategies released polls for competitive ra more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * At MIT, Martha Minow speaks on sustaining democracy, both by using and overcoming AI * Legal scholar Martha Minow delivered this fall's Compton Lecture at MIT on Thursday, examining the civic foundations of democracy -- and describing how artificial intelligence is undermining it, but could be used to help reinforce traditional U.S. governance. "It's not a good time for democracy or constitutionalism," said Minow, who is the 300t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong. * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable corporation to exploit bankruptcy and Texas state l more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Beyond compare: Dimotakis conducts award-winning research into workplace comparisons * * Dr. Nikos Dimotakis received OSU's 2025 Regents Distinguished Research Award. He was one of seven university-wide winners and the sole recipient from the Spears School of Business. * Dimotakis, professor and Raymond A. Young Chair, conducts practical research that informs employees and managers while revealing deep insight into human be more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now * To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month. In an effort to address concerns related to the impact of pesticides on threatened or endangered species and in response to ongoing li more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSbrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Oct 23, 2026 New Analysis Finds Trump Administration Has Devoted at Least $1.6 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars to Vanity Projects Washington, D.C. -- A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration has spent or plans to spend at least $1.6 billion in exclusively taxpayer dollars on vanity projects, including some that promote the president's image and personal brand. CAP details alternatives that $1 more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 24 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Right To Know - October 2026, Vol. 46 October 23, 2026 Cyber, Privacy, and Technology Report Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. View previous issues and sign up to receive future newsletters by email here (https://www.clarkhill.com/right-to-know/). Litigation & Enforcement: * OpenAI Sued for Rogue AI Agents: On Sept. 29th, the non-profit  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ph.D. student presents research on AI bias and fairness at international conference * Hairu Fan's research explores how disparities emerge in artificial intelligence systems and how researchers can better understand the factors behind them Central Michigan University doctoral student Hairu Fan is advancing research into responsible artificial intelligence, presenting two studies examining AI bias and fairness at an international research c more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Controlled Burns, Snakes and Poetry * Central Michigan University student Jane Amstutz, a double major in French and English and a senior from Manistee, is the sixth CMU Creative Writing student to win the coveted Creative Arts Fellowship from the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (PCCI), an environmental education center located ten miles south of Hastings. The Creative Arts Fellowship provides writers and artists a stipend, as well as food and lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Presses United Airlines CEO After Continued Mishandling of Sexual Harassment on Flights * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06) is calling for answers from United Airlines regarding reports of another incident of sexual harassment involving a woman seated next to a man who allegedly performed a lewd sexual act beside her. Reports indicate that no flight crew members assisted the woman, forcing her to climb over the alleged assailant more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Statement on EPA Agreement with Gelman Sciences to Address Contaminated Aquifer in Ann Arbor * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's legal agreement with Gelman Sciences LLC to address 1,4-dioxane contamination in Scio Township and the City of Ann Arbor and establish the responsibilities for long-term remedial planning and near-term response action more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Do You Need to Be a Programmer to Lead AI Adoption? * You don't need to be a programmer to lead AI adoption. You need the judgment to guide teams, ask strong questions, and make responsible decisions about how AI gets used. Through the Authentic Intelligence (AI) Leadership for Responsible Organizations concentration, students in our Master of Arts in Leadership program explore how to guide ethical AI adoption without needing programming experience. AI  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Do your cattle roll their tongue? * Displays of non-nutritive oral behaviors in cattle may be due to a lack of dietary fiber. You might think of this as an odd question. However, if you have ever seen cattle rolling their tongue, you might not find this all too odd, rather, you might be curious why someone might be writing about tongue rolling in cattle. Tongue rolling is recognized as a non-nutritive o more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 24 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 Dow reports third quarter 2026 results FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS * Net sales were $11.3 billion, up 13% year-over-year, reflecting increases in all operating segments. * Local price increased 14% versus the year-ago period, led by gains in Packaging & Specialty Plastics, with higher polyethylene price more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Reaches Agreement with Gelman Sciences to Address Contaminated Aquifer in Ann Arbor, Michigan * CHICAGO (October 23, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a legal agreement with Gelman Sciences LLC to address contaminated soil and groundwater in Ann Arbor and Scio Townships in Michigan. The agreement establishes responsibilities for long-term remedial planning and near-term response actions at the site under  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, d more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Gunter Stein, control systems and theory expert, dies at 84 * Gunter Stein, an expert on control systems and theory who was a longtime MIT adjunct professor and researcher who also worked at Honeywell Labs, died on July 11 in his home state of Minnesota. He was 84 years old. Throughout his career, Stein helped to reconcile competing schools of thought surrounding automated control systems, and he worked helped usher in an era of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Home Healthcare Worker Charged with Unlicensed Practice of Medicine, Identity Theft * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Hosts Brent Orrell as Guest Lecturer on the Age of AI * The advancement of artificial intelligence, expansion of data centers and speculation over an AI-driven jobs crisis have left many uneasy about what comes next. Questions such as "How will AI affect my career prospects?" and "Will AI help or harm human flourishing?" have become common in schools and the workforce alike. Mr. Brent Orrell will explore these questions during a free lecture, on Mon.,  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College to Host Film and Music Program on Dutch Immigration Nov. 4 * Hope College will host a program exploring the experiences of Dutch immigrants who came to America in the 19th century at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Winants Auditorium in Graves Hall. Admission is free. The program blends film and poetry with archival footage, historical letters and quotations from Dutch immigrants, accompanied by live music. Featured in the program is the poetic sho more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * How Can Employer Tuition Assistance Help Pay for Graduate School? * If you plan to work full-time while pursuing graduate school, employer tuition assistance, graduate school scholarships and other aid options can help you build a more manageable plan for paying for your education. At The University of Olivet, you can pair that financial support with flexible learning options designed for students who are balancing work and school. What to Know About Emp more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How MSU Health Care athletic trainers are supporting local schools * When a high school athlete is injured during a game, most people see only the moments that follow with the athlete down on the field and concerned coaches and worried parents watching from the stands. What many do not see is the athletic trainer already moving into action. MSU Health Care Sports Medicine athletic trainers serve as the first line of medical support for student-ath more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * JC now offering MIOSHA training * Jackson College's Corporate and Continuing Education office now offers MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training for local businesses, manufacturers and industry professionals. For workplaces where employees need MIOSHA training hours, Jackson College can help. Corporate and Continuing Education office plans to offer a variety of safety and workplace training topics and are interested in bringing a more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, Oct. 22 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Jon Jensen receives UMACS Leader Award * The Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS) presented its UMACS Leader Award to Jon Jensen, professor of philosophy and environmental studies at Luther College, at the organization's annual conference. Jensen was recognized for advancing the work of UMACS as an organization and supporting sustainability across the region. "Jon's commitment to UMACS has been instrumental in ensuring that UMACS has existed fo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Kindergarteners' spider discovery leads to rare identification by MSU entomologist * A rare folding-door spider discovered by a Michigan kindergarten class was identified by an MSU entomology doctoral student. A chance discovery during a kindergarten outdoor lesson at Cranbrook Schools led to the identification of one of Michigan's most elusive spiders, thanks to assistance from a Michigan State Univers more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Knickerbocker Theatre Presents Classic Silent Film Series Starting on Nov. 2 * The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its Classic Silent Film Series with five classic films beginning Nov. 2 in the Knickerbocker Theatre at Hope College. The series will feature the following silent films, each screening on a Monday night: * Nov. 2: The Kid (1921), starring Charlie Chaplin * Nov. 16: Safety Last! (1923), starring Harold Lloyd * Nov. 23: The General (1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Labor OIG Intensifies Anti-Fraud Efforts, Secures Significant Sentences in Major Benefit Fraud Schemes Involving More than $15 Million Stolen October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON-- Since the creation of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance's White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General has significantly intensified its efforts to combat fraud across federal pro more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * LAUP Honors Hope College with Advocacy Award * Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP) honored Hope College with its 2026 Community Advocate Award, celebrating "Hope's continued advocacy and support for the Latino community in Holland." LAUP presented the award during a sold-out annual gala on Oct. 16 at the Holland Civic Center. Accepting the award on behalf of Hope College were Dina Martinez, associate director of admissions and educational partnerships and Dr more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Mock Trial Students Earn Honors at Illini Invitational * Northwood competitors continue individual success while testing their skills against strong collegiate competition. Northwood University Mock Trial earned two individual awards at the Illini Mock Trial Invitational, held Oct. 17-18 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as a team combining veterans and newer competitors gained valuable experience against highly ranked collegiate opponents. C more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU, Detroit Public Schools Community District partner on autism education * Michigan State University and Detroit Public Schools Community District are partnering to expand the pipeline of highly trained special education teachers serving Detroit students. Through the partnership, eligible DPSCD educators will pursue MSU's fully online master's degree in special education with an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, endorsement while receiving tuitio more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Democrats, National Leaders Energize Voters, Rally Volunteers During In-Person Early Voting * During the first week of in-person early voting, Nevada Democrats and national leaders Senator Elizabeth Warren, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Mark Kelly, Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, and Governor Andy Beshear continued our statewide push to turn out early voters, connect with diverse constituencies, and mobilize  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Federal Law Enforcement at Polls Concerning for More Than Half of Michiganders * MICHIGAN -- Recent polling released by Progress Michigan in concert with Public Policy Polling shows that more than half of Michiganders are concerned about the possibility of federal law enforcement officers stopp more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU to Host MiKickoff Event Nov. 6 * High school juniors and seniors from around the Upper Peninsula have been invited to participate in the next MiKickoff event, scheduled to take place on Nov. 6 at the Jacobetti Complex on Northern Michigan University's campus. Created by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, the event is part of a regional series designed to help high school students without a plan to furthe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Optica announces 2027 Fellows class * 116 members from 23 countries have been elected as Fellows for their outstanding contributions and service to Optica and the community The Board of Directors of Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, recently elected 116 members from 23 countries to the Society's 2027 Fellow Class. Optica Fellows are selected based on several factors, including outstanding contributions t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Spartan Shield brings critically injured K-9s to MSU for care * A police dog critically injured hundreds of miles from East Lansing can now be flown to Michigan State University for specialized emergency veterinary care through a new statewide air transport program for canine officers. Michigan State University's Veterinary Medical Center partnered with Corewell Health Aero Med and North Flight Aero Med, a joint venture between Corewell Health and more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Student view: 5 tips for navigating MSU's busy gyms * Avery Schueller grew up in Rockford, Michigan, just over an hour away from Michigan State University. She is majoring in advertising management with minors in business and public relations and expects to graduate in May 2027. As a senior at Michigan State University, I'm familiar with the crowds at our on-campus fitness centers. The new Student Recreation and Wellness Center is big, but it fill more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 23, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, the fight to lower energy costs continues, with new proposals to lower utility bills and polling showing how climate priorities connect with voters' concerns about affordability and pollution. We're also tracking the latest more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 23 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Toastmasters build confidence through public speaking * Through speaking practice and impromptu exercises, CMU students develop communication skills they can carry beyond campus. Strong communication skills can shape how students present themselves in an interview, contribute during a meeting, deliver a presentation, or respond to an unexpected question in the workplace. CMU's Toastmasters student organization gives students from all majors' o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors' petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Progr more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo-Led Initiative Enables High School Students to Monitor Aerosolized Plume from Chemical Leak * A hazardous materials incident earlier this week raised urgent questions about air quality in North Toledo and the surrounding region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Now area high school students are among those exploring answers by perusing air quality data collected under a NASA-funded initiative led by The University of Toledo. "Students had ac more PR