WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Report Exposes Antisemitism at American Psychological Association WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released a report detailing widespread antisemitism and leadership failures at the American Psychological Association (APA), the nation's leading professional organization representing psychologists more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced today that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, settled with General Motors to resolve allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the Big Be more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location informat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's FinCEN Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act * 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 t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Coalition Reach $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in a settlement with General Motors (GM) in which the company will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information without their consent to third parties, including d more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from January through September 2026. * Nearly 75% of cas more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Applied dairy nutrition in action * What on-farm research looks like at scale. This summer, graduate student Oscar Reyes had the opportunity to step into the pens of modern dairy production as this year's dairy nutrition intern with Riverview LLP, based in Morris, Minnesota. His objective heading into this 10-week experience was straightforward: put himself in the shoes of a nutritionist and technical s more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with GM, Company to Pay $220 Million for Sharing Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consum more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in KalshiEX LLC v. Cox, which is pending in the U.S. Court  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports State Laws Ensuring Minors Receive Protection and Medical Care * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v Ferguson, relating to Washington State's laws surrounding runaway minors who seek refuge and care at licensed youth homeless shelters. In the brief, Att more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackson Wins Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare for More than 60,000 North Carolinians with Serious Illnesses * Federal judge strikes down unlawful Medicaid restriction that threatened patients with cancer and other severe illnesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 29, 2026 RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a federal court ruling striking down a new Medicaid restriction that th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $220 Million from General Motors for Selling Drivers' Private Data * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general in securing $220 million from General Motors (GM) for illegally selling drivers' private driving and location data to data brokers who then sold the information to insurance companies. Following an investigation by Atto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $220 MILLION GENERAL MOTORS SETTLEMENT FOR SHARING DRIVERS' PRIVATE DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the dat more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers' Private Data * Oregon will receive more than $10.4 million, and GM must now get drivers' clear permission before collecting or sharing their driving and location data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' private driving behavior and location data to data br more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures $220 Million National Settlement over Allegations that General Motors Shared Drivers' Private Data * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in reaching a $220 million settlement with General Motors regarding consumer data-sharing. The settlement resolves allegations that General Motors illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and locati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces GM to Pay $220m For Selling Drivers' Private Data * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insur more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Awards available to support Michigan farmer attendance at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO) * Join fellow producers at GLEXPO 2026! Applications are now open for awards to support attendance through Michigan's Emerging Farmers. The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo (GLEXPO) will take place on December 8-10, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan with over 4,500 fru more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Basics of pressure canning foods * Discover how to safely home preserve low-acid food using a pressure canner. Pressure canning is the only safe method of preserving low-acid foods. Low-acid foods include vegetables, meat, fish and poultry. When home canning these foods, they must be processed in a pressure canner. Pressurized steam creates the needed temperature of 240 degrees Fahrenheit or higher tha more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on cholesterol and heart health * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascular risk. Nayan Desai, M.D., interventional cardi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Government: DGA's "Aggressive Strategy to Flip Gubernatorial Seats" Oct 29, 2026 New reporting from Bloomberg Government highlights the Democratic Governors Association's "aggressive strategy to flip gubernatorial seats that once seemed out of reach." Bloomberg Government notes that potential wins "in Georgia, Nevada, Alaska, Ohio, and Iowa, a mix of established and fresh battlegrounds where the party has historically struggled to compet more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Reports Strong Third Quarter 2026 Results, Increases 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance, Announces 9 Awards Across Portfolio to Support Long-Term Profitable Growth * Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 29, 2026 - BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported third quarter results for 2026. Third Quarter Results and Business Highlights * BorgWarner (the "Company") achieved a U.S. GAAP operating margin of 8.7% during the thi more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures Engine Control Module Business with Major Global OEM * * Win capitalizes on BorgWarner's array of flexible, custom-designed controllers * Start of production slated for 2029 Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 29, 2026 - BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, will soon supply engine control modules (ECMs) on an internal-combustion engine (ICE) pic more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Secures High-Voltage Inverter Business Win * BorgWarner awarded next-generation high-voltage inverter business for future battery-electric vehicle (BEV) programs * New inverter platform continues established customer business into the next vehicle generation * Advanced inverter technology supports improved efficiency, optimized manufacturability and enhanced scalability for electric propulsion systems - Aub more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner to Supply New Aluminum-Wire eMotor to Major Chinese OEM * * Marks a new technological advancement in BorgWarner's electric motor portfolio * Suitable for generator motors in hybrid applications and traction motors used in auxiliary drive applications * Reduces wire weight by more than 60% and cost by more than 80% for comparable product specifications Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 29, 2026 - BorgWarner ha more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Wins Multiple eMotor Business Awards in China * * Three new business awards span range-extended, battery-electric and hybrid vehicle applications * Programs awarded by leading original equipment manufacturers * Production expected to begin between 2027 and 2028 Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 29, 2026 - BorgWarner has secured multiple eMotor business awards in China for a range of electrified and hybrid veh more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * BorgWarner Wins Three Conquest Turbo Business Awards with Global Powertrain Leader * * Wins include both variable turbine geometry (VTG) and wastegate turbochargers * Technology to deploy in customer's light-vehicle gasoline platforms * Turbochargers help reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency Auburn Hills, Michigan, October 29, 2026 - BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Launches Final GOTV Push with Ad, Texting Campaign and Survey Aimed at Mobilizing Over One Million American Muslim Voters October 29, 2026 Campaign projects streaming-TV reach of approximately 311,000 households and digital-ad reach of 550,000 voters, plus text outreach to 250,000 voters. - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has launched its final  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * New Trade Petitions Target Certain Shopping Carts and Parts Thereof from China, Alleging Dumping Margins of Up to 343% October 28, 2026 Authors Kelsey J. Christensen , R. Kevin Williams , Ashley Gifford , Amal Sheheen , Aristeo Lopez , Onjoly Purification New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions On October 28, 2026, U.S. producers filed antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions on certain shopping carts and parts ther more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU President MacKinnon highlights resiliency and student success * 2026 State of the University Address also focused on change and care Central Michigan University President Neil MacKinnon delivered the 2026 State of the University Address Wednesday, October 28, in Plachta Auditorium. He focused on three themes: student success, innovation and change, and a culture of care. He began and concluded his presentation by saying the state of CMU is more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU Project Management chapter connects students with industry professionals * Through guest speaker events, workshops, and other chapter activities, students gain practical career knowledge and opportunities to build professional skills Learning project management in a classroom can introduce students to the tools and concepts behind the work. Central Michigan University's Project Management chapter gives students another perspective by conne more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * CoRec hosts midterm Election Day voting Tuesday * Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 3) for Indiana's midterm election, and the Cordova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) will again serve as an Election Day voting site with free transportation provided to the West Lafayette campus community. Indianapolis voting centers will serve registered voters in Marion County at the same time. Purdue encourages all eligible individuals to more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Crop and pest updates coming to a region near you in 2027 * Crop and pest update meetings in Centreville, Ithaca, Bad Axe, Frankenmuth and Belleville will provide the latest research-based recommendations for field crops management in Michigan. RUP and CCA credits requested for each meeting. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension will host in-person crop and pest update meetings in four locations thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * ABC: "Democratic women could make history in midterm governor and House races" Oct 29, 2026 New reporting from ABC News shines a spotlight on the number of Democratic women running for governor across the country this year, noting that "there are 19 Democratic women gubernatorial nominees, a record that's up from 16 in 2022." On the campaign trail, these candidates are talking about the issues that matter most to the people of their state and show more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * Department of Theatre and Film to Stage 'Puffs' Nov. 12-22 * The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film will present "Puffs," an unauthorized parody of the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling, at the Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre Nov. 12-22. "Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic" imagines life for the classmates of the fictional boy wizard who were not destined to save the world. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 29, 2026 "SEEING BLUE": New CNN Polls Show Democrats Leading "Across the Board," "Well-Positioned" to Win Senate Majority With Days to Go CNN: "Taken together, these four states paint a picture of a Democratic Party well-positioned to make a play for Senate control. They exemplify the extraordinary range of the playing field in a political environment that borders on historic negativity toward the party in power" CNN's Harry Ent more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Baseball's championship series ran through Milwaukee and Tampa October 29, 2026 Teams from Milwaukee and Tampa slugged it out this week in baseball's championship series. It was Milwaukee's first trip to the series since 1982, while Tampa's last visit was in 2020. Milwaukee clinched the win in five games, taking home their first world championship. Let's learn more about each of these cities. We'll start  more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 29 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Ellis Liddell to receive Alumnus of the Year Award at MC's Bicentennial Homecoming * Throughout Mississippi Christian University's yearlong Bicentennial celebration, Ellis Liddell '80 has been one of MC's biggest supporters. Co-chair of the MC Bicentennial Celebration Committee, along with his wife, Theresa, and Marsha and Bob Holland, Liddell participated in the historic photo recreation at Provine Chapel and hosted the Bicentennial panel di more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Enrollment Takes Center Stage at University Forum * In an Oct. 28 fall university forum that covered a variety of topics, one overall theme emerged: change will be necessary to ensure NMU doesn't just survive, but thrive, as administrators look to navigate declining enrollment, relatively flat state appropriations and increased competition for students from community colleges and Michigan flagship universities. "We read every day about all of thes more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Trump administration has handed giveaways to nearly half of U.S. coal plants New tool from Environmental Defense Fund offers the fullest picture to date of the Trump administration's actions to prop up the coal industry October 28, 2026 * The Trump administration has handed direct support to nearly half of the country's coal plants, according to new analysis from Environmental Defense Fund. * These support measures include $950 million in tax doll more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * FCCP Team Publishes Review in Journal of Forestry * Along with colleagues, FCCP Director Dr. Chad Papa and Program Associate Evan Beresford published a review article in the Journal of Forestry titled "Identifying Research Priorities for the Development of High-Integrity Forest Carbon Credits". FCCP Director Dr. Chad Papa and Program Associate Evan Beresford collaborated with a team consisting of leadin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon Due to Elevated Lead Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: October 29, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 29, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Spices, Flavors & Salts Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Company Name: SLR Food Distribution Inc. Brand Name: Wise Wife Product Desc more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * October 29, 2026 Trick, or Treat? Katrina Gulliver When chocolate companies change their formula. - It's becoming an annual event that I write something about Halloween. I discussed Spirit Halloween Stores in 2024, and the economics of the holiday in 2025. This year, there have been controversies about candy. What it's made of, how much it costs, and didn't it used to be better? One debate started when the heir to the candymaking R more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 29 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news: * * * From Addis Ababa to Lions legends: The Global Online MBA celebrates 40 years * Pioneering: The first graduates of the Distance Learning MBA, now known as the Global Online MBA, in 1989 Despite enduring electricity blackouts in the depths of Ethiopia while trying to study, former Olympian Richard Nerurkar looks back fondly on his Global Online MBA. Indeed, the 62-year-old, who finished fifth in the marathon at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic g more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance compani more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington * General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-le more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * GM to Pay $220M for Sharing Drivers' Private Data in Case Joined by Attorney General Aaron M. Frey 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance ra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Board of Speech Language Pathology; Michigan Board of Medicine; State Plumbing Board; Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports; Health Information Technology Commission; Michigan Opioids Task Force; Statewide Independent Living Counci more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Grape crop insurance options expand in Michigan * Coverage is available for Vinifera, Native and Hybrid varieties in nine counties, while Cass and Kalamazoo have Native and Hybrid coverage only. The USDA Risk Management Agency has recently expanded coverage of its grape crop insurance program, adding multiple counties in Michigan and Ohio. Beginning with the 2027 crop year, producers can receive variety more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Walberg Praises DOL Rule to Expose Hidden PBM Fees, Lower Drug Costs WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the Department of Labor's final rule requiring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to disclose hidden fees and compensation to employers, giving them greater transparency into prescription drug costs. "For to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds DOJ Crackdown on Ghost Student Fraudsters WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's announcement of indictments stemming from Operation Ghostbusters, an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving criminals using stolen identit more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Humanlike design of AI voice assistants helps users disregard security risks, study finds * LAWRENCE -- The term "robotic voice" describes a flat and mechanical speech pattern that lacks the natural cadence of human communication. But in this burgeoning age of artificial intelligence, that type of voice is becoming a thing of the past. Instead, humanlike qualities are increasingly considered the norm for when machines converse with people. "With human-t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Brings Fresh Fall Flavor and Colors to Halloween at the White House * Washington, DC - The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is once again bringing fresh produce and florals to one of the nation's most beloved seasonal traditions, joining Halloween at the White House to celebrate with a fresh taste of the fall harvest. Hosted by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this y more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Learn farm budgeting essentials at the Planning for Profit Workshop * A program hosted by MSU Extension, MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology Program and Montcalm Community College. MSU Extension is partnering with Montcalm Community College and the MSU Institute of Agriculture Technology Program to host a free Planning for Profit Workshop. This workshop is designed to address many farm profitabilit more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Let's talk about celiac disease * Understanding the autoimmune condition that affects how the body responds to gluten. Celiac (see*lee*ak) disease (CD) is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that affects roughly 1% of the population. Consuming gluten, a protein commonly found in wheat, barley and rye, triggers an autoimmune response (where our body attacks itself). This differs from a wheat allergy, whi more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Enabling Fraud and Corruption 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - Attorney Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. "It is inexplicable that the Trump Administ more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $220M Multistate Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data 10/29/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance com more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Hypocrite Huizenga Takes Credit for Hundreds of Jobs He Voted Against LANSING -- Today, Rep. Bill Huizenga attended the celebratory re-opening of the Palisades Nuclear Plant, which was made possible by federal and state funds that he literally voted against. Though he showed up at the celebration and praised the plant for creating "hundreds of highly skilled jobs," Huizenga voted against the legislation that made the re-open more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Mike Rogers Is Benefiting From A Scheme "Sell[ing] Government Access," Meetings With Trump Cabinet Officials The American Prospect: Mike Rogers faces "serious conflicts of interest" as his wife "runs a consultancy that sells government access" - LANSING -- New investigative reporting from The American Prospect reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers is benefiting from an apparent pay-to-play scheme selling big corpor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Mike Rogers Wants To Impose Literacy Tests As A Condition For Receiving SNAP, Medicaid Heartland Signal: Rogers' proposal "places another hurdle between people and the help they need" - LANSING -- New reporting from Heartland Signal reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers has repeatedly proposed requiring Michiganders who apply for government assistance to "demonstrate that they can read before receiving help," sugges more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 The Bulwark: "Mike Rogers May Have an Imaginary Friend Who Loves Tariffs" LANSING -- New reporting from The Bulwark reveals "Mike Rogers may have an imaginary friend who loves tariffs" after he repeatedly shared an anecdote about a "guy--who is sometimes several guys or even an entire factory's worth of guys--" who supposedly added a second shift to promote Trump's reckless tariff policies. Rogers has regularly cited the st more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Winnie Brinks, Grand Rapids Leaders Call Out DeVoses and Musk for Trying to Buy Election for John James GRAND RAPIDS -- Today in Grand Rapids, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks joined State Rep. John Fitzgerald and Tom Sidebotham of Teamsters Local 406 to call out the late infusion of illegal billionaire spending trying to buy the governor's race for John James. In recent d more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan State soil judging team places fourth regionally, earns top individual honor * MSU's soil judging team placed fourth among nine schools at the 2026 Region III Collegiate Soils Contest, hosted Oct. 20-23 by The Ohio State University. MSU senior Abigail Guza also placed 2nd overall among competitors from across the Midwest. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State University's soil judging team plac more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $220 Million Settlement with GM GM convinced consumers that their Smart Driver program was designed to promote safe driving. Instead, the company sold sensitive location and driving data to third-party data brokers without consumers' consent. We will hold companies accountable when they mislead consumers and violate their trust. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in this settlement. - more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientist Bruno Basso to be honored for outstanding contributions to agronomic research * Michigan State University researcher Bruno Basso, a world-renowned soil scientist and expert in precision agriculture, will receive the 2026 Carl Sprengel Agronomic Research Award from the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America. The award will be presented Nov. 2 in Portland, Oregon, at the annual more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Attorney General Formella Announces $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties, including data brokers that provided the information to insurance companies. In more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 'Dying Brand': Dems Block Key Battleground Voters from Seeing Thousands of Digital Ads Not only has Chuck Schumer been MIA from the campaign trail, but the Democratic National Committee has also blocked voters in key Senate battlegrounds--including Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Alaska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Georgia--from seeing their thousands of digital ads. "Senate Democrats know that their national b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Abdul El-Sayed is Guaranteed a Security Clearance in the Senate If Abdul El-Sayed is elected to the Senate, he will be guaranteed a security clearance and have access to our nation's most sensitive information. This should alarm every single Michigander. Ted Cruz is sounding the alarm: When you get elected to the Senate there is no security clearance process. None. You are granted the highest level security clear more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * New Ad: Florida Mike Rogers Sold Out Michigan Before. He'll Do It Again. * WinSenate released today a $3.6 million new ad campaign focused on how Mike Rogers sold out Michigan families while in Congress and then turned aroun more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release: * * * New Ad: Mike Rogers Is Loyal to Everyone, Except Michigan. * WinSenate released today a new $1.4 million ad campaign chronicling the policies Mike Rogers has backed on behalf of himself, corporate interests and Donald Trump, more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey to Receive $8.9 Million from Multistate Settlement Resolving Allegations that General Motors Illegally Sold Consumers' Private Data Insurance Companies Used Information to Raise Rates for Many Drivers October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that New Jersey will receive $8.9 million from a multistate settlement resolving allegations tha more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 [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: Majority of Michiganders Oppose Flock Cameras * MICHIGAN -- Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling found that more than half of Michiganders are opposed to Flock Safety cameras being used by police departments around the country, with majorities  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Research Brings Global Water Governance into the Classroom * Research by Professor Jongeun You, Northern Michigan University's Master of Public Administration program director, is helping NMU students explore how rigorous scientific evidence can inform practical policymaking and conflict resolution. You is a co-author of a new commentary in Nature Sustainability arguing that reproducible, replicable and robust African water research remains un more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern and Schneider partner to expand domestic intermodal capacity across the eastern U.S. * * Emergencies (800) 453-2530 * Crossing gates, signals & rough crossings (800) 453-2530 * Environmental Spills (800) 453-2530 Norfolk Southern and Schneider partner to expand domestic intermodal capacity across the eastern U.S. Collaboration brings together Schneider's asset-based expertise with Norfolk Southern's ea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * While Captain Mike Bouchard Fought ISIS, Christina Hines' Law Firm Defended ISIS Terrorist October 28, 2026 U.S. Army veteran Captain Mike Bouchard earned a Bronze Star for his leadership as a member of a joint task force in the global fight against ISIS. A shocking new report highlights that "while Republican congressional candidate Mike Bouchard was deployed to Iraq on a mission to counter ISIS, his Democrat opponent Christina Hines wo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Oak wilt management in chestnut orchards * Lessons learned from oak wilt in forest settings can help inform chestnut growers of potential management options in orchards. In fall 2022, Michigan State University Extension personnel confirmed the first record of chestnut trees infected with oak wilt in Michigan. Rapid decline and death of multiple, mature chestnut trees was observed in 2022 and the followi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio to Get $8 Million From General Motors for Sharing Data on Drivers * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will receive $8,076,105 from the settlement, which requires GM to obtain express consent fro more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue receives Gold Standard designation for fostering a campus culture of free expression * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University stands out nationally as a champion of free expression and diversity of thought, scoring among the highest of U.S. universities evaluated by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni's (ACTA) Campus Freedom Initiative. Using ACTA's 20-point Gold Standard for Freedom of Expression, Purdue scored 18 out of 20, jo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * October 29, 2026 Read and Watch Pulitzer Center-Supported Midterm Election Stories Author: Susan Ferriss, Pulitzer Center Staff Americans are already voting early and mailing in ballots for the November. 3 midterm election. It's hard to underestimate the stakes: The election will determine which party dominates the U.S. Congress and many state governments. Midterms are also an unofficial referendum on t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. and Japan Establish Agreement for New Missile Production Facility October 29, 2026 The United States and Japan have reportedly reached an agreement for a new facility in Japan to produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles as part of a joint defense production effort called "Operation Supercharge." "America and its a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following letter with co-signers to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 20, 2025 The Honorable Sean Duffy U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Lake Michigan Marine Highway Transportation Energy Project Grant Application PID2025001034 Dear Secretary Duffy: We are pleased to provide this letter of support for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's application  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tlaib, Watson Coleman introduce Monitor Microplastics Now Act * Today, Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Monitor Microplastics Now Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor harmful microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water. Microplastics are linked to a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, impaired kidney and liver function, and Alzheim more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tlaib, Watson Coleman introduce Monitor Microplastics Now Act Oct 29, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Monitor Microplastics Now Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor harmful microplastics and nanoplastics in drinking water. Microplastics are linked to a wide range of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, impaired kidney and liver function, more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers awarded $4M to study testosterone and binge eating * Why this matters: A team of clinical scientists from the Michigan State University Department of Psychology and Texas A&M University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to assess the impact of testosterone on binge eating risk in women. "We are incredibly grateful for this funding and t more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 29 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Rick Gevers, BJ '75, cements legacy of connection with estate gift to Missouri School of Journalism * Rick Gevers, BJ '75, left, and his wife, Karen Burns. By Austin Fitzgerald Photos by Nate Brown COLUMBIA, Mo. (Oct. 29, 2026) -- Rick Gevers, BJ '75, built a legacy of connecting people over the course of five decades in television news and talent development. Now, Gevers and his wife, Karen Burns, are extending that le more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $2.6 Million In Private Data Protections with General Motors PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $2,600,792 from General Motors to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- Kamehameha Schools posted the following news: * * * Success in the trenches motivates Malakai Lee to give back * After relying on family and faith coupled with years of hard work and dedication on and off the football field, Malakai Lee KSK'26 is using his success to give generously and help the next wave of Warriors. The 6-foot, 7-inch, 359-pound offensive lineman is playing his freshman season at the University of Michigan. The Wolverines are battling for the Big Ten Conference championship and a shot at post more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Summit Prepares Health Care Leaders for Cybersecurity Threats * A cyberattack on a health care organization can do more than expose sensitive information. It can disrupt hospital operations, limit access to medical records and force health care professionals to make difficult decisions about how to continue caring for patients. Preparing for those possibilities was the focus of the U.P. Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit, which brought approximately  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Sunrise Movement Will Knock 70,000 Doors for Lawrence and El-Sayed by Election Day Lansing, MI - Sunrise Movement has mobilized hundreds of volunteers for William Lawrence and Abdul El-Sayed. The movement plans to knock 70,000 doors and make 250,000 dials in Michigan by election day. "I'm tired of a broken political system where Trump's tech and oil billionaires profit while young people are worried about our jobs, our climate and our fu more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 27 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Unleashes Snowhunter Concept Family for 2026 SEMA Show * PLANO, Texas (Oct. 27, 2026) - The magic of a snow day comes to life with Toyota's Snowhunter concepts. Introduced at the 2026 SEMA Show, the Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Sequoia make up a five-vehicle concept lineup that imagines how each model could be equipped for winter exploration. Reimagining Toyota's body-on-frame trucks and SUVs for deep-snow tra more PR

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT researchers use AI to study pollination and economic outcomes * DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Researchers at the University of North Texas are part of a multi-institutional team using artificial intelligence to help ecologists conduct field studies at a larger scale and at more locations than before plus help economists better understand the value and impacts of pollination. Collecting ecological data often requires researchers to travel to a loca more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Researchers Developing AI-Driven 'Adaptive Adversaries' to Make Army Vehicle Training Smarter, Safer * Researchers at The University of Toledo have secured new federal funding to help the U.S. Army rethink how it trains and tests autonomous ground vehicles and prepares the operators who oversee them. The project uses artificial intelligence that learns and adapts in real time rather than following a script. The project, known as A3GENT, for Army Adap more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news: * * * UToledo Takes Lead in Nationwide Push to Bolster Nuclear Workforce * The University of Toledo's Jeffrey Snyder learned the principles of thermodynamics in a classroom. Now he's applying them to the real-world operation of a nuclear power plant whose cooling tower looms over the office where he's been crunching numbers and compiling documentation all summer -- an experience he credits with solidifying his career aspirations. "I'm hoping to stay in nuclear,"  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures $6.5 Million for the Commonwealth in General Motors Data Privacy Settlement Settlement marks first announced under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - RICHMOND, Va. -- General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance compa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg: College Accreditors Should Focus on Student Success, Not Political Agendas WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2026 Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) applauded the U.S. Department of Education's final rule to reform the nation's higher education accreditation system, increase competition, and put student outcomes first. The final rule builds on the Committee's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * With Senate Control On the Line, New Demand Justice Poll Shows Large Majority of Michigan Voters Believe Supreme Court Will Get Worse if Trump Gets More Justices * When Told the Senate Race May Determine Whether Trump Can Confirm More Supreme Court Justices, 44% of Voters Say They're More Likely to Vote for El-Sayed, 37% for Rogers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With just five days left until Election Day, a new poll commissioned by Demand Justice fou more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU names Dr. Alexander Jones new vice president for advancement * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan University has selected Dr. Alexander Jones as its next vice president for advancement and executive director of the WMU Foundation, following a national search. Jones is expected to begin his new role on Nov. 30, pending approval by the WMU Board of Trustees. He currently serves as vice president of philanthropy and engagement at Hope College. Thr more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * WMU pilots a championship performance * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan University's precision flight team continued its dominance at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) competition, winning its fifth consecutive regional championship earlier this month at Bowling Green State University. The WMU College of Aviation's Sky Broncos team captured first place overall--along wit more PR