JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that it knew or should have known consumers  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in connection with their car loans. Michigan will rece more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Five Below to Resolve Alleged Pricing Violations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with Five Below (PDF), resolving allegations that the retail chain's scanners overcharged consumers at the register and that they failed to clearly display item prices. In November 2025, Attorney General Nessel sent a Notice of Intended Action to Five Below for allegedly violati more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from demanding the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's licenses, and from terminating more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor  more PR

ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Alice Ford named Adrian College Chaplain, Director of Spiritual Life September 18, 2026 Adrian College has selected Alice Ford as its full-time chaplain and director of spiritual life for the 2026-27 academic year. Ford has been leading services at the United Methodist Church-affiliated college on a part-time basis since 2023, with permission from Adrian First United Methodist Church where she served as pastor. With the bishop's blessing, she recently acc more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Jim Koons Pledges Up To $30 Million in Historic Commitment to Capitalism at Northwood University * Landmark commitment includes $20 million for residential facilities, automotive education and scholarships, plus $10 million in challenge funding tied to enrollment and fundraising milestones (MIDLAND, Mich.) -Jim Koons, a 1973 alumnus and prominent American automotive entrepreneur, has pledged up to $30 million to transform residential facilities, ad more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nat more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Th more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt reli more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief today in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. The brief supports a motion for a more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 24 other attorneys general and states announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general announcing a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal inform more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, to resolve allegations the company set car buy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Two Bills to Ensure Transparency, Accountability for AI Use at the VA * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week introduced the VA Claims AI Accountability Act (H.R. 10418) and the VA AI Transparency Act (H.R. 10417) to ensure veterans get efficient, transparent, quality service and human review for benefit claims when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses artificial intelligence. "Technology is suppos more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- 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: * * * Bipartisan Resolution Calls for Release of Americans Wrongfully Detained By the CCP September 18, 2026 Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA), and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), alongside Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Ted Budd (R-NC), John Curtis (R-UT), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), h more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Brad Gronke Named Director of Insurance and Risk Management * The University of Olivet has named Brad Gronke, Ed.D., CPCU, as director of its Insurance and Risk Management program. Dr. Gronke also serves as an associate professor and advisor for the University's Alpha Alpha Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma, the international fraternity for students pursuing careers in insurance and risk management. Dr. Gronke brings more than 20 years of experience in the in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Bill Huizenga Says He's Fighting to Ban Stock Trading. His Record Shows Years of Individual Stock Holdings and Trades. * Bill Huizenga is lying to Michiganders. New reporting reveals despite ads "praising" Bill Huizenga for "backing a ban" on stock trading, Huizenga spent 15 years in Washington holding and trading individual stocks while saying he had "mixed feelings" about a stock trading ban and feared it was "an ov more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Building Michigan's Resilience, One Trained Responder at a Time * Michigan residents often feel as though severe weather events are becoming more frequent. With constant connectivity through social media and rapid information sharing, it can seem as if storms, tornadoes and power outages are happening more often than ever. NOAA's long-term climate records show that Michigan's severe weather activity-inc more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release: * * * Caesars Entertainment Reveals Domestic WSOP Online 2026 Fall Bracelet Schedule Series runs Sept. 27 through Nov. 10 with 33 bracelet events, online circuit competition and more than $3 million in online championship guarantees LAS VEGAS (Sept. 17, 2026) - Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today released the domestic schedule for the WSOP Online 2026 fall series. The schedule features 33 coveted  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.17.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Holly Pearson, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California Department of Technology. Pearson has served as Assistant Chief Counsel at the California Department of Managed Health Care since 2020. She was Acting Director at the California Office of Administrative Law in 201 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Trump wants to send a check? Pay Americans back the $108 billion his Iran War cost them at the pump first What you need to know: As the Trump gas price crisis drives higher costs across the entire U.S. economy, Governor Newsom is calling Trump's promised $5,000 check exactly what it is: paying voters for their votes, especially after Trump suggested the payouts would depend on Republicans winning the midterms. The Gover more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * Chris Janson kicks off Potter season Oct. 4 * From small-town roots to the Grand Ole Opry, Chris Janson has built a career on hard-driving country music, heartfelt songwriting and high-energy performances. The award-winning singer, songwriter and musician brings that unmistakable country spirit to the Potter Center at Jackson College at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, kicking off the center's 2026-27 season. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Janson has built a career on a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * CIA's Al-Qaeda Files Reveal Terrorism's Hidden Advantage * The CIA has finally opened its vault on the pre-9/11 intelligence it collected on al-Qaeda, a quarter-century after the shock of those attacks still hangs over the United States.  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Federal Court Blocks DHS Rule Limiting F, J, and I Visa Duration September 18, 2026 Author Lindsey M. Medina On September 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing its new rule that would have replaced the longstanding "duration of status" framework for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa hol more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Experience the Worst Monthly Job Losses Constructio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill * The House is in recess, and the Senate is wrapping up business before recessing until after the election, giving credit unions' face-to-face interaction with policymakers this week extra emphasis. Nearly 500 League and credit union leaders attended Congressional Caucus and also made their way to Capitol Hill to push for credit union priorities. Visits included: * The Michigan Cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Charges 16 Individuals for Illegal Voting and Related Election Crimes September 18, 2026 Today, the Justice Department announced charges against 16 individuals in connection with illegal voting, illegal voter registration, and related election-fraud schemes across the country. The charges include unlawful voting by non-citizens in federal elections, false claims of citizenship to register or vote, and related offenses includ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Fitzpatrick Express Concern About Staffing Challenges at CDC's Injury Center * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) are voicing their concerns to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about staff reduction and hiring constraints at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Injury Center). These challenges have left our nation's leading autho more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 IN THE STATES: American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans Across the country, everyday Americans are dipping into their savings and going into debt thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' reckless economic agenda that's making just about everything more expensive. From the gas pump to the grocery store, working families are being forced to pay mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Working Families Want to Know: Where Is That $2 Gas That Trump Promised Last Year?? While Trump previously proclaimed, "I think you're going to see $2 gasoline pretty soon," the average price of gas is now higher than it's ever been at this point in an election cycle. It has been broken promise after broken promise when it comes to Republicans addressing the sky-high gas prices that they are forcing working families to pay. more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Don't Just Look for Inspiration. Choose to Become It. * What does it really mean to inspire someone? At Olivet's Opening Convocation, one student speaker looked beyond the textbook definition of inspire to consider the feelings behind it-hope when we feel hopeless, courage when we are afraid, determination when we want to give up and belonging when we feel like we don't have a place. Drawing on the people who have inspired them at Olivet, the student c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 09.18.2026 During Suicide Prevention Month, Peters Speaks on Senate Floor to Highlight Importance of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Peters' Speech Comes as Peters Leads Resolution Recognizing Sept. 8th as "988 Day" WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) took to the Senate floor to highlight the importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which provides free and confidential mental health counseling to every American. The speech c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * FACT CHECK: "Barrett's health care record undercuts campaign ad" * New reporting exposes how Tom Barrett is trying to cover up his record of serving his special interest donors. Barrett is running a new ad that claims he is fighting the insurance companies - when in reality, he votes to raise insurance premiums and his campaign is bankrolled by the pharmaceutical and insurance lobbies. GET THE FACTS: * LIE: Barrett claims he  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Fall and winter MSU dairy events * The Dairy Extension team will host several upcoming events in the fall of 2026. Whether you are a dairy farmer, veterinarian or allied professional, we hope to see you at an upcoming event! Most events are on campus in East Lansing, but you can always contact a dairy team expert by phone or email if you have a question or would like to schedule a free on-farm training  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 180) on Sept. 18, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: PUBLIC NOTICES Report No: REPORT NO. PN-2-260918-01. Released: 2026-09-18. ACTIONS. MB. DOC-425157A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425157A1.pdf) DOC-425157A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425157A1.txt) Report No: SAT-02039. Released: 2026-09-18. SATELLITE LICENSING DIVISION AND SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND POLICY DIVISION more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for comp more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places * What inspires us? A professor who challenges us to think differently. A teammate who pushes us to be better. A friend who encourages us when we need it most. Sometimes, inspiration comes from places we never expected. At Olivet's Opening Convocation, sophomore Alexandria Mitchell reflected on the many ways inspiration can shape our college experience. As the university begins a new year centered on Inspire, Ale more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026 Sep 18, 2026 The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to "captive audience" meetings to immigration-related notices. Here's your employer cheat sheet to some of the key laws kicking in next month (all laws ta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the Expanded HH Value-Based Purchasing Model; Medicar more ST

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Concludes Investment Mission to South Korea and Taiwan, Bringing Jobs and Investment to Michigan * September 18, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Mission built on recent investment, advanced new maritime partnerships, and strengthened ties in future mobility, robotics, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation Banning Child Molesters from Union Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 8775, Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act, legislation that keeps people convicted of sex crimes against children out of positions of trust and power more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation Strengthening Employee Ownership Plans WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised passage of S. 2403, Retire through Ownership Act, legislation that delivers clear, consistent rules for valuing employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) stock--protecting workers' retireme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Combat Child Obesity and Inactivity WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) praised House passage of H.R. 9723, Fit Future Act, legislation that codifies the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, restores the Presidential Fitness Test, and makes physi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * How Abdul El-Sayed Wants To Recreate Trudeau's Canadian Failures By Sean Speer Daily Wire September 18th, 2026 What Canadians experienced as a failed experiment, El-Sayed sees as a blueprint for America. - Before Americans take Abdul El-Sayed's advice about moving to Canada, they might ask Canadians how the experiment worked out. In remarks recently reported by the New York Post, the Michigan Democratic Senate candidate declared, "If you  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 FACT CHECK: Mike Rogers Supports Keeping Michigan Gas Prices High as Big Oil Bankrolls His Campaigns LANSING -- As Michiganders are paying up to $5 a gallon for gas, Price-Hike Mike Rogers is trying to hide from his record of supporting higher gas prices for Michiganders--but we have the receipts to help clear things up: * FACT: Rogers voted to increase Michigan's gas tax and said he doubted suspending the gas tax would  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 John James Dismisses High Gas Prices After He Voted for Iran War This Week As gas and diesel prices in Michigan reach record levels this week because of Donald Trump's disastrous Iran War, two-time statewide loser John James dismissed the high gas prices in an interview with WWJ Radio this morning. When asked his thoughts on gas prices jumping 60 cents this week alone and whether he supports suspending the federal gas t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Rogers-Trump War in Iran Spikes Michigan Gas Prices to $5 a Gallon Price Hike Mike said he would vote to continue the Iran War as he dismissed Michiganders' concerns about skyrocketing gas prices LANSING -- Across Michigan, drivers are now paying up to $5 a gallon for gas because of Price-Hike Mike Rogers' and Trump's war in Iran, with experts warning the Rogers-backed war "could drive prices at the pump higher yet." Ro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * New 2026 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles show key information for each of Michigan's 83 counties, plus select cities and regions By Laura Millard Ross September 17, 2026 Profiles show an increase in food insecurity, declines in health coverage, reading scores New report released on Michigan's youth and young adults; majority of counties saw an increase in the share of teens not in school or working LANSING--The Michigan Leagu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Kellogg care inspires gift to vision research Remarkable outcome shapes patient's academic path and family's commitment to children's vision research. September 18, 2026 When Chase Johansson was three days old, his mother took him to the doctor for a routine newborn check-in. The visit quickly became serious when the doctor noticed something unusual about his left eye. The family was refe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Studying Period Pain Who's at risk for painful periods? September 18, 2026 A study looks at risk factors for pain with menstruation in adolescents. You can read the full article here. Transcript Welcome to Health Lab, your destination for news and stories about the future of healthcare. Today, we're discussing an issue that impacts people who menstruate. Who's at risk for painful period more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Municipal League Foundation Relaunches Bridge Builders Microgrant Program September 17, 2026 Ann Arbor, Mich. -- The Michigan Municipal League Foundation is excited to announce the relaunch of the Bridge Builders Microgrants program after a two-year hiatus. Bridge Builders Microgrants are small, one-time grants of up to $5,000, intended to support creative place-based projects across Michigan Municipal League member communities more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan State University Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Common Vector Robotics Wins $425,000 at Grand Rapids PitchMI Semifinal Detroit-based robotics company takes top prize in Defense & Aerospace competition and advances to statewide PitchMI Championship - LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2026) -- Common Vector Robotics (CVR), a Detroit-based robotics manufacturer, took home $425,000 after winning the Defense & Aerospace semifinal of the PitchMI Startup Co more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * MMC-Neillsville hosts Senior Wellness Day Oct. 6 * NEILLSVILLE, Wis. - Promoting healthy aging and lifelong wellness, Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville will host its Senior Wellness Day on Oct. 6, bringing together healthcare professionals and local seniors for a day to discover resources, services and opportunities designed to support health and well-being. This free event is open to all community members looking to t more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, requiring the compan more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs - Christopher Peterson, Acting Director Divis more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * National award recognizes GVSU's commitment to belonging Sep 18, 2026 GVSU was among the institutions recognized with a 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine for its dedication to academic excellence, belonging and community-building across campus. Insight Into Academia is the nation's oldest and largest publication focused on best practices in higher education. The HEED Award recogniz more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * September 18, 2026 New Office of Transfer & Adult Learners strengthens support for Wayne State students As part of a broader restructuring of educational outreach within Strategic Enrollment Management, Wayne State University has brought together two existing student support programs to form the new Office of Transfer & Adult Learners (TAL). TAL combines the expertise and resources of the Transfer Student Success Center and the Adult Learner Team, providi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The New York University School of Global Public Health issued the following news: * * * Dr. Mari Armstrong-Hough Receives NIH Grant to Improve Respiratory Failure Outcomes in the ICU September 18, 2026 Mari Armstrong-Hough, MPH, PhD, has been awarded a $3.8 million, five-year grant (R01HL181102) from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to improve outcomes among people experiencing respiratory failure. The funding will support Reducing Excess Sedation to Optimize Recovery (RESTORE), led by Dr. Armstrong-Hough  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Board of Trustees Approves Balanced Budget * The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a balanced general fund budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting today, successfully closing an anticipated $8 million deficit through proactive strategic planning. The projected shortfall was driven primarily by a 16 percent surge in healthcare costs, contractual compensation cost increases, inflationary pressures,  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Oklahoma will receive $1.76 million from the sett more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.gov Re: [CMS-1848-P]CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; and Me more ST

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * Play and Learn GRCC Receives Continued Ready by Five Support * Grand Rapids Community College will continue helping young children learn and grow, and giving their caregivers tools to support that development at home, with funding from the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage. The Kent County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-27 Ready by Five funding recommendations on August 27, awarding GRCC funding for its Play and Learn program.  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participating in Wayne State Law symposium * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 25, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will participate in a symposium at Wayne State Law. Sponsored by Wayne State Law Review, the symposium is titled "Oligarchy and the Rule of Law: Examining the Intersection of Power, Wealth, and Justice." Wadhia is on the panel titled "Migration and Immigrant Justice" and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSCrpt) -- Democrats Who Win the Working Class: Profiles From the Seven Battleground States - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - September 2026 (73 pages) * * * INTRODUCTION ... P3 ABOUT THE AUTHOR ... P9 WINNING VOICES: CANDIDATE PROFILES ... P10 ARIZONA Brian Fernandez ... P11 Lorena Austin ... P13 Mariana Sandoval ... P15 Stephanie Simacek ... P17 GEORGIA Floyd Griffin ... P19 Mack Jackson ... P21 Tangie Herring ... P23 MICHIGAN Angela Witwer ... P26 Denise Mentzer ... P28 John more ST

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Responding to Nepal Floods, Supporting Cancer Prevention in Uganda, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 555 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories, and to 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 9.8 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included rare disease treatments, diabetes treatments, cancer therapies, fistula repair k more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford introduces "Reserve My Spot" at walk-in clinics * New online feature allows patients to save their place in line before arriving for care BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Health is making it easier and more convenient for patients to access same-day care with the launch of Reserve My Spot, a new online scheduling option available through My Sanford Chart at select walk-in locations. The new feature allows patients to reser more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 09.17.2026 Senator Peters Leads Annual Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week lution Designates September 11th - 17th as Patriot Week to Honor the Victims of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Celebrate Constitution Day; Patriot Week Was Founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren WASHINGTON, DC - For the 8th consecutive year, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution designating September 11th through September  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures $2.35 Million in Abbott Baby Formula Settlement * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that Tennessee will recover $2,349,346.04 as part of a $384.9 million multistate and federal settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations involving failed safety standards for powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products. Tennessee joined 39 other states and the federal government in reaching the sett more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * The University of Olivet Welcomes William "Scott" Roberts as Chief Financial Officer * The University of Olivet has welcomed William "Scott" Roberts as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 16 years of experience in higher education finance and administration to the role. Roberts most recently served as Controller at Albion College, where he oversaw the college's accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSida) -- 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: * * * Trump Can Reinforce Longstanding Leadership on China Policy to Advance National Security September 18, 2026 Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China has sent a letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting next week with Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping. In the letter, Moolena more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Two Indicted in $1.7 Million Ponzi Scheme * (TOLEDO, Ohio) -Two people accused of defrauding investors of $1.7 million through a Ponzi scheme involving elderly victims have been indicted in Lucas County, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield announced today. George Flanner, 70, of Toledo, and Kristin Holcomb, 69, of Chelsea, Michigan, face dozens of felony charges including securities fraud more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M's Erb Institute receives $4.9 million to support next generation of sustainable business leaders September 18, 2026 Written By: Carmen Quinonez The University of Michigan's Erb Institute has received a $4.9 million grant from the Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation to support current and future Erb graduate students. Building on 30 years of commitment to sustainability through business, the new Erb Institute Legacy Scholarships will support E more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Statement on Michigan Proposals 1 and 2 on Ballot in November Election * In addition to a slate of endorsed candidates up and down the ticket, the UAW is weighing in on two proposals on the ballot in November as the Union reboots its member-led political program across the state of Michigan. The UAW is encouraging members and union households to vote No on Proposal 1 to protect the state's constitution from billionaire and co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Attention: CMS-1848-P Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Unified Women's Healthcare ("Unified"), we welcome the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (C more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AAenBon: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8013 BalBmore, MD 21244-8013 SubmiAed electronically to: hAp://www.regulaBons.gov RE: CMS-1844-P: Durable Medical Equipment, DMEPOS, and CompeFFve Bidding Policies Dear Administrator Oz: My  more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH ON CNN: Tom Smith Amplified Posts Implying Execution for Trump Opponents - and Refuses to Disavow Them * CNN's Erin Burnet OutFront discussed bombshell reporting that uncovered thousands of social media posts in Thomas Smith's disturbing social media footprint - including how he "amplif[ied] a post that appeared to raise the possibility of the death penalty for political opponents of President Donald Trump." WATCH ON CNN  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 11, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policie more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Peters Introduce Bill to Improve Traffic Safety, Expand Eligibility in Infrastructure Projects * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced the Visionary Intersections Modernization Act, legislation to improve traffic safety and provide additional options for states and local communities seeking federal funding to construct roundabouts. The legislation would amend the Surface Transportation Block Grant more PR