COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has been named to the Forbes JUST 100 2021 list, which recognizes companies that set the standard in commitment to their stakeholders. AEP earned the top spot for utilities and was the highest ranked utility in the 'Workers' category. The JUST 100 is a list of America's best corporate citizens. Forbes partnered with JUST Capital to a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of Trump's visit to Michigan tomorrow, the DNC War Room released a new video, "Trump's Broken Promise to Michigan," blasting Trump for his failure to keep manufacturing plants open and bring back jobs. The video focuses on his record specifically in Michigan, where even before the pandemic, thousands lost their jobs as a result of Trump's failed leadership. "Trump promised to keep manufacturing pl more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSPer) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: The Central Michigan University College of Medicine has announced its first endowed chair. The Schotanus Family Chair of Pediatrics is held by Dr. Kathleen Meert, who is chair of the pediatrics discipline at the College of Medicine and president of University Pediatricians. She is also pediatric specialist-in-chief at Detroit Medical Center Children's Hospital of Michigan. "I am honored to rece more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy has opened a new field office in Tawas designed to bring hometown service back to the area and enhanced customer service. The new facility serves as a hub for electric field workers, equipment and vehicles to serve portions of Alpena, Arenac, Alcona, Iosco and Ogemaw counties in Michigan's northeastern Lower Peninsula. The field office supports electric distribution operations including new busin more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy recently removed long-retired energy infrastructure from the Straits of Mackinac as part of its commitment to protecting Michigan's environment. The company pulled up electric cables which were 46 kilovolt (kV) that had been de-energized since their retirement in 1990, along with concrete mats and grounding cables associated with the lines. Removing the cables improves safety in the Straits and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Oct. 13 by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Today, an FBI agent testified that the men who planned to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer also discussed "taking out" Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. This news comes after months of vitriolic comments hurled at both governors by President Trump. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: "This new development is extr more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University faculty are available to speak with media regarding the presidential election, providing insight into timely political topics across a variety of issues, including general political and election commentary, voting rights, policy issues, foreign policy issues as they relate to the election, political communication strategies, and economics. General Politics and Presidential Electio more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release on Oct. 15: The Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium (MEWDC), a coalition of energy companies and educators, announced today it will launch an outreach initiative that aims to heighten awareness of good-paying, rewarding careers in the energy sector during Careers in Energy Week, October 19-23. In addition to increasing visibility of careers in energy, the MEWDC will also set out to match job seekers wi more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who uncovered the impact lead in Flint's water system was having on children, will discuss public health and environmental inequality during a virtual event presented in partnership by Grand Valley's Kutsche Office of Local History and Grand Rapids Public Library. "Public Health & Public Trust with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha" will be Monday, October 19, beginning at 7 p.m.; state Rep.  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSRep) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: When students see themselves represented authentically in college and university marketing materials, they view themselves as valued by that institution and have a sense of belonging. That is among the conclusions in a position paper, "Best Practices for Inclusive and Diverse Photography," published by the University Photographers' Association of America, a professional association with a membersh more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSPer) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: David Selmon, a veteran educator and one of the most successful coaches in Grand Rapids Community College history, has been named a trustee with the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors prominent West Michigan athletes and those who have greatly contributed to sports on a local, state or national level. "David is a perfect fit," Hall of Fame director Mark Kimball said. "H more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: A new book co-edited by Grand Rapids Community College professor Robert Hendershot takes a fresh look at how relations between the United States and the United Kingdom are influenced by cultural connections and ideas. Dr. Hendershot, a history professor in GRCC's Department of Social Sciences, teamed up with Dr. Steve Marsh, a reader in international relations at Cardiff University in Wales, f more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Previous research seems to show the tendency of women to sabotage themselves in order to earn less than their husbands. But a closer look at the data reveals that might not be the case. A 2015 paper, now well known in economics research, details a graph that appears to show women's behavior in marriage reinforces the stereotype of a male breadwinner--that is, in heterosexual couples, women pr more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSMon) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Three startup advanced manufacturing companies earned $35,000 in prizes in a virtual pitch contest held to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. The contest was sponsored by Pure Michigan Business Connect, the Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University, and the Jackson business accelerator Lean Rocket Lab. The virtual event featured awards for the Industry 4.0, manu more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSGra) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University has recieved a $50,000 Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games Inc., which will be used to establish the Epic Center for Unreal Technology on the LTU campus. Using the MegaGrant, LTU plans to establish an authorized Unreal Engine training program for both students and working professionals, as well as become an Epic academic partner. The infrastructure plans a more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSRep) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: The pandemic has taken a toll on student mental health. A recent Active Minds survey found 76% of college students report their mental health has worsened since COVID-19 emerged as a global threat, citing increasing feelings of stress, anxiety and loneliness. Western Michigan University is highlighting the importance of intentional self-care and mental health management. "Student well-being is a top more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 8: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel - in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Andrew Birge, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Michigan State Police - announced today a joint law enforcement effort that, after months of work, culminated Wednesday night in the execu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 13: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 18 other attorneys general in supporting a challenge to a Texas Executive Proclamation that limits the number of absentee ballot drop-off sites in the state to one per county and closes down sites that were already open. The lawsuit, filed by a group of Texas voters and voting-rights organizations, claims that reducing drop-off sites more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Oct. 12: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law a package of bills that expands the state's expungement offerings for more residents to give them a "clean slate" by removing certain past criminal convictions from their public records: "Prior to being elected, I served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: To ensure Michiganders are aware of the continued attempts to obtain their personal information, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is drawing attention to an urgent alert issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This alert warns residents to beware of phishing emails sent to Michigan licensees by scammers impersonating LARA officials. Michigan licensee more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 9: Six of the seven individuals facing terrorism and other felony charges filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel have now been arraigned, as the seventh awaits extradition to Michigan. The Attorney General's office charged seven men after the execution of multiple search and arrest warrants late Wednesday in a joint operation with the U.S. Attorneys of the Eastern and Western d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Oct. 8: Two political operatives were arraigned today in court on multiple felony charges after they allegedly used a robocall targeted at urban areas with significant minority populations in an effort to intimidate voters from participating in the November general election. Jack Burkman, a 54-year-old Arlington, Virginia resident, and Jacob Wohl, a 22-year-old Los Angeles resident, were ar more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Defendants Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl turned themselves into law enforcement at the Detroit Detention Center early this morning and are awaiting arraignment on voter intimidation charges, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Burkman and Wohl were to be processed this morning prior to a remote arraignment on multiple felony charges in the 36th District Court in Detroit. Arraignme more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a leadership change at the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Jeff Donofrio, who has led LEO since it was established via executive order in June of 2019, is resigning as department director for a new leadership position in the business community, which is expected to be announced later today and which he will begin later th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today, Governor Whitmer signed the following bills into law. She also vetoed three bills which are outlined below. House Bill 4851 amends the General Property Tax Act to make it easier for a disabled veteran or their unremarried surviving spouse to receive and keep a property tax exemption. It will also cut down on delayed exemptions. The bill modifies the definition of qualified erro more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 12: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 4980-4985 and 5120 reforming Michigan's criminal expungement laws making it easier for people who have committed certain felonies and misdemeanors to have their record expunged. Changes in the bills include allowing a person to set aside one or more marijuana offenses if the offense would not have been a crime if committed  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today, Governor Whitmer signed emergency rules allowing the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) and the Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct remote hearings to protect Michiganders and frontline workers. "Continuing the practice of remote hearings will help us continue to protect Michigan families, frontline workers, and small businesses," said Governor Whit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 16: Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed emergency rules to clarify workers' compensation coverage for health care employees and first responders who have tested positive for COVID-19. The emergency rules apply to workers in the medical industry, including hospitals, medical care facilities, and emergency medical services, as well as law enforcement, fire safety, and others. These employees more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling on accepting and counting absentee ballots 14 days post election. "We are disappointed in the Michigan Court of Appeals decision to not allow ballots to be counted up to 14 days post election. Voters should not be punished for delays more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Oakland County Democratic Party Chair Vaughn Derderian on Eric Trump's event in Novi. The event comes after a previous one was cancelled due to the venue's former employee's involvement in the plot to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer. "No matter where Eric Trump goes in our state, he can't escape his father's broken promises and f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the SCOTUS confirmation hearings that began today: "Today's Supreme Court hearings make very clear that health care is at stake in this election. "Trump and Republicans like John James have relentlessly attacked the Affordable Care Act and protections for people with pre-exi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesman Christian Slater: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of spokesman Christian Slater on the announcement of Trump's Saturday superspreader event in Muskegon: "Trump has shown nothing but a reckless disregard for the lives of Michiganders as he and his campaign host superspreader events throughout our state. For months, Donald Trump lied about a dead more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's ban on open carry at the polls. "We applaud Secretary Benson's clear and decisive guidance regarding the issue of firearms at polling locations on November 3. "Voters have the right to cast their ballots without the threat of gun vi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 14: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference outside Mike Pence's Grand Rapids rally. At the press conference, State Representative Rachel Hood, small business owner Tami Vandenberg, and Kent County Democratic Party Precinct Organizing Chair Kim Gates blasted Donald Trump and Mike Pence for the economic crisis caused by their failed COVID-19 response and their refusal to ext more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Oct. 15: Yesterday, Michigan Democrats blasted Donald Trump and Mike Pence for their failed COVID-19 response, the economic damage it forced on the state, and their continued refusal to seriously address the deadly pandemic as cases again begin to rise. The day began with a press conference outside Mike Pence's Grand Rapids rally: WXMI: https://youtu.be/ERaKsANvM7k WLNS: https://youtu.be/32GDGAkP more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Revere Dock LLC have approved an Administrative Consent Agreement related to the November 2019 collapse of the company's dock along the Detroit River. Revere Dock agreed to pay a total of $60,000 in penalties for violating the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The cons more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: District Financial Statements and Audits Per MCL 388.1618(2) of the state School Aid Act, each local and intermediate school district and public school academy must make the audit of financial and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent and Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State SUBJECT: Educators - Make a Plan to Vote As the November 3 general election nears, we ask for your help in encouraging district support staff, teachers, administrators, and stu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Enrollment and Missing Children - MEMO #COVID-19-124 Though the start of the school year was very different than any that we have experienced, it has still been good to reconnect--for our children, our staffs, and ou more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Free and Reduced Low-Income Exam Reimbursement Program for 2020-21 School Year The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is providing information regarding the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: FY 21 Thresholds for Competitive Bids, Posting Travel Expenses, and Value of Awards The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is providing updated information on statutory requirements that determi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Homeschool Information for 2020-2021 The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has encountered an increase in homeschool registrations for the 2020-2021 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Library Resources Available to Schools Michigan eLibrary (MeL) resources are provided to all schools and libraries across Michigan. MeL offers reading and research materials for students who are ei more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Sheila A. Alles, Chief Deputy Superintendent SUBJECT: MDE Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Practice Profile 5.0 The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has updated the MDE MTSS Practice Profile to support district implementation of a multi-tiered system of su more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: MI Safety & Drill Planning Considerations for the 2020-2021 School Year - MEMO #COVID-19-127 In Michigan last year, there was a total of 103 fires in K-12 schools. As many school districts have re- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: School Meals in School Year 2020-2021 - MEMO #COVID-19-126 On Friday, October 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended nationwide waivers for specific requirements to help schoo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: Student Risk Screening Scale - Internalizing and Externalizing (SRSS-IE) - MEMO #COVID-19-123 Michigan's multi-tiered system of support (MiMTSS) technical assistance (TA) cent more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions Dr. Venessa A. Keesler, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Finance and Operations SUBJECT:  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent SUBJECT: Virtual Public Meetings - MEMO #COVID-19-125 The October 13, 2020 monthly meeting of the State Board of Education is being postponed until November due to a lack of clarity about whether public bodies continue to be  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox: * * * The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox, regarding Vice President Mike Pence's visit today to Grand Rapids, Michigan. "I am incredibly excited to welcome Vice President Mike Pence back to Michigan! Under the leadership of President Trump and Vice President Pence, Michigan has experienced record low unemployment, much needed tax relief, an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: This week, the Michigan Republican Party exposed the City of Lansing for leaving ballot drop boxes unlocked. Chairman Laura Cox called for an immediate investigation into this matter by the Secretary of State. What followed was a partisan attack by the Secretary of State, who used false information to ask the Attorney General's office to investigate the Michigan Republican Party; and the City of Lansing despe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: While Senate Democrats spent the last two days grasping at straws in their attempts to criticize Judge Barrett's impeccable qualifications, she received the highest approval from The American Bar Association, an organization the Democrats revere. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called an approval from The American Bar Association the "gold standard". "By receiving the highest approval from what Democra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: As the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett begin in Washington D.C., Joe Biden continues his refusal to condemn the radical left's plan to pack the Supreme Court. In an interview this weekend, Biden said the voters don't "deserve to know" his views on court-packing, fueling further concerns that, if elected, he will support undermining a branch of our government because his party doesn't like the pot more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: As Judge Amy Coney Barrett finished her impressive confirmation hearings this week, Joe Biden expressed his support for a radical left agenda with regard to the nation's highest court. In a townhall on ABC, Joe Biden signaled his support for packing the Supreme Court after the confirmation of Judge Barrett, saying he was "open" to the idea. "Joe Biden confirmed our worst fears last night, he is a Trojan Hor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Democrats have spent the days leading up to the SCOTUS hearings unsuccessfully trying to discredit Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and those desperate efforts were on full display in yesterday's hearings. Senator Corey Booker condescendingly asked Judge Barrett, a mother of two black children, if she condemned white supremacy, to which she of course answered yes. In the same hearing, Senator Mazie Hirono demeaningl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox called on Gary Peters to explain why he lied to Michigan workers when he said he'd stand up for them on the China accountability committee but then did not show up to do the work that other Senators did. "Gary Peters said in 2015 that he was 'honored' to serve on the China accountability committee because it was important to protect Michigan workers," said Cox. "B more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: U.S. Senate candidate John James is tied for the lead in the newest New York Times/Siena poll released today. The poll, conducted between October 6th and October 11th, shows the race as 43% Peters - 42% James, well within the margin of error (4.6%). According to NYT/Siena, James has essentially overcome a 10-point deficit in their poll since June. As James continues to shine in polling, he is also winning  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: U.S. Senator Gary Peters talks a lot about the American health care system but a look at U.S. Senate and Federal Election Commission data shows his plan for flooding his campaigns and wallet with healthy doses of drug company cash is one of the most successful things he's ever done. The Peters Plan for soliciting and accepting thousands of dollars from pharmaceutical companies, while claiming on television t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 12 (TNSGra) -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Ned Walker, a professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology, has received a $100,000 grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to examine insecticide-treated resting stations that kill mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). A neurological disease, the EEE virus infects the brain and can  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release: Understanding sounds in language is a critical building block for child literacy, yet this skill is often overlooked. Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a new software tool to assess children's phonological awareness -- or, how they process the sound structure of words. The ATLAS, or Access to Literacy Assessment System, program -- the fir more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University's College of Natural Science issued the following news: Quantum mechanics, the physics of atoms and subatomic particles, can be strange, especially compared to the everyday physics of Isaac Newton's falling apples. But this unusual science is enabling researchers to develop new ideas and tools, including quantum computers, that can help demystify the quantum realm and solve complex everyday problems. That's the goal behind a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University's College of Natural Science issued the following news: Arctic landscapes are frozen for the majority the year, and months go by without any sunlight. The Arctic is expansive and unique, lying dormant for most of the year in this frozen and dark state. When summer comes, ecosystems thaw and roar to life as ice above and below ground thaws, sunlight shines all day, and water flows once again. One of the most well-studied area more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release: Monique D.A. Kelly, MSU Sociology Dean's Research Associate, has published her research challenging long-held assumptions that marginalize race with regards to social inequality in Jamaica. Her article, entitled "Examining Race in Jamaica: How Racial Catagory and Skin Color Structure Social Inequality" was published in the journal Race and Social Problems. With  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release: Dr. Tom Dietz, MSU University Distinguished Professor of Sociology, has published an article exploring what we can learn about the public responses to COVID-19 and how those lessons can be applied to global environmental crises. "Insights from Early COVID-19 Responses About Promoting Sustainable Action" was published in the journal Nature Sustainability. In addit more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University's College of Social Science issued the following news release: Jiquan Chen of the Center for Global Change and Earth Observations (CGCEO) and the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences at Michigan State University, has joined several scholars in publishing the first in a planned series of volumes enabling the broader international community to explore the ecosystems of China. This first book, Grassland Eco more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSRes) -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Children's television programming not only shapes opinions and preferences, its characters can have positive or negative impacts on childhood aspiration, says a new study from Michigan State University. The study is the first large-scale analysis of characters featured in science, technology, engineering and math-related educational programming. It was published in the fall 2020 edition of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Oct. 15: Today, Governors Gretchen Whitmer, Tony Evers (WI), and Tim Walz (MN) sent a letter to President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to pass a bipartisan relief bill that provides much-needed support to states as the U.S. continues to fight the COVID-19  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSGra) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Oct. 13: The Great Lakes support more than 1.3 million jobs that generate $82 billion in wages annually, according to a new analysis of 2018 economic data by Michigan Sea Grant. The coastal counties of the eight Great Lakes states produce 21% of the gross domestic product in the region and 5.8% of the U.S. GDP, according to the report released today. The study analyzed the status and trend more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 (TNSGra) -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release: The new grant aims to develop systems-based integrated management programs of the invasive fruit fly spotted wing Drosophila, a major pest of fruit. Entomology professor Rufus Isaacs' lab is joining nine other land-grant universities in a new multi-million-dollar grant awarded by U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSRep) -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan's lowest-performing schools are making progress in some student and teacher outcomes, according to the second independent report on the Partnership Model for school reform from Michigan State University's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative, the strategic research partner of the Michigan Department of Education. Student test scores in math and English language arts in particu more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Understanding sounds in language is a critical building block for child literacy, yet this skill is often overlooked. Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a new software tool to assess children's phonological awareness -- or, how they process the sound structure of words. The ATLAS, or Access to Literacy Assessment System, program -- the first test of its kind for child more PR

MUSKEGON, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: The Muskegon Community College Lecture Series continues on Thursday, Oct. 29, with an online talk titled "Charting How Wealth Shapes Educational Pathways from Childhood to Early Adulthood: A Developmental Process Model." The free event begins at 6 p.m. To join the lecture on Zoom, please click the following link: https://muskegoncc-edu.zoom.us/j/96503011917?pwd=dHk5ZTJteE92Vlc0YW1mcFF1YUdUdz09 Meeting ID:965 030 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 13: Governor Phil Murphy today advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from states or territories with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or territory. The updated advisory includes the addition of Ohio, Michigan, and Virginia bringing the total to 38 states and territories. The travel advi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 13: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that Ohio, Michigan and Virginia have been added to New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from an area with a positive test rate higher t more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- Hope College issued the following news release on Oct. 12: Teal, known for her presence on TikTok and her conservation efforts across social media, will discuss her adventures and conservation work around the world in an event designed to entertain children and adults alike. Tysk is noted for being a female sailor and whaling historian. She will discuss how the whaling industry looks different today compared to when "In the Heart of the Sea," this year's f more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSGra) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news release: Northern Michigan University Biology Professor Josh Sharp and students in his lab are monitoring Marquette wastewater for COVID-19, applying the same methods they have used to test local beach water for E. coli. They are participating in a statewide, $10 million grant-funded pilot program in which local public health departments are coordinating with universities and other entities on COVID- more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news release: Northern Michigan University assistant professor David Pierce has been awarded a United Resident Theatre Association (URTA) Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training for his work in technical direction. "Quite honestly, I'm very humbled to receive this award," said Pierce. "Like most educators, I do what I do not for the recognition, but for the advancement of our students. I work for the love more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSJou) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Protests. Lawsuits. Plots to kidnap or assassinate governors. Shelter-in-place orders--SIPOs--enacted by state leaders across the country to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 have drawn both applause and criticism. Schools, restaurants, daycares and gyms closed and many businesses sent employees home to work or laid off staff and completely shut down. The actions have ignited a tug-of-war between publi more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSMon) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services and the Unified Clinics will receive a state appropriation of $1.5 million for the development of a Resiliency Center for Families and Children to address the many needs of those experiencing trauma, toxic stress, chronic disability, neurodevelopmental disorders or substance use disorders. An additional $1.5 million has been appropria more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: On September 30, Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law Melissa Murray and the other hosts of the Strict Scrutiny podcast brought their brand of "respectfully irreverent" US Supreme Court analysis to a livestreamed NYU Law Forum sponsored by Latham & Watkins. Sporting an NYU T-shirt, Murray chatted with co-hosts Leah Litman, assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School; and Kate more PR

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Lake Michigan College issued the following news: On Oct. 1, the U.S. Department of Education released the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(R)) form. This launch comes as the Department continues to provide information, tools, and resources to help students make informed decisions about their education options. Students and parents can easily complete the form via fafsa.gov on a desktop or mobile device, and this year, enhanced help top more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Got your grinning kid or smiling spouse in a frame on your desk? You're less likely to lie to your boss or pad that expense report. That's the key finding of a study co-authored by Dave Mayer, a business ethics professor at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. It's certainly among the most down-to-earth insights in a trove of research by Mayer and his colleagues that explores ethics in th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As organisms develop, mechanical forces exert pressure on their cells, and scientists have long wondered how cells keep their shape--and therefore remain healthy--through the process. Now, a study led in part by a University of Michigan physicist has observed for the first time that cells use tiny fibers called apical stress fibers to help cells retain their shape during development. Addition more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The recent alleged attempt by anti-government militias to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has put a spotlight on domestic terrorism in the United States. And the violence could get worse with the November elections less than a month away, says Alexandra Minna Stern, a University of Michigan expert who studies far right extremism. She is author of "Proud Boys and the White Ethnostate," w more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: New voting options, a contentious race and a global pandemic have turned the 2020 presidential race into an election unlike any other in modern memory. Where, when and how to vote is a complicated, individual decision that depends on how votes are counted in your state, your risk factors for COVID and a variety of other variables. J. Alex Halderman, a University of Michigan professor of computer scien more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Oct. 15: Results from the nation's first driverless shuttle project to focus primarily on consumer acceptance and data collection show high levels of trust and satisfaction among both riders and nonriders of the Mcity Driverless Shuttle. Mcity at the University of Michigan completed its driverless shuttle research project in 2019 with a safety record free of major incidents. Results of Mci more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study. Between 2002 and 2018, the number of adults aged 18-22 in the U.S. who abstained from alcohol increased from 20% to 28% for those in college and from about 24% to 30% for those not in school, say researchers at the University of Michigan and Texas State University. And alcohol abuse among bot more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 15 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Fruit flies may be able to teach researchers a thing or two about artificial intelligence. University of Michigan biologists and their colleagues have uncovered a neural network that enables Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies to convert external stimuli of varying intensities into a "yes or no" decision about when to act. The research, scheduled to publish Oct. 15 in the journal Current Bio more PR