ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 5 (TNSPer) -- The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation issued the following news release: Kevin Fu, a renowned cybersecurity expert, University of Michigan professor, and the FDA's first medical device cybersecurity director, has joined AAMI's Publications Editorial Board, where he will advise AAMI's award-winning publications. AAMI's publications include BI&T, (the peer-reviewed journal of health technology and sterilization) and AAMI News. Both more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 8 (TNSPol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2022: Today Reproductive Freedom for All, in coalition with ACLU of Michigan, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Michigan Voices, filed paperwork with the Board of State Canvassers to begin a ballot petition drive to protect reproductive freedom, including access to abortion, in Michigan. This proposal would amend Michigan's Constitution to explicitly aff more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 6 (TNSRep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 111) in January 2022 entitled "Maine Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs; COVID Fears Add to Support for a Range of Government Solutions Across Party Lines": * * * Key Findings A survey of more than 920 Maine adults, conducted from Oct. 18, 2021 to Oct. 28, 2021, found that: * More than 3 in 5 (63%) experienced one or more healthcare affordability burdens in the past year; * 4 i more PR

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Jan. 8 (TNSOps) -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and suppliers will convene at the ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, Florida, USA, March 27-31, 2022, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Technical and educational sessions will provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Professional Development  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 8 (TNSPol) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary: By Joe Setyon Public records aren't actually "public" if the government charges citizens more than $409,000 to access them. But that's exactly what a Michigan public school district tried to do when concerned parents requested public records about Critical Race Theory (CRT) and related subjects. It's yet another example of a troubling nationwide trend that highlights the barriers government bureaucra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 6 (TNSPol) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Cassie Powers On December 6, 2021, Governor Whitmer of Michigan signed Executive Directive 2021-13: Making Michigan and Electric Vehicle Powerhouse. The Order aims to help Michigan capitalize on upcoming federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to support economic and job development in the state, while improving air quality and achieving state climate g more PR