ALMA, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSPer) -- Alma College issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2022: Raymond Barclay, an accomplished higher education professional with a 25-year career that stretches across a diverse array of academic, planning, enrollment, and innovation initiatives has been named chief operating officer (COO) and senior vice president at Alma College. His appointment is effective March 1, 2022. "I'm enthused by the wealth of experiences that Raymond brings to our campus, and believe  more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Feb. 5 (TNSPer) -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release ON Feb. 4, 2022: CMS Energy, and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy, announced today that Tonya Berry is named senior vice president of Transformation and Engineering, effective immediately. Tonya previously served as the vice president of gas operations responsible for gas transmission, distribution, and the integrity of the company's gas system. With her new position, Tonya will be responsible for  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Jolia Hill has been named director of the charter schools program at Eastern Michigan University, pending approval by the University's Board of Regents. The appointment is effective Feb. 15, 2022. Hill joins Eastern Michigan from Wayne RESA (regional educational service agency), where she served as manager of public school academies, Title I, Homeless and Foster Care, since 2010. At Wayne RESA, she m more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSPer) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2022: MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. has recommended Kendra Spence Cheruvelil to be the next dean of Lyman Briggs College, effective February 11, 2022. This recommendation is subject to approval by the MSU Board of Trustees. Cheruvelil has served as interim dean in the college since December 2020. Cheruvelil is a highly respected professor and internationally recognized research sci more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Shaquila Myers has been promoted to Senior Advisor. She also announced the hiring of Kaylie Hanson as Chief Communications Officer, and three new policy staffers- Stephanie O'Dea, Algeria Wilson, and Aya Takai. "I am thrilled to welcome four new members to our team and promote a familiar face," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "As we prepare to rol more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Officers Compensation Commission. State Officers Compensation Commission Amy Burton, of Okemos, is the coalition director for the Healthy Kids Healthy Michigan non-profit organization. She previously worked as an appointments specialist for Governor Jennifer Granholm. She holds A bachelor of Applied Science from more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Judges Kristina Robinson Garrett and Noah P. Hood to the Michigan Court of Appeals District 1 and Sima Patel to the Michigan Court of Appeals District 2. "Appointing three skilled, highly-qualified Michiganders to the second highest court in our great state is an honor," said Governor Whitmer. "Judge Garrett, Judge Hood, and soon to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 (TNSPer) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of David M. Cohen to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland County, Kenneth S. Hoopes to the 14th Circuit Court of Muskegon County, and Jennifer L. Whitten to the Grand Traverse County Probate Court. "These three new appointees will bring extensive legal experience to the bench in Southeast, Western, and Northern Michigan," said Governor Whi more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSAwa) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University Interim President Kerri Schuiling and her Tennessee-based colleague Francie Likis--both nurse practitioners and midwives--have received an American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Award for their co-edited text, Gynecologic Health Care: With an Introduction to Prenatal and Postpartum Care. The book received second place in the adult primary care category. "We t more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSEco) -- Alma College issued the following news: Bringing a 125-year-old building into the 21st century is hard work, and Ryan Smith '06 knew he couldn't do it alone. That's why, when he needed help with marketing the new 3one3 Boutique Hotel -- opening soon in a newly renovated, downtown Alma building -- he turned to students in the Alma College new media studies program. As part of a class, Client-Based Production, Alma students worked side-by-side with Smith's deve more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, today announced the close of the sale of its utility operations in Michigan to Ullico, Inc.'s infrastructure business, through its portfolio company, Triton Utilities, Inc., for a purchase price of $6 million in cash. "We are pleased with the opport more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2022: February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the history, achievements and contributions of Blacks, Africans and African Americans in the United States. In celebration, Michigan State University will host events both online and on campus throughout the month. One event is the 22nd annual Dr. William G. Anderson Slavery to Freedom lecture series hosted by the Col more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Black History Month, celebrated every February, highlights the experiences and honors the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research that relates to Black Michiganders. 59% - The percentage of Black Detroiters who were wearing masks early in the pandemic (March-April 2020). A representative survey fr more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Jan. 24 (TNSJou) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: While sticks and stones are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and disinformation, the impacts can be widespread: Words fueled animosity and violence during the 2020 presidential election, bred division and spread dangerous medical mistruths during the COVID-19 pandemic and now are threatening the future of the planet. "If yo more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Consumers Energy and General Motors today announced a new pledge to power Michigan automotive plants in Flint, Burton and Wyoming with clean energy, partnering to build the next generation of vehicles in Michigan, where both companies are headquartered. "We're thrilled to see General Motors pledge to use 100% clean energy that Consumers Energy will provide, highlighting our shared commitment to our more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: In an interview with FOX 17 yesterday, James Craig made it clear that he agrees with Garrett Soldano's extreme plan to ban abortions in Michigan with no exemptions for rape. Watch Craig's comments here: https://twitter.com/AaronParseghian/status/1488994462743379970?s=20&t=apcNfxOdno7C_O4ga0WyiQ Asked directly about Soldano's comments that faced national blowback, Craig said, "I'm pro-life. And certainly if  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The Michigan GOP primary keeps getting more chaotic and shows no signs of slowing down. This week, a super PAC backing Tudor Dixon launched an attack ad calling Kevin Rinke "simply unelectable," and Rinke won't be the only candidate trying to buy the election now that out-of-touch millionaire Perry Johnson is in. At the same time, James Craig's fundraising has been dismal -- even though he was handpicked by i more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: The two leading candidates in the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor attended a GOP meeting where they proudly stood in front of a flag from a violent, anti-democratic group. Both Rebecca Kleefisch and Kevin Nicholson spoke in front of the Three Percenters flag, a right-wing militia group that advocates for the violent overthrow of American democracy. Followers of the group have been charged for their involve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2022: As President Joe Biden released a roadmap to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments unlock the benefits from his Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, governors from both sides of the aisle are praising the funding headed to their states to improve roads, bridges, highways, and so much more. Here's what voters are reading this week about President Biden and Democratic governors' part more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has awarded more than $1 million in grants to eight Michigan-based organizations focused on encouraging equity. Grant recipients include the Council of Michigan Foundations, Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation, Dutton Farm, GreenLight Fund, Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (LaSED), Neighborhood Defender Service of Detroit, New Detroit and NEW more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2022: The DTE Energy Board of Directors declared a $0.885 per share dividend on its common stock payable April 15, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business March 21, 2022. This continues DTE Energy's consistent dividend history, having issued a quarterly cash dividend for more than 100 years. "We recognize the value of our long history of providing quarterly dividends and the role they play in  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced that it will add new renewable energy projects totaling approximately 500 megawatts due to the continued growth and popularity of its MIGreenPower voluntary renewable energy program. Supported by 35 industrial, 450 small business and more than 48,000 residential customers, MIGreenPower enables DTE Electric customers to attribute even more of their electricity use to  more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The Center for Multicultural Affairs and Inclusive Education at East Stroudsburg University announced Shauntey James, Ph.D., J.D., will be this year's Black History Month keynote speaker. The keynote address is titled "Black Women: Chattel?" and will be delivered virtually, via Zoom, on Wednesday, February 16 at 6 p.m. The event is free to the public. Dr. Shauntey James received a  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * The three-year study will help clinicians, parents identify points of intervention in preschoolers * * * By Melissa Thrasher Behavioural problems in children can occur at any time during their early years, but when is the right time to intervene. With the help of a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Eastern Michigan professors and students will explore how preschool-aged chi more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 2 -- Entergy issued the following news release: From supporting the environment, education and low-income areas to teaching students about nuclear energy, Entergy focuses on funding and volunteering to benefit the communities surrounding the company's workplaces. In 2021, Entergy Nuclear provided dozens of grants totaling $415,527 to non-profit agencies where the company's team members work and live. Grants were provided in communities where Entergy's nuclear plant more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Ford School and its research centers will be hosting a variety of events during February, Black History Month, examining a range of topics concerning the struggles for racial equity. The Center for Racial Justice, Weiser Diplomacy Center and International Policy Center present more events, this semester with a global focus, in the ongoing Racial Foundations of Public more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Black History Month, celebrated every February, highlights the experiences and honors the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan highlights key data from its research that relates to Black Michiganders. 59% The percentage of Black Detroiters who were wearing masks early in the pandemic (March-April 2020). A re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Christina Weiland, faculty co-director of the Education Policy Initiative, will join colleagues from MRDC to "develop an early childhood research agenda for the Archdiocese of Boston." The project, funded by the Lynch Foundation, will help accomplish three goals, according to the Foundation's announcement: * To understand the ins and outs of the currently available data  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill More women than men in Michigan were prescribed pain medication and tend to keep any leftover medications in their homes, according to a health trend report from faculty researchers. Erkmen Aslim and Daniel Montanera, assistant professors of economics from the Seidman College of Business, detailed health behaviors, risks and trends for Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan (KOMA) c more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but Grand Valley researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates. Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean in the Seidman College of Business, detailed his benchmark survey of the regional economy and predictions for 2022 during the "State of Grand Rapids Bus more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 5 (TNSOps) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2022: By Peg West Grand Valley, which committed early on to incorporating the principles of green chemistry into its academic offerings, has gone on to offer an array of learning in the specialized area that includes the opportunity for students to earn a certificate in green chemistry. Understanding these principles and the contribution of chemistry to sustainability has never been more more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSPol) -- Hope College issued the following news: The Hope College men's lacrosse team is atop the 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Preseason Coaches Poll. The Flying Dutchmen claimed all six possible first-place votes and finished with six points. Coaches could not vote for their own teams. Albion College was runner-up with 16 points and one first-place vote. Calvin University was third with 16 points. MIAA Poll Led by head coach Michael Schanha more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 2 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, submitted a plan with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission that calls for adding more than 2,000 megawatts of wind and solar energy generation by 2028. The Powering the Next Tomorrow plan is designed to ensure reliable, sustainable energy for I&M customers from a resilient grid using diverse  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRep) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022: To conclude Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today is sharing the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission's 2021 Annual Report, which is now available on the Department of Attorney General's website. Earlier this month - for Human Trafficking Awareness Day - the Department highlighted resources available and important work being d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Kelley v. Becerra, defending key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantee access to preventive care for millions of residents. The brief, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, defends the ACA's preventive services provisions, which more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition in submitting comments in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to strengthen regulation of emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed facilities in the oil and natural gas sector, and to, for the first time, regulate emissions from existing facilities in this sector. The EPA estimates that the proposed re more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a consolidated enforcement action to stop a fraudulent precious metals scheme that used misleading solicitations to obtain over $68 million in retirement funds from at least 450 investors nationwide. The action was taken by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and 26 state securities regulators in filing a complaint in the United States D more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) John E. Johnson, Jr., took part in an informational community forum this evening to discuss discrimination in schools. The virtual event was organized in response to the Department of Attorney General receiving outreach from parents within the Bloomfield Hills School District related more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released the following statement after Judge Judith E. Levy issued her ruling on the plaintiffs' motion for attorneys' fees and expenses relating to the Flint water civil settlement: "The Court's latest order puts us one step closer to being able to provide monetary relief to those who have endured unimaginable hardship. I continue to encourage regis more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes following Mike Detmer's comments urging Republicans to "lock and load" and "show up armed" at polling places. "Mike Detmer is actively encouraging people to threaten voters and the poll workers who make our elections secure. "Detmer's comments are yet another sign that some Republicans will go to extre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes. "Betsy DeVos just can't seem to take a hint. The last time they tried to bring vouchers to Michigan, voters resoundingly rejected them. But now that she and Donald Trump are no longer able to undermine education at the federal level, Betsy DeVos is using her free time to try to fleece taxpayers and kids  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week in the Republican race for governor somehow featured more twists and turns than all the ones before it combined, let's just get right into it. Entire Republican Field - Including the Millionaires - Can't Demonstrate Strong Grassroots Support Here's how everyone fared with fundraising in the final quarter of 2021, presented without commentary. View table at: https://michigandems.com/weekly- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Gubernatorial candidate Garrett Soldano stated that women who are raped should not be able to have abortions because "God put them in this moment" and it would make them "heroic." Excerpt below. Garrett Soldano: "What we must start to focus on is not only to defend the DNA when it's created, but however, how about we start inspiring women in the culture, to let them understand and know how heroic they more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The Michigan Democratic Party is releasing a new video highlighting that Michigan issues seem to be the last thing on James Craig's priority list, if the focus of his national cable appearances - often the only time his campaign that "hasn't moved out of first gear" is heard from - are any indication. Titled "Not Focused on Michigan," the video documents Craig's frequent appearances on more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over the weekend. Republican gubernatorial candidate and known insurrectionist Ryan Kelly actively encouraged attendees at a campaign event to tamper with voting machines. Full quote below: "The thing is, we're going to make sure, like at the TCF Center, there was [sic] 4,800 people that were working the election, and like, 165 of them that were Republicans. Right? We want 50/50. If you see something  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Garrett Soldano has been under heavy fire this week for saying that women who became pregnant by rape should be forced to bring it to term because "God put them in this moment" and it would make them "heroic," then equating the horrific crime to a "sacred" source of life. When asked for a response, James Craig gave a full-throated endorsement of the idea that rape victims should not have access to abo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: James Craig is running a gubernatorial campaign that still "hasn't moved out of first gear" and features a paper-thin platform that doesn't address improving infrastructure, strengthening small businesses, or creating good-paying jobs. Despite being a candidate for 8 months, the Detroit Dodger has only managed to give the most detail on his vision for public education - ripping this crucial institution more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes regarding the announcement of John James running for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. "Not surprising that John James is taking another run at elected office in Michigan. His ego out paces reality. "Every one of his other campaigns were tone deaf and failed to appeal to Michiganders, we expect m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Like the rest of the Republican gubernatorial field, out-of-touch millionaire and Toyota salesman Kevin Rinke has offered little detail on his vision for public education in Michigan if elected. However, what he's previewed so far should be alarming to families and students that want to preserve equal access to a good education. Rinke was critical of Governor Whitmer's recent veto of "the latest effor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Tudor Dixon has been one of the most vocal gubernatorial candidates pledging to decimate public education funding by any means necessary. Last year, she voiced her support for "the latest effort by legislative Republicans to create a school voucher system in Michigan" and vowed to sign the attempt to privatize education and steal $500 million annually from public schools into law as governor. Dixon a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Electric vehicle manufacturing and chargers are the future of the Michigan economy and President Biden knew that when he made a historic investment into their production with his Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. While Republicans in Congress, including Reps. Jack Bergman (MI-01), Bill Huizenga (MI-02), Peter Meijer (MI-03), John Moolenar (MI-04), Tim Walberg (MI-07), and Lisa McClain (MI-10), have spent more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2022: The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) announced today that the city of Livonia in Wayne County has been accepted to the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, following confirmation from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. "We are pleased to welcome the City of Livonia to the CLG program," said State Historic Preservation Officer  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that the state will be supporting revitalization projects to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to three neighborhoods in Detroit. The projects are expected to generate a total capital investment of $33 million. "These revitalization projects demonstrate our on more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today announced that the Malcolm X House in Inkster has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Administered in Michigan by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the National Register of Historic Places is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structure more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist celebrated the beginning of Black History Month with a proclamation honoring the contributions of Black Americans to both Michigan and the United States. "This Black History Month, we come together to recognize the immeasurable impact Black Americans have had on Michigan and the United States," said Governor Whitmer. "Black history is a  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, today announced the award of a contract to build a first in the United States public wireless in-road charging system allowing electric vehicles (EV) to charge while in motion and stationary. Electreon was selected to build an electric road system (ERS) in Detroit as part of the inductive vehicle charging pilot program. "As we aim to lead the future of m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following joint news release on Feb. 2, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that the state will be supporting revitalization projects to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to three neighborhoods in Detroit. The projects are expected to generate a total capital investment of $33 million. "These revitalization projects demonstrate our o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today awarded nearly $5 million in grants under the umbrella of the MI Clean Water plan to 11 Michigan cities, villages and townships to help local water suppliers move toward reducing the risks associated with lead in drinking water and other improvements to better ensure safe, clean tap water for residents. "Investing in water infrastructure creates te more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release Feb. 4, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Google Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to announce a new partnership to activate the Michigan Central Innovation District in an effort to attract and retain highly skilled talent and high-growth companies while supporting the development of nei more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed House Bills 4035, 4363, 5322, and 5323 into law. Removing Red Tape for Small Businesses House Bills 5322 and 5323 cut red tape for wholesalers licensed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) and make it easier for them to supply identifying information for tax purposes. "Removing these requirements make it easier for liquor wholes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- The office of the superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo on Feb. 3, 2022: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors and Authorizers FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: Section 31z - American Rescue Plan (ARP) Infrastructure/Equipment Federal Matching Grants for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) The Michigan De more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRep) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The number of video and cable television operators in Michigan fell by three in 2021 to 33, even as the number of subscribers grew after several years of steep declines, the Michigan Public Service Commission's annual Status of Competition for Video Services in Michigan report found. There were 1,628,620 video-cable customers reported in Michigan in 2021, an increase of 18,341 over 2 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRep) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Electricity consumption among customers enrolled in Michigan's electric choice program rebounded in 2021 after a pandemic-related decline the year before, according to the annual Status of Electric Competition report released today by the Michigan Public Service Commission. The rebound resulted in an increase in demand to 2,175 megawatts (MW) in 2021, up 217 MW from a decline to 1,95 more PR

MUSKEGON, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- Muskegon Community College issued the following news: Dr. David L. Eisler, the Ferris State University president since July 2003, will discuss "Leadership with a small 'l'" on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at Muskegon Community College. The talk, which is free and open to the public, is part of the MCC President's Speakers Series: Lessons in Leadership. The lecture takes place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Stevenson Center Room 1300 on the main campus and will also be ava more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: By Moira Harrington The Great Lakes contain 95 percent of all the fresh surface water in the United States, and Wisconsin is fortunate that two of those lakes make up its northern and eastern borders -- 1,000 miles in all, supporting 105 Great Lakes communities. Stewardship of the lakes is critical for the entire state, which benefits from lakes Michigan and Superior culturally, recrea more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University's College of Graduate Studies and Research has selected three students to receive the 2021-2022 Charles C. Spooner Grant Awards to support their scholarly research. Each will be awarded $500. Recipients of the 2021-2022 Spooner Grants, along with their project titles, are: Peter Bartot, a senior medicinal plant chemistry major, "Temporal Screening of Sulfated Tropane Al more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 1 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A new study involving more than 100 scientists from across the globe and the largest forest database yet assembled estimates that there are about 73,000 tree species on Earth, including about 9,200 species yet to be discovered. The global estimate is about 14% higher than the current number of known tree species. Most of the undiscovered species are likely to be rare, with very low populations more PR

SPRING ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 3 (TNSRes) -- Spring Arbor University issued the following news: Spring Arbor University's Ganton Art Gallery will showcase the extensive research and writings of local historian Linda Hass, who has studied Jackson County's connection with the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movements. The exhibition, Hidden History: Brought to Light, provides a visual guide that highlights noteworthy characters, places, and events in Jackson's past. Through newly developed more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Feb. 1 (TNSOps) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is expanding efforts to recruit and retain humanities students from Grand Rapids Community College and two other community colleges. U-M's Transfer Bridges to the Humanities@Michigan program received a $3.4 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to partner with GRCC and Henry Ford and Schoolcraft colleges. As more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Job instability during the COVID-19 pandemic reshuffled the priorities of millions of workers, who placed greater importance on work passion rather than financial security, according to a newly published University of Michigan study. Researchers sought to learn more about what happens to the career priorities of college-educated workers who lost their jobs or were furloughed during the pandemi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 5 (TNSPol) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: After a few hours of spirited discussion, the U.S. Senate passed the Vote at Home Act of 2021. Now, all eligible American voters will be able to cast a ballot by mail without having to provide a reason. At least that's what happened in three of the four committees of a virtual Big Ten policy simulation held in late January. About 60 students from a dozen of the Big Ten schools came together t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: State-level environmental justice screening tools are being supported by environmental justice advocacy groups in Michigan and across the country, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. These screening tools document the communities that are hardest hit by environmental injustices. In the new study, published online Feb. 1 in the journal Environmental Law Reporter, U-M resea more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 2 (TNSOps) -- The University of Michigan issued the following Q&A with Melvyn Levitsky, professor of international policy and practice at the Ford School of Public Policy: * * * What is essential to know about the rising tensions in eastern Europe and the Ukraine-Russia crisis? Melvyn Levitsky, professor of international policy and practice at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy, shares his insights. He is a retired U.S. ambassador and served as o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSRep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Detroit's unemployment rate--the proportion of adults who are in the labor force but not currently employed--remains at 20%, virtually unchanged over the course of 2021, according to a new University of Michigan survey. This is less than half the unemployment rate observed when unemployment peaked at 43% in June 2020, but twice the pre-pandemic unemployment rate of about 10%. The most recent  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 2 (TNSRes) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: The Great Lakes contain 95% of all the fresh surface water in the United States, and Wisconsin is fortunate that two of those lakes make up its northern and eastern borders--1,000 miles in all and supporting 105 Great Lakes communities. Stewardship of the lakes is critical not just for those 105 communities, but for the entire state, which benefits from lakes Michigan and Superior  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 3 (TNSOps) -- The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute issued the following news: Shipwrecks are a topic of enduring fascination and a window into Great Lakes history and science. The next installment in Wisconsin Sea Grant's "Lake Talks" series will focus on a new sanctuary that will help protect Lake Michigan shipwrecks and enhance education and engagement surrounding them. The free, online event takes place Thursday, Feb. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom. All are  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Nearly all scientific sampling of the Great Lakes is done between May and October, when the lakes are free of ice and the water is warmer. But this month, scientists from more than a dozen U.S. and Canadian institutions will brave the elements to sample all five Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair in a first-of-its-kind coordinated campaign called the Winter Grab. Teams will drill through ice to c more PR