DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued the following news release: The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan's Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Richard (Ric) L. DeVore will become the next president of the Community Foundation. Following a nearly year-long national search, he will begin his new role on April 1, 2022. DeVore brings extensive financial, philanthropic, and nonprofit volunteer experience. He was born and raise more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release: Chamber chief operating officer Tammy Carnrike has been reappointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. Carnrike was first appointed to represent Michigan in 2018. She will be responsible for providing advice to Christine Wormuth, U.S. Secretary of the Army. Additionally, she will continue to work with commanders and senior leaders on public sentiments toward the Army and will work clo more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 10 (TNSPer) -- NSF International issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2022: NSF International (NSF) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevan P. Lawlor has decided to retire in 2022 and Pedro Sancha will become the organization's next President and CEO. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, the leadership team, and NSF's 3,000 team members, we would like to thank Kevan for his impact and leadership over his 36 years with the organi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The Michigan Municipal League recently selected a new vice president and three new members for the League's Board of Trustees. During its virtual League Board meeting on Jan. 28, the board named Monroe Mayor Robert Clark as the new vice president. Also selected were three new members for the 19-member board: Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, Ferndale Councilmember Raylon Leaks-May, and Stepha more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Feb. 8 (TNSPol) -- The Campaign Legal Center issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2022: Campaign Legal Center (CLC), on behalf of Voters Not Politicians (VNP), took steps to intervene as defendants in a lawsuit that challenges and seeks to overturn the Michigan congressional maps recently adopted by Michigan's Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to ensure that the court faithfully interprets the redistricting standards enacted by the voters of Michigan. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 (TNSPol) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2022, by Government Relations Director Andrew Schepers: * * * "Today, Gov. Whitmore introduced her proposed budget, which fails to increase funding for programs that could reduce cancer incidence and deaths. As we mark Cancer Prevention Awareness Month, ACS CAN encourages the legislature to invest in programs to prevent and treat cancer in Michigan. "Increasing f more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSPol) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2022: Local groups, represented by Earthjustice and the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, sued Michigan's environmental agency for approving a polluting hot-mix asphalt plant near public housing, in a low-income Black neighborhood. The lawsuit alleges that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, justified permitting the Ajax asphalt plant by relying on inappropri more PR

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 11 (TNSPol) -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following agency statement: * * * "At a time when college enrollment among low-income students has fallen more than at any point in 50 years, and Michigan has received billions in federal relief funds, it is very disappointing that Governor Whitmer has not proposed a single additional dollar in need-based financial aid. "Students - not just colleges - need and deserve financial support to earn th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSPol) -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers issued the following news release: IFPTE made it clear this week that all professional workers throughout the United States should have the right to organize, including Congressional staff. Right after the introduction of House Resolution 915, a bill cosponsored by Michigan Congressman Andy Levin that gives Congressional staff working for Representatives the right to form unions and bargain co more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSPol) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2022: Members of Congress yesterday urged federal labor authorities not to take away the rights of independent workers. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the Institute for the American Worker provided counsel and expertise for an amicus brief in a major case before the National Labor Relations Board. The brief was filed in support of the Atlanta Opera, Inc. case cu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 (TNSPol) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Feb. 9, 2022: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2023 state budget presentation today. It can be attributed to League President and CEO Monique Stanton. "Over the past few years, one of the League's annual state budget priorities has been calling on policymakers to address the racial, ethnic and social justice impact  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 11 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Representatives Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.) and Garret Graves (R-La.) will provide critical funding to complete the Brandon Road Project in Joliet, Ill. The project would help protect the Great Lakes from destructive invasive carp. "Invasive carp are a clear and present threat to our Gr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 (TNSRes) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2022: A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better agenda, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in Michigan. The Senate needs to address the provisions as soon as possible to bring these climate and economic benefits to states across the country. "The stakes are enormous. Thi more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 8 (TNSPol) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2022: * * * "President Biden's White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment recognized today a fundamental reality for working families across the United States - that we need to remove roadblocks to the ability to bargain the terms and conditions in their workplaces. Through comprehensive findings the Biden Administration points out that although 68% of all Americans a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 8 (TNSPol) -- The United Steelworkers issued the following news release: The United Steelworkers union (USW) joined North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) this week in filing an amicus brief in support of energy supplier Enbridge Inc.'s legal effort to ensure the continued operation of the company's Line 5 pipeline while a new tunnel is constructed under the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge is seeking to prevent the state of Michigan from shutting down the l more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 8 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2022: On June 22, 2015, a tornado struck Portland, Michigan, wreaking havoc throughout the area. When residents of Mayfield, Kentucky, experienced similar destruction after a tornado tore through their town in December 2021, the Portland community was ready to help. "Knowing firsthand the devastation and emotional strain brought on by such an event, the citizens of Portland generously ste more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSPol) -- The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America issued the following news release: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) applauds the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Attorney General Dana Nessel for their great work in reducing the amount of illegal wine shipments into Michigan. Eighteen months after AG Nessel acted against illegal shippers of alcohol under the Twenty-First Amendment Enforcement Act, new data draws from state shipping reports released by more PR