DEARBORN, Michigan, March 31 (TNSAwa) -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, outgoing Consul General of Mexico. This prestigious award recognizes the Honorable Saiffe's distinguished diplomatic service during his tenure in Michigan since Septembe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSPer) -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (formerly the National Osteoporosis Foundation) issued the following news release: The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Lindsey West has joined its management team as chief program officer, reporting to Claire Gill, chief executive officer. In this new role, Ms. West will help execute BHOF's strategic pl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSPer) -- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing issued the following news release on March 28, 2022: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that Cynthia McCurren, PhD, RN, dean and professor of nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been appointed Chair of the AACN Board of Directors. Dr. McCurren began her two-year term as AACN's highest elected official at noon today. "As Board Chair, I look forward to helping  more PR

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, March 30 (TNSPol) -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute has released the 2022 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with over 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices - including all guides and reports. The ACI Collectio more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, March 29 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: On March 23, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) hosted a private "Meet & Greet & Open Conversation," event regarding the common and ongoing challenge of opioids addiction and other substance abuse. The event was by invitation only and included a very diverse group of invited guests. Law enforcement officials in attendance included Ms. Dawn Ison, US Attorney of the Eastern Distric more PR

GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 30 (TNSfund) -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Michigan State University's STEM Teaching and Learning Facility was the most significant construction project of 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. As a result, the project's contractor, Granger Construction Company, received the association's top prize, Construction Risk Partners Build America Grand Award, as well as the award for the best const more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSPol) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the creation of a Detroit-based U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) community relations position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designed to build trust and work with Michigan's Arab-American and Muslim communities. In a statement an more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, April 1 (TNSfund) -- Enterprise Community Partners issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced today a three-year, $19 million grant program to allow older adults living in affordable communities to age safely and securely at home. The Thome Aging Well program will award up to $4 million in grants this year to scale proven housing-based services and support programs in Maryland and Michigan, with grants ranging fr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 30 (TNSRep) -- The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education issued the following news release: A new study by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education analyzes the state of free speech at 26 Michigan colleges and universities. "State of the Speech Codes: Michigan" finds that well over half of those colleges maintain free expression policies that restrict -- or could too easily be interpreted to restrict -- student speech. "Too many Michigan colle more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSPol) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: * * * The Biden Administration's issued a final rule to improve pipeline safety. This process has been in response to two unmitigated disasters in California and Michigan in 2010, the latter of which was the largest inland oil spill in U.S. history. In response, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and our Michigan and California state affiliates issued the following statem more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, March 29 (TNSRep) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: Michigan should change the way it funds education by giving students a broad range of options toward success, according to a new report published today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. From School Aid to Student Aid: Modernizing K-12 Funding in Michigan examines the shortcomings with the current funding approach and offers alternatives that prioritize student needs. School  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 1 (TNSfund) -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: Members of the Michigan Municipal League's insurance programs will share dividends totaling $17.45 million in 2022. This is welcome news for almost a thousand Michigan cities, villages, counties, townships, and other public entities whose finances have been severely affected by the pandemic. The Workers' Compensation Fund Board of Trustees has voted to return $15 million in dividends to i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 1 (TNSRes) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2022: Michigan Retailers Association today reports February 2022 sales rise over a slow January. Monthly sales rise The February Retail Index survey came in at 74.1, a large increase over January's 58.3. Fifty-nine percent (59%) of Michigan retailers reported a sales increase over January; 31% noted a decrease, and 10% reported no change. The seasonally adjusted performanc more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 31 (TNSPol) -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release: SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the public comment period for an amendment to the FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP is a long-range vision and strategy that directs investment in the regional transportation system. The TIP is a list of specific projects which implemen more PR