DETROIT, Michigan, July 2 (TNSpol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on June 30, 2022: The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) and a coalition of racial justice and immigrant rights organizations is calling for accountability and policy change after inhumane conditions and a failure to provide basic medical care led to the death of Jesse Jerome Dean, Jr., 58, from the Bahamas, while in immigration detention in Calhoun County. In le more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 24 (TNSpol) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: Reproductive Freedom for All (RFFA), a growing coalition led by Michigan Voices, ACLU of Michigan, and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, condemns the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade - the landmark decision that recognized the federal constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago. Today's decision will have immediate and far-reaching consequen more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 28 -- The Adventure Cycling Association issued the following news release: Adventure Cycling Association is proud to announce the designation of three new U.S. Bicycle Routes in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Delaware, and the realignment and extension of additional routes through Indiana and Michigan, adding more than 650 miles to the U.S. Bicycle Route System and improving connectivity and the cycling experience. The new routes in Oklahoma and Delaware are the first U.S. Bi more PR

MUSKEGON, Michigan, June 29 (TNSper) -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers issued the following news release: American Chemical Solutions (ACS), a leading global custom chemical toll manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Jeremy Venter, PhD, to the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors. In his new role, Dr. Venter will lead the Board of Directors and will provide, oversight, guidance, and mentorship to the management team in the development and execution of ACS' strategic  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSres) -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release: Smart growth and investment in Midwest downtowns and main streets must occur now to secure the land that grows our food, according to American Farmland Trust's new report Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future and the accompanying web mapping tool. AFT's Farms Under Threat research has shown that by 2040, as many as 3,165,000 acres - nearly 5,000 square miles of farmland may be lost to u more PR

GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts, June 28 (TNSper) -- The American Hockey Coaches Association following news release: The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has announced its new slate of Officers and Governors for 2022-23, as well as its staff appointments. Grant Potulny, head men's hockey coach at Northern Michigan University, has been chosen as the 38th president of the AHCA, replacing Casey Jones of Clarkson, whose three-year term expires on June 30. Jones will now serve in the position of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 22 (TNSper) -- The County Road Association of Michigan issued the following news release: The County Road Association (CRA) of Michigan announced today that Betty McNerney has joined the statewide local government organization as communications specialist. McNerney comes to CRA with extensive experience in communications and public relations for statewide member advocacy organizations, including the Michigan Chamber of Commerce where she served as Senior Director of Co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNStalk) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on July 1, 2022, by Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik: * * * "Last night, the legislature passed the state's operating budget, which does not include a significant increase in funding for tobacco control programs that could reduce cancer incidence and deaths. ACS CAN has encouraged the legislature to invest in programs to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 29 (TNSres) -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news release on June 28, 2022: Researchers from the Chesapeake Bay Program, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Michigan and U.S. Geological Survey announced today that they are predicting this summer's dead zone to be smaller than the long-term average taken between 1985 and 2021. This is due to the below average amount of water entering the Bay from the watershed's t more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 29 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following agency statement on June 28, 2022: * * * This summer the Chesapeake Bay's dead zone is predicted to be smaller than average. Researchers from the Chesapeake Bay Program, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University of Michigan, and U.S. Geological Survey attribute the decline to the below average amount of water entering the Bay from the watershed's tributaries this past spring, as wel more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 21 (TNSpol) -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: Clean Water Action announced their endorsement of Congressman Andy Levin for Michigan's 11th Congressional District. "Few lawmakers have made environmental and climate justice as central to their work in Congress as Andy Levin," said Mary Brady-Enerson, Michigan Director of Clean Water Action. "From his advocacy to protect the Great Lakes from a catastrophic oil spill, to his original cosponsorship of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSpol) -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following news release on July 1, 2022: Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor welcomed today's vote by the Michigan State Senate approving a proposal to expand access to lower-cost, lower-emissions biofuel blends. Senate Bill 814, authored by committee chairman Sen. Kevin Daley, would establish a retailer tax incentive for higher ethanol blends, specifically a tax credit of $0.05 per gallon on more PR

OAKLAND, California, July 2 (TNStalk) -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following agency statement on July 1, 2022: * * * "This morning, the state legislature passed a budget that invests over $2 billion in higher education for Michiganders. TICAS applauds this investment's growth from last year's $1.8 billion, demonstrating a growing commitment to improving higher education access and affordability. Both are essential to achieve the state's 60 by 30 attainment goal.  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 2 (TNSres) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: Over half of the cigarettes consumed in New York state were smuggled into the state, according to the Mackinac Center for Public Policy's annual estimate of state cigarette tax evasion and avoidance. Using data from 2020, the most recent year available, the report provides cigarette smuggling estimates for 47 contiguous states. New York remains the number one state for smuggled cigare more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 30 (TNSpol) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on June 29, 2022: * * * Mackinac Center's arguments influence the Court's analysis * * * The Michigan Economic Development Corporation must fully disclose the amount of taxpayer subsidies it has offered to General Motors, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled today. The court's unanimous opinion in Sole v. MEDC is a win for taxpayers and transparency that draws substantially on arguments more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 1 (TNSreact) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on June 30, 2022: The Environmental Protection Agency's overarching authority was curtailed today by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision. In West Virginia v. EPA, the court ruled the EPA did not have the power to mandate that states significantly reduce reliance on coal and natural gas in favor of solar and wind energy. The ruling will also place restrictions on the power and sco more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 2 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following agency statement on July 1, 2022: * * * The Michigan Municipal League (MML) is issuing the following statement in relation to the state budget approved in the Michigan House and Senate. The budget calls for direct investment in municipal pensions, revenue sharing, roads, bridges, and public safety. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signaled her support and we look forward to her signing this budget. The stateme more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSpol) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release: Michigan Retailers Association applauds legislators for approving legislation and a budget that include steps to crack down on Organized Retail Crime. The Michigan Senate unanimously approved the INFORM (Integrity Notification and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces) Act, HB 5486-5487, yesterday. It will require online marketplaces to verify its high-volume, third-party sellers and pr more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNSreact) -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following news release on July 1, 2022: The Michigan Education Association on Friday praised the education budget agreement reached by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers from both parties, and educators are urging state leaders to continue working together to find solutions to the challenges facing our schools. "The Michigan Education Association praises Gov. Whitmer and legislative leaders for coming t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 2 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on July 1, 2022: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the bipartisan 2023 budget agreement finalized by the Michigan Legislature tonight. The statement can be attributed to League President and CEO Monique Stanton. "The Legislature and governor continue to make strong investments in education, giving students the support they need for a better fu more PR

THREE RIVERS, Michigan, June 28 -- The Michigan Nurses Association issued the following news release: Registered nurses at Three Rivers Health-Beacon Health System have ratified a new contract that will help recruit and retain nurses and enable them to provide safe, quality care. Nurses had been working under a contract that expired March 31. The nurses, members of the Michigan Nurses Association, voted Friday to approve the tentative agreement reached between them and the hospital. "We're pl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSper) -- The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions issued the following news release: The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions announced its slate of new officers for the Board of Governors at its 2022 Leadership Summits held June 27-28 in Detroit. Officers are elected by their board peers based on proven leadership and commitment to the National Alliance, as well as their efforts to advance and strengthen value-based purchasing strategies.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSpol) -- Priorities USA issued the following news release: Priorities USA announced an expansion of its digital voter re-engagement program with a new ad highlighting the threat of Republican-aligned extremist violence. The new ad, 'BodyCam,' emphasizes that extreme Republican candidates are supported by Donald Trump and will work to return him to power, threatening more extremist violence like the insurrection on January 6th. The ad will run on digital platforms in Ariz more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release: SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has awarded $500,000 in Planning Assistance Program funding to local communities. SEMCOG's Planning Assistance Program provides funding for planning projects across six priority topics of regional significance and which help move regional plans and priorities forward in Southeast Michigan. After a very competitive application proces more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 29 -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release: SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the public comment period for the adoption of the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the final amendment to the FY 2020-2023 TIP. Background SEMCOG will be considering adoption of Southeast Michigan's next TIP, covering FY 2023 to FY 2026. The TIP is a list of specific projects which implement the more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, June 28 (TNStalk) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on June 27, 2022, by President Ray Curry: * * * Every time we go to the gas station or supermarket, we are reminded that prices are on the rise as inflation takes a bigger chunk out of our paychecks. The inflation rates are the highest they have been since the early 1980s. Inflation is not only a problem in our country as prices are rising all around the globe. The U.S. inflation rate has almo more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 (TNSper) -- TESOL International Association issued the following news release: TESOL International Association is pleased to announce the reappointment of Peter De Costa and Charlene Polio as coeditors of TESOL Quarterly through June 2026. De Costa and Polio, both professors in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures at Michigan State University (MSU), have been coeditors of TESOL Quarterly since March 2017. "Peter and Charlene have exemplified le more PR