ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- American Principles Project, an organization that says it engages in campaigns and advocacy on behalf of the family, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022: * * * According to reports, John Gibbs has defeated incumbent Rep. Peter Meijer in the GOP primary for Michigan's 3rd congressional district. American Principles Project's super PAC was active in the race, running a digital ad campaign to inform voters about Meijer's record supporting radic more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 (TNStalk) -- American Principles Project, an organization that says it engages in campaigns and advocacy on behalf of the family, issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2022: * * * According to reports, Tudor Dixon has clinched victory in the Michigan Republican primary for governor. She will take on Democrat incumbent Gretchen Whitmer in the general election this November. Dixon was the only candidate in the race to sign American Principles Project's Big Family more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- American Principles Project, an organization that says it engages in campaigns and advocacy on behalf of the family, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2022: As the dust settles on yesterday's primary elections, American Principles Project (APP) is celebrating numerous great results for the pro-family movement. The most important was in Michigan's 3rd congressional district, where Big Family Pledge signer John Gibbs defeated incumbent GOP Rep. Peter Mei more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: In all of American history prior to 2022, there have only been four woman vs. woman general election match-ups in gubernatorial races. This year, there are likely already five. In addition, there are now a record number of women gubernatorial nominees in election 2022, as well as a record number of gubernatorial nominees in each party. Primary elections were held yesterda more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates 31 women for securing the Democratic nomination to the Michigan Legislature. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "EMILY's List is thrilled to congratulate 31 candidates for the Michigan Legislature on advancing to the general election. Currently, the Republicans who control more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Elissa Slotkin on advancing to the general election in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "EMILY's List is thrilled that Rep. Slotkin has secured the Democratic nomination to represent Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Slotkin ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on advancing to the general election to determine who will serve as Michigan's next governor. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "Gov. Whitmer has already proven that she has what it takes to lead the state of Michigan during challenging times, guidin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Haley Stevens on advancing to the general election in Michigan's 11th Congressional District. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "Rep. Stevens is a proven champion for Michiganders who has spent her career working to improve the economy, uplift women and families, and prot more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 2, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Hillary Scholten on advancing to the general election in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "Hillary Scholten is the epitome of a dedicated public servant, having fought for the rights of vulnerable members of her community in and out more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSpol) -- EMILY's List issued the following news release: The Michigan House and Senate Democratic caucuses outraised Republicans this past quarter. EMILY's List is committed to reelecting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and flipping the state legislative chambers in order to protect abortion access by blocking Republicans attempts to circumvent the governor's veto power. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, issued the following news release: As Senate Democrats advance a reconciliation package that has been stripped of any funding for child care, new analysis of all 50 states from First Five Years Fund (FFYF) shows that the existing patchwork of federal and state early learning and care programs only reaches a f more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022: * * * The Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) congratulates Laurie Pohutsky (HD-17), Justin Mendoza (HD-42), Jermey Moss (SD-07), and Padma Kuppa (SD-09) for their victories in Michigan's primary elections. All four candidates have a track record of advocating for pro-equality policies that work for all Michiganders. Human Rights Campaign Michigan State Director Amritha Venkatarama more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2022, by President Paula Herbart: * * * Michigan kids deserve the best and brightest educators. That seems like an uncontroversial statement, yet in the face of an educator shortage, some lawmakers have proposed significantly lowering our state's teacher certification standards and making it easier for unqualified people to lead a classroom of young students. The last thin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release: The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) released its annual Buy Nearby economic analysis on the impact of consumers switching 10 percent of their spending from out-of-state retailers to Michigan-based retailers. This analysis, based on year-to-date spending in 2022 and completed by Public Sector Consulting (PSC), found that if Michigan consumers redirected 10 percent of their estimated  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 (TNStalk) -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2022: * * * The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the state's 1931 felony abortion ban does not apply to county prosecutors, raising the possibility that abortion providers in Michigan could soon face criminal charges for providing care. Under a Michigan court rule, the Court of Appeal's ruling cannot take effect for 21 days, until its ap more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 (TNSreact) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Senator Peters has joined Senator Stabenow in cosponsoring the Recovering America's Wildlife Act, a bipartisan bill that will dedicate nearly $1.4 billion annually to locally-led wildlife conservation. The bipartisan bill would send $27 million to Michigan annually to fund the Department of Natural Resources' efforts on behalf of the 301 species of concern, including the northern flying  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: A lawsuit has been filed with the Michigan Court of Appeals to prevent Republican State Representative Matt Maddock from being on the general election ballot due to his violations of his oath of office and attempts to illegally overturn the 2020 election while pushing the Big Lie. Prog more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 (TNSres) -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: In the midst of the legal battle over Michigan's 1931 abortion ban, Progress Michigan submitted financial disclosure requests to the Michigan House and Senate Business Offices to determine if public resources are being spent on the Republican effort to defend this unpopular, dr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSpol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: On Friday, the Department of the Interior announced a new $192 million available in grants to communities through the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. ORLP was started in 2014 to help economically disadvantaged communities with little to no access to public outdoor recreation spaces. It has funded dozens of projects, including the Belle Isle Park Athletic Complex in De more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news on Aug. 1, 2022: * * * Today Stellantis announced a $99 million investment which includes $83 million for Dundee Engine Plant (UAW Local 723) and $14 million for Kokomo Castings (UAW Locals 1166 and 1302). "We commend the announcement from Stellantis to invest in UAW facilities," says UAW President Ray Curry. "When companies invest in UAW facilities, they are recognizing that UAW members add value to the comp more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 6 (TNStalk) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following agency statement on Aug. 5, 2022: * * * The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is an important bill for our country and working families. It makes critical investments in U.S manufacturing to help ensure new vehicles and emerging technologies and are built in America for decades to come, lowers the costs of life-saving drugs and health care insurance, tackles climate change in a meaningful way, and reduces t more PR