LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Disastrous former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos just reinforced her commitment to ending public education as we know it in Michigan, which she is counting on Tudor Dixon to implement. After the entire DeVos family has already put over $1 million towards the effort to drag her campaign through the general election, they expect Dixon to enact a dangerous plan that would divert hundreds of millions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Since their gubernatorial primary was imploded by recruiting failures, extremism, infighting, and a signature forging scandal, the Michigan GOP has only gotten more divided -- foreshadowing chaos for Tudor Dixon at the upcoming state nominating convention. New reporting from Michigan Advance says two county Republican party conventions "erupted into conflict" last week with opposing factions fighting for co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: A new tv ad -- "Banned" -- from Put Michigan First highlights Tudor Dixon explaining in her own words her radical plan to ban abortion in Michigan without exceptions for rape, incest, or the health of the mother. The ad continues to hold Dixon accountable for saying the case of a 14-year-old victim assaulted by a family member is a "perfect example" for her dangerous reasoning to oppose exceptions. In fact, more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Aug. 18 (TNSfund) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: At a time when lawmakers in Washington D.C. just passed a $370 billion clean energy and climate bill, the largest climate investment in US history - Michigan's cleantech leaders will gather Aug. 25 for a C3 Summit, focused on climate technology. The C3 Summit represents cleantech, climatech and circular economy businesses involved in products or services that improve operational perf more PR

HANCOCK, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSper) -- Finlandia University issued the following news: Finlandia University's Finance Department is pleased to welcome Michael Stuber ('22) as their newest accountant. Stuber (Hancock, MI) graduated from FinnU's International School of Business in May 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a minor in Business Management. "I am excited to be working at Finlandia University because it allows me the opportunity to stay in my hometown and more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 20 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the Q&A with Megan A. Stewart, associate professor of public policy: * * * New Ford School associate professor Megan Stewart is an expert in international political conflict and revolutionary movements internationally and in the United States. Most recently, Stewart was an assistant professor in the School of International Service at American University. Stewart's research interests focu more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Kevin Carmody, director of the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX coordinator, said proposed U.S. Department of Education changes to Title IX regulations may bring more flexibility for institutions but any implementation will be years away. The proposed changes are wide ranging and include protecting LGBTQIA+ students from discrimination based on sexual orientation, improving the adaptability of t more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: During a relentless pandemic when COVID-19 vaccination views can seem starkly binary into pro and anti camps, Kristin Hedges, a GVSU medical anthropologist, maintains there is a significant middle part of the population still undecided about vaccines. That is why Hedges, associate professor of anthropology, is still dedicated to her longtime efforts to educate the public on vaccine confidence, even as some more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Aug. 12 (TNSpro) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley has received funding from The Skillman Foundation to be used toward a new tutor-training program that will launch this fall to support K-12 students in the city of Detroit. The Targeted Reading Internship Program (TRIP) is a first-of-its-kind initiative from GVSU's statewide K-12 Connect tutoring service, creating opportunities for college students to explore education professions whi more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 17 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: Pamela Stewart has a multi-dimensional perspective on HFC. She has experienced the College through the lens of a student, alumna, instructor, and now administrator. Recently appointed as the Interim Associate Dean of the HFC School of Liberal Arts for the Fall 2022 semester, Stewart will work with SoLA Interim Dean Robert Yahrmatter, and the faculty and staff of the School. "I've taught for a long ti more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Hope College issued the following news: * * * Hope College is anticipating the largest incoming class in its history as the college's 161st academic year approaches. * * * Although the enrollment numbers don't become official until mid-September, 950 first-time students are currently registered for the forthcoming fall semester. The previous record was 904 in the fall of 2012, and there were 848 last fall. The college is anticipating overall enrollment above 3,2 more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: At a time when differences of opinion seem increasingly difficult to overcome, Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of the Hope College psychology faculty is part of an effort to find of a solution. He is a co-principal investigator for "Applied Research on Intellectual Humility: A Request for Proposals," which has received a $6 million grant from The John Templeton Foundation. The four-year initiative will provide funding throug more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., is recommending Judith Whipple, interim associate dean for faculty and doctoral programs and Donald J. Bowersox and Robert W. Thull Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the MSU Broad College of Business, for the position of interim dean of the Broad College. Whipple currently serves as interim dean designee and will contin more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 12 (TNStalk) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the Inflation Reduction Act today, which includes nearly $400 billion for clean energy initiatives. The legislation was approved by the Senate last weekend and, if signed into law, would be the country's largest-ever investment in the fight against climate change. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Barry Rabe is the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2022: Today's MAGA Hot Mic moment comes from John Gibbs, the Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for Michigan's 3rd Congressional District. Not only did John Gibbs proudly go on the record calling for an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape and incest, but he took his anti-abortion stance to a new extreme with comments dismissing victims of miscarriage and rape. Detroit News: "Gibbs claimed it's  more PR

MONROE, Michigan, Aug. 15 (TNSeco) -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College officials formally dedicated and opened two renovated facilities on its Main Campus - the Campbell Academic Center and Founders Hall - during a grand opening and open house event attended by hundreds of guests yesterday evening. Students will begin taking classes in the newly transformed Campbell Academic Center on August 24, the first day of Fall Semester.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 states in urging the Biden Administration to extend and expand temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program to provide borrowers with more opportunities to get closer to loan forgiveness faster. Under the PSLF Program, remaining balances on federal Direct Loans are forgiven after borrowers - dedicated p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel partnered with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to lead a multistate amicus brief urging the United States Supreme Court to protect the ability of states to regulate industries within their borders. A coalition of 15 attorneys general signed onto the amicus brief in support of the respondents in National Pork Producers Council et al. v. Karen Ross. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2022: For years, DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon has falsely claimed that the 2020 election was stolen. As part of her sustained crusade to undermine public trust in the electoral process, Dixon is now carting out yet another election conspiracy theory to fundraise for her campaign. According to new reporting from MIRS, the special interest candidate is now making more baseless claims about elec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, President Biden signed into law Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation that will cut costs for families, lower prescription drug prices for seniors, and reduce home energy bills--all by making sure corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share. Instead of voting for this historic bill, every single Michigan Republican sided with Big Pharma and Big Oil instead of Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: PACs and out-of-state special interests have been putting in overtime to prop up DeVos sellout Tudor Dixon. After wasting no time to express her gratitude for them dragging her flailing campaign through the Republican gubernatorial primary, Dixon is once again relying on their influence and resources to sell her wrong-for-Michigan agenda. Following reports from Dixon's own team that the national Repu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Between securing $275 million in tax cuts for small businesses, $400 refund checks for every Michigan driver, and expanding low and no-cost childcare to 150,000 kids, Governor Whitmer has worked with anyone to cut costs for working families throughout her first term. Yesterday, she demonstrated her commitment to delivering more wins for Michiganders with a proposal to suspend the state sales tax on sc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer recently demonstrated her commitment to cutting costs for Michigan families and helping make sure kids have what they need as they start a new school year with a proposal to suspend the state sales tax on school supplies, a move that would immediately "lower costs for parents, teachers, and students." After being immediately critical of the cost-cutting idea because it doesn't fit in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) $1.6 million grant to support the Downriver Riverfront Communities Economic Recovery Implementation Project. This grant is funded by the EDA's $300 million Coal Communities Commitment. "This economic development grant will help the Downriver community redevelop two coal plant sites and establish a new program to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that lowers the cost of prescription drugs, health care, and energy, offers a middle-class tax credit to help families buy electric vehicles made in Michigan, and creates millions of manufacturing jobs. "I am thrilled that the In more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2022: This morning, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties following yesterday's water main break near the Great Lakes Water Authority's (GLWA) Lake Huron Water Treatment facility. The break is resulting in a Boil Water Advisory for several communities. "We are drawing on every resource we have and taking every actio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 18, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter directing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) to require Michigan health insurance companies to reduce their previously filed health insurance rates for 2023. This is possible because of an extension of premium subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, which are already saving enrolled Michigande more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke to more than 50 Michigan superintendents representing every region of the state and stressed the importance of in-person learning. She also highlighted the recent bipartisan education budget which includes the highest state per-student investment in Michigan history and historic investments in school infrastructure, on-campus mental health, school safety, and teach more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Manufactured Housing Commission, Michigan Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors Board, Commission on Services to the Aging, Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan Wildlife Council, Education Commission of the States, and the State Land Bank Authority. Manufactured Housing Commission M more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed suspending the Michigan sales tax on school supplies, part of her MI Back to School Plan to help families get ready for the upcoming school year by lowering costs and building on the historic, bipartisan education budget she signed in July. The plan will save Michigan families money right now, help educators save on classroom expenses, and equip kids with the to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2022: * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after the release of the latest economic numbers showing Michigan's economy added 26,000 jobs and unemployment fell to 4.2% in July. Over the last 12 months, the state has added 133,000 jobs and the unemployment rate has decreased by 2.0 percentage points, from 6.2% to 4.2%. "Michigan is on the move. Thanks to our hard more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 (TNSfund) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University's Center for Language Teaching Advancement, housed in the College of Arts & Letters, was awarded a U.S. Department of Education grant to create a national language resource center that will enhance and support the teaching of less commonly taught languages nationwide. The National Less Commonly Taught Languages Resource Center will help establish MSU as a leader in the LC more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold two public hearings--on in Lansing and another in the Upper Peninsula -- on its draft updates to the Michigan Integrated Resource Planning Parameters (Case No. U-21219) and encourages interested persons to attend. These planning parameters apply to the long-term energy plans required of Commission-regulated electric utilities. The hearings wil more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following Q&A on Aug. 16, 2022, with Peter Gulick, professor of medicine and infectious disease expert: * * * Peter Gulick, a professor of medicine in the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and an infectious disease expert, speaks about MPV, commonly known as monkeypox virus, and how educating the public is the first step toward preventing the spread of the virus. W more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) introduced Stephanie Watts, Ph.D., a leading researcher in the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and her team in January after receiving a $13.5 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study Perivascular Adipose Tissue (PVAT) as a central integrator of vascul more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: * * * A $1.3 million research project will use laser light to record movies of biological processes at an unprecedented resolution * * * The W. M. Keck Foundation has awarded Michigan State University's Marcos Dantus and Elad Harel $1.3 million to start a new revolution in the way we use optical microscopes to understand the living world. To date, the foundation has announced 13 philanthropic re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A hormone secreted by fat cells can restrain the growth of liver tumors in mice, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute. The findings offer a proof-of-concept for developing therapies against hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer. Jiandie Lin and his team use mice as a model to study how molecular and cellular changes are aff more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A major pillar of Tudor Dixon's wrong-for-Michigan agenda is a "piss-poor public policy proposal" that would force billions in cuts statewide to several services critical to working families, such as public education, law enforcement, and infrastructure. Described as "catastrophic for funding," Dixon's budget plan is estimated to eliminate nearly $12 billion from the budget and $8 billion from the g more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When some materials are cooled to a certain temperature, they lose electric resistance, becoming superconductors. In this state, an electric charge can course through the material indefinitely, making superconductors a valuable resource for transmitting high volumes of electricity and other applications. Superconductors ferry electricity between Long Island and Manhattan. They're used in medi more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: A research project launched last December by the University of Michigan-Flint's Department of Natural Sciences and the Office of Economic Development's Geographic Information Systems Center is turning up the heat on its plan to examine heat-related risk in urban environments. Now partnering with the Mass Transportation Authority, the team, led by Martin Kaufman, UM-Flint professor of geography, pla more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Open-source software enables researchers to see materials in 3D while they're still on the electron microscope * * * Computer chip designers, materials scientists, biologists and other scientists now have an unprecedented level of access to the world of nanoscale materials thanks to 3D visualization software that connects directly to an electron microscope. It enables researchers to s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: Governor Youngkin will be leaving Virginia once again to join known 2020 election conspiracy theorist Tudor Dixon in Michigan as his Presidential aspirations outweigh his duties as Governor. Like Youngkin, Tudor Dixon is a danger to women across the country and backs an extreme anti-abortion agenda. Governor Youngkin has made a habit of leaving Virginia for any other state. Most recently he returned more PR