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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2022-08-28 ( 10 items )  
AWIS Announces New Partnership Agreement with Michigan State University (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSpar) -- The Association for Women in Science issued the following news release: The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), one of the world's leading research universities and the first land grant university in the U.S. "AWIS' mission aligns with MSU's mission to push the boundaries of discovery, expand opportunity and advance equity to make a better, safer, healthier world for all," said MS more PR

Center for Biological Diversity: Over 650 Groups Call on Congressional Leaders to Reject Manchin's Dirty Pipeline Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2022: More than 650 climate, environmental justice, public health, youth, and progressive organizations sent a letter to congressional leadership today to oppose the fossil fuel expansion deal proposed by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to Democratic leadership in exchange for his support of the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter was signed by a broad range of environmental and cli more PR

CHIPOTLE WORKERS IN MICHIGAN VOTE TO JOIN TEAMSTERS (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2022: Unified workers at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in Lansing, Michigan, voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, making it the first of the restaurant chain's 3,000 locations to organize. In addition to the security of a powerful Teamster contract, workers are forming a union to improve their work schedules, increase wag more PR

Consumer Energy Alliance: Federal Court's Line 5 Ruling Proves How Frivolous, Wasteful Gov. Whitmer's Latest Lawsuit Is (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 19 (TNStalk) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement: * * * Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for Western Michigan rejected Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's latest attempt to shut down Line 5. CEA Midwest Executive Director Chris Ventura said. "Gov. Whitmer and her Attorney General's ongoing crusade to shut down Michigan's cr more PR

Economist Nafisa Lohawala Joins Resources for the Future's Research Team (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: Resources for the Future (RFF) is pleased to announce that Nafisa Lohawala, who recently earned her PhD in economics from the University of Michigan, has joined the organization as a research fellow. At RFF, Lohawala will study transportation-related issues, focusing specifically on decarbonization strategies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. "RFF's rigorous and policy-relevant work constantly inspir more PR

EMILY's List Statement on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Securing the Democratic Party Nomination (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (TNStalk) -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2022: * * * Today EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, congratulates Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on securing the Democratic nomination in their reelection bids. EMILY's List President Laphonza Butler released the following statement. "EMILY's List is thrilled to support Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn more PR

Human Rights Campaign Endorses Pro-Equality Candidates for Michigan House and Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNStalk) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement on Aug. 23, 2022: * * * The Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsements of 28 pro-equality champions running for the Michigan State House and Michigan State Senate. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our volunteers, members and supporters to mobilize the nearly 1.2 million Equality Voters in Michigan in support of pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot. Human Rights Campaign Mich more PR

National League for Nursing Announces Annual Research Grants & Jonas Scholar Awards Promoting Nursing Education Scholarship (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSconf) -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2022: The National League for Nursing proudly announces the winners of the competitive scholarly research grants program and the selection of Jonas Scholars, under the banner of the NLN/Chamberlain University College of Nursing Center for the Advancement of the Science of Nursing Education. Formal presentation will take place during the 2022 NLN Education Summit, September 28-30 in Las Vegas.  more PR

Over 650 Groups Call on Congressional Leaders to Reject Manchin's Dirty Pipeline Deal (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSgov) -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: More than 650 climate, environmental justice, public health, youth, and progressive organizations sent a letter to Congressional leadership today to oppose the fossil fuel expansion deal proposed by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to Democratic leadership in exchange for his support of the Inflation Reduction Act. The letter was signed by a broad range of environmental and climate groups, including Oil C more PR

UAW President Ray Curry Statement on Biden's Announcement to Cancel Student Debt (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 25 (TNStalk) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2022, by President Ray Curry: * * * Today President Biden once again showed that his Administration stands with working families over special interests by forgiving up to $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for non-Pell Grant recipients for borrowers who earn less than $125,000 per year or households earning less than $250,000. The student loan payment pause  more PR