ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan faculty are available to discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and can offer insight about where the retail industry is heading in the critical fourth quarter with inflation concerns and any lingering supply chain issues. * * * Joanne Hsu is the director of the Surveys of Consumers and a research associate professor at the Institute for Social Research. Her rese more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the Department of Attorney General successfully argued in favor of restricting a rate increase for DTE Electric Company. The Michigan Public Service Commission authorized DTE Electric Company to implement a $30,557,000 rate increase effective November 25 which is less than 10% of its originally filed rate increase request of $388 million. DTE El more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNStalk) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2022: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on the appointment of Rep. Kyra Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court. "The composition of our courts should reflect the population its rulings impact. I commend the Governor for selecting Kyra Bolden to serve on our state's highest court. "I know Representative Bolden to be a sincere, caring a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider the consumer harms caused by the prevalence of commercial surveillance and data security practices when creating new rules to prevent misconduct and promote transparency and accountability around online data collection. In the comment letter, fil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, filing an amicus brief in support of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) efforts to combat alleged illegal debt collection practices in the student loan industry. The CFPB filed a lawsuit alleging that 15 trusts purchased student loan debt an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2022: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and 42 other attorneys general to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to permanently extend telehealth flexibilities for prescribing buprenorphine, an opioid use disorder t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSper) -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barack Ferrazzano is pleased to announce the addition of Audrey Springer-Wilson to the Litigation Group. Audrey concentrates her practice on a wide range of complex litigation matters. Prior to joining BFKN, Audrey clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. During law school, Audrey gained valuable litigation experience in the Michigan more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSper) -- The College for Creative Studies issued the following news: CCS is pleased to announce Rey Pador as associate professor and full-time faculty member overseeing apparel design as part of the College's fashion design department. Incorporated into the curriculum in June 2022, the apparel design addition represents a major expansion of the college's offerings to students interested in the craft of fashion design and a more holistic extension of the school's pr more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 25 (TNSrpt) -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on Nov. 23, 2022: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, the company's annual publication detailing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. The report, entitled "DTE's CleanVision" illustrates DTE's progress toward creating a clean energy future and provides key performance information in priority areas ranging from reliability upgrades and miles of trees trimmed, t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: A Brownfield Redevelopment grant from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will help the Huron County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Frankenmuth Credit Union redevelop 561 South Beck Street in the village of Sebewaing. The property located at 561 South Beck Street is contaminated with petroleum volatile organic chemicals (PVOCs), and p more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company will urge owners of 2020-2023 MY Bronco Sport and Escapes with 3-cylinder, 1.5L engines to visit their dealership to inspect for a potential cracked fuel injector. When the engine is operating, a cracked fuel injector could cause fuel and/or fuel vapor to accumulate near hot surfaces, resulting in a potential under hood fire. "Taking care of our customers who are affected by this potential issue is more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: For the second time in a row Ford is ranked the top automotive brand in the World Benchmarking Alliances' 2022 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark. Ford also ranks among the top ten of 127 companies who were assessed as part of the benchmark. Leading the list of a total of 29 automotive companies, Ford's top position was determined by a rigorous, updated methodology that included analyzing current policies, proc more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2022: Access to quality housing is essential to our well-being and the gateway to resources. Unfortunately, this basic necessity remains out of reach for far too many families, creating an ongoing crisis plaguing millions of Americans. In fact, in 2020, 30% of all U.S. households had "unaffordable" rent or mortgage payments, defined as exceeding 30% of monthly more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2022: Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to Iron Mountain and Calumet have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The projects are expected to generate a total capital investment of $2.7 million. "As go more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSsel) -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Hillsdale College Dean of Natural Sciences and Professor of Chemistry Matthew Young gave the second lecture for the Freshman Foundation series on Nov. 8, addressing the second of Hillsdale College's four pillars: faith. Young discussed the Christian character of the liberal arts and of Hillsdale College. He explained that the Christian faith not only elevates learning and aids the pursuit of wisdom bu more PR

BERRIEN COUNTY, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to invest approximately $62 million to enhance the electric transmission network from Buchanan to Bridgman. The Buchanan-Bridgman Transmission Line Project involves: * Building Bucktown Substation off Skyline Drive. * Building about 3 miles of transmission line from an existing structure near Broceus School Road  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSpro) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Developing critical leadership skills can make the difference between success and failure in the workplace. And Lawrence Technological University will offer a five-week Leadership Certificate program beginning Jan. 26. This leadership development workshop series leading to a certificate in leadership will teach new, recently promoted and experienced managers the skills needed to perfo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded $2.4 million in brownfield grants and loans for redevelopment of contaminated properties in Mid-Michigan. Overall, in 2022 EGLE will provide $20.7 million in brownfield funding to 67 projects statewide. The plans include a senior and multi-family affordable housing development in the St more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2022: The Michigan Public Service Commission today announced that it has set Dec. 15 as the makeup date for a Detroit-area energy assistance fair after snowstorms across lower Michigan forced the cancellation of an earlier date. The MPSC's energy assistance fairs have been traveling the state, bringing together representatives from the MPSC and other agencies to help utility custo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission has set a virtual public hearing for Dec. 12 on DTE Electric Co.'s request for approval of its long-range plans for providing electric service to its 2.3 million customers in southeast Michigan and the Thumb. The public hearing on DTE's integrated resource plan, or IRP, will be held by videoconference on Microsoft Teams on Monday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The 22nd FIFA World Cup, featuring 32 nations--the first soccer competition ever held in the Middle East--has been surrounded by controversy since its announcement. From views on LGBTQ rights, alleged corruption in the selection process, the economic impact and the country's treatment of migrant workers, University of Michigan experts are available to comment. * * * ECONOMICS/BUSINESS Paol more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 22 (TNSper) -- Grand Rapids Community College issued the following news: Charles Lepper, who oversees student affairs and enrollment at 10 Salt Lake Community College campuses, was selected Monday to be Grand Rapids Community College's new president. Trustees voted unanimously to select Lepper, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at the Utah college, to succeed Bill Pink and become GRCC's 11th president. Trustees are impressed by Lepper's  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan generated 433 new inventions and 16 new startup companies--including genetic data accessibility to internet interfaces for the visually impaired--during fiscal year 2022. U-M startups raised $760 million in capital and continued to make substantial strides in commercialization. One such startup, Genomenon, an AI-driven genomics company, raised more than $20 million  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: People are scaling back their spending habits and changing attitudes toward saving and borrowing after a year and a half of high inflation, according to a special report from the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. Consumers reported an all-time low of consumer sentiment this summer. By October 2022, year-ahead inflation expectations were 5% and long-run expectations were 2.9%. Bot more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSawa) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: University of Michigan-Flint students and patients who visit HEART, the pro-bono clinic operated by UM-Flint College of Health Sciences students and faculty, know that Amy Yorke is one of its driving forces. She ensures that Flint residents receive free physical therapy services and therapeutic exercise classes, and students have meaningful learning experiences. Yorke, an associate professor of phy more PR

FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: Kazuko Hiramatsu is a connector. She is connecting her students with a broad understanding of how they fit into the world. She is connecting professors, linguists and administrators with pathways to more mindful teaching practices. And she is also trying to connect all of us to the understanding of how we make and share meaning in the world. Hiramatsu, an associate professor of linguistics, began h more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: NASA's JWST has scored another first in its release of stunning images: a molecular and chemical portrait of a distant world's skies. The telescope's array of highly sensitive instruments was trained on the atmosphere of a "hot Saturn," a planet about as massive as Saturn orbiting a star some 700 light-years away, known as WASP-39 b. While JWST and other space telescopes, including Hubble and more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 24 (TNSawa) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Before delivering the keynote speech at the 2022 Wayne State Warriors of Distinction Awards on Thursday, Nov. 17, 36th District Court Judge Jacquelyn McClinton was captivated by one honoree's story. As she prepared her address, McClinton was blown away by Sarah Battiston's academic vita. "The things that you are doing as a medical student are trailblazing," Judge McClinton told the M.D. candidate during t more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 22 (TNSper) -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Stephanie Hawkes, Ed.D., has been named the senior director of Wayne State University's Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE). Hawkes, who had served in the role on an interim basis, has been at WSU for six years, three of which have been with OMSE, where she led efforts to engage and connect students as the office's assistant director. OMSE is currently seeking to fill that position. "I am gui more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Nov. 23 (TNSconf) -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: The Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC), in partnership with Western, will host the annual Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium, on Friday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at WMU's Fetzer Center. This year's theme is "Cultivating Literacy and Learning at the Neighborhood Level." To register as well as view the e agenda and presenter bios, visit kalamazooliteracy.org. For in-person attendanc more PR