GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSgov) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a Grand Rapids-based parish and Catholic school, and several of the school's families, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Michigan officials for violating their freedom under the First Amendment to practice and teach their Catholic faith. The Michigan Supreme Court recently reinterpreted the prohibition on sex discrimination in Mi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 130) in October 2022, entitled "Maryland Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs - Worry about Affording Healthcare in the Future - Support Government Action across Party Lines." * * * Key Findings A survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that: * Nearly 3 in 5 (55%) experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the past more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 131) in October 2022, entitled "Maryland Residents Worried about High Drug Costs - Support a Range of Government Solutions." * * * According to a survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, respondents are concerned about prescription drug costs and express a strong desire for policymakers to enact solutions. Nearly half (49%) of survey respondents reporte more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 132) in October 2022, entitled "Maryland Residents Bear Healthcare Affordability Burdens Unequally - Distrust of/Disrespect by Healthcare Providers Lead Some to Delay/Go Without Needed Care." * * * A survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that: * Nearly three in five (55%) of Maryland respondents have experienced one or more healthcare affordabi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 133) in October 2022, entitled "Connecticut Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs - Worry about Affording Healthcare in the Future - Support Government Action Across Party Lines." * * * Key Findings A survey of more than 1,300 Connecticut adults, conducted from July 22 to August 12, 2022, found that: * Over half (55%) experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 134) in October 2022, entitled "Connecticut Residents Bear Healthcare Affordability Burdens Unequally - Distrust of/Disrespect by Healthcare Providers Leads Some to Delay/Go Without Needed Care." * * * A survey of more than 1,300 Connecticut adults conducted from July 22 to August 12, 2022 revealed that: * More than half (55%) of Connecticut respondents have experienced one or more healthcare a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 135) in November 2022, entitled "Washington Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs - Worry About Affording Healthcare in the Future - Support Government Action Across Party Lines." * * * Key Findings A survey of more than 1,300 Washington adults, conducted from August 3 to August 16, 2022, found that respondents are worried about affording healthcare and are looking to policymakers  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following data brief (No. 136) in November 2022, entitled "Washington Residents Worry About High Drug Costs - Support a Range of Government Solutions." * * * A survey of more than 1,300 Washington adults, conducted from August 3, 2022 to August 16, 2022, found that Washington respondents are concerned about prescription drug costs and express a strong desire for policymakers to take action and enact policy solutions. Ke more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: A new report from The Conference Board in partnership with Udemy Business, The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and ROI Institute, explores the leadership skills needed to successfully manage hybrid teams and how organizations can adapt their leadership development practices to prepare leaders for any type of working environment. High-touch skills development is critical as the pandemic  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 23 (TNSgov) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: Consumers Energy, an investor-owned utility with over 6 million customers statewide, today filed a settlement agreement with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in its 2022 rate case. As part of negotiations on the settlement, clean energy advocates Vote Solar, the Ecology Center, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center obtained greater commitments from Consumers to re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNStalk) -- The Land Trust Alliance issued the following statement on Dec. 23, 2022, by President and CEO Andrew Bowman: * * * Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes language that mirrors the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, first introduced by Sens. Steve Daines of Montana, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Reps. Mike Thompson of California and Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania. The following statement more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: * * * New report shows Michigan's young adults more likely than peers nationwide to live in poverty * * * A new brief from the Kids Count in Michigan project at the Michigan League for Public Policy shows that on the whole, young adults in Michigan are more likely to live in poverty and report poorer mental health, and less likely to graduate on time than their national peers. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release: Michigan Retailers Association today reports that November 2022 sales remained relatively flat when compared to October 2022. The November Retail Index survey came in at 52.6, a slight increase over October's 48.9. Forty-two percent (42%) of Michigan retailers reported a sales increase over October. Forty-one percent (41%) noted a decrease, and 17% reported no change. The 100-point Ind more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2022: The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced $500,000 in grants to support arts and culture organizations that represent a variety of creative disciplines throughout the Community Foundation's seven-county service area and contribute to the vitality of our region's economy. This is the inaugural round of gr more PR