FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, May 23 (TNSper) -- The American Concrete Institute Foundation issued the following news release: The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. The Trustees re-elected the Chair of Trustees-- Jeffrey Coleman and elected new Trustee-- Brett McMahon. New ACI Vice President, Maria Juenger, also joins the Trustees as part of her new role. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals conti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing two college students filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Michigan State University officials for forcing the students to pay fees to advance political messages that the officials favor and that conflict with the deeply held beliefs of the students, who are required to pay the fees. Amy Wisner, a professor of marketing at MSU's Broad Coll more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, May 23 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Physics Teachers issued the following news release: After a rigorous search involving two exams, the American Association of Physics Teachers has identified the top contenders as members of the United States Physics Team. They come from California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. There are high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and senio more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, May 25 (TNSawa) -- The American Iron and Steel Institute issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today awarded the "Automotive Excellence Award" to Nissan for their advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) innovations in the Nissan Rogue. The award was presented by Chris Kristock, vice president of AISI's automotive program, at the 21st annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) symposium at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 25 (TNSpp) -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (formerly the National Osteoporosis Foundation) issued the following news release: Thirteen states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have passed, introduced legislation, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNStalk) -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following statement on May 22, 2023: * * * Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed into law an extreme risk protection order bill to give law enforcement and family members a tool to temporarily remove firearms from those who are at risk of harming themselves or others. . Brady, the oldest national gun violence prevention organization, has endorsed and worked alongside state lawmakers and local partners, on th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 26 (TNStalk) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on May 24, 2023, by Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik: * * * "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. ACS CAN wants to take this moment to thank Rep. Samantha Steckloff for supporting and sponsoring this legislation, as well as for sharing her personal experience wi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 25 (TNSper) -- The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) celebrates Nicole Kerkenbush, MN, MHA, BSN, RN, CHCIO, CDH-E, joining the organization as the new Vice President of Education. Nicole most recently served as the Chief Nursing and Performance Officer for Monument Health (formerly Regional Health) in Rapid City, South Dakota. Dur more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 23 (TNSgov) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: Attorneys for the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) on Friday submitted the Tribe's final brief to the Michigan Public Service Commission, wrapping up nearly three years of litigation in a contested case over the proposed Line 5 tunnel project. The Commission must decide whether to grant a permit for Enbridge, a Canadian oil giant, to dig a pipeline tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac. This  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The Michigan Supreme Court agreed to decide whether the government can use drones to surveil private property without first acquiring a warrant and then use that evidence in court. For two years, Long Lake Township zoning officials flew a sophisticated drone over Todd and Heather Maxon's property, taking detailed photographs and videos as part of a zoning dispute. The Maxons, rep more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 26 (TNSgov) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: The U.S. Supreme Court strengthened protections for private property owners today with its decisions in the cases Tyler v. Hennepin County and Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the National Taxpayers Union Foundation filed an amicus brief in Tyler v. Hennepin County. The decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County vindicates more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 25 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Michigan Retailers Association today reports that April retail sales increased over March. Retailers also anticipate summer sales through July to increase. The April Retail Index survey came in at 60.6, an increase over March's 57.4. Fifty-two percent (52%) of Michigan retailers reported a sales increase over March. Thirty-four percent (34%) noted a decrease, and 14% repo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSgov) -- The National Immigration Forum issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) have announced an immigration reform bill that reportedly would boost border security, update asylum, create a way forward for Dreamers immigrants who lack authorization, and update employment-based immigration, among other provisions. Additional co-sponsors include Reps. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-Puerto Rico),  more PR

NOVI, Michigan, May 25 (TNSpp) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Activists called on steelmakers today to quickly deliver on green steel at the Great Designs in Steel industry conference today in the Detroit suburb of Novi. In a series of digital ads, mobile billboards, and a newly launched green steel FAQ webpage (https://www.citizen.org/its-time-to-modernize-the-steel-industry/), activists from Public Citizen and Mighty Earth called on steel industry insid more PR