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State Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for 2019-09-22 ( 60 items )  
Central Michigan University: Making Flame Retardants Less Toxic (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 17 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Researchers in CMU's science of advanced materials program use organic plant material * * * Fires will always occur, but research being conducted at Central Michigan University aims to make them less deadly. Most deaths during a fire are not directly caused by the flames but by smoke inhalation, data from the National Fire Protection Association shows. Mixed within the more PR

Chairman of U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission Visits Central Michigan University (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Jay Clayton spoke to students about market prices, public service and the value of teamwork * * * Students from the Central Michigan University College of Business Administration had the opportunity to meet with and hear from the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Jay Clayton, Friday, Sept. 13, in the Sarah and Daniel Opperman Auditorium in Park Library. Clayton gave an more PR

Clark Hill Attorney Stephen A. Campbell Recently Selected as New Leader for Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit Program (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Stephen A. Campbell was recently selected as one of 70 new leaders for the Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit program. The transformational leadership program runs for 10 months and is designed to challenge up-and-coming and current leaders from the Detroit region to influence positive change. In addition to learning and engaging with other regional leaders, Campbell will utilize more PR

Clark Hill: Member Bradford Hughes Quoted in Law360 Article on State Bill's Impact for Trucking Companies in California (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Member Bradford Hughes was quoted in a Law360 article titled "Transport Cos. Prep For Impact of Calif.'s Dynamex Bill" published on September 16. Hughes, who has significant experience with the 2018 landmark decision, Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles, noted the likelihood of this bill to apply retroactively, potentially resulting in considerable class action lawsuits that would app more PR

Clark Hill: Member Paola Armeni to Speak at National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Drug Seminar (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Member Paola Armeni of Clark Hill's Las Vegas office will be speaking at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers [NACDL] 12th Annual "Defending the Modern Drug Case" Seminar on September 19 in Las Vegas, NV.Armeni's topic will be "Fee Agreement and Ethics." For more information on the program, click here. (https://members.nacdl.org/event-details?id=1a1b8ca2-e3e4-4a22-a66a-f4a88c93f293&reload=timez more PR

Columbia University-Mailman School of Public Health: Polysubstance Use Among U.S. Young Adults - Are There Predictable Patterns? (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Researchers Say A Multilevel Intervention Approach Is Crucial To Minimize Potential Harms Related To Polysubstance Use * * * In a Lancet Psychiatry commentary, Drs. Morgan Philbin and Pia Mauro, assistant professors at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, offer their insights on the non-medical use of prescription drugs among U.S. young adults, more PR

Dai Nippon Printing Earns Top Honors in the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards by Dow (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Award Winners Represent Some of the Most Innovative Packaging Breakthroughs in Technology, User Experience and Responsible Packaging. * * * Today, Dow announced the winners of the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards, which recognize the packaging industry's top achievements in innovative packaging design, materials, technologies and processes. The highest honor, the Diamond Award, went to Dai Nippon Printing more PR

DENSO Opens Cutting-Edge R&D Center in Plano, Texas (10)
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, today announced that it will invest $1.3M to open the Texas Innovation and Connected Service Center in Plano, Texas. DENSO will use the state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) lab to innovate connected technologies and vehicle service solutions in support of its long-term plan, the company' more PR

Dinsmore's John D. Mackewich Selected for Leadership Detroit (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP is pleased to announce John D. Mackewich has been named to the 2020 Leadership Detroit class. The class showcases 70 leaders across Southeast Michigan who aim to create awareness and bring positive change to their communities. At Dinsmore, Mackewich represents domestic and international companies and individuals in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions,  more PR

Dow Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 20th Year (10)
MIDLAND, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. This is the 20th year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance. "We are humbled to be named to the Dow Jones Sustainabil more PR

EGLE Grant to Help Assess Potential Contamination at Former Buena Vista Charter Township Motel (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: A former Welcome Inn Motel in Buena Vista Charter Township will be evaluated for potential environmental contamination with a $40,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The grant will help Buena Vista Charter Township determine whether the motel site, which is next to two gas stations, is contaminated. An asbestos and l more PR

EGLE Teams With Kalamazoo in Push to Set City's All-time Record for Household Curbside Recycling by 2025 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Effort part of regional kickoff for Know It Before You Throw It education campaign * * * The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Kalamazoo-area leaders in government, business and environmental advocacy today joined in challenging city residents to set a new recycling record. The city of Kalamazoo's partnership with EGL more PR

Ford Ranger and F-150 Owners Get a Lift With First-Ever Ford Performance Off-Road Leveling Kits With Tuned Suspension (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Performance Parts Takes Ranger And F-150 Even Further For Off-Road Adventure And Customization With New Off-Road Leveling Suspension Kits - A First-Ever Offering From Ford, The Off-Road Leveling Kits Bring FOX Shocks, Exclusive Ford Performance Tuning, 2-Inch Front Lift, New Front Coilovers, Vehicle-Specific Upper Front Mounts And Locking Spring Pre-Load Rings * * * For the first time ever, Ford Perfo more PR

Ford to Create Campus of the Future in Dearborn to Speed Product Innovation and Attract World-Class Talent (10)
DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Details An Expanded Vision to Transform Its Research & Engineering Center In Dearborn; Initial Construction Slated To Be Complete By The End Of 2022 - Master Plan Envisions A Walkable Campus of Interconnected Buildings That Could One Day House More Than 20,000 Employees In A Flexible, High-Tech Environment Showcasing New Mobility Solutions Such As Electrified Bikes, Scooters And Shuttles * * * Ford Mo more PR

Gov. Carney and 14 Governors Urge Congress to Act on Harmful Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (10)
WILMINGTON, Delaware, Sept. 19 -- Gov. John C. Carney, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter Expresses Need to Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Contamination * * * Governor John Carney and the Governors of Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin issued a letter to the leadership of both the House and Senate Armed Services Com more PR

Indiana Michigan Power Announces Proposed Power Line Route for Yorktown Area Project (10)
FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Sept. 19 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) today proposed a route for an electric transmission line in eastern Indiana as part of the Yorktown Area Improvements Project. Company representatives determined the route after reviewing input from landowners and community members following I&M's project announcement and public open house in June. The approximately $6.5 million invest more PR

Indiana Michigan Power Work to Require Limited Power Outage in Downtown Elkhart (10)
ELKHART, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: As part of our commitment to ensuring reliable energy service to our customers, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will connect the recently completed Harrison substation to serve downtown Elkhart on Sunday, September 22. To make the connection, I&M will transfer service from an existing 1950s-era substation to the nearby, state-of-the-art Harrison substation. Transferring  more PR

Indiana University-Media School: Kilgo Article Links Conservative News Consumption, Rejection of Black Lives Matter (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Sept. 18 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Research by assistant professor Danielle Kilgo identifies a "spiraling feedback loop" between conservative news consumption and the rejection of the Black Lives Matter movement. "Media Effects and Marginalized Ideas: Relationships Among Media Consumption and Support for Black Lives Matter," (https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/download/10518/2782) by Kilgo and Rachel Mourao more PR

Iowa State University: Understanding Digital Revolution to Grasp Our Digital Future (10)
AMES, Iowa, Sept. 19 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: What lessons have we learned from digital technology? What does the future hold? These questions will be discussed during a lecture Sept. 26 at Iowa State University. Douglas Van Houweling, professor emeritus in the School of Information at the University of Michigan, will present "Our Digital Future (Through the Lens of the Past)" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Van Houweling's more PR

Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference Welcomes Sarah Huckabee Sanders as Keynote (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: The Michigan Republican Party announced today that former White House Press Secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders will speak at the 33rd Biennial Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on September 20th - 22nd. The event, hosted at the historic Grand Hotel, brings together conservative leaders from across America to discuss solutions to critical issues facing our state and nation. "Sarah is one of the leadin more PR

Major Bank Nets 467 Percent ROI Using Compuware Topaz for Total Test, Says Study by Leading Global Independent Research Firm (10)
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Compuware, a mainframe-dedicated software company, issued the following news release: * * * - Extending DevOps to the Mainframe Through Automated Testing Brings Products to Market Faster, with Higher Quality and Workforce Efficiencies * * * Compuware today announced the results of a commissioned Total Economic ImpactTM (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Compuware showing a leading bank saved $21.5 million, a 467 percent return on investm more PR

Masco Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend, Announces $2 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization (10)
TAYLOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per common share, payable on November 12, 2019, to shareholders of record on October 11, 2019. Masco's Board of Directors has also approved a share repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to an aggregate value of $2 billion of Masco's outstandin more PR

MDCR Division on Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Reveals Results of Year-Long Census and Needs Assessment for Community (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: Results of a year-long census estimate and needs assessment of Michiganders in the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (D/DB/HH) communities reveals a larger population than previously estimated, as well as key concerns related to healthcare, access to government services and education and significant disparities in pay equity from the general population. Not Without Us is a combined censu more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel: State Receives $4,639,248 as Result of Settlement With Equifax (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Attorney General has announced that a settlement with Equifax that was to bring $4,639,247.70 into Michigan's general fund was received by the Department of Treasury today. The 50-state settlement, announced in July, is the result of Equifax's massive 2017 data breach and is the largest data breach enforcement action in history. "This settlement is simply one exa more PR

Mich. A.G. Nessel: Swanson Funeral Home Owner Sentenced (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - Pays $50,000 Toward Restitution at Sentencing * * * The owner of a shuttered Genesee County funeral home was sentenced Monday on two felony counts of Failing to Escrow Prepaid Funeral Contract Funds, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. O'Neil Swanson II, 58, of West Bloomfield, was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth A. Kelly to an 11-month more PR

Mich. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Dry Bean Stocks Report (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: Commercial elevators in Michigan held 1,782,085 hundredweight (cwt.) of dry beans in storage as of August 31, 2019, according to Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The quantity on hand included 657,000 cwt. of navy beans; 967,000 cwt. of black beans; 103,000 cwt. of small red beans; and 55,000 cwt. of all other classes. Stocks account for more PR

Mich. Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs: Unregistered Sunset Transport in Holland Ordered to Cease Operations (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) issued a Cease and Desist Order (order) against Sarah L. Baird, in Holland, for operating Sunset Transport as a limousine carrier or taxicab carrier without having registered with the Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), as required under Michigan's Limousine, Taxicab, and Transportation Netwo more PR

Mich. Department of Treasury: More Than 280,000 Michigan Residents to Receive Additional Home Heating Credit (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Approximately 288,000 Michigan households who received Home Heating Credits in 2018 will get an additional one-time payment of $22 this month to help keep their homes warm. The payments are the result of a $6.5 million supplemental remaining in 2018 federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program block grant dollars received by Michigan. The additional payment will be generated automatically more PR

Michigan A.G. Nessel Granted Authority for Subpoenas in 'Me Too Kits' Investigation (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Ingham County Circuit Judge James S. Jamo today granted Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel authority to proceed with submitting subpoenas for court entry in the Attorney General's ongoing investigation of the Me Too Kits Company. Nessel warned the company on August 29 that it was in violation of several sections of Michigan's Consumer Protection Act. A Notice of Intended Action was issued more PR

Michigan A.G. Nessel Urges Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Protect Consumers From Debt Collection Misconduct (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel yesterday joined 27 other Attorneys General in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to revise its proposed debt collection rule and place the interests of consumers over those of debt collectors. "Debt collection abuse is a serious and widespread problem for many Michigan residents who work tirelessly to make ends meet," said Nessel. "N more PR

Michigan A.G. Nessel Urges Protections for Nursing Home Facility Residents (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who launched an aggressive Elder Abuse Task Force earlier this year, is challenging a proposed federal rule that would weaken nursing home regulations and potentially threaten the health and safety of tens of thousands of Michigan residents living in nursing homes. Nessel joined five other Attorneys General to file a comment letter this week urging the  more PR

Michigan A.G. Nessel: Northern Michigan Couple Ordered to Pay $444,399 in Restitution for Failure to File Sales and Income Tax Returns (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: A northern Michigan couple who pleaded guilty to numerous tax-related felonies was sentenced last week and ordered to pay the Michigan Department of Treasury a combined $444,399 in restitution, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Charles, 61, and Angela Parks, 48 - both of Carp Lake - pleaded guilty in April to six counts each of Failing to File Income Tax Returns between  more PR

Michigan Democratic Party Delegate Selection Plan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party announced today that it would begin implementation of its Delegate Selection Plan for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The MDP, in its continuing commitment to promote diversity, has established an Affirmative Action Committee charged with developing outreach programs to educate, recruit, and train African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans a more PR

Michigan Democrats Slam Trump and GOP For Broken Promises Ahead of Mackinac Island Getaway (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Ahead of the Republican Party's Mackinac Conference, the Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference call today highlighting the GOP's record of broken promises that Michiganders won't hear them talking about this weekend. On the call, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes spoke about the relentless Republican attack on protections for people with pre-existing conditions, their broken promises around suppor more PR

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Grants Aim to Expand Market for Sustainable Construction Product, Food Processing (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: During its regularly scheduled meeting today, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grants for two food and agriculture projects in Michigan. With these projects, the Commission has approved 26 projects this fiscal year, leading to more than 200 new jobs and nearly $109 million of new investmen more PR

Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs: Kentwood Child Care License Summarily Suspended (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the child care license of Sally Ann Hulbert (128 Maplelawn Street SE, Kentwood) for violations related to appropriate care and supervision. LARA's actions resulted from a September 12, 2019, complaint investigation conducted at the family child care home. more PR

Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget's Unemployment Rate Declines in August (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate edged down by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.2 percent in August, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Total employment rose by 4,000 over the month while the number of unemployed was little changed (-1,000). The state's workforce edged up slightly in August. Mi more PR

Michigan DOT Economic Development Grant to Improve I-496/Creyts Road Interchange in Eaton County (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a state transportation economic development fund grant that will support 297 new jobs in Eaton County. The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grant totaling $502,443 will help leverage nearly $115 million in private investment, at a private/public investment ratio of more than 228-to-1. Auto-Owners Insur more PR

Michigan DOT: Gov. Whitmer Announces Transportation Economic Development Grant That Will Support Soybean Producers in Tuscola County (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a state transportation economic development fund grant that will support eight new jobs in Tuscola County. The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grant totaling $120,000 will help leverage $10 million in private investment, at a private/public investment ratio of more than 83-to-1. Quality Roasting, LLC, more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints Daniel B. Bain to the 53rd District Court (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Daniel B. Bain to the 53rd District Court in Livingston County. "Daniel is a proven professional who will treat the court, and everyone who comes before it, with the highest level of integrity and fairness," Whitmer said. "I have full confidence that the residents of Livingston County will get the type of public service that they expect and deserve."  more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints Kristen D. Simmons to the 54A District Court (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Kristen D. Simmons to the 54A District Court in Ingham County. "Kristen has built a reputation as a successful legal professional, and she will be a great addition to the court," Whitmer said. "Her diverse experience within the legal system give her a well-rounded perspective that will ensure fairness across the board." Kristen D. Simmons, of Lansin more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former State Senator Gary Corbin (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 19, 2019, to honor the life and service of former state Senator Gary Corbin. "Senator Corbin was a thoughtful leader and served the people of Michigan and his community with honor," Whitmer said. "His service as a member of the Michigan State Senate, more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Against Mail Theft (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bills 23 and 24 into law to ensure Michigan residents are protected against mail theft. Senate Bill 23 mirrors the federal penalties of mail theft, making mail theft a state penalty and allows the state to prosecute for these crimes. The bill is sponsored by Senator Jim Runestad, R-White Lake. Senate Bill 24 is tie-barred to SB 23 and amends the  more PR

Michigan Gov. Whitmer, 14 Governors Send Bipartisan Letter to Senate & House Armed Services Committee Addressing PFAS Contamination in FY2020 NDAA (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Baker of Massachusetts, Governor John Carney of Delaware, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico , Governor Jay Inslee of Washington, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hamps more PR

Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Launch Michigan Opportunity Zones Website (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority issued the following news release: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Michigan Economic Development Corporation recently launched www.miopportunityzones.com, a new website dedicated to providing information and resources for investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, builders and more around Michigan's Opportunity Zones and corresponding tax incentives. "Thriving businesses are the  more PR

Michigan State University Expands Mobility Research Opportunities With E-Scooter Partner (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University has entered into an exclusive partnership with Gotcha to provide scooters for use by students, faculty and staff. The program will include approximately 300 e-scooters at 40 hubs throughout campus. As part of the agreement, Gotcha will provide MSU mobility researchers with data, collected anonymously, that fits with the university's larger mission t more PR

Michigan State University: Community Conversation Explores Displacement, Racism (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: MSU Libraries will host a community conversation to address questions of home, root causes of displacement and how structural racism shapes economic inequality, an event in support of the 2019 One Book, One Community initiative. It will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 in the Green Room (4 West) in the Main Library. The program is free and is the result of a collaboration with MSU Citizen Sch more PR

Michigan State University: Stanley Names Interim Provost (10)
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., named former University of Virginia president and MSU alumna Teresa A. Sullivan as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs while the university embarks on a national search for a permanent candidate. Sullivan, who retired as the eighth and first female president of the University of Virginia in July 2018, ser more PR

Michigan Supreme Court Appoints New Grievance Administrator (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * - Former Assistant Attorney General will oversee investigative, prosecutorial arm of the Court * * * The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Michael V. Goetz to the position of Grievance Administrator for the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission (AGC). Goetz will oversee the prosecutorial and educational functions of the AGC. The appointment is effective September 23, 2019. "Mr. Goetz has b more PR

Michigan Supreme Court: Justice Clement Honored by American Judges Association (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * - Award for 'judicial courage' presented by Chief Justice Bridget McCormack * * * Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth T. Clement has received the 2019 "Harold V. Froehlich Award for Judicial Courage" from the American Judges Association (AJA). The award honors a judge or justice who makes impartial judgments based on the rule of law. Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack, who nominated Justic more PR

Michigan's Ban of Flavored Nicotine Vaping Products to Protect Children's Health Effective Immediately With Rules Filing (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * - Retailers will have 14 days to comply with emergency rules * * * Gov. Whitmer's emergency rules banning flavored nicotine vaping products were released today. The flavored nicotine vaping ban was developed in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) finding of a public health emergency created by skyrocketing levels of youth vaping. M more PR

Molex Accelerates the Automotive Industry With Next-Generation Solutions at IEEE-SA Ethernet & IP Automotive Technology Day (10)
LISLE, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Molex, a manufacturer of total electronic solutions, issued the following news release: Molex, a leading supplier of high-speed networking, datacom, rugged industrial and automotive solutions that enable innovative architecture design and development for the intelligent vehicles of the future, will highlight their advanced Ethernet platform and what they are doing to help customers build the vehicles of tomorrow at the 9th Annual IEEE-SA Ethernet & IP Automotive Tec more PR

Most Powerful Laser in the US to Be Built at University of Michigan (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The United States is upgrading its laser capabilities with ZEUS, a new three-petawatt system to be built at the University of Michigan. Three petawatts is equal to three quadrillion watts, or a 3 followed by 15 zeros. Funded with $16 million from the National Science Foundation, the facility will enable both basic and applied research. It will test a leading theory on how the  more PR

National Republican Senatorial Committee: Collect All Five - New Jerry Peters Baseball Cards (10)
MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) will be handing out Jerry Peters baseball cards this weekend as Republicans, Vice President Pence, and media gather for the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference. The new baseball cards will highlight how Senator Jerry Peters remains the most unknown senator in the country because he has failed to stand up for the princip more PR

Neogen Partners With International Genetic Solutions to Enhance Igenity Beef Profile (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Neogen, a developer of food and animal safety products, issued the following news release: Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with International Genetic Solutions (IGS). The effort is focused on heightening genomic impact in the IGS platform, the only major multibreed beef genetic evaluation available, and at the same time greatly enhancing the research and development necessary to continue to improve Neogen' more PR

Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch Anglers Have More Great News (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: Preliminary results from surveys in the western basin of Lake Erie indicate more great news for Ohio anglers, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. For the second straight year, Ohio's data points to an exceptional walleye hatch, the second-highest in the history of the survey, and the yellow perch hatch was also strong, well above its long-term average.  more PR

Pennsylvania A.G. Shapiro Sues to Block Anticompetitive Megamerger of T-Mobile and Sprint (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a lawsuit to block the anticompetitive megamerger of telecommunications giants T-Mobile and Sprint. Attorney General Shapiro is the 18th attorney general to challenge the merger, adding to the forward progress of New York, California, Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississi more PR

State Departments Leverage $1 Million in Federal Funds to Advance Patient Care Improvements, Continue Health Systems Integrations (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * - Funding will continue providing practitioners critical analytics to assist in proper care of Michigan patients * * * The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) have partnered to leverage more than $1 million in federal funds to continue the statewide integration of electronic health record systems and pha more PR

University of Michigan: Dishonest Behavior Damages Ability to Read Other People's Emotions (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: People who act dishonestly don't only hurt the people they've wronged--they also harm themselves. Julia Lee, an assistant professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, found that individuals who engage in dishonest behavior become less accurate at reading the emotions of other people. The findings suggest that unethical action more PR

University of Michigan: Roofing Drone Nails Down Shingles (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 21 [TNSmaterialsresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: An octocopter capable of attaching asphalt shingles to roofs with a nail gun has been demonstrated at the University of Michigan. This aerial vehicle is autonomous, meaning that it positions the nail gun on a nailing point, places the nail and moves to the next point without needing a human at the controls. "For me, the biggest excitement of this work is in recognizing that au more PR