ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Noise exposure has often been associated with occupational activities that lead to hearing loss: the banging noises at construction sites, airplanes lifting off at airports, loud machines in factories. But now we're learning that recreational activities, like going to concerts and noisy hobbies, can also lead to hearing loss. Until recently, measuring noise exposure has been cumbersome, and impact of  more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: BorgWarner is one of the best places to work in Michigan, according to the results of the 2019 Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces competition. "It is an honor to be recognized again as one of the top workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press. We have an outstanding team of employees that work for our company and this award just reinforces that," said Felecia Pryor, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Re more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated its commitment to Michigan's communities today by providing $250,000 for a new effort to upgrade and sell over three dozen vacant homes to first-time homebuyers in Flint. Metro Community Development will provide new housing opportunities in the north part of Flint through the grant, which is part of the Foundation's first-ever Prosperity Awards. Officials with the nonpro more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy has named Mindy Bradish-Orta as community affairs manager for Jackson and Lenawee counties, bringing years of community experience to her new role as the company's local government and community representative. Bradish-Orta was most recently president and CEO of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson, the Jackson County Visitor's Bureau. She held both roles since 2007 and h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: On Wednesday, Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox called on Mayor Mike Duggan to fire members of his administration embroiled in the "Dategate" including Ryan Friedrichs, the husband of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley. Cox's call for dismissals comes after The Detroit News reported on Tuesday that five of Duggan's aides were at the center of a search warrant more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - John Veilleux to begin new role in January * * * Central Michigan University President Bob Davies has named John Veilleux the university's vice president for university communications and chief marketing officer, effective January 8, 2020. Veilleux currently serves as vice president for marketing and communications and enrollment at Texas Wesleyan University. Prior to joining Texas Wesleyan,  more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Nov. 13 [TNSenvironmentresearch-International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology journal] -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: In two new papers, civil engineers explore how to make decisions using quantifiable social, economic and environmental guidelines. It's called a sustainability-based optimized algorithm. It's designed to help land managers, city planners, engineers and policymakers make decisions about civil engineering projec more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: For the next seven months, DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, will feature up to ten robots and a robotics display at Cranbrook Institute of Science's Robot Revolution exhibit, presented by PNC Bank. DENSO, a contributing sponsor of the exhibit, has long been an innovator in robotics with its subsidiary DENSO Robotics. For over 50 ye more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is taking part in the MOBI LA Colloquium, Nov. 12-13, in Los Angeles. The event, which is intended to explore how blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are being deployed in smart city ecosystems, is produced by the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI). MOBI more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 11 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will use aerial drones to inspect transmission lines over several eastern Indiana counties beginning as early as Tuesday, Nov. 12, and continuing through next week. Weather may impact the schedule. The drone inspection of wires and poles is occurring over a transmission line that runs through Blackford, Delaware, Randolph, Wells, Dearbo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy today announced a new Minor Project category that will make it easier for lakeshore property owners to get a permit for the temporary use of sandbags as immediate stabilization measures to protect homes and other critical infrastructure. The Minor Project category will provide for faster permit processing more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ted Cannis, Ford Motor Company's global director of electrification, will speak at the Barclays 2019 Global Automotive Conference in New York on Thursday, Nov. 21. Cannis will describe how Ford is ambitiously redesigning its business across the value chain - incorporating customer requirements and positioning the company for long-term success in full battery electric vehicles. He will explain how Ford's all-new, all- more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Credit ranks No. 1 in mass market segment - Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ranks No. 11 among luxury brands * * * Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services ranked first in the respective mass market and luxury segments of the J.D. Power 2019 Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study U.S. results. This was the seventh straight top ranking for Lincoln AFS and Ford Credit's fourth top ranki more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls and a safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows. Safety recall for select 2019-20 Ford F-150 vehicles for improperly secured positive battery-terminal fastener Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2019-20 Ford F-150 vehicles for a positive battery-terminal fastener that may not be secured due to wiring eyelet adhesive on the  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- General Motors issued the following news release, dated Nov. 8: * * * - Brian Sweeney moves to a new role as Vice President, Dealer Operations and Innovation - Steve Hill continues as U.S. Vice President, Sales, Service and Marketing and will lead Chevrolet * * * General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced two new executive leadership appointments, effective Nov. 15, 2019. Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president of Chevrolet Sales, Service and Marketing, moves to a n more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Personality Disorders] -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A Grand Valley researcher was the lead author of a large-scale study of nearly 800 couples that found disruptive behaviors, such as substance use and aggression, in one member of a relationship are associated with relationship distress for both partners. Mikhila Wildey, assistant professor of psychology, joined researchers from Michigan State Universi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 [TNSscientificresearch-Brain Sciences journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University - the largest of its kind to-date - found that meditation could help you to become less error prone. The research, published in Brain Sciences, tested how open monitoring meditation - or, meditation that focuses awareness on feelings, thoughts or sensations more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University integrative biologist Kay Holekamp, one of the world's leading behavioral ecologists, has been awarded the 2019 Distinguished Animal Behaviorist Award from the Animal Behavior Society, in recognition of her outstanding career in animal behavior. Holekamp, a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology in the MSU College of Natural Science, stu more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: To help maintain reliable and safe energy service, Indiana Michigan Power is proactively inspecting poles in Northern Indiana. I&M is partnering with a licensed pole inspection company, Quality Pole Inspection and Maintenance (QPIM), to visually examine poles. In some cases, the inspection process will involve minor digging at the base of the poles and treatment of more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Nov. 15 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an operating company of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), will trim trees around transmission power lines in southern and central Indiana using a helicopter saw beginning Monday, Nov. 18, through mid-December. The work is routine maintenance to remove overhanging branches that can interfere with service reliability and are potential more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: * * * - David Favre, professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law and author of "Rethinking the Future of Animal Law" wrote this piece for The Conversation, an independent collaboration between editors and academics that provides informed news analysis and commentary to the general public. * * * New York City's comprehensive new code for animal welfare restricts when horse-drawn ca more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford's all-new, all-electric SUV will don the iconic pony badge and the name Mustang Mach-E when reservations for the vehicle open after it is revealed this Sunday. The all-electric Mustang Mach-E will make its debut Nov. 17 at an event in Los Angeles that will be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Autohome (China). Special guest, actor Idris Elba, will help introduce the latest addition to the Mustang family. more PR

LIVONIA, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Masco Cabinetry to ACProducts, Inc., a manufacturer of cabinetry products owned by American Industrial Partners, for $1.0 billion, consisting of $850 million in cash at closing and preferred stock i more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Social Personal Relationships] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A spouse requiring caregiving for chronic illness or a disability can create a stressful environment for married couples. The toll, however, is more pronounced for care-receiving husbands--compared to wives or men in non-caregiving relationships--who are vulnerable to negative exchanges with their spouses, such as criticizing or letting t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan's number of students completing career and technical education (CTE) programs has increased by over 75 percent in the past four years, with additional but smaller growth in CTE enrollment, number of programs offered, and college credits earned, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) released today. The number of CTE program completers has increased from 27,014 in 2014-2015 to 47,3 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Icy and snow-covered roads are a given in Michigan for several months of the year. So, when a driver crashes because they were driving too fast for conditions - even though they didn't intend to - should we really call it an "accident"? That's just one example of why the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), along with partners in law enforcement, emergency medical and fire servic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Colleges and universities can now compete for the best voter registration and turnout rates statewide in the Michigan Collegiate Voting Challenge, a new nonpartisan initiative announced today by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. All 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions throughout the state are invited to be a part of the Challenge. Participating colleges and universities will be elig more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Michigan Elections Director Sally Williams has announced her retirement after more than three decades of service to the Department of State, effective Dec. 31. The position has been posted as the search to find her replacement begins. Williams will assist in that process. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson praised Williams' contributions: "I am tremendously grateful for the leadership and commi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sue Allor: State Rep. Sue Allor today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers in Northern Michigan will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the cu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, today welcomed the announcement of additional savings for drivers throughout the state after the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) revealed new assessment amounts that dramatically slash costs. The MCCA will lower the amount charged per vehicle to $100 for a year-long period beginning July 2, 2020 through more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: * * * - MCCA rate reduction first sign of savings from new law * * * State Rep. Ann Bollin today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers in Livingston County will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Triston Cole: State Rep. Triston Cole today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers in Northern Michigan will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler: State Rep. Graham Filler today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers across Michigan will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Phil Green: A rate reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will allow drivers to save money on their car insurance while providing choice to maintain top-notch health coverage, Rep. Phil Green said today. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 202 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: * * * - West Michigan drivers to see significant, guaranteed savings * * * State Rep. Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is proof Michigan drivers will save significant money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle asses more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Gary Howell: State Rep. Gary Howell, of North Branch, today said the fee reduction recently announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication Michigan drivers will save a significant amount of money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginnin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is proof Michigan drivers will save significant money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave said a plan he co-sponsored to end the ban on feeding and baiting deer and elk in Michigan was approved today by the Michigan Senate. LaFave said the ban - issued by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in August 2018 amid concerns about the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) - is hurting outdoor enthusiasts and local businesses.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Eric Leutheuser: Rep. Eric Leutheuser today said car insurance rate relief is on the way, sparked by historic reforms approved by the Michigan Legislature earlier this year. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced their assessment will be cut in half, from $220 to just $100 per vehicle, beginning in July 2020. The rate is a direct result of reforms Leutheuser he more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: State Rep. Sarah Lightner, of Springport, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is the first indication Michigan drivers will save a significant amount of money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: State Rep. Greg Markkanen today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that drivers across the Upper Peninsula will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mike Mueller: State Rep. Mike Mueller today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) is a sign that local drivers will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per-vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the current $220 per ve more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: Rep. Andrea Schroeder today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication Oakland County drivers will save money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the curre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is proof Michigan drivers will save substantial money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is dow more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jeff Yaroch: Bipartisan reforms designed to lower the cost of car insurance in Michigan will soon be saving drivers money, state Rep. Jeff Yaroch said today. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020 - a 55-percent reduction and a direct result of reforms Yaroch supported. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - Three States File Amicus Brief Supporting State Authority Over Public Trust Waters * * * In conjunction with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filing a response in her lawsuit against Enbridge, the Attorneys General of Minnesota, Wisconsin and California filed an amicus brief supporting her argument that the state has the obligation and authority to protect the public's rights i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel late last week joined 18 other Attorneys General in opposing a Trump Administration proposed rule that would eliminate the 30-day time frame currently in place for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to review asylum-seekers' work permit applications. This move would significantly hinder the ability of asylum-seekers to get work permits b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: A powerful force of state and federal partners joined Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today in Lansing to kick off a sweeping crackdown on illegal robocalls targeting the state's residents. Highlighting the fact that Michigan residents have been on the receiving end of 1.3 billion robocalls in 2019 to date, Nessel said it is time to take action. "There is nothing more annoying, more in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Working to ensure energy remains affordable for residents across the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel last week filed testimony in DTE Energy's rate hike case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), arguing its nine percent increase is excessive and unnecessary. DTE filed its rate increase request with the MPSC in July. The request includes an annual increase in reve more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Fighting back on the federal government's rollback on energy efficiency standards, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general last week to file a lawsuit challenging the Department of Energy's (DOE) light bulb efficiency final rule. The lawsuit alleges that the rollback of the energy efficiency requirements for certain light bulbs would unlawfully delay th more PR

CASSOPOLIS, MICHIGAN, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Cass County Circuit Court announced that its Family Treatment Court (FTC) has received a $746,482three-year federal enhancement grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Program. Cass County FTC was one of only six grantees across the country, with the others in Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, New York, and Rhode  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the dates for a special election in the 34th District of the state House of Representatives to fill the vacancy created by former state Rep. Sheldon Neeley who resigned after being elected mayor of the city of Flint. A special primary election to fill the vacancy will be held on Jan. 7, 2020, and the general election will be held on March 10, 2020. "I more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was essentially unchanged in October, inching down by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.1 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. However, payroll jobs fell sharply by 22,000, or 0.5 percent, over the month, due largely to a strike in the auto industry. (Per more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 11 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: State Budget negotiations broke down last week after Governor Gretchen Whitmer refused to relinquish controversial executive powers which she used to reallocate over $600 million in state budget funding. Whitmer's refusal comes as Republicans fight to restore over $900 million which was vetoed by the governor. Much of which was needed by the state's most vulnerable citizens and communities. While Whitmer has more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joe Bellino: A rate reduction announced today by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association shows recently approved fixes to the state's broken car insurance system are working, Rep. Joe Bellino said. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020 - a 55-percent reduction and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: State Rep. Julie Calley welcomed seven students and their families to the Capitol to be junior representatives for a day and experience the life of a Michigan state representative. Local students entered the contest by reading books over the summer, filling out a bookmark with their name and the list of books that they read, and returning it to their local librar more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn: Rep. Annette Glenn today said drivers in Midland and Bay counties will soon see the financial benefits of car insurance reforms approved earlier this year by the Michigan Legislature. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the current $ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn: A Marine from Midland who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country will be honored with the renaming of a portion of U.S. 10. Rep. Annette Glenn's measure to designate the Marine Lance Corporal Steven J. Szymanski Memorial Highway was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The new law will rename the portion of U.S. 10 from Jefferson Avenue to Bay City Roa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mark Huizenga: In response to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association revealing dramatically lowered assessments this week, state Rep. Mark Huizenga said a bipartisan effort to save Michigan drivers more of their hard-earned money is bearing fruit. The MCCA will lower the amount charged per insured vehicle to $100 for a year-long period beginning July 2, 2020 through June more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: Rep. Bronna Kahle's plan helping families and small businesses who install solar panels on their properties has become Michigan law. The legislation -- providing clarity, consistency and predictability related to property taxes after the installation of solar energy systems - was signed this week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the Michigan Energy Innovators Gala more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: State Rep. Bronna Kahle's measure to convert the current registration requirement for acupuncturists to licensure was approved by the Michigan Senate with unanimous bipartisan support. Kahle's bill will require the minimum level of state regulation considered necessary to protect the public and apply the same standards of training and certification used in the 46 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: Rep. Bronna Kahle today said Lenawee County drivers will soon see the financial benefits of car insurance reforms the Michigan Legislature approved earlier this year. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2020. That is down from the current $220 per vehicle -  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Aaron Miller: * * * - Legislature's plan results in 55 percent savings for Michigan drivers * * * State Rep. Aaron Miller today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) proves local drivers will indeed save money because of the Legislature's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced Wednesday it will charge a $100 per-vehi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley: State Rep. Jack O'Malley, of Lake Ann, today underscored additional savings for Michigan drivers in the near future after the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association revealed dramatically lowered assessments. The MCCA will lower the amount charged per vehicle to $100 for a year-long period beginning July 2, 2020 through June 30, 2021. This will be a 55% reducti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak: State Rep. Doug Wozniak, of Shelby Township, today said the fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication Macomb County drivers will save significant money through the state's recent car insurance reforms. The MCCA announced it will charge a $100 per vehicle assessment for the year-long period beginning July 2, 2 more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Most seriously mentally ill inmates face daunting barriers to getting the medical and mental health care they need after they are released, which can lead to relapses, suicide attempts and further arrests. A Michigan State University College of Human Medicine researcher believes that specially trained "peer navigators" who have experienced the same problems can help connect the former inmates with t more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University is ranked No. 1 in the world for education, according to one widely used international ranking of universities. The Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, released in Aug. 2019, is compiled by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, an independent organization focused on higher education research. MSU moved up to No. 1 from the No. 4 position. More than 1,800 universities  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch-Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: What happens behind the scenes when employees are accused of harassment? New research from Michigan State University revealed that almost half of accused harassers can go back to work when disputes are settled by arbitrators - or, third-parties who resolve disputes. The findings, published by the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Humans have evolved dynamic defense mechanisms against the viruses that seek to infect our bodies--proteins that specialize in identifying, capturing and destroying the genetic material that viruses try to sneak into our cells. A new study, scheduled to publish the week of Nov. 11 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, n more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - New agreement includes $6 billion in investment in Ford's U.S. manufacturing facilities and creates or secures 8,500 U.S. hourly jobs during the four-year contract - Agreement improves Ford's powertrain capacity utilization, while maintaining the company's best-in-class assembly plant capacity utilization in North America * * * The new collective bargaining agreement ratified tonight by United Automobile, A more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release: Home value perceptions have remained steady, with owner expectations lagging appraiser opinions by about a half percent for the past few months. In October, appraisals were an average of 0.45% lower than what homeowners expected, according to the National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). The data also show that the slow march toward perfect balance continued. The gap between the ave more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As defense contractors throughout the Midwest lost work because of federal budget cuts, many were at a loss about what to do next, including Sean Hilbert, CEO of Cobra Aero, a rural manufacturer in Hillsdale, Michigan. Hilbert, whose main business is making youth competition motorcycles, heard that the drone business was in dire need of a qualified engine manufacturer. He heard stories of expensive fa more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Everyone knows that gaining excess weight during one pregnancy is bad, but clinicians rarely consider weight gains and losses from one pregnancy to the next--especially in normal-weight women. But researchers from Marquette University and the University of Michigan found that among normal-weight women, fluctuating weight gain  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Jason Wentworth regarding the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association lowering the annual per-vehicle assessment by 55 percent beginning July 2020: "This is the first real, clear indication of how substantial the no-fault car insurance reforms we approved this year will be for drivers across Michigan and their pocketbooks. To put it in perspective, Michigan drivers have not seen  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: It's no secret that students whose families have more money typically perform better in school than those who come from homes with fewer financial resources. Now, new research led by the University of Michigan that followed students over a 27-year period sheds light on just how wealth influences learning outcomes, and why it may be a greater driver of socioeconomic disparities in educational achieveme more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Temporary social media profiles. We've heard of them in the world of online dating, with teens trying to avoid the watchful eyes of mom and dad, and with scammers and foreign accounts trying to cheat us or convince us of a lie to gain profit or our vote. Social media companies have promised to crack down when they are able to identify these temporary accounts. Now, new research from the University o more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A pair of innovative programs that help Michigan businesses have garnered the University of Michigan's Economic Growth Institute this year's Innovation Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. The APLU's Innovation Award for Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities was given to the Economic Growth Institute for its Small Company Innovation Program and First Customer Pro more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company's commitment to "Creating Tomorrow Together" - its own and Southeast Michigan's - will be on full display with an all-new float making its debut at the 93rd America's Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28. "Everything Ford does is designed around the needs of people," said Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund. "In Detroit, our hometown for 116 years, that includes bri more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Dr. Carl Powell brings more than 30 years of higher education experience to the state's educational technology agency * * * The West Virginia Network (WVNET) has selected Dr. Carl Powell to serve as its next director. Powell most recently was an independent technology and management consultant and the chief information officer for the Columbus, Ohio, Metropoli more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Young African American women tend to live closer to pharmacies than white women, but those pharmacies are less likely to provide easy access to condoms, according to a University of Michigan study. The study found that although young African American women tend to live nearly a mile closer to pharmacies than young white women--1.2  more PR