WARREN, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: U-Haul(R) is revealing details for its adaptive reuse of the former Kmart(R) building at 2000 Ten Mile Road in Warren. U-Haul Moving & Storage of North Warren will open a temporary showroom by the end of January, offering truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment and moving supplies. Once the 121,568-square-foot building is renovated, it will feature approximately 800 indoor self-storage units, g more PR

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Amerisure Mutual Insurance Co., a provider of comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses that are focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare, issued the following news release: Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance again! This honor is dictated by Business Insurance magazine and Best Companies Group. This year, Amerisure made the list for the eighth time and was ranked 13th in the m more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis are finally happening. While the latest CF headlines tout a new genetic treatment that targets its underlying cause, a major challenge still remains: How will we get rid of the chronic lung infections that plague CF patients? A Michigan State University scientist is trying to understand how these complex infections cause such a terrible disease. Through a $2.7 millio more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Bill Dirksen, Ford Motor Company's vice president of Labor Affairs for the past six years, has announced he will retire effective Dec. 1. Dirksen's decision to conclude his 35-year Ford career follows ratification of a new four-year labor contract by employees represented by the United Auto Workers. More than 56 percent of ballots were cast in favor of the agreement in voting that ended last Friday. Dirksen led Ford' more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: For those with developmental disabilities and communication challenges, struggling to interact with others can be an extremely frustrating and isolating experience. Social scientist Sarah Douglas, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, is addressing these challenges head on. By working with children with complex communications n more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Bahar Aliakbarian, research leader at the Axia Institute and fixed-term faculty in MSU's Broad College supply chain management department, was recently awarded a grant from the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization, or MTRAC, program to uncover ways to capitalize on cherry waste, in collaboration with researchers from MSU's Department of Forestry. Cherry by-products -- like pomace, t more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy has named Carlin Smith as community affairs manager for the northern Lower Peninsula, bringing years of community experience to his role as the company's local government and community representative in the following counties: Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, and Kalkaska. Smith has more than 20 years of Chamber management experience and served most recently as presiden more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Dow and Restore the Earth Foundation, along with key members of the Louisiana community, came together on November 7 to celebrate the collaboration and its future carbon capture benefits * * * With shovels in hand, volunteers recently teamed up to mark the official start to a collaboration between Dow (NYSE: DOW) and Restore the Earth Foundation, Inc., in which 200 acres of bald cypress trees will be plante more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Mike Neller has been named director of the Remediation and Redevelopment Division (RRD) at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the agency announced today. Neller, a U.S. Navy veteran who was hired into EGLE in 2018 as manager of the Radiological Protection Section, assumes his new role Dec. 1. EGLE Director Liesl Clark said Neller's more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - 2020 Mustang Mach-E Media Kit (https://www.ford.com/mach-e/2020/media-kit/) * * * Ford customers can now visit the Mustang Mach-E reservation site to reserve their spot in line for the latest addition to the Mustang family. Launching in late 2020, the all-electric Mustang Mach-E will be available in several variations, including a limited quantity First Edition. A special GT Performance Edition will also b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises, 2020 U.S. House candidate for Michigan (district 11), Frank Acosta, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, Whittney Williams also signed the pledge. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2020 U.S. House candidate for Michigan (district 14), Gabi Grossbard, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President Philip Blumel commented on more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - Admissions Revealed in Multi-Year Justice Department Investigation Form Basis of Complaint * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced the filing of a federal racketeering lawsuit against FCA (FCA US LLC and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV) and former FCA executives who have pled guilty in an ongoing federal corruption probe. The lawsuit exposes a multi-year pattern of corruption that FCA used to und more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces new collaboration between autonomous vehicle tech company Mobileye, state of Michigan on third full day of mission to Israel - Agreement establishes pilot program focused on advanced driving technology * * * Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continued to advance Michigan's leadership in bringing together public and private partners to advance the state's mobility e more PR

BRIDGMAN, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power's Cook Nuclear Plant Unit 2 completed its refueling outage which began in early October, connecting to the transmission grid at 1:51 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19. The outage lasted 48 days. In addition to refueling the reactor and performing regular maintenance and testing activities, other significant project work included modifications to the unit more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill today announced that Margaret (Molly) DiBianca has joined the firm as a Member in its Labor & Employment Practice in the firm's Wilmington office. "As we continue to grow our Mid-Atlantic offices, Molly will be a great addition to our already robust presence in the region," said Lauri Kavulich, Member-in-Charge of the firm's Philadelphia and Wilmington offices. "We are strategically expanding our fu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- The Marijuana Regulatory Agency, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) announced today that the Medical Marijuana Operation and Oversight Grant application for Fiscal Year 2020 is now available. Operation and Oversight Grants are to be distributed at the county level for education, communication, and outreach regarding the 2008 Michigan Medical Marijuana Act more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) designation of 43 Michigan counties as primary natural disaster areas, making assistance available to agriculture producers in those counties following adverse weather conditions. "I am pleased the USDA responded to our request and I'm looking forward to the further assessment of those more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: After several years of increases in overdose deaths, in 2018 Michigan experienced a decrease overall, including a slight decline in opioid-related overdose deaths, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. In 2018, there were 2,599 overdose deaths, 2,036 of which were opioid-related. Overall overdose deaths declined by 3.2 percent from 2017's more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: On October 24, 2019, the Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued final orders revoking three licenses associated with the Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit. Final Orders were issued against the mortuary science licenses of: - Cantrell Funeral Home, Inc. - Raymond Cantrell II, Cantrell's last known Resident Agent and Director - Jameca Boone, Cantrell's l more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Nonseasonally adjusted jobless rates in October moved down slightly in 13 of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas, according to data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Three metro areas had noticeable jobless rate increases related to manufacturing job cuts associated with an auto sector labor dispute. "Michigan's regional jobless rates  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: * * * - MCCA rate reduction first sign of savings from new law * * * State Rep. Julie Calley today said a fee reduction announced by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association is a positive indication that Michigan 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 ye more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today praised Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist's appointment of Consumer Protection Division Chief Katharyn Barron as the new State Public Administrator - an appointment Gilchrist made during his stint as Acting Governor of Michigan this week. Barron's appointment took effect late Thursday. Barron began her career with the Attorney General's office in 1992 and h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today urged residents to know the signs of fraud during Utility Scam Awareness Week, November 17-23. "Raising awareness and educating customers about scams is one of my top priorities," Nessel said. "Utility Scam Awareness Week is a great opportunity to help spread awareness about suspicious behaviors and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - Opposes EPA's Attack on California's Advanced Clean Car Standards * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 23 other Attorneys General and two cities late last week in filing a lawsuit opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) attempt to revoke the portions of a waiver it granted California in 2013 that permit the implementation of the state's greenhouse gas (GHG more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: To encourage more support for more than 450 veterans treatment courts across 40 states and territories, last week Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of 43 other Attorneys General urged Congress to pass the Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019. The act would establish a Veteran Treatment Court Program in the U.S. Department of Justice to provide grants and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: A strong advocate for protecting Michigan's Medicaid program from unscrupulous scam artists, Michigan Department of Attorney General Health Care Fraud Division Chief David Tanay in late October was elected president of the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU), Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today. Tanay was elected to president at the annual training for NAMFC more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today commended U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos for taking the advice of 30 Attorneys General to ensure students impacted by the abrupt closure of 24 Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH) schools are properly indemnified. Sec. DeVos in early November agreed to automatically forgive the federal student loan debt for students enrolled in more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: Acting Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Mary Engelman was appointed as Interim Director of the Department Monday night. Sylvia Elliott, director of the Department's Office of Legal Affairs was appointed as a special adviser to the Commission. Both women were interviewed for the position of Interim Director last month. Engelman has served as the executive director of the Michigan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: The Michigan Civil Rights Commission will meet on Monday, November 18 at 5 p.m. in Detroit to finalize the search process for a new executive director. The Commission's regular meeting will be held at Cadillac Place, 3054 Grand Blvd., Detroit MI in suite 3-600. Commissioners will finalize a job description for the post of executive director, as well as detail where the job announcement will more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on Republicans broken promises on education: "Time and again Donald Trump has broken his promises to Michigan students and families, working with his crony Betsy Devos to strip money from public schools, gut critical student protections, and to make it harder for survivors to seek justice on college campuses. "Instead of standing for public education for all, Donald Trump and Betsy more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: One year out from the 2020 elections, federal campaign finance disclosures show that the Michigan Republican Party (MIGOP) enjoys a massive 40 to 1 cash advantage over their Democrat opponents. Additionally, the reports also show that the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) is deep in debt and burning money faster than it is being raised. As of October 31st, the MDP was $126,720 in debt, and the party's cash on h more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: Today (Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019) the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the City of Detroit Civil Rights and Inclusion Office and the owners of Checker Bar are hosting a community conversation entitled "Let's Talk About Race." The discussion is taking place at 3:30 p.m. at Checker Bar, located at 124 Cadillac Place, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Anthony Lewis, Director of Business and Community more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced plans to travel to Israel from November 17th to November 23rd, 2019. The governor will travel between Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem to meet with government, business, and nonprofit leaders to strengthen relationships and build business ties with startups and mobility companies to help Michigan compete for good-paying, high tech jobs. "I'm proud to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) designation of 43 Michigan counties as primary natural disaster areas, making assistance available to agriculture producers in those counties following adverse weather conditions. "I am pleased the USDA responded to our request and I'm looking forward to the further assessment of those counties not included in  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Israel-based nonprofit Start Up-Nation Central to collaborate on technology solutions that have the potential to improve opportunities and quality of life for Michigan citizens. The state of Michigan and Start-Up Nation Central will work to identify Israeli-based companies with opportunities to expand operations into Michigan t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release: Michigan Libertarian Andy LeCureaux was elected to his tenth consecutive term on the Hazel Park City Council on November 5. He has been on the council since 2001. Terms on the city council are for two years. Mr. LeCureaux finished first in a 3-way race, with the top two finishers elected. He received 778 votes for 39% overall. "What to me was notable was the wide support across the entire city, from so many people more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Marijuana Regulatory Agency, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: The Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) promulgated emergency rules today for marijuana products intended for inhalation to address the public health crisis of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of adult-use and medical marijuana consumers. "It is more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 20 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has named Melissa Smiley as the new chief of staff for the Michigan Department of State. Smiley, who will begin Jan. 6, 2020, brings strategic leadership experience gained in a career that spans government, academia and philanthropy. She is currently the vice president of strategy and operations at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and previously  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall: State Rep. Matt Hall recently joined the Michigan House in approving a plan to expand Michigan's expungement laws and give hundreds of thousands of residents with old criminal convictions a new opportunity to start fresh. Hall, of Marshall Township, said the innovative proposal will make Michigan a leader in criminal justice reform. "Many Michigan residents have ma more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: A plan spearheaded by state Rep. Michele Hoitenga helping Michigan residents with felony convictions get back on their feet and further their careers has been signed into law today by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. Gilchrist is serving as acting governor while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is out of the country on a trade mission. House Bill 4044 gives the director of t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Eric Leutheuser: State Rep. Eric Leutheuser today celebrated the progress Michigan has made in preparing more students for success through career technical education programs. The Michigan Department of Education recently announced the number of students completing career technical education (CTE) programs has increased by more than 75 percent in just four years - from 27,014 in  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- 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 announced support for a recently unveiled plan addressing how municipalities work together to pay for and pursue desired projects. O'Malley, chair of the House Transportation Committee, said House Bill 5229 - sponsored by state Rep. Jason Sheppard of Temperance - works in harmony with a series of bills he has been wor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jason Sheppard: * * * - Legislation offers flexibility for public service millages * * * State Rep. Jason Sheppard, of Temperance, today joined leaders from Wayne, Washtenaw and Oakland counties for a news conference discussing renewed interest and options for expanded regional transit in the greater Detroit area. "We had a great discussion about ways to expand infrastructu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bradley Slagh: * * * - Measure provides locals and their employees with flexibility, practicality * * * A proposal from state Rep. Bradley Slagh, of Zeeland, helping townships serve their residents more effectively when collecting tax payments this week was signed into law by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. Gilchrist is serving as acting governor while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Hank Vaupel: State Rep. Hank Vaupel spoke this week at a rally in Detroit advocating for lower prescription drug prices. Vaupel, of Fowlerville, joined a bipartisan group of state lawmakers including Sen. Ruth Johnson, House Representatives Kevin Hertel, John Chirkun and federal lawmakers to voice his support for legislation in Lansing and in Washington D.C. that would encour more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: "As the peak holiday season rapidly approaches, Michigan's tourism communities like Frankenmuth are still reeling from the political vetoes used by the governor when she slashed nearly $1 billion from the state budget. "Through ultimatums, a record 147 line-item vetoes and an unconventional, unilateral power grab to transfer funds through an administrative board,  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A team of scientists have developed a new online tool that will make it easier to identify Southeast Asian ambrosia beetles, a potentially destructive and invasive species. Many insect species that are both pests and invasive in the United States are originally from Southeast Asia. This is especially true for the Xyleborini, a large tribe of ambrosia beetles with 1,100 species within the subfamily more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: Coinciding with national Native American Heritage Month, members of Michigan's tribal, state, and federal court systems will assemble at the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing today and tomorrow for the fall meeting of the Michigan Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum ("Forum"). The meeting will be hosted by Justice Megan K. Cavanagh, who serves as the MSC liaison on tribal issues, and will include a var more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University has teamed up with Plante Moran and Charles Schwab Foundation, in partnership with Schwab Advisor Services, to expand the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Program within the Eli Broach College of Business. The partnership with Plante Moran and Charles Schwab Foundation will prepare business students for success in financial planning and wealth management careers in  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: New data released today provides valuable insights about Michigan State University's climate, the incidence of relationship violence and sexual misconduct and the impact of recent improvements made across campus on these critical issues. The Know More @ MSU campuswide survey was launched in March and led by the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup. "We needed a comp more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * - Agreement Requires Kaleida Health's Implementation of Reforms, Additional Staffing, Supervision, and Compliance Measures * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a settlement with Kaleida Health, the largest not-for-profit health care provider in Western New York, to resolve an investigation into the death of a 16-month-old pediatric resident in 2015, as well a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 21 [TNSsociologyresearch-Brain, Behavior and Immunity journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A runaway, inflammatory immune response may be responsible for triggering severe depression during and after pregnancy, according to a new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity. Not to be mistaken as the rapidly passing "baby blues," which is common right after delivery, pregnancy-related depression is a serious medic more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release: Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans and The Parade Company unveiled a new float, "Home for Your Dreams," today outside of the Quicken Loans headquarters in downtown Detroit. Paul W. Smith of News/Talk 760 WJR served as emcee and was joined by Detroit Public Schools Community District All City Marching Band and hundreds of Quicken Loans team members in unveiling the float. The highly-anti more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 [TNSsociologyresearch-Journal of Experimental Psychology] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University's Sleep and Learning Lab has conducted one of the largest sleep studies to date, revealing that sleep deprivation affects us much more than prior theories have suggested. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, the research is not only one of the largest studies, but also the first to assess how more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 [TNSbiologyresearch-Nature Ecology & Evolution journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan scientists and their colleagues used glowing fluorescent gel to test the potential effectiveness of vaccines to control rabies and other diseases in wild bats. The study, led by researchers at U-M and the University of Glasgow and published online Nov. 18 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, found that a low-effort va more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is pleased to announce the opening of the five newest restaurants in the North Terminal. The restaurants include: Starbucks, a coffee brand recognized globally; National Coney Island, an All-American diner that has been part of Metro Detroit for over 50 years; Common Grace Coffee Co., a local cafe specializing in the roasting of fin more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 23 [TNSmedicalresearch-American Journal of Preventive Medicine] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act prompted more low-income women of reproductive age to sign up for health insurance, seek medical care and report improvements in their health, a study led by a College of Human Medicine researcher found. Those findings are important, because they could lead to better health not on more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises, 2020 U.S. House candidate for Michigan (district 8), Mike Detmer, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Detmer is the first signer in this race. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congre more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch-American Journal of Political Science] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: After same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015, then-county clerk Kim Davis famously refused to issue licenses to same-sex couples. Then-State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore followed suit, demanding Alabama county officials to cease issuing marriage licenses altogether. Curious about whether these cases reflected a wider trend, Ke more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Silicon integrated circuits, which are used in computer processors, are approaching the maximum feasible density of transistors on a single chip--at least, in two-dimensional arrays. Now, a team of engineers at the University of Michigan have stacked a second layer of transistors directly atop a state-of-the-art silicon chip. They propose that their design could remove the need for a second chip that more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: With a shortage of new tuberculosis drugs in the pipeline, a software tool from the University of Michigan can predict how current drugs--including unlikely candidates--can be combined in new ways to create more effective treatments. "This could replace our traditional trial-and-error system for drug development that is comparatively slow and expensive," said Sriram Chandrasekaran, U-M assistant profe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Michigan economy turned decidedly chilly this year as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession. But sustained growth should return for 2020 and 2021, albeit at a modest pace compared with 2017-2018, say University of Michigan economists Gabriel Ehrlich, Donald Grimes and  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The U.S. economy, buoyed by low unemployment rates along with robust consumer spending, marked its longest expansion in history this summer yet the pace of growth has cooled. Get ready for a continued slowdown ahead, as growth slides from 2.9% a year ago to 2.3% this year, and to 1.7% in 2020-21, according to University of Michigan economists. The Fed's recent "midcycle adjustment" have insulated the  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University Interim Associate Vice President of the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance (OCR), Robert Kent, has named Melody Werner as the new director of the Office of Institutional Equity. She joins MSU from Eastern Michigan University where she has served as the Title IX Coordinator since 2015. In this role, Werner will oversee all investigations taking pla more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 19 [TNSmedicalresearch-Telemedicine and e-Health journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: For older adults, Fitbits and other activity trackers may be popular gifts, but they may not be used for very long. While counterintuitive, engaging in competition with family and friends decreases the odds of long-term use among older adults, perhaps because they feel it's demotivating, according to a new Michigan State University study. And w more PR