EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 [TNSscientificresearch-Information Technology for Development journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: In remote areas with low literacy rates, showing animated videos in the local language demonstrating agricultural techniques results in high retention and adoption rates of those techniques, found researchers from Michigan State University. The study (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02681102.2019.1697632), published i more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Grand Rapids Magazine has named 10 Barnes & Thornburg attorneys to its Top Lawyers list for 2019. Professional Research Services (PRS) conducted an online peer-review survey, asking certified attorneys in the Grand Rapids area to nominate their peers who excel in particular practice areas. Barnes & Thornburg attorneys on the Top Lawyers list and their areas of practice according to the lis more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Isabel Thompson has a curiosity about science that keeps her hand in the air during class discussions. Thompson's curiosity played a large role in her being selected for the national Beckman Scholars Program, a rigorous, 15-month mentored research experience for undergraduate students. Thompson, who is majoring in cell and molecular biology, will receive an award of $21,000 over the course of the program. T more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: * * * - Compact package delivers 35 kW peak power and 65 Nm of torque - Features precision-formed wiring method to enable higher efficiency and power density * * * BorgWarner is expanding its electric motor offerings with the introduction of its new High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) 146 motor, which is expected to go into production on a light-duty hybrid passenger car with a major OEM in early 2020. This electric moto more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: BTI Consulting Group has recognized Clark Hill has a "Standout" in two categories in its survey, BTI Client Service A-Team 2020: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance. Clark Hill was ranked has a standout in investing in client relationships and client-facing communication. "Building client relationships is at the forefront of our firm's culture," Clark Hill CEO John Hern said. "We are proud to again be more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Latasha R. Thomas was recently interviewed by the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL). The interview is featured on NABL's Member Spotlights page and reflects on Thomas' career history, from her childhood ambition of becoming the first African American female President of the United States, to have served four terms as an Alderman for the City of Chicago. The interview also discusses more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Twenty-four Clark Hill attorneys have been named 2020 Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit by DBusiness Magazine. More than 19,000 attorneys in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties were polled for the peer-review survey. For the full list and more information, please visit www.dbuinsess.com. Birmingham * Andrew A. Ayar (Corporate Law) * Jordan S. Bolton (Litigation - Commercial) * Paul W. Coughen more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorneys William B. Dunn, Ingrid A. Jensen, and Stephen D. Turner have been named to Grand Rapids Magazine's 2019 Top Lawyers list. Dunn and Jensen were named in the area of Real Estate Law and Turner was named for Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Labor Employment Benefits. Research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: The House Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved state Rep. Rodney Wakeman's plan ensuring funeral directors have the necessary authorization to provide timely and respectful dispositions for unclaimed decedents. "The process that determines who has the legal right to make funeral arrangements and final disposition in the event there are no heirs present more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Compuware, a mainframe-dedicated software company, issued the following news release: * * * - Independent Survey Finds Manual Testing a Major Impediment to Business Success, Yet Only 7% of Organizations Automate Tests on Mainframe Code - 77% of organizations find it increasingly difficult to increase quality, velocity and efficiency to meet innovation goals when developing and testing mainframe application code. * * * Compuware today announced the findings of a  more PR

CARO, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: "Each spinning wind turbine producing sustainable, renewable energy breathes life into our Clean Energy Plan, a commitment we've made to our Michigan friends and neighbors to eliminate coal, cut harmful emissions and help greatly improve the quality of our state's water and air," said Dennis Dobbs, vice president of enterprise project management, engineering and services for Consumers Energy. "Thanks go to the people  more PR

CROTON, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy announced the emergency public warning siren systems near its Rogers, Hardy and Croton hydroelectric generating plants on the Muskegon River will be tested on Thursday, December 12 at approximately 9:30 a.m. The tests will include a voice message, a 30-second siren and a second voice message. The public does not need to take any action during the tests. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission req more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 [TNSgrants-NIH] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: In March 2019, the FBI entered an Oklahoma City apartment and found massive amounts of dangerous chemicals. Among the chemicals was Phosgene oxime, or CX, one of the deadliest chemical agents ever manufactured. CX, categorized with blistering agents like mustard gas, is a nettle agent or urticant, a variety of chemical that causes serious allergic reactions that rapidly incapacitate a more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 4 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dinsmore Partner Lenny Asaro joined the firm's Chicago office in May of 2018, and among the clients who followed him from his prior firm to Dinsmore was a family limited liability company comprised of three siblings--one who lives in the Chicago area, one in Michigan and one in Norway. He has represented them for more than six years with respect to real estate matters involving disposition and litigat more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Collaboration builds on both companies' commitments to environmental stewardship * * * Ford Motor Company and McDonald's USA will soon be giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using part of a familiar staple in the morning routine, coffee beans, in vehicle parts such as headlamp housing. Every year, millions of pounds of coffee chaff - the dried skin of the bean - naturally comes off during the roasting proces more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Dow and WE launch 2019/2020 school year WE Are Innovators Campaign * * * Dow (NYSE: DOW) and WE are proud to team up and take the third annual WE Are Innovators Campaign across the U.S. and expand across the globe. Whether it is helping people gain access to healthy fresh food, learning how to include different perspectives for more innovative ideas, or driving efforts to protect the environment from plasti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Viant Medical, Inc., have finalized an Administrative Consent Order to end the use of ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment at Viant's Grand Rapids facility. Under the consent order, the company is to end sterilization using ethylene oxide by Dec. 31, conduct monthly air sampling through Februa more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford Bronco store on Amazon.com features a range of merchandise including gifts, novelties, apparel, toys and collectibles that celebrate Ford Bronco heritage while anticipating the upcoming arrival of the new off-roader - Store includes a selection of authentic Dennis Carpenter restoration parts for first-gen Bronco vehicles, as well as countless accessories such as t-shirts, ball caps, smartphone cases, tru more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Finalists Named in Tacoma, Washington Challenge - Precision Blendz owners Tommy Mays and Michael Thomas, Jr. selected to receive $10,000 grant * * * Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, announced Precision Blendz as the grand prize winner of $10,000 in the Men of Courage Cincinnati Barbershop Challenge. Precision Blendz was selected for having the greatest community participa more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Safety recall for select 2017-19 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty vehicles for unintended tailgate opening Ford is issuing a safety recall for select 2017-19 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty vehicles for unintended tailgate opening. In affected vehicles with an electric tailgate latch-release switch mounted in the tailgate handle, water ent more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: Women make up half of the total U.S. college-educated workforce, yet represent only 28% of the science and engineering workforce and hold only about a quarter of the jobs in automotive manufacturing. To connect talented women and men within the automotive and other tech-reliant industries, Ford Motor Co., EY and DENSO will host the Women of Inforum@CE more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Helping protect water resources and predict potential contamination issues is important work, and it's earned a Western Michigan University geography professor recognition among the nation's leading scientists. The American Association for the Advancement of Sciences has named Dr. Chansheng He a 2019 AAAS Fellow, citing his distinguished contributions to the field of watershed hydrology, particularly using mo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: The House Transportation Committee this week unanimously approved state Rep. Rodney Wakeman's bipartisan plan giving local governments more flexibility to fund necessary road repairs. The Saginaw Township lawmaker's plan, which has been separate from budget negotiations, maintains a commitment to repair Michigan's infrastructure and would also alter the state's  more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Dec. 3 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power President and Chief Operating Officer Toby Thomas on Tuesday presented a $60,000 energy efficiency rebate check to East Allen County Schools Superintendent Marilyn S. Hissong. As part of the New Haven Junior-Senior High School major renovation project, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) and East Allen Community Schools (EACS) worked together to save more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., appointed Tanya Jachimiak as the new associate vice president of the Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance, effective Feb. 3. In this position, she will provide leadership and oversight of MSU's Prevention, Outreach and Education Department, Office of Institutional Equity and Resolution Office. "This is an impor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is one of five agencies nationwide that has been awarded a federal grant to reduce and prevent child abuse or neglect deaths and injuries. The U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime is providing $750,000 over 3 years and assistance from experts in addressing child maltreatment injuries and fatalities.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Today Robert Gordon, director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), presented to a bipartisan panel of legislators the department's vision for a strengthened behavioral health system, serving individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. The new system will integrate physical and behavioral health servi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn: State Rep. Annette Glenn of Midland today helped lead Michigan House votes to restore funding for neonatal services, summer reading programs and several other important initiatives for the state budget year that began Oct. 1. "I am hopeful the passage of time has helped the governor realize her vetoes were a mistake. Newborn babies and school children should neve more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Phil Green: Rep. Phil Green today voted with the Michigan House to reverse the governor's cuts to health care, public safety and other essential services important to residents of the Thumb. Green, of Millington, is leading the fight to restore the more than $16 million the governor vetoed supporting rural hospitals with relatively higher rates of Medicaid and low-income patien more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Alexander: * * * - Jackson County families, prosecutor testify in support of legislation * * * State Rep. Julie Alexander was joined today in Lansing by local residents and the Jackson County prosecutor, who testified in support of her plan to increase penalties for people convicted of manufacturing or distributing heroin and fentanyl. Alexander, of Hanover, introduced more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joe Bellino: State Rep. Joe Bellino of Monroe on Wednesday voted with the state House to reverse the governor's budget cuts and restore funding for opioid recovery support, autism intervention, school safety and several other important programs helping Michigan's most vulnerable residents. "The governor vetoed this funding in an attempt to strong arm the Legislature into approv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: * * * - Legislator continues fight to reverse funding cuts * * * Rep. Ann Bollin voted with the state House to reverse the governor's cuts to education, public safety and several other programs helping Michigan's most vulnerable residents. A measure sponsored by Bollin - restoring $600,000 to form a grant program to help community organizations establish or expan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler: * * * - Legislator takes action to reverse governor's budget cuts * * * Rep. Graham Filler today voted with the state House to reverse the governor's cuts to public safety, education, veterans' services, health care, and several other programs helping the people of Michigan. "People in our community are understandably upset by these devastating cuts," said Fil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall: State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) and the Michigan House this week overwhelmingly approved measures to reverse many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget vetoes - a key step in the effort to restore funding for K-12 students, public safety, health care, veterans and other vital initiatives. Whitmer vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: State Rep. Michele Hoitenga's plan to restore the practice of baiting and feeding deer in Michigan has been sent to the governor for her consideration. The plan would end the ban issued by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in August 2018 amid concerns about the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Hoitenga, of Manton, said the baiting and feeding  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: Rep. Bronna Kahle today voted with the state House to reverse the governor's cuts to public safety, Alzheimer's care and programs for seniors, support for families with autistic children, and several other programs helping Michigan's most vulnerable residents. Kahle and the House also voted to restore a tuition grant program helping students at independent college more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave and the Michigan House today approved a budget plan to reverse many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's politically motivated budget vetoes - a key step in the effort to restore funding for local governments, law enforcement, veterans services and other vital programs. Whitmer cut nearly $1.6 billion in Legislature-approved funding. The House votes to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Luke Meerman: Rep. Luke Meerman today said Michigan should implement its new state law related to Medicaid workforce engagement requirements as planned in January. Meerman's comments come in response to Gov. Whitmer's request that the Legislature pause implementation of the new requirements pending a legal challenge. "We are not pausing the program because it's a good reform t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: Rep. Andrea Schroeder and the Michigan House today approved measures to reverse many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget vetoes - a key step in the effort to restore funding for seniors with Alzheimer's, children with autism, law enforcement, and other vital initiatives. Whitmer vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jason Sheppard: State Rep. Jason Sheppard, of Temperance, today testified on his plan expanding how communities could collaborate to provide services. While the focus in some instances may be on transportation and public transit, House Bill 5229 could be applied broadly, giving communities and counties more versatility when it comes to their millages and improvement plans for a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Pauline Wendzel: * * * - Legislature takes action to reverse governor's cuts * * * State Rep. Pauline Wendzel helped lead Michigan House votes to restore funding for charter schools, the secondary road patrol program, rural hospital and health care programs, the autism navigator program, payments in lieu of taxes to local governments, and several other important initiatives f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and 18 other Attorneys General submitted a letter to the Federal Trade Commission late last month to encourage the commission to limit the use of abusive non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These clauses continue to negatively impact low-income laborers while limiting job mobility and opportunities for advancement for all affected laborers. "Nearl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following joint statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes and Beth Kelly, chair of the Calhoun County Democratic Party, in response to President Trump's announced rally in Battle Creek: "Two rallies in two weeks is a clear sign Donald Trump is terrified of losing Michigan after over three years of breaking promise after promise to our voters. "This failed president has time and again left Michigan families behind, fightin more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: While Mike Pence visited Michigan in a desperate attempt to salvage the state for Donald Trump and his Republican cronies, Michigan Democrats held a conference call slamming the failed Trump administration for their broken promises to Michigan voters. On the call, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes and congressional candidates Bryan Berghoef and Jon Hoadley highlighted Donald Trump's broken promises on heal more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Formalizes collaboration between PlanetM and Silicon Valley-based business leaders - Whitmer in Silicon Valley to promote tech collaboration, investment opportunities in Michigan * * * Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today wraps up a two-day investment mission to Silicon Valley, where she met with tech and mobility companies to build relationships, promote business investment and grow talent opp more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Michigan College Access Network's annual College Cash Campaign received a major boost with the announcement of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statewide "Governor's FAFSA Challenge." The governor is challenging every high school to increase their FAFSA completion rate among graduates of the Class of 2020. Michigan's 2019 FAFSA completion rate was 55.9%, which was a decrease of 0.7% from the previous year. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that in addition to calling Michigan's 855-VOICES4 sexual assault hotline, survivors can now text 1-866-238-1454 to receive immediate help and support from trained professionals. "This texting feature is an important way to make sure every survivor in Michigan has direct access to the support and resources they deserve," Gov. Whitmer said. "I want every survi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Renee Knake to the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. "As a proud Spartan, I understand how important it is to have someone on the board who will do right by students, staff, and alumni. I know Renee will work with President Stanley to ensure that Michigan State embodies a culture that respects diversity, values and listens to all survivors, an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Michael Rice filed a brief in the Michigan Supreme Court responding to arguments that MCL 388.1752b, which provides financial assistance to nonpublic schools in complying with certain state mandates, violates the Michigan constitution's prohibition against state funding of nonpublic schools. In their brief, Governor Whit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer hosted two roundtable events to encourage Michiganders to sign up for coverage during the ACA open enrollment period ending on Sunday, December 15. In the morning, the governor joined Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) at Beaumont Hospital in Troy. This afternoon, the governor joined Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) at Carefree Medical Clinic in Lansing. "Ev more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Commission on Services to the Aging, Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board "Children's Trust Fund," Crime Victim Services Commission, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System Board, Michigan Board of Speech Language  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: The Michigan Legislature should delay implementation of Healthy Michigan Plan work requirements rather than risk wasting taxpayer dollars and creating needless confusion now that the requirements face a serious legal challenge, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said today in a special message sent to the legislature's leadership. "Every Michigander deserves access to quality, affordable health care, and I'm  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- 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) will hold a public meeting on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the Flint City Hall, located at 1101 Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502, at 9:30 A.M. The MRA is required to hold at least four public meetings each calendar year for the purpose of hearing complaints and receiving the views of the publ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: * * * - Legislator continues fighting on behalf of critical access hospitals * * * State Rep. Greg Markkanen, of Hancock, today joined the Michigan House of Representatives in the passage of a plan to restore budget funding vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Lynn Afendoulis after the House voted to restore funding for services vetoed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: "With these votes, the House makes significant strides toward mending the damage done to Michigan's most vulnerable residents by the governor's budget vetoes. "Our plan restores funding to health care and to programs to help children with autism and their families. It re more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Thomas Albert: State Rep. Thomas Albert this week testified before the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee in support of his plan to expand the methods of fishing currently allowed by Michigan law. Albert, of Lowell, said his plan would allow the use of trotlines and juglines on inland lakes and rivers for nongame fish species and snapping turtles. In Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Thomas Albert: Rep. Thomas Albert today voted with the state House to reverse the governor's cuts to public safety, education, veterans' services, health care, and several other programs the people of Michigan rely on every day. In total, $459 million was restored to critical government programs and $114.5 million was restored to the school aid fund. "This is the first step to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Thomas Albert: * * * - Corrections subcommittee looks for ways to improve employee morale * * * State Rep. Thomas Albert, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, today held a hearing to discuss the mental wellness of corrections officers and others employed by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Albert, of Lowell, said the topic is of critical conc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Alexander: State Rep. Julie Alexander of Hanover this week voted with the state House to reverse the governor's budget cuts and restore funding for several vital programs. "I understand many are upset about these budget cuts," Alexander said. "Promises were made, and expectations were set." The House measure would ensure public charter school students get the same fundin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sue Allor: Rep. Sue Allor today voted with her colleagues in the House to reverse some of Governor Whitmer's budget cuts from earlier this year, including: support to rural hospitals and health care programs, funding to local law enforcement, and assistance for Michiganders with autism. A measure sponsored by Allor - restoring a $15 million program assisting local communities c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joe Bellino: State Rep. Joe Bellino today testified before the House Regulatory Reform Committee in support of his bipartisan plan protecting Michiganders from lung-related injuries associated with vapor products containing vitamin E acetate. The Monroe lawmaker said his legislation is in response to the recent spike in reported health injuries nationwide caused by e-cigarettes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: It's the season of giving, and legislation from state Rep. Ryan Berman will allow for more people to do just that while strengthening Michigan's communities. House Bill 4993 creates an income tax credit for donations to community foundations. The proposal, which is part of a bipartisan two-bill package, incentivizes taxpayers to contribute to worthy charitable caus more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: State Rep. Julie Calley's legislation requiring insurers to cover early prescription eye drop refills was signed into law this week. Calley said that more than two-thirds of people, especially seniors and young children, have trouble administering prescription eye drops, which causes them to run out of the prescribed medication sooner. Because prescription eye dro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Diana Farrington: * * * - House approves new supplemental budget plan * * * State Rep. Diana Farrington, of Utica, today voted to restore key funding vetoed by the governor two months ago, protecting Michigan workers, children and families. The governor originally issued a total of 147 line-item vetoes within a budget proposal previously approved by the Legislature before th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Phil Green: State Rep. Phil Green announced a major investment in the heart of downtown Caro by the Michigan Strategic Fund. A Community Development Block Grant of $984,625 will be used to create a permanent home for the existing farmers market in Caro. "I am very excited to announce this investment," Green said. "This is big news for our community. Having a permanent spot wit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: Earlier today, state Rep. Beth Griffin and the Michigan House approved a budget plan to reverse many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's misguided budget vetoes - a key step in the effort to restore funding for school safety grants, veterans services, education and other vital programs. Whitmer vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the bu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: * * * - House approves new supplemental budget plan * * * State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, of Manton, today voted to restore key funding vetoed by the governor two months ago, protecting Michigan workers, veterans, children and families. The governor originally issued a total of 147 line-item vetoes within a budget proposal previously approved by the Legislatur more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: State Rep. Bronna Kahle of Adrian and Sen. Dale Zorn today welcomed Lenawee County resident Frank Dick to the Capitol, presenting him with a legislative tribute commemorating his service during World War II. "Those who have served our great nation deserve our respect and recognition for their sacrifices," Rep. Kahle said. "Frank's incredible desire to serve is ack more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- 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 has been signed into law. Kahle's plan requires the minimum level of state regulation considered necessary to protect the public and applies the same standards of training and certification used in the 46 states that already license acupuncture. The Mi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave said legislation introduced this week by Democrats in the Legislature is just the latest attempt by liberals to chip away at the fundamental right of Michigan citizens to keep and bear arms. LaFave, of Iron Mountain, said the latest proposal by Democratic lawmakers to require universal background checks every time a firearm changes ownership  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: State Rep. Sarah Lightner of Springport will host a tele-town hall meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to discuss the upcoming changes in Michigan's car insurance system. Lightner will be joined by Rep. Jason Wentworth, who serves as chairman of the House Select Committee on Reducing Car Insurance Rates. "Much needed auto insurance reform is just a few months away from more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: State Rep. Sarah Lightner of Springport last night voted to restore critical funding for local communities and essential public services vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. Lightner is leading efforts to restore what's known as "payment in lieu of taxes" from the state to local communities. These payments replace revenue lost on tax-exempt land ow more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: * * * - Legislation will allow road commission to replace outdated facility * * * State Rep. Greg Markkanen's plan to help the Keweenaw County Road Commission move forward with a proposal to replace its outdated maintenance facility has been sent to the governor for her consideration. Markkanen, of Hancock, said the local road commission has run into problems more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mike Mueller: * * * - Mueller fights to reinstate local secondary road patrol program * * * State Rep. Mike Mueller, of Linden, today joined the Michigan House of Representatives in the passage of a plan to restore budget funding vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley: The House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee this week unanimously approved state Rep. Jack O'Malley's bipartisan plan improving school bus safety in Michigan. O'Malley's plan, the lead measure of a 5-bill package, defines who is and isn't allowed on a school bus and installs stiffer penalties for those who board buses without permission. "This i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley: * * * - Legislator: People want a completed budget, not more bickering * * * State Rep. Jack O'Malley, of Lake Ann, this week joined the Michigan House of Representatives in the passage of a plan to restore budget funding vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brad Paquette: As water levels along the Lake Michigan shoreline continue to rise, state Rep. Brad Paquette this week joined a bipartisan group of Michigan legislators in sending a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asking for a state of emergency declaration. The desired declaration would cover the entire shoreline of Lake Michigan in response to erosion from near-record high wat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brad Paquette: State Rep. Brad Paquette on Wednesday joined the state House in approving a plan to restore funding for vital government programs vetoed by Gov. Whitmer. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget plan for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. The House plan approved today would restore the most critical of those more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Scott VanSingel: State Rep. Scott VanSingel, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, today joined the state House in approving a plan to restore funding for vital government programs vetoed by Gov. Whitmer. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget plan for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. The more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: Michigan residents who are victims of domestic violence and stalking would be allowed to carry a concealed weapon in a gun-free zone to better protect themselves under a plan unveiled today by state Rep. Rodney Wakeman. The Saginaw Township lawmaker said his plan would allow individuals who have filed an active personal protection order (PPO) to carry a conceale more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mary Whiteford: State Rep. Mary Whiteford, chair of the House Appropriations Health and Human Services Committee, today joined the state House in approving, with overwhelming bipartisan support, a plan to restore funding for vital government programs vetoed by Gov. Whitmer. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget plan for more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak: State Rep. Doug Wozniak has announced the release of the Pure Michigan Winter 2019 Travel Guide. Released as part of the state's travel and tourism campaign, the guide provides readers with an overview of trip ideas and destinations to enjoy during this winter season. "Just because temperatures are falling and snow is coming doesn't mean our state is any less beau more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Douglas Wozniak: State Rep. Douglas Wozniak, of Shelby Township, today voted to advance a supplemental state budget plan restoring funding vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this year. The governor vetoed nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding when she signed the budget plan for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1. "These cuts were extreme, but I worked with my c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Reps. Andrea Schroeder and Matt Hall: Reps. Andrea Schroeder and Matt Hall recently introduced a plan that will allow Michigan Children's Ombudsman investigators to dedicate more resources to cases where child abuse is suspected while improving transparency and accountability. The legislation is sparked in part by an April 2019 audit which found the Children's Ombudsman office was n more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 [TNSgrants-DoEd] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University has received more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to train rehabilitation counselors who are ready to help people with disabilities succeed in the job market. During the five-year grant, 15 students in MSU's Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling program will earn full scholarships with a stipend. These scholars will complete an in more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 [TNSk12research-Journal of Behavioral Education] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Research from Michigan State University could make daily decisions for professionals who work with children with autism faster and more effective. "We have created a guide for practitioners on how to make quicker, stronger and more data-informed decisions in practice," said Matt Brodhead, assistant professor of Applied Behavior Analysis and co-author o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: At the American Chemical Society National Meeting in San Diego, the ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities displayed an accessible periodic table that featured braille and sign language 3-D printed onto every element tile. The project celebrates the International Year of the Periodic Table and its discovery 150 years ago by Dmitri Mendeleev. Through the use of accessible technology, the project more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 [TNSbiologyresearch-Ecology Letters journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: North American migratory birds have been getting smaller over the past four decades, and their wings have gotten a bit longer. Both changes appear to be responses to a warming climate. Those are the main findings from a new University of Michigan-led analysis of a dataset of some 70,000 North American migratory birds from 52 species that died when they colli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Diana Farrington: Legislation from state Rep. Diana Farrington easing requirements for mortgage loan originators when they change employers within the industry has been signed into law. Loan originators employed by a federally insured financial institution must be licensed and registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System. This registration makes them exempt from sta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 2 -- The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: To support worker safety and health across the state, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) announced the award of $870,000 in training grants to 20 nonprofit organizations. The Consultation Education and Training grants are awarded annually for the development and implemen more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: The General Motors Company (GM), in partnership with LG Chem, announced this morning they will create 1,100 new jobs in the Lordstown-area of Northeast Ohio in the coming years to staff a new facility. The plant will be focused on the mass production of battery cells for future battery-electric vehicles. Today's announcement represents an investment of up to $2.3 billion through the new, equally-owned joint v more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: For many students, their bus driver is the first and last person from school they see each day. For students along Mr. Russ Clark's route, to and from school aren't the only times they may see him. Clark is constantly involved in making sure that the school experience is a positive one for his students, many of whom have special needs. He attends their events at school, and goes above and beyo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Rogers City's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is ready to redevelop a long-vacant lot in its downtown waterfront district. Since the former lumber yard and bulk petroleum storage facility near Huron and 1st Street may have left behind contaminated soil or groundwater, the DDA will begin with an environmental investigation. A $65,000 grant from the Michigan Departm more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news release: Today, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is joining a bipartisan group of 13 chief elections officials to develop effective methods for educating voters and combatting misinformation about the security of Georgia's elections. The bipartisan Task Force to Restore and Ensure the Public Trust in Elections will be chaired by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Ohio Secretary of State Frank L more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 5 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers today sent a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urging her to declare a state of emergency for the entire Lake Michigan shoreline because of near-record high water levels. The letter to seek a statewide response, spearheaded by Rep. Bradley Slagh of Zeeland, underscores the lakeshore erosion resulting from dangerously high water levels. Communities along Lake Mic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Radiological testing conducted today at the site of a sediment collapse into the Detroit River shows levels of radiation below background levels throughout the site, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced this afternoon. EGLE staff tested for radiation on the property in numerous locations away from the shore, both near the area more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - December graduates, radio station acquisition also on the agenda * * The Central Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider approval of a new bachelor's degree in environmental engineering and a pediatrics discipline within the College of Medicine when it meets Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering degree program would join three current undergradu more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A record high in annual research expenditures at the University of Michigan led to innovative research and scholarship endeavors that address emerging problems, spur new technologies and drive the economy. U-M, which has ranked No. 1 in research volume among the nation's public universities for nine consecutive years, reported $1.62 billion in research expenditures during fiscal year 2019. That marks a more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 5 [TNSsociologyresearch-Nature journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Some stress at a young age could actually lead to a longer life, new research shows. University of Michigan researchers have discovered that oxidative stress experienced early in life increases subsequent stress resistance later in life. Oxidative stress happens when cells produce more oxidants and free radicals than they can deal with. It's part of the aging proc more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 6 -- Upper Peninsula Power, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, issued the following news release: Today, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued an interim order addressing Upper Peninsula Power Company's (UPPCO) Integrated Resource Plan or IRP. An IRP is a comprehensive plan developed by an electric utility that outlines its future resource strategy - how the electric utility will provide reliable, cost effective electric service to its customers whil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 3 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Yesterday, MLive reported that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has joined the progressive wing of her party and would now support a government-run "Medicare for all" system as long as it is handled at the Federal level. Previously, Whitmer had been an ardent supporter of private healthcare, counting some of the state's largest healthcare companies among her top donors. Support is rapidly growing amongst Democrats f more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: To enhance fishing success and opportunities for all Lake Michigan anglers, while sustaining a balanced and vibrant fisheries community, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released a new Lake Michigan fish stocking plan. "Because of work with key partners in the Lake Michigan fisheries community, Wisconsin will grow as the preeminent destination for world-class fishing. more PR