DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - 2020 Ford Expedition Limited FX4 off-road package standard equipment includes off-road-tuned shocks, all-new electronic limited-slip rear differential, skid plates, side steps and FX4 badging - With best-in-class towing of 9,200 pounds, nearly 20 percent of Ford Expedition owners take their SUVs off-road, with 45 percent using them for hunting, fishing or camping, according to MaritzCX market research * * *  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Super Duty Chassis Cab delivers major performance with an all-new big block 7.3-liter V8 providing 350 horsepower and best-in-class gas torque of 468 ft.-lbs. - Built for heavy upfit equipment and industry demands, Super Duty Chassis Cab dominates with best-in-class maximum payload of 12,750 pounds * * * The 2020 line-up of Super Duty chassis cabs is built even more capable, powerful, and work-ready featuri more PR

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Dec. 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 pleased to announce its new chief financial officer (CFO) and treasurer, Chris Spaude. Spaude previously served Amerisure as the vice president of finance since 2017. Prior to that, Spaude held numerous other role more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Anil Jain, University Distinguished Professor of computer science and engineering at Michigan State University, has been elected as a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, or CAS. He was selected for his scientific achievements and contributions to promoting the development of science and technology in China. Election to the academy is one of the highest honors that China bestows on a c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Neogen, a developer of food and animal safety products, issued the following news release: Neogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NEOG) has received approval from the AOAC Research Institute for its Soleris(R) for Enterobacteriaceae (EBAC), which is designed to help prevent harmful bacteria from contaminating food, pet food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. The AOAC's Performance TestedSM Method Certification (No. 121901) provides independent validation  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Member Bradford Hughes co-authored an article, "Preparing Your Driver for Direct and Cross-Examination," which was published in DRI's For The Defense December 2018 newsletter. This article discusses the importance of trial preparation for drivers from testimony practices to the courtroom experience. To view the article, click here.( https://www.clarkhill.com/uploads/medium/resource/4418/DRI_Article_-_Preparing_D more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Scott Cruz was recently interviewed by WBBM | CBS Chicago to discuss the legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois. Cruz explains that lawmakers effectively indemnified employees when they approved recreational marijuana for Illinois. They did this by amending the state's Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, a measure that bars employees from taking action against workers who priva more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO Corporation (DENSO) and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) will begin validating their jointly developed Vehicle Security Operation Center (V-SOC) technology for monitoring and analyzing vehicle's security status from January 2020. The two companies are creating the technology to realize resilient security solutions for connected cars. 1. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Members of the Department of State Student Advisory Task Force delivered preliminary recommendations to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on how to improve voter engagement among young people and college students. The Department of State formed this first-of-its-kind nonpartisan task force of college, community college and university students this past fall. The task force includes 32 students f more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) is pleased to announce that the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has achieved Level Three of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The announcement was made at the 2019 Airport Council International (ACI) - North America (NA) Annual Conference & Exhibition in Tampa, Florida. "We are proud to be one of the 47 airports i more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 21 [TNSfinancialresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The mortgage and tax foreclosure crisis of the past decade has reshaped Detroit's low-income housing markets. The majority of Detroit households are renters now, and they're becoming increasingly reliant on corporate landlords. New research by Joshua Akers of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Eric Seymour of Rutgers University outlines the housing policies and other factor more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 [TNSmedicalresearch-Clinical Infectious Diseases journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The vast majority of children living with HIV are in sub-Saharan Africa. While early antiretroviral therapy, or ART, has ensured less deadly outcomes for children living with and exposed to HIV, studies show the virus still may affect the brain. HIV may disrupt neurodevelopment, affecting how children learn, reason and function. That's why M more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Firm Continues Strategic Growth into the Detroit Market with Addition of 13-Lawyer Boutique * * * Fisher Phillips, a national workplace law firm representing employers, and The Murray Law Group, a boutique labor, employment, and immigration firm located in metropolitan Detroit have reached an agreement to combine practices under the Fisher Phillips banner. As of January 1, 2020, the boutique's attor more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are as follows: Safety recall for select 2006-10 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles Ford is issuing a safety recall for select 2006-10 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In some affected vehicles, a normally closed valve inside the hydraulic control unit may stick open, which could result in extended brake pe more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Heritage Edition Package available on 2020 Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R models features a unique throwback livery with Wimbledon White paint and Guardsman Blue side and over-the-top racing stripes - Car's classic styling is a tribute to Carroll Shelby's historic 1965 fastback coupe that helped establish the GT350 brand * * * A year before Ken Miles set lap records at Le Mans in Ford's famed GT40, the not more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford will invest $750 million and add 2,700 new direct jobs in the next three years at Ford's manufacturing facility in Wayne, Mich., to build the new Ford Bronco, an all-new Ford Ranger and a new modification center to support autonomous vehicles and other vehicles - The company also will invest about $700 million and add 300 new direct jobs at its Dearborn, Mich., manufacturing site to support production of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 17 -- Manheim, a provider of vehicle remarketing services, issued the following news release: From Georgia to California and Michigan to Florida, Manheim employees nationwide made the holidays brighter this year for those in their local communities who are in need. Manheim employees donated bikes to a Boys and Girls Club, provided tents to a local Boy Scout Troop, held sock drives for the homeless (the most requested item by those who live outside during the cold fall an more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Researchers know that adversity--especially poverty-related adversity--increases the risk for anxiety and depression. Now, University of Michigan researchers have won a $6.7 million grant to study how poverty-related adversity might affect the development of threat and reward systems in the brain, and how that developmental process might increase the risk for people to develop anxiety and  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As a part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) commitment to improving safety and the quality of Michigan's transportation system, MDOT has announced the recipients for the fourth annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program. The complete list of 2020 recipients is available on the MDOT website. Selected on a competitive basis established by state law, 41 projects were awa more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked in the top third of Michigan nursing education programs -- even before the program has graduated its first students. In only its third year, LTU's nursing program was ranked No. 22 among 79 nursing education programs in Michigan, according to Nursing Schools Almanac, an online ranking service for nursing more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Following the 5th Circuit's decision in Texas v. United States, Democrats on the ground are holding Trump and the GOP accountable for their broken promises on health care. As Donald Trump continues his campaign to spike health care costs and slash coverage protections for people with preexisting conditions, Democratic state parties across the country are calling out Republicans' shameless broken promise more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 [TNSsociologyresearch-International Journal of Public Opinion Research] -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news: As the 2020 U.S. presidential election approaches, the public will be barraged with opinion polls seeking to assess attitudes toward the candidates and on leading campaign issues. Of concern to researchers is how partisan biases may influence the perception of these polls and, subsequent more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- 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 10), Kimberly Bizon, 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 comme more PR

TAYLOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.135 per common share, payable on February 10, 2020, to shareholders of record on January 10, 2020. Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. O more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * - Families that receive child support and cash assistance soon to get up to $200 a month * * * Michigan residents who receive child support in addition to cash assistance through the Family Independence Program (FIP) will soon see more money they can use to buy food, clothing and other items for their children under a change in Michigan's fiscal year 2020 budget. The b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * - Department seeking bids for first phase of important Project * * * The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is taking the first major step in overhauling its technology to better serve children and families and provide reliable data to track the performance of the state's child welfare system. Today MDHHS announced it is seeking bids for the first more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: In a new video, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2bfM8FAJ5M&feature=youtu.be) Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development staff and Chef Denene Vincent of Le Chat Gourmet show parents and kids how to make beautiful and delicious cookies for Santa Claus, using products grown or produced in Michigan. "I love Michigan, and I'm very proud of my agricultural ro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down by a tenth of a percentage point to 4.0 percent in November, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. However, payroll jobs rebounded in November reflecting the return of workers impacted by the October strike in the auto industry. Michigan's November jobless rat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Benton Harbor community members are encouraged to take a survey as a part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools Community Engagement Advisory Committee's continued efforts to assess the school district. The 12-question survey takes around five minutes to complete. Individuals can share their ideas about improving the school district and attracting and retaining students, as well as advise the commi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: As the 2020 state income tax filing season approaches, the Michigan Department of Treasury cautions taxpayers about depending on receiving their refund by a certain date to pay for large holiday purchases because some tax returns may require additional review and take longer to process. "Every state income tax return is unique," State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. "That means every income tax more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Unemployment Insurance Agency and partners eliminate Obligation Assessment early * * * In 2020, Michigan employers will no longer see an Obligation Assessment on their tax rate notice thanks to the early payoff of Michigan Finance Authority bonds by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). The UIA with its partners, sought to pay off the Obligation Assessment in 2019, allowing $55 mill more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn: State Rep. Annette Glenn of Midland and her colleagues worked hard to restore funding for several vital programs in Michigan, and that hard work has paid off. Glenn today announced the Legislature's plan restoring support for Michigan's most vulnerable residents has been signed into law. "I am so glad the governor realized her vetoes were a mistake and changed  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that the Task Force on Women in Sports will partner with Michigan Women Forward to seek independent funding in 2020. The task force is chaired by Secretary Benson and housed within the Department of State. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer created the panel by executive order in June. "Our first-of-its-kind task force, focused on the expanding opportunities for wo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brandt Iden: Rep. Brandt Iden's work to protect Michigan consumers and modernize the state's gaming regulations is now part of state law. Legislation to allow and regulate online casino-style gaming, along with sports wagering, was signed today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "After four years of hard work, I'm happy to see Michigan enter the modern era of gaming," said Iden, of Ka more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: Rep. Bronna Kahle announced the Legislature's plan restoring support for Michigan's most vulnerable residents has been signed into law. Kahle voted in favor of the plan reversing the governor's vetoes to funding for public safety, programs for seniors including Alzheimer's care, support for children with autism, and several other programs. Tuition grants helping  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: * * * - More improvements on the way in the months and years ahead * * * Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released a summary of 2019 accomplishments (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/2019_Accomplishments_674640_7.pdf) that included advancing election security, increasing accessibility to voting, launching the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission application process, and enablin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - Files Lawsuit Under Michigan Drug Dealer Liability Act * * * Michigan became the first state in the country to sue major opioid distributors as drug dealers when it filed a lawsuit against Cardinal Health Inc., McKesson Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation and Walgreens this morning in Wayne County Circuit Court. "These companies knowingly and deliberately used their lic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Mark Anthony Dodd (AKA Mack Dodd or Marco Jones), 53, of Detroit, has been charged with 29 felony theft-related crimes stemming from an alleged fraudulent scheme to rip off the state. Dodd is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the state through fraudulent applications with the Medicaid and food assistance programs. He is also accused more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics Division has received a $1.65 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The funds will be used to increase screening for family cancer history, and the use of genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes over the next three years. MD more PR

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Before Donald Trump's desperate rally in Battle Creek, Michigan Democrats held a press conference holding him accountable for his broken promises on the economy and health care while calling him out for his pathetic attempt at distracting voters from his failures. At the conference, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes, candidate for Michigan's 6th Congressional District Jon Hoadley, an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Public or private organizations can apply for up to $70,000 each toward the cost of installing direct current fast chargers for electric vehicles under a request for proposals (RFP) announced by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The rebates are aimed at encouraging the buildout of an EV fast charging network for automobiles and li more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced it has passed the two-year mark in the state's pioneering, multi-agency effort to protect Michiganders from PFAS in drinking water - an effort widely acknowledged as the most advanced and comprehensive in the nation. Launched in November 2017, the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) revoked the prepaid funeral and cemetery sales registration of Royal Funeral Home, Inc. - effective December 17, 2019 - for violations of the Prepaid Funeral and Cemetery Sales Act (Prepaid Act). LARA's Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing bureau (CSCL) issued the final order and stipulation regarding the f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Trump highlighting the need for consistent federal action for a new lock in Sault Ste. Marie, the allocation of an F-35 Lightning II at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, and the critical issues impacting The Great Lakes. These critical priorities provide economic investment and job creation in Michigan and The Great Lakes region ,while contrib more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2019-19 to create the Michigan Poverty Task Force within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The task force will be comprised of directors or the directors' designees from a number of state departments and agencies and will be charged with making recommendations to the governor on how to best coordinate and activate efforts with more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement: * * * - This Fall, Governor Whitmer and 16 governors sent a bipartisan letter to both the United States Senate and House Armed Services Committees highlighting the need for strong PFAS regulations and drinking water protections. * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the US House and Senate passed the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act. "I thank Congress, p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, Michigan Natural Resources Commission, Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, Michigan State Transportation Commission, and the State Boundary Commission. Michigan Employment Relations Commission Samuel Bagenstos is the Frank G. Millard Professor of Law at the University of M more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Chiropractic, Michigan Board of Massage Therapy, Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery, Michigan Board of Medicine, Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists, Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, Michigan Task Force on Physician's Assistants, Michigan Boa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Whitmer appoints to the 36th District Court, 14A District Court, and 5th Circuit Court * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Jacquelyn A. McClinton to the 36th District Court in the City of Detroit, Anna M. Frushour to the 14A District Court of Washtenaw County, and Vicky L. Alspaugh to the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County. "We want every person who interacts with the judicial sy more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: In a letter this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer informed the U.S. Department of State that local communities and jurisdictions in Michigan will continue to support the resettlement and welcoming of refugees after the Trump Administration began requiring written consent from states. "Michigan has a rich history of welcoming refugees and other immigrants to our state," Whitmer said. "We recognize th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer also signed House Bills 4102, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106, and 4107, as well as Senate Bills 228 and 348 into law. House Bill 4102 - 4107 is a package of bills that amends various sections of the Michigan Penal Code to add direct and indirect reference to cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology. House Bill 4102 ensures that persons are prohibited from collecting any propert more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Revenue Supports School Aid Fund and First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund * * * Governor Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 4311-12, 4916-18, 4307 and 4308 into law, which legalizes Internet gaming and sports betting through Michigan's casinos. Revenue from online gaming and sports betting will support the school aid fund and First Responder Presumed Coverage Fund (FRPCF). "My t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a decision by Ford Motor Company to expand at two if its key facilities and establish a new vehicle modification center in southeast Michigan, creating more than 3,000 well-paying and skilled trades jobs for Michigan workers. With support approved today by the Michigan Strategic Fund, Ford is investing approximately $750 million and adding 2,700 new direct jobs at more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan Liquor Control Commission, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: Checking ID, not serving minors and knowing the signs of customer intoxication are just a few important reminders for the state's liquor licensees to keep patrons safe as they host increased crowds in their restaurants, bars and other establishments this holiday season. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) tod more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- 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) issued a health and safety advisory bulletin due to the presence of Vitamin E Acetate in several vape cartridges which failed laboratory testing. Under the November 22, 2019 emergency rules for products intended for inhalation, all products manufactured prior to November 22, 2019 require more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is currently visiting Israel as part of a bipartisan delegation from the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) that is examining cybersecurity policies and practices to better protect election administration, business services and other areas. NASS is partnering with the American Jewish Committee's Project Interchange in the weeklong education semi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority issued the following news release: The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is awarding more than $12.6 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to build or rehabilitate 15 developments in big cities and small towns across Michigan, Acting Executive Director Gary Heidel announced today. "This round of tax credits will create hundreds of new apartments and rehabilitate hundreds more in areas of high  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: State Rep. Ann Bollin praised the recommendations for improving voter engagement among young people and college students announced this week by the Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. Bollin, who previously served 16 years as Brighton Township Clerk, said she has already introduced a plan to implement one of the recommendations: Establishing a permanent absent  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Triston Cole: A plan from state Rep. Triston Cole that works to expand effective broadband services to more Michigan residents was unanimously advanced recently by the House Communications and Technology Committee. House Bill 4266 codifies legal protections for Michigan electric cooperatives to build and expand broadband networks on existing infrastructure and within existing  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler: State Rep. Graham Filler of DeWitt was recently selected "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). According to MIRS, Filler "was recognized for chairing a panel that moved out 35 pieces of legislation that are already public acts, a little less than a quarter of every Public Act in 2019. He oversaw reforms on civil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ben Frederick: State Rep. Ben Frederick said a plan unanimously approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor will improve the state budget process by increasing transparency and providing necessary checks and balances. Frederick, of Owosso, co-sponsored the legislation, which makes procedural changes to the State Administrative Board and establishes an earli more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall: State Rep. Matt Hall's legislation to better protect Michigan's vulnerable children and improve the performance of the state's Children's Protective Services (CPS) division is advancing in the state House. Hall's proposal came in the wake of a 2018 performance audit that called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of CPS. The House Oversight Committee, cha more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall: State Rep. Matt Hall's plan permitting sports wagering in Michigan with important consumer protections has been signed into law. With the governor's signature, Michigan becomes the latest state to legalize sports betting. Hall said the legalization will benefit communities across the state through revenue for local public services and schools. "Today marks the day  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: * * * - Gov. Whitmer kills legislation, despite bipartisan support * * * State Rep. Michele Hoitenga condemned Gov. Whitmer's decision to veto a plan that would have restored the practice of baiting and feeding deer in Michigan. Hoitenga, of Manton, proposed House Bill 4687 to end the widely criticized ban, which was issued by the Michigan Natural Resource more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: * * * - Whitmer vetoes baiting bill, despite unanimous support from U.P. legislators * * * State Rep. Beau LaFave condemned Gov. Whitmer's decision to veto a plan that would have restored the practice of baiting and feeding deer in Michigan. LaFave, of Iron Mountain, co-sponsored House Bill 4687 to end the widely criticized ban, which was issued by the Michigan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed supplemental budget measures restoring funding for essential services: "It's been a long journey, but after months of hard work I am glad to say the Legislature and governor have come together to restore funding for the essential services people rely on every day. Public safety, health care and education will all benefit f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jim Lilly: State Rep. Jim Lilly this week introduced a plan to help protect and support people living along Lake Michigan's shoreline, which is experiencing record high water levels. Lilly's measure, if passed, would be a move in the right direction for those who have been deeply affected by this tragedy. Last week, Rep. Lilly and a bipartisan group of lawmakers also sent a le more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley: Rep. Jack O'Malley introduced a plan to restore funding for the Pure Michigan advertising campaign, saying allowing the program to end would harm the entire state. O'Malley's legislation would provide $37.5 million to fully restore funding vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the new state budget year began Oct. 1. "From tourism to business location decisions, we more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brad Paquette: State Rep. Brad Paquette announced Thursday that Berrien County residents will now be able to make appointments at all Secretary of State (SOS) offices, a move that he hopes will reduce wait times. In an email to state representatives Thursday, the Michigan Department of State said the measure is part of the greater effort to improve efficiency at SOS branches a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, cosponsored a plan to restore funding for the Pure Michigan campaign, saying allowing the program to end would harm the entire state's tourism industry. The plan would provide $37.5 million to fully restore funding that was vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the new state budget year began Oct. 1. "The Pure Michi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Michael Webber after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation legalizing participation in fantasy sports contests and permitting sports betting: "It's been a long time coming, but legal sports wagering is now a reality here in Michigan. We've crossed the finish line and took the necessary strides to update Michigan's decades-old gaming control laws. "No longer will we re more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mary Whiteford: State. Rep. Mary Whiteford, of Casco Township, attended the White House Summit on Transforming Mental Health Treatment to Combat Homelessness, Violence and Substance Abuse on Thursday. Whiteford, who serves as chair of the House Health and Human Services Budget Committee has been committed to improving mental health care in Michigan since taking office in 2015. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Douglas Wozniak: * * * - Supplemental plan protects most vulnerable residents, key services * * * State Rep. Douglas Wozniak, of Shelby Township, underscored a signed proposal that restores funding for key services in southeast Michigan. The signature from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer chips away at an original veto of nearly $1 billion in Legislature-approved funding for the fisca more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Reps. Greg Markkanen and Beau LaFave: * * * - Bill would have allowed road commission to replace outdated facility * * * State Reps. Greg Markkanen and Beau LaFave criticized another attempt by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to shortchange rural areas with her veto of a proposal - which she originally supported - creating flexibility for critical building updates. Legislation from Markka more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer stood up for a strong agricultural industry, healthy wildlife, and equal opportunity for all Michigan counties by vetoing Enrolled House Bill 4687 and Enrolled House Bill 4120. House Bill 4687: HB 4687 would have removed the Natural Resources Commission's authority to regulate deer baiting and feeding, and instead would have allowed any person to engage in baiting and feeding du more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Jonathon Russell has been serving as chair of the Department of Art and Design * * * The new associate dean for Central Michigan University's College of the Arts and Media has been chosen from CMU's Department of Art and Design. Jonathon Russell begins his new role Jan. 6. He has been serving as chair of the department since August 2016 and has been an associate professor of graphic design at more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 16 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Huey-Wen Lin, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering at Michigan State University, developed the new game app "Quantum 3" to get the general public and K-12 children involved in learning more about Quantum Chromodynamics, or QCD, a theory that governs the interactions of subatomic particles that form all stable matter. Th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 20 [TNSsociologyresearch-American Journal of Public Health] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The number of e-cigarette users who began vaping at age 14 or younger has more than tripled in the last five years, say University of Michigan researchers. Last year, 28% of e-cigarette users said they started no later than age 14, compared to about 9% in 2014. The findings are scheduled to appear online Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Public more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 20 [TNSscientificresearch-American Chemical Society Central Science journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Arctic is warming faster than any other place on Earth, and thanks to this, sea spray aerosols similar to what researchers see in California are being generated during the Arctic winter, according to a new University of Michigan study. Summertime Arctic sea ice cover is the second lowest on record, according to the Arctic re more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- Upper Peninsula Power, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, issued the following news release: Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is now accepting proposals through February 21, 2020, for the annual Bond Falls Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (MEF) grant. The goal of the MEF grant is to create tangible, measurable improvements to aquatic and terrestrial environments within the Ontonagon River watershed. This watershed includes UPPCO's Bond Falls and Victoria more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release: Bringing the Great Lakes State's mortgages into the 21st century, Quicken Loans became the first mortgage lender to complete the mortgage process in Michigan using Remote Online Notarization (RON). This electronic mortgage closing (eClosing) was completed using the Nexsys Clear Sign eClosing platform from Nexsys Technologies, a Detroit-based FinTech company providing technology service more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 20 [TNSmedicalresearch-Nature Communications journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A new study (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12962-4) published in Nature Communications on a rare genetic disease provides insights into autism, epilepsy and cognitive impairment. The disorder, tuberous sclerosis, causes benign tumors on the skin and multiple organs, including the heart, kidneys and lungs. About half of people with tuber more PR

GRAND RAPID, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- Steelcase, an office furniture products manufacturer, issued the following news release: Steelcase announced Catherine "Triona" C.B. Schmelter has been appointed to its board of directors. Ms. Schmelter is President, Meal Solutions of TreeHouse Foods, Inc., a $4.3B Fortune 500 manufacturer of packaged foods and beverages. "We are pleased to welcome Triona to the Steelcase board of directors," said Rob Pew, Chair of the Steelcase Inc. Board of Directors. "Trio more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 18 [TNSk12research-Research Papers in Education journal] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A new statistical analysis of data from a long-term study on the teaching of mathematics and science has found that smaller class sizes are not always associated with better pupil performance and achievement. MSU professor Spyros Konstantopoulos aimed to gain a clearer picture by analysing data produced by the Trends in International Mathematics  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 17 [TNSscientificresearch-Nature Communications journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The impact of an asteroid or comet is acknowledged as the principal cause of the mass extinction that killed off most dinosaurs and about three-quarters of the planet's plant and animal species 66 million years ago. But massive volcanic eruptions in India may also have contributed to the extinctions. Scientists have long debated the significance of more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Consumer sentiment rose in the December 2019 survey to near the top of the favorable range it has traveled during the past three years, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Since the start of 2017, the Sentiment Index has averaged 97.0. This was the second best extended period of optimism recorded in the long history of the surveys, said U-M economist Richard Curtin, director  more PR

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Dec. 20 -- Visteon, a provider of instrument clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment, audio systems and telematics solutions, issued the following news release: Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), a global leader in vehicle cockpit electronics, announced that Jerome Rouquet has been appointed senior vice president, finance, effective Jan. 21, 2020. Rouquet will become Visteon's chief financial officer following the filing of the company's fisca more PR