BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Bill Cramer, senior counsel in Clark Hill Strasburger's Dallas' office, published an article in the Dallas Bar Association's January 2020 edition of Headnotes. A former systems designer in the telecom and datacom sectors, Cramer regularly counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property and cybersecurity. In the article, Cramer writes about recent changes to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional C more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: Non-ticketed visitors to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can access the post-security side of the McNamara and North terminals indefinitely. Officials with the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) have extended the DTW Destination Pass program, which was in a pilot phase since last October, with no end date set. "We've received a tremendous response to the DTW De more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Groundwater and soil samples were taken from the Electro-Plating Services contamination site in Madison Heights as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initial site characterization. That work will help determine the extent and levels of contamination and help inform a more permanent solution to protect the environment and human health. Twenty-five well more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After U.S. Steel announced layoffs the day after Donald Trump's desperate Battle Creek rally, Michigan Democrats held the failed president accountable for his broken promises to Michigan voters. Here's what they're saying: MLive: Democrats blame Trump for U.S. Steel layoffs announced after Michigan rally By Malachi Barrett December 23,2019 Key Points: Michigan Democrats say the idling of a U.S. St more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Business taxpayers are reminded that they must submit their wage statements -- such as W-2, W-2G, 1099-R and 1099-MISC -- to the Michigan Department of Treasury on or before Jan. 31, 2020. Business taxpayers may electronically upload their wage statements by using Michigan Treasury Online (MTO). Employers with more than 250 employees must file their wage statements electronically. For more info more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Michigan taxpayers with past-due tax debts should be aware of an aggressive scam that's making the rounds through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury). In the scheme, taxpayers receive what appears to be a government-looking letter about an overdue tax bill, asking individuals to immediately contact a toll-free number to resolve a state tax debt. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 1 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: State Rep. Greg Markkanen said projects in Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton and Ontonagon counties are included in a proposed plan to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. The projects are included in recent recommendations from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. The recommendations are made to the Legislature, which will soon be working to fina more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Career politician Gary Peters filed paperwork to run for reelection as Michigan's junior senator. This is the 11th time Peters has sought political office in a career entering its 4th decade. "After 30 years of running for office, Gary Peters has proven to be nothing but a career politician whose only accomplishment seems to be his ability to successfully file for office.", said Laura Cox, Michigan Republica more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Pamela Hornberger: State Rep. Pamela Hornberger, chair of the House Education Committee, said she is proud of the results accomplished by the committee in 2019. "As chair, I sought to deliver solutions to the issues brought forth by students and parents throughout Michigan," said Hornberger, of Chesterfield Township. "As a former public-school teacher, my philosophy has always  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: As her first year in office comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has realigned the department to strengthen important functions, emphasizing consumer protection, education and safety along with ensuring that key investigations and initiatives are appropriately staffed to succeed. "This first year in office has given me an opportunity to identify the strengths and weaknesses  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel urged customers of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) to protect their accounts and promptly respond to any fraud notices they may have received regarding suspicious activity on their MSUFCU credit cards. MSUFCU says it notified affected customers via phone, email or text yesterday (Jan. 1, 2020) about the suspicious activity, which ha more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau (CSCL) issued a formal complaint against OpSpec Services Group, a professional investigator agency in Oak Park, and summarily suspended its private investigator license for failing to maintain either a surety bond or policy of insurance, as required under Michigan' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: November non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in 11 of Michigan's 17 major labor market areas, according to data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Labor force and employment totals advanced over the month for most Michigan regions. "Michigan's regional labor markets moved as expected in November," said Jason Palmer, direct more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on actions her administration is taking to clean up the "green ooze" pollution in Oakland County, to hold the polluter accountable, and to strengthen pollution inspection and enforcement procedures at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy to prevent future contamination: "Since taking office, I've remained committed to protecting public health and safety. The ongoing situation in Madi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: In her third year as chair of the House Communications and Technology Committee, second-term state Rep. Michele Hoitenga continued work to help more people in Michigan gain access to high-speed broadband while striving to cut government red tape. To cap a year of hearings and pivotal discussions with fellow committee members, Hoitenga oversaw the advancement of a plan allowing for electric cooperati more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman of Saginaw Township is pleased to announce that he has finished his first year in Lansing with a perfect attendance record. Wakeman cast 378 votes - out of 378 total - on the House Floor. "Being a voice in Lansing for Saginaw County is important to me," Rep. Wakeman said. "I'm proud of my voting record. I'm thankful you've entrusted me more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Shane Hernandez: Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron - chair of the state House Appropriations Committee -- issued the following statement after media reports regarding possible contamination concerns on a parcel of land in Sanilac County's Marion Township. The site is being investigated by health officials and reportedly has possible ownership connections to an I-696 site in Madiso more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Gary Howell: State Rep. Gary Howell of North Branch has concluded a fourth consecutive year with a 100-percent voting record, taking part in all 378 roll call votes held during 2019. "When it comes to representing our communities in Lansing, it is imperative that our collective voices be heard on each and every issue," Howell said. "I was elected to be the voice for the people  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mary Whiteford: * * * - Day will conclude with free movie viewing in Grand Rapids * * * State Rep. Mary Whiteford, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, will host Human Trafficking Awareness Day at the state capitol Thursday, Jan. 9. "Human trafficking is a serious issue in Michigan," Whiteford said. "Many people don't realize what's ha more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A research team focused on artificial intelligence, or AI, from the MSU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, or ECE, was recognized as fourth in the world and first in the U.S. and Canada at the recent Google MicroNet Challenge in Vancouver, Canada. ECE assistant professor Mi Zhang and ECE Ph.D. students Yu Zheng, Shen Yan, Xiao Zeng and Biyi Fang were acknowledged for their contributio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that this year's Harvest Gathering campaign at Secretary of State offices collected more than 10,200 pounds of food and more than $1,600. "I'm grateful to our customers and staff for generously contributing to their neighbors in need," Benson said. "Our offices have been part of the Harvest Gathering program for many years and we are proud to join othe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Detroit public school students will soon have access to new services to help them effectively manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. Detroit Public Schools Community District has partnered with a University of Michigan program called TRAILS, or Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students, to bring mental health resources to all 110 public schools reachi more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Dec. 31 -- Upper Peninsula Power, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, issued the following news release: As winter settles in across the region, Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) will begin lowering water levels at its hydroelectric reservoirs in anticipation of melting snow and precipitation during the spring of 2020. UPPCO's hydroelectric project licenses are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and require these water level changes. UPPCO's S more PR

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- 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 leading automotive cockpit electronics technology company, will showcase at CES(R) 2020 a range of technology solutions designed to enhance safety and the driving experience by enabling the transformation of cockpits to all-digital environments. Vis more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 3 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that it reissued the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit that regulates the treated wastewater discharged from the city of Waukesha's Clean Water Plant. The WPDES permit includes conditions and requirements for the discharge through the existing Fox (Illinois) River outfall and the proposed Root River  more PR