ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 17 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Stay-at-home parents are likely to tweet anti-spanking beliefs and desires, but those 280-character messages may not always convey what's happening in homes. Despite growing research that spanking leads to children's behavior problems, many parents still support the use of spanking--and among such parents are those who may turn to Twitter and present themselves in a positive man more PR

CADILLAC, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- AAR, a global aftermarket solutions company, issued the following news release: AAR (NYSE: AIR) Mobility Systems has been awarded a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to produce specialized shipping/storage containers and accessories. The containers and accessories will be manufactured in Cadillac. The sole-source IDIQ contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia includes a two-year base period, with an  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Steve Leeper honored at 2019 Los Angeles Animation Festival * * * "Fire Flower," an animated short stop-motion film directed by Central Michigan University animation faculty member Steve Leeper, recently took home the award for Best Student Stop-motion Film at the 2019 Los Angeles Animation Festival. The initial one-minute story reel for "Fire Flower" was created in 2013 by Kayla Mitchell in more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has outlined a set of financial services policy priorities for the coming year that he says will bolster the state's consumer protection capabilities, an agenda that attorneys say underscores the state's aggressive regulatory reputation but doesn't strike out in unexpected directions. In a State of the State agenda which spans more than 300 pages, the New York governor called for l more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: A year and a half after launching a trade war against China, President Trump signed a partial truce on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. The president agreed to relax some of the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, and in return, Beijing has agreed to buy more American products and make other structural changes to the Chinese economy overall. The deal is said to reduce tariffs on both the American and Chinese sides.  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Reginald M. Turner was recently featured in the National Bar Institute Newsletter, NBI Times, to applaud his receipt of two prestigious leadership achievement awards. The first honor, Neal Shine Award for Exemplary Regional Leadership, is awarded to exceptional Michigan leaders who have demonstrated lifetime achievements in supporting and progressing regional governments, institutions, and co more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Robert Tomilson, member in the Philadelphia office, will take part in a webinar entitled "Active and Run Off Life & Health Reinsurance Issues," sponsored by ARIAS U.S. Tomilson's portion of the program will concentrate on Medical Stop Loss Reinsurance. The seminar will provide an arbitrator, in-house counsel, and outside counsel perspective on issues including: * Life Reinsuranc more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy announced it has approved nearly 400 rebates for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at homes and in public locations across Michigan -- building the backbone of the state's infrastructure for drivers of emissions-free vehicles. "We're confident that 2020 will be a milestone year for electric vehicles in Michigan as businesses and residents install charging stations with help from Consumers E more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 16: The Consumers Energy Foundation is highlighting its commitment to Michigan's environment by announcing plans to provide $500,000 to nonprofits for projects aiming to support Michigan's natural resources. The second annual Planet Awards will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more Michigan nonprofits aiming to make a positive impact on the state's land and water. "Consumers Energy is dedicated to en more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Heller, a thought leader regarding popular culture and media, helps bring fresh insight to board * * * Dana Heller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Michigan University, has been appointed to the board of jurors for the Peabody Awards, bestowed each year for excellence in television, radio and digital media. Heller, a professor of cultural studies who came to Eastern in 2018, wa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a diverse group of bipartisan economists, patient groups, hospitals, healthcare providers, healthcare insurance companies, and others filed amicus briefs defending the Affordable Care Act. The diverse coalition of amici supports a state coalition led by California in its fight to protect the Affordable Care Act. The amici urge the Supreme Co more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program in the Eastern Michigan University program in the College of Business has again been highly ranked in the annual list of top online graduate school business programs compiled by the U.S. News and World Report. The IMC Program ranked 61st in the country, and third in Michigan in the category of non-MBA master's programs. The rankings included hundreds of c more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Jan. 12 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: A single-particle technique helps chemical engineers study potential manufacturing methods for vaccines and gene therapy. Viruses are not easy to characterize. But we need to because being able to quickly predict the surface charge of viruses opens up new possibilities for vaccine purification and gene therapy treatments for eye diseases and muscular dystrophy. Caryn Heldt, directo more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A lifelong learning initiative announced by President Philomena V. Mantella during her investiture address was deemed an "intriguing experiment" in a Forbes article about higher education opportunities for experienced workers. The Jan. 13 story titled "College Programs for Encore Careers Are Bubbling Up" (https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/01/13/college-programs-for-encore-careers-are-bubbling-up more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: When the trail is blocked and there is nowhere else to go, for the first time ever on an F-Series Super Duty, the new 2020 model with Tremor Off-Road Package can help clear the way with an available integrated electric winch. The new Ford Performance Parts winch by Warn comes with 12,000 pounds of winching power and will be available as a factory-orderable option or dealer-installed after-sale accessory for both gas a more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - New position created to accelerate company's plans for a zero emissions future * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced it has appointed Dane Parker as the company's chief sustainability officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020. Parker, currently vice president of sustainable workplaces, expands his current role with the newly-created position as chief sustainability officer. In this role, he will lead a com more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- General Motors issued the following news release: General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) will announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 financial results and 2020 guidance on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Materials, including a press release and financial highlights, and Capital Markets Day presentation slides will be available on the company's investor relations website in the Earnings Release section and on GM's media website beginning Feb. 5 at 8 a.m. EST. At 10 a.m. E more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: How teens' brains respond to TV commercials for fast food can predict what they are going to eat for dinner, according to new University of Michigan research. Teens who had greater responses in reward centers of the brain when viewing commercials for unhealthy foods--like cheeseburgers and milkshakes--from fast food restaurants ate more junk food in a simulated fast food restaur more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Americans who cook meals at home frequently are more likely to have an overall better quality diet, but the association between cooking at home and diet quality differs between high- and low-income populations, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers. The study highlights the importance of promoting meal preparation and cooking at home as key strategies fo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: The Michigan House approved Rep. Andrea Schroeder's plan to help keep children safe from abuse and neglect. Schroeder's proposal is part of a broad package addressing problems uncovered in an Office of the Auditor General report which raised alarming concerns about a system that exists to ensure the safety and well-being of Michigan children. As a member of t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: The House Oversight Committee this week unanimously approved state Rep. Sarah Lightner's plan holding state government accountable by providing more transparency and oversight to the procurement process. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is responsible for contracts and purchasing decisions for all of the agencies under the sta more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Michigan's leadership in dynamic technology deployments comes to life at NAIAS 2020. * * * Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced Dataspeed and FEV have been selected through the NAIAS 2020 Michigan Mobility Challenge to provide first-of-its-kind technology demonstrations on routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to downtown Detroit during the 2020 N more PR

LIVONIA, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) announced that it will hold a conference call regarding 2019 fourth quarter and full-year results on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will be hosted by Masco President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Allman. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start ti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: With a brief filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel continues to challenge the constitutionality of the law which provided for the 2018 agreement between Gov. Rick Snyder's administration and Enbridge Energy to build a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac to house the energy company's Line 5 pipeline. Public Act 359 of 2018 was rushed through the Legis more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit earlier in Washtenaw County Circuit Court against 17 defendants, including 3M and DuPont, for the damages and injury to the State of Michigan caused by contamination from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS and often referred to as "forever chemicals." The lawsuit is the first legal action taken by the sta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday joined 15 other Attorneys General in urging the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposal that would allow for the bulk transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) along existing rail corridors without any added safety measures. The letter was filed in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Mat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * - 13 Attorneys General and New York City Allege the USDA Attempted to Circumvent Congress with Unlawful Food Stamp Rule Change * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a group of 13 Attorneys General and New York City in a lawsuit to stop the federal government from eliminating food assistance for nearly 700,000 Americans. The lawsuit challenges a U.S. Department of Agricul more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Ian Elliott, former president of Central Michigan University's student government association, has entered a no contest plea to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct following an agreement made by the defendant's lawyer and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The agreement was made after the attorney general's office discovered Elliott's case was improperly handled by one of its pros more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today that 51 water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The award recognizes those communities that maintained a consistent level of optimally fluoridated water throughout 2018. A total of 1,656 water systems in 30 states rec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Angela J. Lasher to the 90th District Court in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties. "Angela is a well-respected leader within the legal community with over 15 years of experience in the court system," Whitmer said. "I'm confident that she will uphold a standard of excellence while performing her duties." Angela Lasher is an assistant prosecuting attorney for Emme more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: State Rep. Andrea Schroeder voted to create a permanent, statewide mental health hotline to connect people in need with important support services. The plan - House Bill 4051 - was given final legislative approval with the House's overwhelming bipartisan 101-7 vote and now heads to the governor for consideration. "This round-the-clock hotline will help peopl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michael Webber: State Rep. Michael Webber of Oakland County - chair of the House Regulatory Reform Committee and member of the House Oversight Committee - reacted to a House Appropriations Committee hearing to review how the state responded and communicated with local governments and legislators regarding Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights and ownership-related propert more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Thomas Albert: State Rep. Thomas Albert expressed frustration with the Michigan Department of Corrections for announcing plans to close a facility and relocate a critical program without informing or seeking input from the Legislature. Albert, who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections, said he was surprised by the department's announcement that it will cl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Alexander: State Rep. Julie Alexander of Hanover invited World War II veterans Capt. Herb Elfring and 1st Lt. Lee Zimmerman, of Jackson, to join her on the House floor last week. Alexander invited Elfring and Zimmerman to recognize and honor their service to our county. "Our Jackson community is blessed to call Herb and Lee our own," Rep. Alexander said. "As an educator, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: Rep. Ann Bollin of Brighton Township, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, listened to testimony about the "green ooze" environmental situation in metro Detroit and said the state must continue to be transparent about the contamination threat. Bollin participated in the hearing to review how the state responded and communicated with local governments and more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, this week voted to establish a statewide mental health hotline to connect people in need with important support services. The plan - House Bill 4051 - was given final legislative approval with the House's overwhelming bipartisan vote and now heads to the governor for consideration. "We're in need of more robust mental more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: A proposal from Rep. Ryan Berman striving to make state government more accountable to taxpayers who fund it was advanced unanimously by the House Oversight Committee. House Bill 5015 will require each executive branch department and divisions at the state level to publicly post salary and benefit information for the positions they employ. "The Michigan House has more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following testimony on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, before the House Families, Children and Seniors Committee in support of her legislation to ensure children who are victims of neglect receive the protection they deserve: Glenn said adding the phrase "threatened harm" to the definition of "neglect" in the Child Abuse and Neglect Act is a simple update that would go a long way for a threatened child. "Thi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 15 on behalf of State Rep. Phil Green after Michigan House Committee hearing on Metro Detroit, Sanilac County sites: "In Lansing today, we held an important committee hearing related to the 'green ooze' contamination in Madison Heights off I-696. "The same owner has property in Sanilac County. "We are discussing how state departments can better work with local communities to keep them updated a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: State Rep. Beth Griffin announced she will continue fighting to restore the $200,000 MEDC grant Paw Paw lost due to Governor Whitmer's budget cuts last year. "This is a slap in the face to the people of Southwest Michigan," Griffin said. "I will not stand idly by as the governor plays political games and holds the people of Paw Paw hostage instead of addressing t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: State Rep. Beth Griffin, of Mattawan, this week voted to advance a plan that would expand effective broadband services to more residents in rural Michigan. House Bill 4266 codifies legal protections for Michigan electric cooperatives to build and expand broadband networks on existing infrastructure and within existing easements. This would make it easier for co-o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall: State Rep. Matt Hall was on hand in Washington, D.C., as President Donald J. Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the Phase One trade agreement between the two countries. Hall, of Marshall, said he was honored to be present for the historic event. "For years, China has taken advantage of the United States with unfair trade barriers and practices that cost A more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- 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 was approved with unanimous support by the Michigan House of Representatives. Hall's proposal came in the wake of a 2018 performance audit that called into question the effectiveness and efficien more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Shane Hernandez: Rep. Shane Hernandez of Port Huron - chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee - demanded better communication and collaboration when the state responds to environmental contamination threats. Hernandez led a committee hearing to review how the state responded and communicated with local governments and legislators related to Electro-Plating Service more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: State Rep. Michele Hoitenga's plan to allow people to use and possess stun guns in Michigan was approved by the House with bipartisan support. "Many people are uncomfortable carrying firearms and would prefer to instead carry a stun gun for self-defense," said Hoitenga, of Manton. "Stun guns are a good, non-lethal way for people to protect themselves from vio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Brandt Iden on regional event center legislation: "This is an important measure to help Kalamazoo County - and other locations in Michigan - continue to build on the state's economic momentum. "Conventions, concerts, and other special events are a key part of tourism and bringing people to downtown areas. Some other counties in Michigan already have tools available to fund the c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Steve Johnson: Rep. Steve Johnson introduced a plan to allow retired teachers to substitute teach without increasing the school's payments to the state pension system. Currently, if a retired teacher substitute teaches in a public school, that school must pay the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) payment even though that teacher's pension is unaffected by substitute  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jim Lilly: * * * - Resolution calls on Canada to stop redirecting water into Great Lakes * * * State Rep. Jim Lilly this week urged action to stop Ontario, Canada from redirecting water into the Great Lakes because of recent record high water levels. Lilly's resolution would help prevent future damage to Michigan's shoreline beaches, roads, bridges, boat ramps, state parks, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following testimony on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen before the House Agriculture Committee: State Rep. Greg Markkanen testified before the House Agriculture Committee in support of a plan he introduced to solve a problem brought to light by an Upper Peninsula veterinarian. Markkanen, of Houghton, said Dr. Kellie Holmstrom has run into problems because clients have questions about the use of products containing CBD o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Mike Mueller on the state's jail population: As a state representative and a former law enforcement officer, I am always looking for opportunities to improve our state's criminal justice system. I was honored to be asked to join the bipartisan Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration in 2019. My experience in law enforcement has shown me our current system isn more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley on tariffs on dried tart cherries: The federal government announced this week that it will not implement preliminary tariffs placed on imports of dried tart cherries from Turkey. Despite bipartisan support to enforce tolls on Turkish cherry imports, the International Trade Commission made the decision to allow the trade practices to continue. State Rep. Jack O'Malley more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: State Rep. Andrea Schroeder of Independence Township announced she will be hosting another district photo contest during the months of January and February. The contest will start on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and run through the end of February. Three winners will be selected on March 2. Contest winners will have their art displayed in Rep. Schroeder's Lansing offi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following testimony on Jan. 16 on behalf of State Rep. Hank Vaupel before the House Agriculture Committee: State Rep. Hank Vaupel this week testified before the House Agriculture Committee in support of his plan to create the Michigan Equine Commission and improve the education, research and promotion of the equine industry. He said the goal of the commission would be to increase the visibility of the equine industry in ou more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, exploring solutions for Michigan farmers ahead of the harvesting season: Michigan's 2019 harvesting season was one farmers are looking to forget as they move into preparation stages for the new growing year. With record rainfall this past spring, the wet weather conditions hampered planting production - resulting in 17.3% of Michigan farmland not being farmed, acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, introduced a plan that would allow Michigan families to keep more of their hard-earned money through long-overdue state income tax relief. Wakeman's plan would immediately reduce the state income tax rate from the current 4.25 percent to 3.9 percent in 2021 and phase out an additional 0.1 percent each year beginni more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jason Wentworth: State Rep. Jason Wentworth said Michigan took a key step toward becoming a national leader in criminal justice reform this week as the Legislature received a report from the bipartisan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration. House Speaker Pro Tem Wentworth, Speaker Lee Chatfield and other state and county leaders announced the creation of the task more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following testimony on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak before the House Families, Children and Seniors Committee: State Rep. Doug Wozniak delivered testimony before the House Families, Children and Seniors Committee on his bipartisan plan to correct an unintentional result of 2017 legislation that prevented attorneys from legally serving people in adoption court hearings. In 2017, legislation was passed to prevent underg more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following joint statement on behalf of State Reps. Beau LaFave, R-Iron Mountain; Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock; and State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan: Upper Peninsula lawmakers derided a recent letter from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to Enbridge that formally requested over half-a-century's worth of information as part of its unceasing investigation of Line 5. The following statement was released on Tuesda more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the hate filled Facebook group whose members included state Sen. Peter Lucido, three Republican congressional candidates and a Michigan Republican Party senior staffer: "This hate-filled, violent language is disgusting and should have no place in our society, much less our politics, but a Republican electe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following statement by State Veterinarian Nora Wineland on tuberculosis positive herd in Alcona County: "Bovine TB was recently confirmed in a medium sized beef herd in Alcona County, which is in Michigan's Modified Accredited Zone. The animals were confirmed positive for bovine TB by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories on January 13, 2020. "As in all new findings of infected cattle more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in partnership with the Mental Health Diversion Council (MHDC), has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for public and private non-profit organizations to provide community-based programming designed to promote juvenile justice diversion. The MDHHS and MHDC are seeking applicants to provide evidence-based/evidence-i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party released a digital video highlighting how Donald Trump's erratic trade war has damaged Michigan farmers. Watch here (https://youtu.be/M0Bc7Ip6fEE) The video portrays Michigan farmer Lynn Mason discussing Donald Trump's erratic trade war and how his broken promises have left farmers without the stability they need to build thriving businesses. Despite his promises to sta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * - Honorees come from offices throughout the state, including Metro Detroit, West Michigan, Lansing, Flint, Northern Michigan * * * Gov. Whitmer honored more than 30 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employees whose winning ideas were selected as part of the Simple Gifts Contest. The department-wide competition encouraged staff to submit ideas th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- 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 on Friday, January 17, 2020 due to the recall of medical marijuana products which failed safety compliance testing. All affected medical marijuana is required to have a label affixed to the container that indicates the METRC number assigned to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- 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 on Friday, January 10, 2020 due to the recall of medical marijuana product which failed safety compliance testing. All affected medical marijuana is required to have a label affixed to the container that indicates the METRC number assigned to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement regarding Democrat primary debate: "With every debate, Michiganders get to see just how out of touch the Democrat party is with American values. "From the Green New Deal which would decimate Michigan's economy, to Medicare For All that would strip voters of their employer-based healthcare, it's clear that the Democrats' agenda is not in the best interests of the American people. "President Trump has gov more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement on Jan. 16 by Chairman Laura Cox: The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding the passage of the United States-Mexico-Cananda Agreement (USMCA). The NAFTA replacement is projected to add 176,000 jobs and $68.2 billion into the United States economy, much of which will be concentrated in the state of Michigan. All six of Michigan's Republican Congressional Delega more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox regarding signing of the phase one China agreement: "While the Democrats continue to waste taxpayers dollars on their impeachment charade, President Trump reaffirmed his support for Michigan's farmers and manufacturers, by signing phase one of the China Agreement. "This transformative deal will create jobs, and further strengthen our booming economy. "By leveling the playing field  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: * * * - New kiosk locations include many Kroger and Meijer stores * * * Customers have successfully completed more than 100,000 transactions on the new self-service stations that have been installed since Oct. 27, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced. The 100,000th transaction in the program was completed at 9:23 a.m. Tuesday on the kiosk at the Brownstown Township branch office in Way more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Michigan Senator Gary Peters had the worst week ever again. From being outraised for the second quarter in a row, to slipping in polling, it looks like the career politician is still underwater with Michiganders. After last week, it looks like the least known member of the Senate is in for the fight of his political life this November. Peters Blocks U.S. attorney for Michigan's Western District Last Monday, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 14 -- Neogen, a developer of food and animal safety products, issued the following news release: Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced that it has acquired Italy-based Diessechem S.R.L. -- a distributor of food and feed safety diagnostics for the past 27 years. With the acquisition, Diessechem's operations will stay in Milan, and will be managed through Neogen's European operations. Key Diessechem employees will be joining Neogen, ensuring a smooth transition and  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Uterine fibroid tumors are the leading cause of hysterectomies in the U.S., yet little is known about what causes them. A new study, however, has taken researchers one step closer to understanding how these tumors develop and grow. Researchers at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Van Andel Institute and Spectrum Health have uncovered new information about the  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Paula Lancaster will lead College of Education and Human Services after Dean Betty Kirby retires June 30 * * * Central Michigan University Provost Mary C. Schutten has named Paula Lancaster the next dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Lancaster will replace Betty Kirby, who is retiring effective June 30. Lancaster comes to CMU from Grand Valley State University, where since  more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 16 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Illinois System Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news release: Composites made from self-assembling inorganic materials are valued for their unique strength and thermal, optical and magnetic properties. However, because self-assembly can be difficult to control, the structures formed can be highly disordered, leading to defects during large-scale production. Researchers at the University of Illinois and the Un more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * - Task Force Provides 18 Data-Driven Recommendations to Enhance Safety, Protect Rights, Help Victims, and Make Michigan's Justice System More Effective and Efficient * * * The bipartisan Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration delivered a groundbreaking report to the state Legislature with 18 major, data-driven recommendations that will make Michigan a national leader in cr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Michigan taxpayers who received a state income tax refund and filed an itemized federal return last year will be receiving their Substitute Form 1099-G through the U.S. Postal Service, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Simply known as a "1099-G," the information on the postcard reports the state income tax refund amount a taxpayer received last year. Taxpayers who claim itemized more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Half of Michigan's local governments have taken steps to improve energy efficiency in their facilities--more than double the 22% who reported similar efforts a decade ago, according to a survey by the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy. Local governments also describe other efforts they're taking to promote environmental sustainability, including 40% who say they have implemented sust more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 18 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts recently announced that the Stamps Gallery in downtown Ann Arbor will be the recipient of an $80,000 grant to support public exhibitions, public programs and publications dedicated to exploring inclusive, equitable futures through the lens of contemporary art practice. Part of the University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A new collaboration at the University of Michigan seeks to address a demand for people who can create learning experiences that are focused on the evolving ways people learn. The Center for Academic Innovation and School of Education have partnered to offer graduate students a Learning Experience Design Certificate Program (LXD). As modes for teaching and learning continue to evolve--in part due to t more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- General Motors issued the following news release on Jan. 16: * * * - First wave of GM temps to become regular full-time employees in first quarter of 2020 - Workers at 14 sites in eight states to see significant gains * * * General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced that more than 1,350 hourly employees at its sites in the U.S. will transition from temporary to regular full-time employment during the first quarter of 2020. These employees work at 14 GM manufac more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson announced the appointment of Mark Schweitzer, M.D., as dean of the university's School of Medicine and vice president of Health Affairs for the university. Schweitzer, a preeminent radiologist and chair of the Department of Radiology at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine in New York, will join the university and School of Medicine on April 27. "We conducted more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 6 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: Carla Walker-Miller, founder, president and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services, recently made a $2,500 donation to the Wayne State University HIGH Program. Walker-Miller is a savvy entrepreneur and a visionary leader determined to change lives through energy. Her Detroit-based firm develops and implements energy efficient solutions for utility companies and owners of residential and commercial buildings. She curre more PR