LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: While Donald Trump continues his relentless war on Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA, Michigan Democrats are holding him accountable for his broken promises. Read more here: MLive: Stabenow, Michigan Democrats slam Trump's proposed health care cuts By Malachi Barrett Key Points: * Michigan Democrats said President Donald Trump's 2021 budget proposal shows his priorities contradict his promises to  more PR

ALMA, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Alma College issued the following news: Alma College has expanded its nationally recognized Detroit Future program. Students who live or attend high school in Detroit, and whose household income is $65,000 or less, will now qualify for at least a full tuition award through institutional, state, and federal aid scholarships and grants. Launched in 2014, the Detroit Future program initially provided additional scholarship and grant funding for a small group of high scho more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release: Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE: BKI) and Detroit-based Quicken Loans, announced the companies have broadened their relationship as Quicken Loans extended its contract for Black Knight's MSP servicing system and is adding multiple Black Knight solutions. Additionally, Black Knight purchased the source code for Quicken Loans' "Cyclops" mortgage servicing customer relationship management (CRM)  more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) reported 2019 fourth quarter and full-year results. Fourth Quarter Highlights: * U.S. GAAP net sales of $2,559 million, down 0.6% compared with fourth quarter 2018. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies and the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, net sales were up 2.6% compared with fourth quarter 2018. * U.S. GAAP net earnings of $1.06 per diluted share. Excluding $0. more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Society of Critical Care Medicine award recognizes excellence in teaching, research * * * Central Michigan University Health's Dr. Chet Morrison has been awarded a Presidential Citation by the Society of Critical Care Medicine. The SCCM promotes excellence in teaching and research with the goal of improved care of critically ill and injured patients. Awards are given annually to critical care more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - CMU offers Michigan's only accredited program in a field where opportunities abound * * * Central Michigan University has the state's only accredited program in a career field where job opportunities are growing and graduates report starting salaries as high as $70,000. But it is overlooked by many students, even as some unknowingly take prerequisites for the program while pursuing other care more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Molly DiBianca, member of the Labor & Employment group of Clark Hill's Wilmington office, spoke at the Rubenstein-Walsh Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism 2020, sponsored by the Delaware Bar Association on Friday, February 7th. DiBianca presented on Social Media in the Practice of Law. Her talk highlighted topics such as preserving social media evidence, internet advertising, and ex parte communications with more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Vince Sallan, an Associate in the firm's Labor & Employment group, recently appeared as a discussion leader at Wayne State University's "Wayne Law Professionalism in Action" program on Friday, February 7, 2020, in the Wayne State University Student Center Ballroom. The annual program provides an opportunity for first-year law students to connect with other students, practicing attorneys, and more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill client Josh Gershonowicz was recently named one of "The Well & JN's 36 Under 36," by The Well and the Detroit Jewish News. Gershonowicz, founder and CEO of Rebuild Group, a rapidly growing marketing agency that's contributed to the revitalization of Detroit, started in 2012 and broke the mold of the large agency model. Gershonowicz's Rebuild Group focuses on creating sustainable emotional experiences  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Hern and Conn Become Co-Chairs January 1, 2021 * * * Clark Hill announced a year-long process for transitioning the firm's top leadership: Chief Executive Officer John J. Hern, Jr. will remain as CEO through the end of this year, at which time Executive Committee member John P. Hensien will take up the mantle. Hensien was nominated and unanimously approved as Clark Hill's next CEO by the firm's 12-member more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is working with Drishti Technologies, Inc., (Drishti) to help optimize manufacturing production at multiple of its North American facilities. Drishti's action recognition technology, which is enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision, allows DENSO to generate real-time, continuous  more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: As part of its strategic and timely emphasis on aligning academic resources with high-growth job areas and trends in the state of Michigan and beyond, Eastern Michigan University is phasing out several programs in the World Languages Department. The move comes in response to the changing teacher education landscape, as the department is phasing out several secondary education programs to instead focus on K-1 more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 14 [TNSgrants] -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on Feb. 13: * * * - The alumni group's recent donation shows quick results with funding of wide range of initiatives * * * Eastern Michigan University faculty members will pursue 14 special projects with funding from the GameAbove alumni group, part of an overall gift of $2 million to support faculty development. The initial GameAbove Faculty First awards total $47,950. These 14 awards represen more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Graduates can look forward to excellent salaries and numerous job options as state and nation turn attention toward rebuilding the systems such as transit, roads and water * * * Students at Eastern Michigan University will have the opportunity to train for productive careers in civil engineering, in which they can make crucial contributions to the health of Michigan's and the country's infrastructu more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: America's best-selling truck and the world's best-selling sports coupe have both received new accolades from customers. The Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang are J.D. Power's 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study award recipients for large light duty pickup and sporty midsize car segments, respectively, helping to launch Ford Motor Company into a tie-for-third among all automakers. The SYNC 3 voice-activated communications syste more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2013-18 Ford Flex, Ford Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan, Ford Taurus SHO and Lincoln MKT vehicles. Affected vehicles that are exposed to frequent full rear-suspension articulation (jounce and rebound) may experience a fractured rear suspension toe link. A rear toe link fracture while driving increases the risk of a crash. Ford is not aware of any reports of acci more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Whether it's celebrating with a new squeeze, revisiting an old flame or doing the anti-holiday night out with the gals (or guys), your all-electric Mustang Mach-E can make whatever you do on Valentine's Day a little more special. Next Valentine's Day, it might land you a second date - if you play your cards right. That's according to a Ford survey* that found people vibe with electric vehicles. Looking for shock valu more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Bismarck attorney Bobbi Weiler to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective in March 2020. Weiler has been in private practice since 2010. For the last nine years, she has been a partner in the Bismarck law firm of Jackson, Thomason & Weiler, P.C. She earned her bachelor's degree in social and behavioral sciences from the University of Mary and grad more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is working to improve maternal health and infant outcomes in the state. In her proposed budget, the governor has created the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies" initiative - a new initiative that would expand Medicaid family planning services to 30,000 Michigan women. Women would have access to mental health, chronic illness, and substance use treatment for a full year aft more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas. In the 2019-2020 academic year, three faculty members received Fulbright awards. Fulbright is the U.S. Department of State's flagship international education exchange program. The number ties Grand Valley for third among master's degree institutions. Michael Vrooman, inte more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley State University has been named a "Best Workplace for Commuters" for 2020 by Best Workplaces for Commuters. The university first received the designation in 2009 and has made the list 10 times. The list includes employers like Google, The Walt Disney Company, Facebook and Mayo Clinic. The "Best Workplaces for Commuters" designation recognizes employers across the country who offer exceptional more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: With Michigan's governor on campus, President Philomena V. Mantella announced February 12 an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor's degrees and enhance the state's productivity. Mantella said the online degree program helps working adults break down the barriers to their career success, while providing them with a certificate in one of four high-demand specialties. The program  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Students at Kirtland Community College in northern Michigan who are interested in pursuing nursing careers will have a seamless transition to earning a bachelor of science in nursing degree at Grand Valley. Leaders from both institutions signed a concurrent enrollment agreement at the KCC campus in Grayling. The concurrent enrollment agreement is between KCC's Associate in Applied Science in Nursing progr more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley is partnering with state agencies in an effort to incorporate water resources education into K-12 programs in Michigan with the help of $50,000 in funding. The goal is to cultivate the next generation of water stewards, leaders and decision-makers by immersing students in this topic area through curricula and school improvement plans, officials said. From Students to Stewards Initiative is a more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 15 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Indiana State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster: State Representative Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) pressed Governor Eric Holcomb to visit communities in Northwest Indiana along the Lake Michigan shoreline that have experienced costly damage to infrastructure due to record-high water levels and erosion. Reardon spoke directly to the governor about this at an event earlier this week a more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University announced the promotion of defensive coordinator Avante D. Mitchell to head football coach, effective immediately. Mitchell, who joined the LTU coaching staff last year, had also served as recruiting coordinator for the LTU program. Mitchell succeeds Jeff Duvendeck, who left the program after the 2019 season. Mitchell has 18 years of football experience. A more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University's Centrepolis Accelerator will provide business acceleration services to a new program launched by Automation Alley--an "Industry 4.0 Accelerator" designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies navigate an increasingly technologically sophisticated marketplace. The name of the new accelerator refers to the concept of Industry 4.0, or the Fourth more PR

LIVONIA, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world's leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2019. 2019 Fourth Quarter Commentary * On a reported basis, compared to fourth quarter 2018: * Net sales matched prior year at $1.6 billion; in local currency, net sales increased 1  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that DJ Pascoe, her office's Opinions Division chief, will assume the position of Chief Legal Counsel following the departure of Suzanne Sonneborn, who has accepted an appointment by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director Orlene Hawks. Pascoe has been with the Michigan Department of Attorney General for 21 years. Prior  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Following a call to extend the temporary classification of fentanyl-related compounds as Schedule I drugs by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other attorneys general across the country, President Donald Trump last week signed a law that prolongs the emergency classification for 15 months. The law - S. 3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Telephone scammers are posing as human services officials and attempting to steal personal information from unsuspecting Michigan residents, warns Attorney General Dana Nessel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon and the Michigan State Police. Officials have received multiple complaints from residents who have been contacted by scammers pretending t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Some Michigan taxpayers who file a state income tax return may receive a letter from the Michigan Department of Treasury asking for more information to confirm their identity. The letters are a result of the state Treasury Department's efforts to protect individuals from cybercriminals, who attempt to file state income tax returns on behalf of unsuspecting taxpayers and steal refunds. After a t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed David Alade to the International Authority for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. "David is bringing his extensive professional background and skillset to the International Authority for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project," Whitmer said. "His expertise will be crucial, and I know he'll remain deeply committed to the betterment of the Detr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Lisa K. McCormick to the 30th Circuit Court of Ingham County and Keith Edward Black to the 26th Circuit Court of Alpena County. "Lisa and Keith have comprehensive backgrounds in the legal field and broad professional experiences, making them great choices to serve the residents of Ingham and Alpena counties," Whitmer said. "Both Lisa and Keith will uphold a m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Board of Boiler Rules, Michigan Community Corrections Board, Manufactured Housing Commission, Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice, Mental Health Diversion Council, and the Michigan Veterans' Trust Fund Board of Trustees. Board of Boiler Rules Glenn F. Glidden, of Paw Paw, is a mechanica more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer reaffirmed her commitment to her bold statewide goal to increase the number of Michiganders with a postsecondary credential to 60 percent by 2030 on Friday following the release of a new report by the Lumina Foundation. The report showed Michigan's post-secondary attainment has grown from 45% to 45.5% in one year, further showcasing the need for Michigan Reconnect. "To build an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed February 2020 as Black History Month in Michigan to honor the significant cultural, historical and economic contributions of African Americans to both Michigan and the United States. "Michigan has a rich history of diversity and the African American community has been essential in building the foundations of this great state. From Motown to Vehicle City to t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director Liesl Clark sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler this week urging the agency to follow Michigan's lead in lowering the Action Level for lead in drinking water. The Trump Administration is proposing changes to the federal Lead and Copper Rule that would more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Lee Chatfield on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's fiscal 2021 budget proposal: "I look forward to talking with Gov. Whitmer about the priorities her team laid out this morning. There are some areas where we will have to improve upon her agenda, where she continued to pick winners and losers with schoolchildren and rural Michigan families. But there are also many areas where we a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall: State Rep. Matt Hall, chair of the House Oversight Committee, recently held a joint hearing with the Senate Oversight Committee to review the Auditor General's performance audit of the state's Bureau of Elections (BOE). The BOE is housed within the Michigan Department of State and was established to assist with the administration of the Secretary of State's election more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jim Lilly, of Park Township, testified on his plan to provide support for families facing devastating damage to their homes, businesses, streets, and other public infrastructure caused by high water levels. Lilly's measure, if passed, will help prevent future damage by allowing local governments to issue temporary emergency rulings to slow down water activities near affected areas. This w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - House panel hears lawmaker's measure eliminating CPL renewal fee * * * State Rep. Brad Paquette testified before the House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee in support of his plan eliminating the concealed pistol license (CPL) renewal fee, allowing more Michiganders to afford their right to bear arms. Under Paquette's plan, the $115 CPL holders pay every five years to ren more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Hank Vaupel: State Rep. Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville recently received Michigan Optometric Association's Legislator of the Year award for 2019. "It's been a privilege working with the MOA as chairman of the House Health Policy Committee," Rep Vaupel said. "They do great work on behalf of hundreds of optometrists across Michigan. I have always appreciated that the association has more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Jeff Yaroch invites residents to join him for a tele-town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to learn about and discuss the upcoming changes to the state's car insurance system. Joining Rep. Yaroch as a special guest will be Rep. Jason Wentworth of Clare, who serves as chair of the House Select Committee on Reducing Car Insurance Rates. "We listened to our constituents and worked hard o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Michigan: "Donald Trump just released his disastrous budget, so now he's sending Mike Pence to clean up the mess and cover for this administration's broken promises. "Let me be clear: Michigan voters aren't buying it. "They know Donald Trump has broken promise after promise as he has fought to gut protections for people with preexisting con more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Donald Trump is releasing his 2021 budget and we know he's committed to continuing his war on Medicare and Medicaid. Trump has repeatedly promised to protect these earned benefits, including in his State of the Union where he vowed to "always protect your Medicare" while also telling CNBC that he's open to pursuing cuts to these essential programs. "Donald Trump broke his promise to Michigan voters, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: This Valentine's Day, the Michigan Democratic Party is sharing a poem with Michiganders highlighting Donald Trump's attacks on critical earned benefits: Roses are red, violets are blue, Trump will slash Medicare, and Social Security too. The short poem showcases Trump's relentless war on Medicare and Social Security, programs he has proposed slashing as recently as this week. The proposed cuts come  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report highlights Donald Trump's latest broken promise to Michigan voters, as his budget omits funding for a dam preventing the invasion of Asian carp into the Great Lakes. The news comes less than two weeks after Trump promised to keep the invasive species out of the Great Lakes during a Warren rally. The president has also proposed devastating cuts to the EPA, including slashing programs ded more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the adult foster care small group home license of Barbara Mitchell - 1619 Janes Street, Saginaw - for violations related to inadequate care and supervision. LARA's actions resulted from a February 5, 2020 complaint investigation conducted at the adult fost more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: The state of Michigan's Chief Security Officer Chris DeRusha shared how the Great Lakes State collaborates with public and private sectors on cybersecurity to keep citizens' data safe in a daunting digital environment to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. DeRusha talked about the many facets of the state's cyberdefenses and described the cl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Venessa A. Keesler, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process New Resources The Michigan Department of Education is releasing two resources for schools and districts  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Venessa A. Keesler, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors Local Education Agency Principals FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Statewide Education Workforce Job Fairs In an effort to connect job seekers and those hiring teachers, substitute teache more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Venessa A. Keesler, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Seeking Feedback on Appropriate Placement Proposal Michigan has changed the way that it prepares and certifies educators. By narrowing endorsements, focusi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Children and families involved in Michigan's child welfare system will benefit from $4 million in federal grants this fiscal year. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Children's Services Agency was awarded the funding from the Federal Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Program. Funds being spent this year will allow the MDHHS Children's  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Last Friday, MIRS reported on conflicts erupting at local Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) branches, due to "customers getting upset when they couldn't complete their branch office business". A FOIA of the SOS showed over 50 "critical incident" reports have been filed with the governor's office over the last year. The most of any state agency in 2019. The incident reports went as far as customers yelling at more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: * * * - Hoadley Headlines New York and San Francisco Left-Wing Fundraisers * * * Following his endorsement from the Progressive Change Campaign Committee - who has supported radical candidates like Elizabeth Warren, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar - Jon Hoadley is set to headline yet another event with the same out-of-state coastal progressives at a San Francisco fundraiser. This comes just weeks a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University College of Education dean Robert Floden led the national committee of experts behind a new report on the demands facing K-12 teachers. The report, released by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, finds teachers face new expectations from policymakers, parents, students and schools. This includes addressing changes in curriculum standards, the emerg more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 [TNSbiologyresearch -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A new study from MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, or PRL, scientists shows how the protein, CAMTA, helps trigger whole-plant immunity against bacteria. The study is published in the journal Molecular Plant. Unlike us humans, plants can't pack up and run when things go bad. Instead, they have evolved molecular tricks to survive different threats. These tricks are very complex a more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: People with a "growth mindset" - those who believe their intelligence can be improved with effort - are said to seek out challenges, persist in the face of difficulty and bounce back after failure. By contrast, people with a "fixed mindset" - those who believe their intelligence doesn't change much - are said to give up when facing challenges and be devastated by failure. But  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 11 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Science now supports the saying, "happy wife, happy life." Michigan State University research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together. "We spend a lot of time with our partners," said William Chopik, assistant professor o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Like a string of bonfires at night, orange, red and yellow lights connected by delicate, neon-green filaments illuminated the front cover of a recent issue of Developmental Biology. The photo captures a moment in the neuronal development of two zebrafish embryos. "What makes it really nice is that you can see the individual neurons and the connections that those neurons make as they travel along th more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: We know that stress can have a profound impact on health. But it's rare to discover a health issue that is caused directly by stress. That's exactly what one Michigan State University researcher and his team have found. Nathan Tykocki, an assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, set out to understand why children who seemingly have nothing wrong w more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement on Feb. 11 by Chairman Laura Cox regarding the results of the New Hampshire Democrat Primary: "Tonight's New Hampshire result is further proof that the Democrat party is completely out of touch with the American people. "Their toxic, top-down tax and spend policies would strap our country with crippling debt, and kill the American Dream as we know it. "From fully funding the Great Lakes Restoration Ini more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 4 [TNSgrants] -- Hope College issued the following news release: The research being conducted by the faculty and students of the Nuclear Group at Hope College might be considered ambitious. They are, after all, trying to figure out how the universe works, and supernovas are in the mix. Admittedly, there are many directions that such big questions could take. The work at Hope is focused, in keeping with the team's expertise, at the nuclear level. The ongoing research is more PR

MALIBU, California, Feb. 15 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news release: Pepperdine University is saddened to announce the passing of Seaver College Professor Emerita of Education JoAnn Taylor on January 29, 2020. Taylor served Pepperdine for 25 years, marking a profound and lasting contribution to the University community. "She was always cheerful, energetic, and supportive of our students and of the teacher education program. She had a tremendous impact for good on the teacher more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 13 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Purdue University mathematics professor Linquan Ma has been named a 2020 Sloan Research Fellow as one of the next generation of scientific leaders. Ma, whose focus is in commutative algebra and algebraic geometry, will receive a $75,000 fellowship to further his research. He is among 126 researchers in the United States and Canada selected for 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships. Educated at Peking University more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Brian Whiston, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release: State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice shared with the State Board of Education that Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 state school budget sets the positive direction for education moving forward. "Different kids have different needs; different needs have different costs," Dr. Rice said. "The governor's recommend more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Feb. 12: Two University of Michigan researchers were awarded 2020 Sloan Research Fellowships, part of a group of 126 early-career researchers chosen by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships honor scholars in the United States and Canada whose creativity, leadership and independent research achievements make them some of the most promising researchers working to more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on Feb. 12: If you're an environmentally conscious consumer, you've probably heard that today's highly efficient dishwashers use less energy and water than traditional hand-washing techniques. While that's true in most cases, there's one manual washing technique--the two-basin method, in which dishes are soaked and scrubbed in hot water and then rinsed in cold water--that is as more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The city of Detroit in partnership with the University of Michigan released its first forecast for the city, which showed ongoing gains in household income, employment and labor force participation through 2024. The forecast reports a 1.7% growth rate in employment for 2019, exceeding the 1% growth rate of household employment in Michigan last year. U-M economist Donald Grimes said that labor force p more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The National Academy of Engineering recently announced that Leung Tsang, a University of Michigan professor of electrical engineering and computer science, is among the latest class of researchers welcomed into the society. The NAE cited Tsang's "contributions in wave scattering and microwave remote sensing theories for satellite missions." "Election to the NAE is among the highest honors accorded i more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Parents often put their own relationship on the back burner to concentrate on their children, but a new study shows that when spouses love each other, children stay in school longer and marry later in life. Research about how the affection between parents shapes their children's long-term life outcomes is rare because the data demands are high. This study uses unique data from f more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Tony Evers, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: Gov. Tony Evers has submitted a request for a federal disaster declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties damaged by severe winter storms that occurred Jan. 10-12. The request, made in a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, could make Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties eligible for federal disaster assistance to repair damage to public infrastructure along the Lake Michigan shoreli more PR