ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 21 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business will launch a comprehensive real estate center that offers a suite of practice-oriented courses focused at the intersection of business and real estate, thanks to a $10 million gift from U-M Regent and alumnus Ron Weiser. Announced at the U-M Board of Regents meeting Feb. 20, the new Weiser Center for Real Estate will serve as a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- 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 3), Andrew Willis, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Willis is the first signer in this race. The special election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congress. US more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: BorgWarner announces the first applications of its combined Smart IMS (integrated magnetic switch) plus integrated over crank protection (IOCP) on its Delco Remy(R) 38MT+(TM) and 39MT(TM) heavy duty gear reduction starters, used for both on- and off-highway commercial vehicles. This new and efficient combination for the original equipment commercial vehicle market reduces and prevents starter-related downtime for f more PR

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- BorgWarner issued the following news release: BorgWarner's twin scroll turbochargers featuring enhanced high temperature performance thanks to the use of sophisticated steel alloys, are being delivered to the BMW Group for its new 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gasoline engine. Used across a wide range of BMW passenger cars, the engine has two performance options - medium and high - and delivers 250 to 280 kW of power and 500 to 550 Nm of torque. "Twin scroll  more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Jennifer DeHaemers will focus on attracting and keeping students * * * Central Michigan University is sharpening its focus on enrollment with the selection of its first vice president for student recruitment and retention. President Bob Davies has named Jennifer DeHaemers to serve in the new position, effective June 1. DeHaemers comes to CMU from Southern Illinois University, where she has b more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Conference will examine the research potential of the region's coastal areas * * * A three-day conference hosted by Central Michigan University will examine public access to Michigan's underwater cultural resources and the research potential they hold. The Underwater Cultural Resources Public Access and Research Conference, held Feb. 25-27 at the Courtyard by Marriott Mount Pleasant at CMU, w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- 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 9), Charles Langworthy, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Langworthy is the first signer in this race. The special election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Con more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Christopher M. Trebilcock was recently named one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly 30 "Leaders in Law" 2020. The honorees have made individual and special contributions to the practice of law in Michigan, and leaders in their legal communities. A celebration of the honor will be held on April 9, 2020 at the Detroit Marriott in Troy, Michigan, where the "Lawyer of the Year" will also be announced. T more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Ray J. Koenig III was recently selected for inclusion in the 2020 Illinois Top 100 Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, published by Law & Politics magazine, is a consumer guide to outstanding attorneys. The Top 100 Super Lawyers are those who ranked top in the list of 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Ray has been selected for the Top 100 List three c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Feb. 21: The new rooftop solar system is among the largest in the district and is the latest initiative in ongoing series of sustainability efforts for Comcast's Beltway Region. Comcast today announced the completion of a 760-panel rooftop solar installation at its multi-purpose facility at 900 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, D.C. The system will reduce approximately 272 metric tons of CO2 in the reg more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Michiganders in the 8th Congressional District got a taste of what the Republican primary will look like for the next several months: a nasty, drag-out fight between five non-viable candidates who are all paying lip service to voters on the issues they care most about, including skyrocketing drug prices and the 'forever chemicals' contaminating Michigan waters. "While Representative Elissa more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced it was named among the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovators by Clarivate Analytics in its 2020 report. The annual report identifies and celebrates the world's most innovative organizations that successfully develop valuable patented inventions that also have strong commercialization potential based on market reach and impact on other downstream inventions. "Our ambition is to be the most innova more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Jill Wyant has also been nominated to the Board * * * Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced that its Board of Directors plans to appoint Dow CEO Jim Fitterling to be chairman following the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 9, 2020. "Jim has demonstrated exceptional leadership of Dow, successfully guiding the Company through its separation from DowDuPont Inc. and strengthening its competitive position a more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: Eastern Michigan University efforts to expand it global footprint continued this week as the University hosted a noted official from King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. President James Smith, Provost and Exeuctive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Rhonda Longworth, and Mohamad Qatu, dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, met with Dr. Fatani, presidents' consular  more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Digital kiosks placed inside and outside of dealership service areas enable quick check-in and service selection - This pilot program along with others such as mobile maintenance services and pick-up and delivery are all part of a re-invigorated approach to delivering more personalized, convenient experiences that drive loyalty to the Ford brand * * * Last fall, Ford began piloting digital kiosks in dealers more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: New vehicle owners may wonder if they have the right insurance coverage for their new ride. Two of the country's automotive and insurance industry leaders are offering a solution that's as simple as filling out a form in their FordPass or Lincoln Way app. Ford Insure and Lincoln Motor Company Insure, powered by Nationwide, offer a simple and convenient way to secure usage-based insurance coverage through Ford Motor Cr more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A rules change regarding competitive distance runners' shoes ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics comes amid a robust debate about the fairness of athletes using specialized shoes that can significantly improve performance. The governing body for the sport of distance running, World Athletics, recently announced that shoes used by runners must have been commercially available at least four months before a com more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Hope College issued the following news release: Dr. Cynthia J. Burrows of the University of Utah will focus on biomedical implications of DNA research through two lectures that she will present while at Hope College on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20-21. The public is invited to both talks. Admission is free. Her visit is being supported by two speaker series: the college's James and Jeanette Neckers Lectureship in Chemistry and the national Phi Beta Kappa Visiting  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Hank Vaupel: The Michigan House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved state Rep. Hank Vaupel's plan eliminating the service fee for a Vietnam War specialty license plate. Vaupel's measure is part of a bipartisan, multi-bill package removing the $5 service fee for various veteran and military license plates. "Imposing a service fee for special military license plates is no more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak: A bipartisan plan introduced by state Rep. Doug Wozniak that would correct an unintentional result of 2017 legislation preventing attorneys from legally serving people in adoption court hearings was approved by the Michigan House. In 2017, legislation to prevent underground adoptions without court supervision was signed into law. Wozniak said the Legislature unin more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline. Gov. Holcomb surveyed the Lake Michigan shoreline via Indiana State Police helicopt more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 22 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) plans an approximate $77 million investment to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in Allen and Whitley counties in Northeastern Indiana. The Western Fort Wayne Area Improvements Project involves: * Building about 24 miles of new 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line * Upgrading approximately 4 miles of 34.5-kV tra more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Feb. 21 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an operating company of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), received approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to build and operate its largest solar generation facility in the Michiana area. "The solar facility will allow I&M customers and the entire Michiana area to take advantage of local green resources and assist lo more PR

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, Feb. 22 -- Indiana Michigan Power, a unit of the American Electric Power, issued the following news release: Enhanced professional development for teachers who specialize in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math is the aim of a $300,000 grant announced Thursday on the campus of Purdue University Fort Wayne. Toby Thomas, president and chief operating officer of Indiana Michigan Power, presented the award to the university on behalf of the AEP Foundation. Thomas j more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 21 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following statements by Indiana State Reps. Pat Boy, D-Michigan City, and Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's executive order on the Lake Michigan's shoreline erosion: "The erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline cannot be stopped by the passage of legislation or endless months of debate," said Boy. "This is an issue that demands swift, hands-on action. That is why I sent a letter to  more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 18 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Indiana University's Media School issued the following news: Media coverage of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal involving USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University followed framing patterns commonly seen in child sex abuse scandals, including the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State University, according to an article published by assistant professor Lauren Smith. But unlike the Sandusky case, the Nassar story failed to ignite public  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: On Nov. 20, Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy in Detroit held its annual Curriculum Night, which gives parents a chance to see what their children are learning and what is new at the school. This year, Lawrence Technological University's Marburger STEM Center was in attendance to introduce a new 3D printer to the Sampson community. The 3D printer, a FlashForge Finder, was donated by LTU's Marb more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes highlighted MDP's organizing and voter protection work during an interview yesterday while contrasting the Democratic Party's positive agenda with Donald Trump's broken promises. "We hired organizers to work on the ground in 2017 and we've never stopped," said MDP Chair Lavora Barnes. "We understand we win this with a grassroots movement of folks who are  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: To better serve residents throughout the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointment of Assistant Attorney General Jessica Pelto to the department's Marquette satellite office in the Upper Peninsula. This is the first time in more than a decade the Michigan Department of Attorney General has stationed an assistant attorney general in the U.P. Nessel announced plans  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general this month in urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt stricter national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO). According to the EPA's own assessment, EtO - which is used for commercial sterilization--is a known human carcinogen and among the most hazardous air pollutants. Michigan is h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined five other attorneys general and the California Air Resources Board in urging a federal appeals court to uphold orders by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The orders will allow energy storage resources to fully participate and compete in the wholesale energy market, aiding states in their transitions to cleaner, more reliabl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: In response to the approval by U.S. District Court Judge Janet T. Neff of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan of the proposed settlement in the lawsuit brought by the State of Michigan and Plainfield and Algoma townships against Wolverine Worldwide Inc. for contaminating residential drinking water wells and the environment in North Kent County with PFAS compou more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: To highlight family physicians' dedication to providing high quality, patient-centered primary care to Michiganders, Feb. 23-29 is being recognized as Family Medicine Week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Academy of Family Physicians and Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians. "Family medicine physic more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Students and families in the Eastern Upper Peninsula looking for help paying for college should save the date for "Show Me The Money Day" in Chippewa County later this week. From 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, the Michigan Department of Treasury's MI Student Aid outreach team will be at Kinross Recreation Center to help with scholarship searches, college financing strategies and state program e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: After announcing plans in her State of the State Address to create a task force focused on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, Governor Gretchen Whitmer made it official by signing Executive Order 2020-01. The Prescription Drug Task Force will consist of leaders from the departments of Health and Human Services, Insurance and Financial Services, and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and from more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Dating violence causes significant and long-lasting trauma to countless individuals throughout the United States, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging all Michiganders to educate themselves, their families, and communities about this widespread and pervasive issue by proclaiming February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. During this month, Michiganders are encouraged to lea more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Thomas Albert: State Rep. Thomas Albert's plan to warn pregnant and breastfeeding women about the harmful effects marijuana use can have on babies has been signed into law. The new law requires warning labels to be placed on recreational and medical marijuana products sold in Michigan. The labels will read: "Warning: Use by pregnant or breastfeeding women, or by women planning more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: * * * - Legislator says funding doesn't reflect state university equality * * * State Rep. Ryan Berman called for a revamped higher education funding model at the state level, noting that some universities in Michigan are being left behind. Oakland University, located in Rochester Hills near Berman's Oakland County House district, is the fastest-growing univers more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: * * * - Legislator committed to making state government more accountable * * * A proposal from Rep. Ryan Berman increasing government transparency today was advanced in overwhelming, bipartisan fashion by the Michigan House. House Bill 5015, which was passed in a 103-3 vote, will require each executive branch department and divisions at the state level to publi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: * * * - House approves proposal to help local clerks process influx of AV ballots * * * State Rep. Julie Calley's plan giving communities new options to streamline the processing of absentee ballots was approved by the Michigan House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Calley, of Portland, said city and township clerks throughout the state are expecting a si more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: Rep. Beth Griffin, along with Rep. Bolden, Sen. Santana and Sen. Theis, introduced House Resolution 231 on Wednesday declaring February 19, 2020 as Go Red for Women Day. The resolution promotes education and awareness for women cardiovascular health. The Go Red for Women movement was created by the American Heart Association (AHA) to motivate women to learn more  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall: * * * - Legislator: Proposal provides tools for state to better respond to cyber-attacks * * * The House Oversight Committee unanimously approved state Rep. Matt Hall's (R-Marshall) plan making much-needed updates to the Cyber Civilian Corps Act to better the state's capabilities of responding to cybersecurity emergencies. Hall's proposal came in the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Gary Howell, R-North Branch: The Michigan House of Representatives this week overwhelmingly approved a plan by state Rep. Gary Howell (R-North Branch) eliminating the fee for the special designation on Korean War veteran license plates. Howell's measure is part of a bipartisan, multi-bill package removing the fees for various veteran and military designations on license plates. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mark Huizenga: State Rep. Mark Huizenga announced that his plan to restore lost school aid funding has been signed into law. Huizenga's measure, part of a bipartisan pair of bills, ensures revenue lost from data center use tax exemptions is replaced. "When the original plan was established back in 2015 to exempt co-located data centers from sales and use tax, the intention was more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: State Rep. Bronna Kahle has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to provide better access to support services for Michigan's kinship caregivers. Kinship caregivers are extended relatives, such as grandparents, or family friends, such as godparents, who have a kinship bond with a child who step up to become the primary caregiver for that child when his or her biolog more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: State Rep. Bronna Kahle, of Adrian, provided testimony and support before the House Transportation Committee on her plan to designate a portion of M-52 as the "Trooper Byron J. Erickson Memorial Highway." Trooper Erickson died on July 31, 1993 from injuries suffered about four weeks earlier in a vehicle crash near Tecumseh while in pursuit of a suspected auto thi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: Rep. Bronna Kahle's plan clarifying state law to ensure implantable medical devices are exempt from Michigan's 6 percent sales and use tax was unanimously approved by the state Senate. "This plan will make important health-related procedures more affordable for patients so they can live happier, healthier lives," said Kahle, of Adrian, after the Senate vote. "I'm more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: The Michigan House approved a plan giving 100-percent disabled military veterans greater access to Michigan's state parks and expanded license plate options. Currently, 100-percent disabled veterans are only able to receive a Disabled Veteran (DV) license plate with no registration cost. Under the plan sponsored by state Rep. Beau LaFave, who chairs the House Mili more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: I started the year looking forward to hearing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's State of the State address, as well as her proposals for the next state budget. It's frustrating to me that the State of the State address was framed around 'working together,' only for the Governor to turn around and point fingers at Republicans for the politically motivated budget cuts she made last year. Rather than admitting h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: * * * - House overwhelmingly approves plan holding state government accountable * * * The Michigan House overwhelmingly 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  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Maddock: State Rep. Matt Maddock, chair of the House Appropriations Transportation subcommittee, said a budget presentation from Michigan Department of Transportation director Paul Ajegba and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer offers little in terms of fixing roughly 110,000 miles of local roads. Maddock pointed to the governor's decision to veto parts of a Legislature-approved transp more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: * * * - Specialty licenses would not be required to work on pickup trucks under plan * * * State Rep. Greg Markkanen's proposal to update Michigan's outdated licensing rules for auto mechanics was approved today by the House with unanimous bipartisan support. State law intends to require mechanics to have a special certification to work on larger commercial  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mike Mueller: State Rep. Mike Mueller has introduced a bill that would help improve local roads in communities throughout Michigan. Mueller's plan would increase funding for county and city road commissions and decrease funding for the state's highway fund without increasing taxes or state debt. "Michigan drivers are burdened by the potholes and crumbling roads right outside  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brad Paquette: Rep. Brad Paquette facilitated an education brainstorming session on Wednesday with a group of teachers and fellow lawmakers to discuss the future of education in Michigan and how educators can play a larger role in the policy formation process. Trusted Voices, a nonpartisan advocacy group of educators, partnered with Rep. Paquette to host the session. "The de more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. John Reilly: State Rep. John Reilly introduced a plan to make health care more accessible across Michigan. His legislation is part of a 28-bill package to repeal Michigan's Certificate of Need (CON) requirement on hospitals, which requires hospitals to get permission from the government in order to expand. CON requirements exist in addition to the standard licensing and train more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner, R-Springport: Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) introduced a bill in the Michigan Legislature designed to eliminate discriminatory factors from the pretrial risk assessment tools used by judges to help decide whether a defendant should be kept in jail pending trial. Pretrial risk assessment tools use computer algorithms to score a defendant's risk of failing t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: The Michigan House Energy Committee this week advanced Rep. Andrea Schroeder's plan to make electric vehicle charging stations more practical and widely available across the state. Schroeder's legislation is designed to help Michigan remain a world leader in transportation innovation while helping the state prepare for continued growth in electric vehicle usa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 19 on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: Rep. Andrea Schroeder helped the Michigan House declare Feb. 19 as Go Red for Women Day across the state - raising awareness about efforts to combat heart disease and stroke. "Although the symbolism is important, this is about much more than wearing red on one particular day," Schroeder, of Oakland County's Independence Township, said after support more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Scott VanSingel: State Rep. Scott VanSingel, chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, issued the following statement after Oakland University announced its 'Strive for 45' campaign Wednesday: "I appreciate Oakland University for bringing this issue to our attention. "I have worked closely with Rep. Ryan Berman, who represents many Oakland University st more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: * * * - Measure designates Aug. 21 as Robert G. Heft Day * * * State Rep. Rodney Wakeman of Saginaw Township this week introduced a plan to commemorate Aug. 21 as Robert G. Heft Day in Michigan. Saginaw native Robert "Bob" Heft is responsible for designing the current 50-star U.S. flag while a student at Lancaster High School in Ohio. In the spring of 1958,  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: Michigan's split government doesn't warrant a split decision on how to tackle our roads dilemma - especially one that entails borrowing $3.5 billion to fix less than 10 percent of the state's roadways. Let's face it, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2019 tax hike proposal was unkind to Michigan residents. It was easily one of the most unpopular policy proposals in the h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Pauline Wendzel: * * * - 16-bill package aimed to help Michigan brewers overwhelmingly passes * * * State Rep. Pauline Wendzel's self-distribution package passed out of the Michigan House of Representatives with overwhelming support. Initially unveiled at the Michigan Brewer's Guild Winter Conference and Trade Show in early January, the legislation gained the support of Mic more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: At a voting rights roundtable, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes blasted Republican attacks on voting rights and their efforts to deny Michigan communities access to the ballot. In her remarks, Chair Barnes also highlighted the work the Michigan Democratic Party is doing to stand up to voter suppression tactics and ensure all Michiganders have the tools and information they need to vote.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the fourth death associated with the outbreak of E-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury. MDHHS was notified about the death of an adult female on Feb. 19. No other information about the individual will be released due to confidentiality reasons. "Although reports of new cases related to this outbreak have  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- 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 group child care home license of Nancy Xenos - 486 Earl Street, Otsego - for violations related to appropriate care and supervision. LARA's actions resulted from a February 11, 2020 complaint investigation conducted at the group child care home. The i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Venessa A. Keesler, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District (ISD) Superintendents Public School Academy Directors FROM: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: Clarification Regarding Funding for Special Education Secretarial/Clerical Staff and Paraprofessionals with a Split-Assignment Beginning with the 2019-20 school year more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- 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: CORRECTION TO MEMO #031-20 UPDATED SUBJECT LINE: Michigan ArcGIS Online United States School Competition 2020, Software, and Professional Learning Michigan  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- 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: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: Fall 2020 Michigan Kindergarten Entry Observation (MKEO)/ Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Statewide Sampling Method Sections 32d(3) and 104(4) of Public Act 58 of  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- 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: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: Improving Special Education Systems: Michigan's Path Forward The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is committed to working with our  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following statement: In response to the recently-released report Examining Michigan's Education Workforce, How to Address the Talent Shortage Facing Michigan's Schools, State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice offered the following statement: "We appreciate the fine work done by the study's partners - MEA, AFT Michigan, and Middle Cities Education Association - as well as the consulting work of Public Policy Associates. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The Michigan Liquor Control Commission, an agency of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release: The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) will hold a semi-annual Public Hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Southfield District Office of the Commission, located at 25680 W. 8 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033. The Michigan Liquor Control Code, Section 215(2), MCL 436.1215(2) provides that two  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: With unanimous support, the Michigan Senate approved Rep. Andrea Schroeder's proposal to protect local emergency response providers from unexpected fees assessed by the state. The plan -- inspired by retired Waterford Township fire chief John Lyman - already has unanimously passed the House and is headed to Gov. Whitmer for consideration. "This improvement in our state law will help local governmen more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State recently ranked 5th among all U.S. universities, as tracked by rise in the Nature Index over three years. The Nature Index tracks contribution to primary articles in some of the most prestigious scientific journals in the world. It is compiled by Nature Research and provides a close to real-time proxy for high-quality research output and collaboration at the institutional, regional an more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Beronda Montgomery, MSU Foundation Professor, was listed as one of the 100 inspiring black scientists in America by CrossTalk, the official blog of Cell Press, a leading publisher of cutting-edge biomedical and physical science research and reviews. "It is an honor to be listed among other highly accomplished, established and emerging scientists who I admire and celebrate," said Montgomery. Montgom more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The Facebook Faculty Research Award on Systems for Machine Learning has been presented to two assistant professors in the Michigan State University College of Engineering. It is MSU's first Facebook Faculty Research Award. Mi Zhang, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and Ming Yan, assistant professor of computational mathematics, science and engineering, were recognized in F more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Terry Curry, associate provost and associate vice president for Academic Human Resources, has announced his intention to leave his role in the provost's office in July to transition to retirement. Curry has been an important resource for faculty, academic staff, executives and academic governance. In his nearly 13 years in the role, he has managed the promotion and tenure process, reviewing more tha more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A Michigan State University researcher is adding new evidence to the argument that the fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy. The finding could affect how researchers test for treatments related to plaque buildup in our arteries, or atherosclerosis, an issue that can often lead to a heart attack, which is currently a leading ca more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 18 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Elderly asthma patients living near busy highways and heavy industry in Southeast Michigan believed that air pollution was making their breathing more difficult. A recent study by Michigan State University researchers concluded they were right. As levels of tiny airborne particles known as PM2.5 rose in the air, the study participants increased their use of asthma control drug more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The MSU Libraries have signed a three-year transformative read-and-publish agreement with the De Gruyter publishing house to provide default open access publishing for all articles by MSU authors in De Gruyter journals. This arrangement means that MSU lead authors publishing in these journals will no longer have to pay the usual De Gruyter article processing charge, which can amount to hundreds of  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University has unveiled a new website highlighting the vast amount of cancer research being conducted throughout the university. The site, cancer.msu.edu, features the research of 95 faculty members spread across 20 departments and eight colleges. "When we began compiling the list of faculty engaged in cancer research, it was amazing to see just how diverse and robust MSU's cancer r more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A new Michigan State University study shows how a protein, called peroxiredoxin Q, or PRXQ, connects two biochemical pathways that are vital for plant chloroplast health. Chloroplasts are the power houses of plants. They are the site of photosynthesis, the process that uses sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce the energy that powers life on Earth. The protein PRXQ seems to bridge two systems that more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Feb. 16 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: Wearable tech and electronic cloth may be the way of the future, but to get there the wiring needs to be strong, flexible and efficient. Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT), studied by physicists at Michigan Technological University, encase tellurium atomic chains like a straw, which could be controllable by light and pressure. In collaboration with researchers from Purdue University, more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Feb. 16 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: Electrospun synthetic cell scaffolds are not only more consistent than animal cells for cancer research, they hold the potential to replace animal testing. In the field of cancer research, the idea that scientists can disrupt cancer growth by changing the environment in which cancerous cells divide is growing in popularity. The primary way researchers have tested this theory is to c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party released a digital video highlighting Donald Trump's attacks on the EPA and environmental protections. WATCH HERE (https://youtu.be/0xw-A66Fnf8) The video features environmental justice organizer Justin Onwenu discussing Donald Trump's attacks on clean air and clean water, and his latest proposed budget which slashes funding for the EPA. Despite promising to "work to re more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission recommended substantial changes to DTE Electric Co.'s proposed integrated resource plan (IRP) outlining the utility's long-term strategy for providing reliable, cost-effective electric service to its customers (Case No. U-20471). The Commission sent DTE Electric back to the drawing board on its plans for how it would generate electricity over the next 1 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: * * * - Wind's dominance continues in renewable energy * * * Energy waste reduction efforts saved nearly 1.5 million megawatt hours of electricity and almost 5 million cubic feet of natural gas in 2018, while wind generation of electricity continued its dominance in Michigan as the largest source of renewable energy in 2019, according to two annual reports released by the Michigan Public S more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: In a tiny community along the St. Lawrence River in New York, people's dishwashers were breaking down. The metal interiors were corroded, their surfaces pock-marked with white. Residents had no way of knowing what was wrong, but watching appliances break down was enough to stoke fear about the water that ran through them. Kelsey Pieper was part of the search for a cause, uncovering the bitter truth: salt. Her more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) issued the following news release on Feb. 20: * * * - Growing risks to international travel and events spurs security enhancements at TCF Center * * * Claude Molinari, general manager of ASM Global/TCF Center, announced a reorganization of security services in TCF Center that will assure customers and visitors the most advanced and extensive services designed to keep events safe. "TCF Center security is constantly working with  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) issued the following news release: * * * - World-Class TCF Center Signals Positive Financial Progress * * * The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) announced that on February 3, 2020 it defeased $25,150,000 of its outstanding debt which will save the state's taxpayers $17,016,000 over the life of the bonds. Since its inception in 2009, the DRCFA has saved Michigan taxpayers an estimated $108.6 million through  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 20 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In response to the coronavirus epidemic that has restricted millions of Chinese people to their homes and towns, the University of Michigan and online learning platform Coursera are offering three popular online data science specializations to learners in China for $1 a month. The specializations are Python for Everybody (https://www.coursera.org/specializations/python), the most popular specializatio more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 21 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A new study from University of Michigan biologists presents the first genetic evidence of resistance in some bats to white-nose syndrome, a deadly fungal disease that has decimated some North American bat populations. The study involved northern Michigan populations of the little brown bat, one of the most common bats in eastern North America prior to the arrival of white-nose syn more PR

GREENVILLE, Michigan, Feb. 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: For 22 years, Howard Winchel polished and buffed propellers for Michigan Wheel, putting his heart and his back into his work. The manual labor eventually took a toll. When his back first began to give him problems, he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Surgery to correct it was soon followed by two more operations for ruptured discs. "I've been on hydrocodone ever since. I was on this stuff for 10  more PR

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Visteon, a provider of instrument clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment, audio systems and telematics solutions, issued the following news release on Feb. 20: Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) announced full-year 2019 results. Sales were $2,945 million, compared with $2,984 million in 2018. The decrease of $39 million is primarily due to lower vehicle production volumes and the negative impact of currency, customer pricing and pro more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: The Division of Enrollment Management has named Kelly Driscoll as its new director of communications. Driscoll joins the division from the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts (CFPCA), where she worked in the areas of student services and new student recruitment for the past eight years. During her time in CFPCA, Driscoll served as co-producer for the college's EMMY Award-winning promotional video, wh more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: The University Libraries has acquired the complete working archive of author and illustrator, David Small, and author, Sarah Stewart. Residents of Southwest Michigan, Small and Stewart have created a respected body of work, collaborating on six books, including "The Gardener," a Caldecott Honor book. Small's biographical graphic novel, "Stitches," was listed as one of Publisher's Weekly's best books of 2009,  more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Feb. 21 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Remember that one teacher who most positively influenced you? For Western Michigan University Future Teachers of Color President and Future Educator Program Scholar William Wright, it was his fourth-grade teacher of color, Mrs. Wilson-Bridges. "The strong relationships that she built with all of her students, and the fact that she pushed all of her students to value their own education by pushing us is what  more PR