CASSOPOLIS, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following news release: Cassopolis Family Clinic Network (CFCN), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the communities of Cass and southeast Berrien Counties, has received a $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM). The grant was awarded to assist CFCN in their efforts to expand access to integrated care at the new Niles Community Health Center (NCHC). Blue Cross Blue Shield more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following news release: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is expanding its transformative, risk-sharing payment relationship with health care providers across the state, putting patients at the center of their health care and holding the line on the skyrocketing growth of health care costs. The "Blueprint for Affordability" payment model began with seven major Southeast Michigan health organizations in Decemb more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Noelle Natoli, a Member in Clark Hill's Los Angeles office, recently obtained a significant win for the defense after a three-week jury trial. The case involved a low-impact rear-end collision involving two passenger vehicles. The plaintiff claimed $1,100,000 in past medical expenses. Natoli, with the assistance of Senior Attorney, Maryam Danishwar, successfully argued the medical liens represented over-inflate more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill announced that Joseph Donovan has joined the firm as a Member in the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources practice in the firm's Washington, DC office. Donovan is a leading energy lawyer with over 20 years of experience across all energy platforms on an international scale. "Having worked as both in-house counsel at Exelon and as outside counsel representing major global energy clients, Joe brings more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 -- Commonwealth Edison issued the following news release: * * * - ComEd employees raise more than $117,000 for Special Olympics Polar Plunge * * * What comes at the end of a cold winter with freezing temperatures and little sun? For ComEd employees, it's a dip into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan. On Sunday, March 1, nearly 500 ComEd employees, family and friends will participate in Special Olympics Chicago's annual Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach to benefit  more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: Consumers Energy announced a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, the next step in an industry-leading Clean Energy Plan that protects the planet for future generations. "Consumers Energy is proud to take a stand for Michigan and for the planet. We are committed to take actions that eliminate our carbon footprint and do our part to combat climate change," said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy's preside more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following news release: This week, The Luke Project 52 Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan launch the Mobile Antenatal Testing Pilot program to provide free weekly antenatal testing in vulnerable patients' homes in Detroit in order to increase compliance, achieve better outcomes and lower costs. The Luke Project 52 Clinic was awarded $75,000 by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to expand the mobile  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release, dated Feb. 21: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is excited to announce the launch of a program to bring an active member of the United States Armed Forces home to Southeast Michigan. The honored service member will not only spend time with family and loved ones, but also be hosted at a Detroit Pistons home game on April 3, 2020 with a VIP experience. "As a United more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: The Dow Chemical Company ("TDCC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), announced the completion of a public offering of Euros 2,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its notes. TDCC issued Euros 1,000,000,000 of its 0.500% notes due 2027, Euros 750,000,000 of its 1.125% notes due 2032 and Euros 500,000,000 of its 1.875% notes due 2040 (the "Euro Notes"). The net proceeds will be used to fund the re more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- 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. Mohamad Fatani, presidents' c more PR

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Panasonic issued the following news release: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America are expanding the availability of the Fender Premium Audio System to the all-new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV. The VW Atlas Cross Sport will be equipped with one of the most advanced Fender Premium Audio systems to date - featuring 12 speakers and 480 watts of amplifier power. "We are thrilled to offer this custo more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall and two safety recalls in North America. Details are as follows: Safety compliance recall for select 2018-20 Ford F-150 vehicles with LED headlamps Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for select 2018-20 Ford F-150 vehicles with LED headlamps. When the daytime running lamps on affected vehicles are illuminated and the master lighting switch is manually ro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - 2020 Chevrolet Traverse is milestone vehicle * * * A 2020 Chevrolet Traverse Premier Redline Edition in Silver Ice Metallic rolled off the production line at General Motors' Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant, the three millionth vehicle produced at the automaker's newest assembly plant in the United States. "Our workforce is second to none," said Manufacturing Executive Director Mike Trevorrow. "Ever more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- General Motors issued the following news release: * * * - Recognition honors companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy and strive to create positive change throughout their global communities * * * General Motors has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies. GM is one of only four honorees in the automotive industr more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Zondervan, a Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications, issued the following corporate news release: Two-time GRAMMY award-winning hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, speaker, thought leader, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author Lecrae Moore has signed a contract with Zondervan for his new book, I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith, which releases October 13, 2020. Lecrae is represented by Margaret Riley King and M more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders surges in popularity in early Democratic Party primaries, signaling a significant shift of the party to the left, the idea of democratic socialism is taking on new life in some of the party's policy recommendations. Some candidates seeking the Democratic nomination demonstrate this new-found popularity in what they propose on the national stage. While some of these views are  more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 26 [TNSgrants] -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: When Rebecca Davis talks about her team placing an eight-foot American flag on a wall, or oversized, decorative utensils near a dining facility, a casual listener might assume she's an interior designer. The flag and huge utensils are visual cues Davis, professor of nursing and associate dean for research and scholarship, and her research team plan and place in assisted living or long-term care more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler: The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved state Rep. Graham Filler's plan to protect Michigan seniors from abuse. Filler, of DeWitt, said over 70,000 older adults in Michigan have experienced some form of abuse, but suspects the number is actually much higher due to instances being underreported. Filler became familiar with the issue of elder abuse during his t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mary Whiteford: Rep. Mary Whiteford's bipartisan plan to help prevent cost overruns and inefficiencies hindering state of Michigan information technology projects was unanimously approved by the House Appropriations Committee. Whiteford was part of a five-member Information Technology Task Force appointed last summer by Michigan House Appropriations Chair Shane Hernandez. The  more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: Hon. J. Travis Laster, vice chancellor on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, will present "Corporate Responsibility: Is Delaware Doing Something New?" for Marquette University Law School's E. Harold Hallows Lecture on Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 p.m. in the Lubar Center at Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St. Laster's lecture will survey the relevant legal landscape and look ahead to how Delaware more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Bronco is the product of legendary talent, from the teams who won the Baja 1000 to the collectors who restore them. But there's one legend in the story of the Bronco who not only helped create the first Ford 4x4 sports-utility vehicle design, he made history, becoming one of the first African American designers in the industry. McKinley Thompson Jr., a Ford designer who helped pen the first-generation Bronco, was the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington announced the filing of a settlement document in the Doe et al. v. Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) cases, in which juveniles alleged they were victims of sexual assaults, and various other harms, while they were housed in adult prisons under the custody of the MDOC after being charg more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced Michigan has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of Juul Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating Juul's marketing and sales practices, including targeting of youth, claims regarding nicotine content, and statements regarding risks, safety and effectiveness as a smoking cessation device. "The health and safety of our youth should not more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined two multistate comment letters opposing federal proposals that roll back critical anti-discrimination protections for patients and students. Both proposals stem from President Trump's executive order that allows faith-based organizations to deny services. In the first proposal, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) would e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) warned Michigan residents to watch for scams related to the coronavirus disease 2019. These scams include websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information. The emails and posts may be promoting awareness and prev more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Stephanie Joyce-Bennett Beauford, 52, of Redford, was sentenced Thursday after being convicted of stealing money from the bank account of an elderly man, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Beauford was sentenced to 2.5 years of probation by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Bill. She pleaded guilty in January to embezzlement from a vulnerable adult between $1,000 and $20, more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan continues to improve its state graduation and dropout rates, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) announced. CEPI reports that the 2018-19 school year graduation rate improved to 81.41 percent, from 80.64 percent in 2017-18. The dropout rate fell to 8.36 percent, from the 2017-18 rate of 8.73 percent. "T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Comprehensive tool is first of its kind in state, nation * * * The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) launched a unique searchable database of municipal ordinances across Michigan that address siting for renewable energy installations. The database was developed in collaboration with the Graham Sustainability Institute at the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is requesting public comment on its plan to renew expanded Medicaid coverage to assist people who have been affected by the Flint water crisis. In 2016, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Michigan's application for a five-year Medicaid demonstration project in response to the public he more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: Taxpayers who owe state income taxes to the state of Michigan should make payments online directly to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Recently, the state Treasury Department has noticed an increase in the use of third-party bill payment services to pay outstanding state tax bills. These providers typically accept credit card payments online and then send a check to the state through the U. more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the state Emergency Operations Center to coordinate with state, local and federal agencies to help prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus. The governor, Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Director Major General Paul Rogers, and Captain Emmitt McGowan of the Michigan State Police gave an update on coronavi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan on Friday, February 28, 2020 to honor the service of Army Sergeant 1st Class Raymond Haley and coincide with his funeral. "Our state is grateful for the life and service of Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Haley, who selflessly devoted his career and ultimately his life in the pursuit of p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after General Motors announced plans to create a total of 1,270 new jobs at two plants in Lansing. The announcement will create 900 new jobs at the Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant to meet production demand and 370 new jobs at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant. "This is great news for our hardworking UAW members, their families, and more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Executive Directive creates Office of Future Mobility and Electrification and Chief Mobility Officer role, Executive Order creates Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification. * * * Following a year in which Michigan saw nearly 11,000 new automotive jobs created, Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out her vision for securing Michigan's continued global leadership in both the a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich, House Speaker Lee Chatfield, and House Democratic Leader Chris Greig sent a letter to the Wayne State University Board of Governors urging them to adopt a code of conduct at their next meeting on March 20, 2020. The letter comes after the Higher Learning Commission,  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * - Governor Whitmer calls on the legislature to suspend work requirements until a ruling is made * * * Governor Whitmer filed a motion for partial summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asking a judge to act quickly to protect tens of thousands of Michigan families from losing their Healthy Michigan Plan coverage. Several lawsuits across the country h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: By now, the majority of Michiganders have probably learned of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's plan to fix some of our state's roads - a plan that comes at a high cost for all and will only really benefit a small portion of the pavement needing repairs. I'm not talking about her proposed 45-cent tax increase. That was her plan last year, which failed and was rejected by the Legislature. No, it's a new year  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: * * * - Legislator also stresses commitment to practical policy within overall plan * * * State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, this week voted to advance bills from a legislative package aimed at better protecting seniors from abuse. In all, the eight bills moving to the Michigan Senate provide additional legal protections for adults age 80 and older a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: Rep. Ann Bollin this week voted to support a resolution adopted by the state House to reaffirm the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The right to use firearms for self-defense is ensured and protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article One, Section Six of the Michigan Constitution - and Bollin said she took  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: State Rep. Julie Calley, of Portland, supported a plan to help protect families facing damage to their homes, businesses, streets, and other public infrastructure caused by high water levels. The measure, approved by the Michigan House today, helps allow local governments to issue temporary emergency rulings to slow down boat traffic in high-water areas. The plan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Kathy Crawford: The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved state Rep. Kathy Crawford's plan to better protect Michigan seniors from abuse. Crawford, of Novi, said over 70,000 older adults in Michigan have experienced some form of abuse, but suspects the number is actually much higher due to instances being underreported. Working as a professional in the field of aging for mor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Gary Eisen: A plan from state Rep. Gary Eisen, of St. Clair, giving local communities more options to conduct road projects was unanimously advanced by the Michigan House this week. Eisen's legislation, House Bill 4476, raises the ceiling on projects that can be free of competitive bidding from the current $100,000 to $300,000. It also restricts a county to a maximum of $800,0 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Diana Farrington: * * * - Plan allows counties to opt out of transit service areas * * * State Rep. Diana Farrington introduced a solution to ensure residents of the four counties that make up the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan are not forced to pay for services they do not receive. Farrington, of Utica, said her plan allows smaller service areas of two or more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Graham Filler: * * * - The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan plan to protect Michigan seniors from abuse. * * * Rep. Graham Filler, of DeWitt, said over 70,000 older adults in Michigan have experienced some form of abuse, but suspects the number is actually much higher due to instances being underreported. Filler became familiar with the issue of elder abus more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn: State Rep. Annette Glenn's plan to help prevent information technology (IT) cost overruns and inefficiencies in state IT projects was approved unanimously this week by the House Appropriations Committee. "My plan will ensure state departments are using best practices to manage information technology projects," said Glenn, R-Midland, "These changes are being impl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Phil Green : Rep. Phil Green voted to support a resolution adopted by the state House to reaffirm the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The right to use firearms for self-defense is ensured and protected by the constitutions of the United States and Michigan, and Green said he took an oath as a state representative to defend both constitutions.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mark Huizenga: * * * - House Appropriations Committee approves proposals * * * A multi-faceted plan generated from work done by state Rep. Mark Huizenga was unanimously approved in a vote by the House Appropriations Committee. The proposals aim to implement newer, more effective practices within state information technology (IT) projects to be more effective with the taxpay more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Steve Johnson: Rep. Steve Johnson has introduced House Bill 5572, which would require law enforcement that obtains an individual's phone records as an indirect circumstance of an investigation either secure a warrant or provide notice that personal information had been accessed. Currently, law enforcement across the state and nation have access to "stingray" devices, which are more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: Rep. Bronna Kahle voted to approve a bipartisan plan designed to better protect vulnerable seniors from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The legislation clarifies and strengthens state law to provide more protections for elders 80 and older - including stiffer penalties for physical abuse and financial exploitation. The plan includes more specific definitions of certain crimes to help aid prosecutio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave voted to support a resolution adopted by the Michigan House to reaffirm the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The right to use firearms for self-defense is ensured and protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article One, Section Six of the Michigan Constitution - and LaFave said he took  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: * * * - Proves Governor's 'Sexism' Claims were Baseless * * * Rep. Beau LaFave applauded the Michigan Senate for rejecting the appointment of anti-gun activist George Heartwell to the Natural Resources Commission while condemning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's initial claim that Senate Republicans were sexist for voting against the governor's previous female appointee  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, introduced a plan that would shield private property rights for Michiganders by keeping DNR officers off their property without a warrant, permission from the property owner or lessee, reasonable belief evidence of a crime will be destroyed before a warrant is issued, or the employee is in pursuit of a criminal suspect. Th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jim Lilly: State Rep. Jim Lilly's plan to provide support to families facing damage to their homes, businesses, streets, and other public infrastructure caused by high-water levels was unanimously approved by the Michigan House. Lilly's plan, which received significant bipartisan support, will allow local governments to issue temporary emergency rulings to slow down water acti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 26 on behalf of State Rep. Matt Maddock: The Michigan House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve legislation from state Rep. Matt Maddock which will save communities and taxpayers money on record storage. House Bills 5197-98 allow for digital or electronic reproduction of construction-related documents, such as drawings, blueprints, site plans, permits, contracts and others, wit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: State Rep. Greg Markkanen voted to support a resolution adopted by the Michigan House to reaffirm the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Michigan. The right to use firearms for self-defense is ensured and protected by the constitutions of the United States and Michigan, and Markkanen said he took an oath as a state representative to defend  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Aaron Miller: The Michigan House approved state Rep. Aaron Miller's plan to designate the Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park in Cass County as a dark sky preserve. Miller's legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, would unquestionably create educational and recreational opportunities for people. "The dark sky movement in Michigan is on fire -- there is a high de more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Daire Rendon: * * * - Proposal would establish Address Confidentiality Program in Michigan * * * State Rep. Daire Rendon's plan - part of a bipartisan, bicameral proposal to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Michigan - was approved by the House with overwhelming support. Rendon, of Lake City, said the proposal would allow survivors more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following testimony by Michigan State Rep. Andrea Schroeder before the House Government Operations Committee: Rep. Andrea Schroeder - of Oakland County's Independence Township - today expressed her concerns with House Bill 5550, which would amend the Regional Transit Authority Act. Her written testimony to the House Government Operations Committee is as follows: Thank you, Chairman Sheppard and Committee Members, for the o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bradley Slagh: State Rep. Bradley Slagh introduced a plan that would help homeowners living along the Great Lakes shoreline facing soil erosion due to record high-water levels. Slagh's plan will enhance the shoreline minor permit process by including sandbags. While a minor project permit for sandbagging does currently exist, it was created administratively and not in statue.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom: Rep. Greg VanWoerkom announced the start of the Community Impact Award for residents of Muskegon County. "The Community Impact Award is a way to highlight exceptional members of our community by recognizing the selfless acts they demonstrate to make our community better," VanWoerkom said. "We are looking for individuals who advance the quality of life of other more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, recently unveiled a plan that would legalize self-serve beer and wine in Michigan. Under Wakeman's measure, bar and restaurant owners would be allowed to install self-serve beverage dispensers in their establishments. Wakeman said consumers would be able to pour their own beer or wine in certain quantities in a sa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak: The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved state Rep. Doug Wozniak's plan to combat elder abuse and establish increased protections for Michigan's senior population. Wozniak, of Shelby Township, said elder abuse is a serious crime that is becoming more common. The Aging and Adult Services Agency reports that one in 10 older adults in Michigan is a victim of elder more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - Lawmaker has offered plan to streamline the process in Michigan * * * State Rep. Douglas Wozniak, of Shelby Township, heard testimony along with the House Health Policy Committee on a proposal expanding telemedicine to connect more people with health care professionals. Telemedicine is broadly defined as the use of electronic systems to link patients with doctors when the two are in diffe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jeff Yaroch: * * * - Measure introduced as Detroit Institute of Arts seeks to game the system by asking to renew its millage in a low turnout election * * * Rep. Jeff Yaroch, of Richmond, is highlighting his plan to give local communities more control over taxation related to art institute authorities. Yaroch's measure - House Bill 5285 - comes as the Detroit Institute of A more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Reps. Gary Howell, R-North Branch and Sarah Cambensy D-Marquette: * * * - Science-backed legislation will protect Michigan's water and other precious natural resources * * * A bipartisan bill introduced by state Representatives Gary Howell (R-North Branch) and Sarah Cambensy (D-Marquette) will correct a technical gap that was recently discovered in legislation passed in 2018 that more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: After Donald Trump and the RNC announced an attack on Michigan voters with a $10 million voter suppression fund, the Michigan Democratic Party held an roundtable highlighting the work the party is doing to register voters and get out the vote and fight against the attempts at voter disenfranchisement. Read More here: Michigan Advance: Michigan Dem chair blasts GOP for fighting voting rights suits B more PR

TROY, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 26: The Michigan Democratic Party held a press conference outside Mike Pence's Troy rally slamming the administration's attacks on health care for Michigan working families. From their first day in office, Mike Pence and Donald Trump have worked relentlessly to gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions, strip health care coverage from millions of Michiganders, and slash funding for M more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: One of the key priorities of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is to monitor weights and measures devices being used by retailers to ensure a fair playing field. This year, MDARD is celebrating March 1-7, 2020 as Weights and Measures Week in Michigan. The National Conference on Weights and Measures, currently chaired by MDARD's Laborat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that the state's Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) this week will consider draft rules limiting PFAS contamination in drinking water. The ERRC meeting, which will be livestreamed, is scheduled from 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Lee Walker Conference Room of Constitution  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Venessa A. Keesler, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Administrators FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations SUBJECT: National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant 2021 Michigan has been selected to receive over $600,000 in federal funds to provide School Food Authorities (SFAs) with gran more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield announced a new plan to restrict the existing regional transit authority (RTA) and allow southeast Michigan voters to choose for themselves whether to participate in the system. The new bill is House Bill 5550, introduced by state Rep. Diana Farrington, of Utica. The bill places several key safeguards into the existing RTA, including ensuring communities that want  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Public meeting scheduled for March 16; public comment accepted through March 24 * * * State leaders shared Michigan's draft Adaptive Management Plan that will inform decisions and guide projects outlined in the Domestic Action Plan for Lake Erie, a targeted approach for improving water quality and reducing the amount of phosphorus entering the lake by 40 per more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: While many Democrats are fighting back against Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders' takeover of their party, Michigan Senator Gary Peters can't be counted amongst their ranks. On Wednesday, when asked by the Washington Post if he would support the radical Vermont Senator, Peters replied: "I'm supporting whoever the Democratic candidate for President is,". Peters' statement comes after Sanders' victories in the e more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: These days, a lot of people are vying for territory in the nation's capital, but you may be surprised to know that since 2005, the National Capital Region Network, or MCRN, of 11 national parks in and around Washington, D.C. has been paying very close attention to the thin-skinned constituents who also live and breathe there - amphibians. Frogs, toads, salamanders and newts brea more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A new Michigan State University study shines a light on how big data and digital technologies can help farmers better adapt to threats -- both present and future -- from a changing climate. The study, published in Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-59494-2), is the first to precisely quantify soil and landscape features and spatial and temporal yi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Forget what you know about bile because that's about to change, thanks to a new discovery made by Michigan State University and published in the current issue of Nature. Much of our knowledge about bile hasn't changed in many decades. It's produced in the liver, stored in our gall bladder and injected into our intestine when we eat, where it breaks down fats in our gut. In fact, more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A research team, led by Michigan State University faculty and a student, is continuing its cold-weather research to discover how to protect the Great Lakes from oil spills that could potentially take place during months when ice covers the waters. This research is a continuation of the initial report titled "Line 5: Oil spill detection, remediation and risk perceptions in wi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Michigan State University high-energy particle theorist Huey-Wen Lin has been named a Research Corporation for Science Advancement, or RCSA, 2020 Cottrell Scholar. Lin, a jointly appointed assistant professor of high energy physics-theoretical in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Natural Science, or NatSci, and the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineer more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 [TNSgeneralresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Whether small-time farmers across the world get swept away by globalization or ride a wave of new opportunities depends largely on how much control they can get, according to a new study that takes a new, big-picture look. From soybean farmers in China to those who grow vanilla in Madagascar, trendy acai in the Amazon or rubber in Myanmar, their place in new, fast-paced markets  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Michigan Supreme Court announced that 55th District Court Judge Thomas P. Boyd will become State Court Administrator and will be focusing on a wide array of reforms that are in the works, ranging from criminal justice reform to improving the way courts are funded. When Judge Boyd takes office on March 23, current State Court Administrator Milton L. Mack, Jr. will step into the role of State Court A more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Mintz team displays cross-disciplinary expertise in life sciences sector with newly combined company * * * Mintz served as legal counsel to Boston-based NeuroBo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on multimodal, disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, in its recently completed merger with Livonia, Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission announced that users of its online E-Dockets case system will be able to get emails notifying them when new filings are approved and posted in individual cases. The E-Dockets system is an electronic repository of all public filings for matters before the Commission, from rate cases to proceedings on integrated resource plans, updates to rules and other  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: With an advanced GPS receiver installed on an Air New Zealand passenger plane, researchers aim to improve both forecasting of flash floods and understanding of how climate change is affecting the South Pacific island nation. The effort expands upon the CYGNSS satellite mission, launched by NASA in 2016 and led by the University of Michigan. CYGNSS, which stands for Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 29 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: On Wednesday, Elizabeth Warren joined Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg in calling for the shutdown of the Line pipeline, even though a plan created late last year by Michigan's business, labor, and political leaders would eliminate its's environmental risks, and create good-paying union jobs in northern Michigan. The bipartisan plan to build a tunnel under the straights would also carry vital utilities used  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release on Feb. 27: The Quicken Loans Community Fund, City of Detroit and United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) announced that 557 properties entered Make It Home in 2019, bringing the program's total to 1,157 families that have avoided tax-foreclosure related displacement since the program launched in 2017. As of today, 241 from the 2019 group already are paid in full, and the rest are on more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Steptoe and Johnson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe associate Julie Michalski has been named a recipient of a Burton Award for distinguished law school writing. An awards ceremony honoring the authors will take place on June 8 at the Library of Congress. Michalski is being recognized for her article in the Michigan Technology Law Review titled "Microgrids for Micro-Communities: Reducing the Energy Burden in Rural Areas." In the article publ more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michael Webber: The Michigan House this week overwhelmingly approved state Rep. Michael Webber's plan adopting protections for consumers who purchase travel insurance policies. Webber, of Rochester Hills, said while the use of travel insurance is becoming more prevalent by travelers nationally and internationally, there's not enough adequate safety measures in place to protect more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Parents who experience food insecurity might think they're protecting their children from their family's food situation by eating less or different foods so their children can be spared. But a new study led by University of Michigan researchers shows that children know more about food insecurity--the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable,  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The system of funding for local government in Michigan is broken, as confidence of officials across the state to meet their fiscal needs has been stagnant for the past three years despite a growing economy, according to ongoing analysis of the Michigan Public Policy Survey. The root of local leaders' concerns is a system that has been constricting local governments' ability to raise enough money to ke more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan researchers have created a searchable, sortable public database of Michigan zoning ordinances related to siting renewable energy, such as windmill farms and solar panel fields. The project is supported by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the database is hosted on EGLE's website (https://www.michigan.gov/energy/0,4580,7-364--519951--,00.html).  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 27 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A new University of Michigan-led study of individually radio-tracked tropical fish in a Bahamian mangrove estuary highlights the importance of highly active individuals in maintaining ecosystem health. The study found that the individual gray and cubera snappers that spent the most time swimming and foraging for food also spread the highest levels of the essential nutrient nitroge more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In the last few weeks, news about climate change has reported Antarctica temperatures rising to historic highs; ocean currents moving more rapidly than 25 years ago, going 15% faster per decade; and a devastating impact expected on grape crops, and therefore, wine production, with 2 and 4 degrees C of warming without intervention. Yet, even with a steady stream of headlines like these, the issue of cl more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Western Michigan University issued the following news: Detroit Tigers owner. Media mogul. John Fetzer's legacy as a successful businessman is widely known. But another driving force played a huge part in Fetzer's life: metaphysical spirituality. From psychics and the paranormal to "energy medicine" and even UFOs, Fetzer studied it all. "It was part of his life that he kept really private," says Dr. Brian C. Wilson, professor of comparative religion at Western Mi more PR