BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich., March 14 -- Andrews University issued the following news: Andrews University will switch to distance education beginning Monday, March 23, and for the remainder of spring semester for its Berrien Springs students. The move comes in response to state guidelines for higher education institutions in the state of Michigan as COVID-19 spreads throughout the United States. Other universities across the country are also making similar decisions. As the University transitions t more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 13 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: The National Law Journal (NLJ) has named Labor and Employment partner Robert Sikkel to its second annual list of Employment Law Trailblazers. The Employment Law Trailblazers publication recognizes attorneys who have made significant marks on the profession through new legal strategies and unique case outcomes. Sikkel was recognized for the successful representation of a large chemical manuf more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan issued the following news release: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan informed its employees of several steps the company is taking to protect its workforce from the COVID-19 virus, while also preserving critical operations to provide members and customers with continued access to care during the national public health crisis impacting communities across the country. "With the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michiga more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news on March 13: * * * - Stay up-to-date on campus operations and health advisories * * * The coronavirus outbreak is changing rapidly. Central Michigan University continues to monitor developments and update this webpage frequently as information becomes available. There have been no identified cases of coronavirus at CMU. For more information on the coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Con more PR

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * - Disruptions In Insurance Coverage Disproportionally Affect Racial And Ethnic Minority Women Before, During And After Pregnancy * * * Black, Hispanic and indigenous women are more likely to have gaps in insurance around the time of pregnancy than white women, a new study by Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the University of Michigan suggests. Nearly half of all black, Hi more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, March 12 -- Consumers Energy issued the following statement: Consumers Energy continues to actively monitor the growing situation around the potential coronavirus cases in Michigan and Governor Whitmer's activation of a state of emergency. In early February, Consumers Energy activated an existing internal team to prepare in the event the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) becomes disruptive to Michigan communities, our customers or employees. Our plan, which is specifically  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 10 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, announced it has donated $40,000 to the American Red Cross disaster fund to help respond to recent tornadoes that impacted the Nashville community. "Our hearts go out to those affected by the tornadoes that swept through central Tennessee last week," said Jack Helmboldt, chair of the DENSO North A more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on March 13: To the Eastern Michigan University community: Preparations for the start of online classes on Monday, March 16 are moving forward. We appreciate student, faculty and staff understanding and patience as we begin this journey, along with our university colleagues across the country, into what are largely uncharted waters. We are committed throughout this process to operate with the utmost concern more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, March 14 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on March 12: To the Eastern Michigan University community: Our teams are working swiftly and with great precision to prepare our campus community for the launch of a nearly fully virtual/online course schedule beginning on Monday, March 16, as was noted in yesterday's announcement. FOR STUDENTS Canvas Earlier this morning, students were sent an email about newly created course shells in Canvas [PDF] for t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: As the coronavirus continues to spread, University of Michigan poverty scholar H. Luke Shaefer discusses how the pandemic will impact hourly workers and families with low incomes. Shaefer, faculty director of Poverty Solutions U-M, is a professor of social work and public policy. What are the implications of the coronavirus pandemic for low-income families? As there are more and more closures, those more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on March 13: Gabriel Ehrlich is the director of the Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at the University of Michigan, where he forecasts the U.S. and Michigan economies. He discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus locally, nationally and globally. We are seeing a sinking Dow, disrupted education, restricted travel, canceled events and much more fallout. How does all of this play into t more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * - Firm Welcomes Stephen Gee on the Heels of Joining Forces with The Murray Law Group * * * Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm representing employers, welcomes Stephen R. Gee as an Associate in the firm's Detroit office. Stephen arrives on the heels of the firm joining forces with The Murray Law Group under the Fisher Phillips brand in Detroit on January 1, 2020. With the rece more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will provide live analysis and reporting leading up to and surrounding the presidential primary results in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington on Tuesday, March 10th. Broadcasting live from FNC's headquarters in New York, chief political anchor Bret Baier of Special Report and The Story's Martha MacCallum will helm Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on March 10: National Democrats are looking to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's winning formula to take back the White House in 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Whitmer won Michigan by ten points in 2018, just two years after President Trump narrowly carried the state in 2016, by focusing on key kitchen table issues like infrastructure. The state, which holds its presidential primary today, more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: There was a 15-minute trading halt on Wall Street March 9 after the market plummeted by more than 2,000 points in a situation sparked, in part, by fears about the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics, said trading halts are designed to prevent panic selling. "The longer you have uncertainty, the more the angst about that uncertainty builds up," Isely ex more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 13 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The West Michigan industrial economy has flipped back to positive, but manufacturers are much more cautious, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business. Long surveyed local business leaders and his findings below are based on data collected during the last two weeks of February. Full report. The survey's index of business impr more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, March 11 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The author of a book recounting her discovery of how children and residents of Flint were exposed to lead in their drinking water will visit campus as part of the Great Michigan Read. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha will discuss her nationally recognized book, "What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City," on Tuesday, March 24, beginning at 6 p.m. in the DeVos Center, Loose more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, March 12 [TNSgrants] -- Hope College issued the following news release: Several Hope College projects have received grants from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC). A total of 20 projects from Hope -- every proposal submitted by the college -- received funding from the consortium through its 2020-21 grant period. The awards to Hope projects, which total $95,500, include 11 fellowships for students conducting collaborative research with members of the faculty, seven "s more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 14 -- Hylant Group, a brokerage firm, issued the following news release: One of the nation's largest privately owned insurance brokerages has hired Grand Rapids businessman Ken Fortier to lead business development efforts for the West Michigan division of the 16-office, more than 700 employee family-owned company. Fortier started in the newly-created leadership position in February at Hylant's downtown Grand Rapids location. Before coming to Hylant, Ken was the di more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 12 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: How issuing challenges to the scientific community has led to advances in everything from space science to computers to medicine will be the topic of Lawrence Technological University's annual Walker L. Cisler Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 on the LTU campus. Dr. Gil Omenn, former CEO of the University of Michigan Health System and now Harold T. Shapiro Distinguished University Professor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the appointments of Mark Blumer and Josh Booth as division chiefs at the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Blumer will serve as chief of the department's new Criminal Trials & Appeals Division, while Booth was selected as chief of the Opinions Division. The Criminal Trials & Appeals Division combines the department's Criminal Division and the Cr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Attorney General Dana Nessel is stating her support for a package of bipartisan bills introduced in the Michigan Senate that will add price-gouging protections during an emergency declaration or a market disruption. The bills were introduced by Sen. Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, and Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly. The Attorney General's office helped draft the legislation, which aims to enhance exi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents to beware of businesses engaging in potential price-gouging, and to report those suspected offenses to her office immediately. The advice follows the state's emergency declaration late Tuesday due to the discovery of Michigan's first positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Michigan Department of Attorney General is more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a multistate settlement with T-Mobile, resolving the coalition's challenge to the company's merger with Sprint. The settlement includes terms to protect low-income subscribers, extend access to underserved communities, protect current T-Mobile and Sprint employees, and reimburse the states for their legal expenses in challenging the merger. Thi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on March 10: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined a brief filed last week with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing for the preservation of the anti-robocall provisions of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The TCPA, enacted in 1991, is a critical piece of federal consumer-protection legislation allowing states to sue illegal robocallers on their residents' behal more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a brief supporting a woman's right to safe, legal abortion carein Preterm-Cleveland, et al. v. Himes. The case involves an Ohio law that criminalizes abortion before viability based on a woman's reason for seeking abortion, which directly conflicts with the U.S. Supreme Court precedent set in Roe  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Michigan school districts will replace 300 older diesel buses with models powered by clean diesel and propane engines under grants awarded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). More than $8.7 million in grants will be awarded under EGLE's Fuel Transformation Program. "Replacing older, diesel engines with clean diesel or propane de more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Darnella D. Williams to the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County. Williams is currently the deputy chief of staff for the Wayne County Executive's Office. In this role, she reviews, approves, and executes contracts on behalf of the County Executive, works as an assistant corporation counsel, and acts as the Freedom of Information Act appellate officer for the co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 14 to honor the service of Michigan National Guard Sergeant Jeffrey A. Anderson and coincide with his funeral. "Our state mourns the loss of Sgt. Jeffrey A. Anderson as he is laid to rest," Whitmer said. "We are grateful for his selfless service to our st more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- 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 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 to honor the service of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel I. Thomas who passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Fort Leonard Wood in St. Robert, Missouri. "Each of us mourn the loss of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel I. Thomas as he is laid to rest," Whit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 4266, 5266, 4712, 4713 and 5103 into law. House bill 4266 expands access to broadband by amending the Revised Judicature Act to impose limitations on liability and damages in trespass, unjust enrichment, or other actions arising from or relating to a Michigan electric cooperative's installation of broadband infrastructure on property for which it holds an eas more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Following the announcement of the state's first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are providing recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of the virus. "I urge all Michiganders to take these recommendations seriously and to share them with their friends, families, and coworkers," said Governor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: * * * - Safety precautions being taken to slow the spread of coronavirus * * * Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced at a press conference that all 131 Michigan Secretary of State branch offices will be changing operations to slow the spread of the coronavirus. During the three-week period from March 16 to April 6 branches will only offer services for critical transactions that must be  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sue Allor: State Rep. Sue Allor voted in favor of a bi-partisan emergency budget plan to restore support for tourism, advance veteran support services, improve crumbling infrastructure and more. The emergency budget measures approved by the House partially restores funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed for, among other things, the School Success Partnership Program. This progr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rep. Joe Bellino: On Tuesday, State Rep. Joe Bellino, of Monroe, voted in favor of a supplemental budget plan to restore funding to several critical state programs that would benefit some of Michigan's most vulnerable residents. The measures partially restore funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had previously vetoed, including more than $12 million in infrastructure grants. Rep Bel more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joe Bellino: * * * - Measure passes House and Senate, heads to governor * * * On Tuesday, State Rep. Joe Bellino, of Monroe, voted in favor of a supplemental budget plan to restore funding to several critical state programs that would benefit some of Michigan's most vulnerable residents. The measures partially restore funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had previously vetoed, in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joe Bellino: * * * - Lawmaker applauds Enbridge for hiring local firm to begin construction * * * State. Rep Joe Bellino, of Monroe, announced his support of Enbridge hiring two companies - including a firm from Metro Detroit - to begin construction on the Line 5 tunnel. "The agreement reached between state leaders and Enbridge a couple years back is the common-sense answe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman about confirmed cases of coronavirus: "I am actively engaging with state experts, local officials and first responders to monitor this situation and help mitigate coronavirus spread in Oakland County and throughout southeast Michigan. The Michigan House recently approved a total of $25 million to stay in front of and address the challenges that come with this evolving more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ryan Berman: * * * - Plan addresses previous cuts, possible spread of coronavirus * * * State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to promote job growth and restore support for tourism across the state while also providing special funding to help combat the coronavirus now that cases have been confirmed in Michigan. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: * * * - Plan also addresses partially vetoed funding * * * State Rep. Ann Bollin this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the state. A total of $25 million will assist in virus monitoring, testing, infection control, and continuation of critical state government functions. The plan also addresses several b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Ann Bollin: * * * - Up to 15,000 voters able to have their vote count * * * State Rep. Ann Bollin today said she is grateful absentee voters in Michigan's presidential primary who selected a candidate who is no longer in the race can spoil their ballots until 4 p.m. Monday. Bollin said more than 15,000 Michigan voters have already spoiled their absentee ballots ahead of the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Julie Calley: * * * - Plan also restores funding to vital programs for Michigan families * * * Rep. Julie Calley this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to provide disaster relief funding for the city of Portland, invest in workforce training programs and restore support for programs that help some of Michigan's most vulnerable residents. Calley said the suppl more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Triston Cole: Proposals from state Rep. Triston Cole working to expand effective broadband services to more Michigan residents have been signed into law by the governor. The measures will make it easier for electric cooperatives to use their existing infrastructure to get needed services such as high-speed internet to unserved areas - similar to cooperatives making electricit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Triston Cole: State Rep. Triston Cole, of Mancelona, announced his support of Enbridge hiring two companies to begin construction for the Line 5 tunnel, and said it's ridiculous environmental extremists continue disrupting the critical process. "There is no logical reason to stop this process, yet extremists like Attorney General Dana Nessel continue to spread misinformation  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Kathy Crawford: * * * - Rep. Crawford leads committee in passage of important reforms * * * The House Families, Children and Seniors Committee, chaired by State Rep. Kathy Crawford, approved a package of bills to improve operations within the Michigan Office of the Children's Ombudsman (OCO), which exists to ensure the well-being and safety of children in need of foster car more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Diana Farrington: State Rep. Diana Farrington, of Utica, voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to promote job growth while providing needed and proactive funding to keep Michigan families safe. The emergency budget measures approved by the House partially restore previously vetoed funding for Going PRO and Pure Michigan. Pure Michigan - a promotional campaign for state t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on March 12 on behalf of State Rep. Ben Frederick: State Rep. Ben Frederick led the Michigan House in approving a bipartisan plan to establish a new grant program aimed at helping people age 25 and older learn the skills they need to land well-paying, in-demand jobs with growing Michigan businesses. Frederick, of Owosso, said the House's vote today - combined with $35 million in funding set aside i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland: State Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, commended the Michigan State Police for addressing the coronavirus in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police. Rep. Glenn, who serves as chair of the committee, said it is important to hear from the MSP about steps currently being taken to mitigate the spread of the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beth Griffin: State Rep. Beth Griffin this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to restore support for tourism, job growth across the state and provide special funding to various programs benefiting Southwest Michigan families. The emergency budget measures overwhelmingly approved by the House partially restore funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed for Pure Michigan more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall: State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) this week saw the advancement of three plans he is spearheading to increase cybersecurity, protect children and crack down on people willingly falsifying the need for an emotional support animal. "I am fighting for meaningful legislation to improve the lives of the people of Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, and across Mi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall: * * * - Sports betting now in full swing across Michigan * * * State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) joined Detroit Lions Legend Barry Sanders in being the first two people to place a sports wager at MotorCity Casino as in-person sports betting is now in full swing in Michigan. Before kicking off the action, Hall participated in the MotorCity Casino ribb more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Matt Hall, R-Marshall: * * * - Bipartisan plan creates the Michigan Reconnect grant program * * * State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) cast his vote to approve a bipartisan plan establishing a new grant program aimed at helping people age 25 and older learn the skills they need to land well-paying, in-demand jobs with growing Michigan businesses. Hall said the House's vote -  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: * * * - Company hires contractors for Line 5 construction * * * State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, of Manton, commended Enbridge for hiring two companies to begin construction for the Line 5 tunnel. "I'm glad Enbridge is taking steps in the right direction, despite misguided legal challenges posed by environmental extremists such as Attorney General Dana Nessel more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, R-Manton: * * * - Legislation protects school funding; helps roads across the state * * * State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, of Manton, supported newly unveiled legislation that will fix a gigantic problem in Michigan's current road funding formula, generate an extra $800 million for roads without new taxes and dedicate the money solely to local roads which lost  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michele Hoitenga: * * * - Plan passes House and Senate, now heads to governor * * * State Rep. Michele Hoitenga, of Manton, this week voted in favor of an emergency budget to restore funding for several crucial state programs to support people in Northern Michigan. Hoitenga joined the Legislature in restoring funding for child advocacy centers, veterans, school aid, health more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Gary Howell: State Rep. Gary Howell of North Branch recently presented a tribute to the Michigan Downtown Association (MDA) recognizing the organization's 40th anniversary. In attendance to receive the tribute were Dana Walker, director of the MDA and former director of the Imlay City Downtown Development Authority DDA; James Alt, executive director of the Lapeer DDA and a m more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on March 10 on behalf of State Rep. Mark Huizenga: * * * - Plan also addresses possible spread of coronavirus * * * Rep. Mark Huizenga voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to promote job growth across Michigan, restore support for tourism and provide special funding to help combat the coronavirus if it reaches the state. The emergency budget measures approved by the House partially restore  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Joel Johnson: The Michigan House approved Rep. Johnson's plan to ensure local municipalities do not enact knife ordinances that are stricter than state law. "One of the things my constituents sent me to Lansing to do is to clear up confusion in government," said Johnson, of Wayland. "This common-sense change will ensure law-abiding individuals carrying knives for work and rec more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: * * * - Bipartisan proposal aims to combat human trafficking in Michigan * * * State Rep. Bronna Kahle helped announce a sweeping bipartisan plan to support survivors of human trafficking, putting them on a path to healing and recovery. Kahle, of Adrian, said the legislation was inspired by testimony from survivors and others during events held during Human T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on March 11 on behalf of State Rep. Bronna Kahle: State Rep. Bronna Kahle voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to restore funding for several crucial state programs helping Michigan's most vulnerable residents. Kahle joined the Legislature in restoring funding for human trafficking survivors, child advocacy centers, independent living for individuals with disabilities, and adoption services. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, applauded Enbridge for hiring two companies for construction of the Line 5 tunnel, but said it's a shame environmental extremists continue creating obstacles for the much-needed development. "This is no longer theoretical," LaFave said. "One of these companies is a Michigan based firm, and workers with good-paying union j more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: Rep. Beau LaFave criticized last week's ruling by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. invalidating Michigan's requirements that able-bodied adults be working or on the path toward employment to continue receiving taxpayer-funded Medicaid benefits. "Here's what this boils down to...would-be socialists will go to great lengths to undermine good laws that protect ta more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following statement on behalf of State Rep. Beau LaFave: State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, released the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order prohibiting all gatherings of more than 250 people until April 5, 2020. LaFave, chair of the House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee and vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee, blasted the unilateral move, calling it  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Sarah Lightner: * * * - Plan addresses agriculture, skills gap, infrastructure * * * State Rep. Sarah Lightner, of Springport, on Tuesday voted in favor of a supplemental budget plan to restore support for the state's Department of Agriculture, promote job growth across Michigan, invest in infrastructure projects and provide funding to many essential programs and services a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: * * * - Supplemental budget also includes funds for Gogebic County, job training * * * State Rep. Greg Markkanen announced a supplemental budget plan approved by the Legislature this week includes disaster relief funding for Houghton County. Markkanen, of Hancock, said the plan includes $1.4 million to help the Houghton County Road Commission repair roads t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg Markkanen: * * * - Legislator continues fight to fix county's pension liability issue * * * State Rep. Greg Markkanen said long-awaited funding to help Gogebic County resolve a pension liability issue is included in a budget supplemental plan approved by the Michigan House. Markkanen, of Hancock, said the plan sets aside $971,000 to cover the shortfalls in pension cos more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mary Whiteford: Rep. Mary Whiteford has voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to support residents facing soil erosion in Allegan County and throughout all Michigan lakeshore communities. "Lakeshore residents rightfully expect the Legislature and the governor to work together to protect our Great Lakes communities," Whiteford said. "Our area has been plagued for months b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Mike Mueller: * * * - Plan addresses agriculture, veterans and human trafficking victims * * * State Rep. Mike Mueller, of Linden, voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to restore support for the state's Department of Agriculture, promote job growth across Michigan and provide funding to combat human trafficking and veteran PTSD. The emergency budget measures approved more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jack O'Malley: State Rep. Jack O'Malley announced a supplemental funding plan on its way to the governor providing funding for the Cedar River Marina Project in Leelanau County. "This is going to be huge for Victoria Creek Park and the people of Cedar," Rep. O'Malley said. "This project will improve access for people who want to enjoy the Cedar River and Lake Leelanau, with a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Brad Paquette: * * * - House Election of Ethics Committee approves measure * * * State Rep. Brad Paquette is spearheading a plan to give local election clerks the option to send out absentee ballot applications that allow voters to request ballots for all elections in a calendar year. Paquette, of Niles, said it makes sense to allow local clerks to determine the best metho more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. John Reilly, R-Oakland: * * * - Legislation follows Oakland County's $500,000 Planned Parenthood partnership * * * Representative John Reilly (R-Oakland) introduced legislation that would prohibit local units of government from furnishing public funds to people and entities that provide abortions. The bill comes following the decision by the Oakland County Board of Commiss more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Andrea Schroeder: State Rep. Andrea Schroeder recently announced the winners of her 2020 district photo contest. Residents from throughout the 43rd District submitted photos for consideration. "This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the beautiful place Oakland County residents call home and recognize the creativity of our neighbors," Schroeder said. "I was impressed wit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - Funding urgently needed to help Hackley Community Care * * * The Michigan House approved an emergency budget plan that includes a $2 million allocation to allow Hackley Community Care to provide essential health care to thousands of local residents, announced state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom, R-Norton Shores. Hackley Community Care rapidly ramped up its capacity in order to accept patients fro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom: Michigan is one step closer to joining 37 other states that allow 16-year-olds to operate any amusement park ride after the House voted overwhelmingly to approve state Rep. Greg VanWoerkom's plan. Current state law requires a minimum age of 18 for the operation of rides with mechanical or electrical controls. The Norton Shores lawmaker's plan would lower the  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: * * * - Proposal sends all taxes paid at the pump to fix local roads * * * State Rep. Rodney Wakeman, of Saginaw Township, recently announced his support for a common-sense, bipartisan reform to help fix crumbling local roads and bridges without a tax increase. The proposal would eliminate the sales tax on fuel and replace it with an equivalent, revenue-neu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Rodney Wakeman: State Rep. Rodney Wakeman this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to restore support for tourism and promote job growth across Michigan. The emergency budget measures approved by the House partially restore funding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed for Pure Michigan and Going PRO. Both programs were on the verge of collapsing because of the governor's  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Michael Webber: State Rep. Michael Webber this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to combat the spread of coronavirus in Michigan, restore support for tourism, and promote job growth. The budget measures go beyond funding restorations to address evolving challenges such as coronavirus in Michigan. A total of $25 million will assist in virus monitoring, testing, i more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Jason Wentworth: State Rep. Jason Wentworth, of Farwell, applauded Enbridge for hiring two companies to begin construction for the Line 5 tunnel. Wentworth said it's unfortunate environmental extremists continue disrupting the process because a multi-use tunnel is the common-sense solution for our Great Lakes and local economies. "The agreement reached between state leaders  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Douglas Wozniak: * * * - Legislator: Going PRO, 'Pure Michigan' provide state with jobs, dollars * * * State Rep. Douglas Wozniak, of Shelby Township, voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to promote job growth and restore support for tourism across the state while also providing special funding to help combat the coronavirus if cases arise in southeast Michigan. The  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Doug Wozniak: * * * - Wozniak: Kinship caregivers provide the best homes for children in need * * * State Rep. Doug Wozniak supported bipartisan legislation passed by the Michigan House on Tuesday 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 godpar more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: At a special meeting in Detroit on Monday, March 9, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission voted to delay until their March 23 meeting a vote on which of two candidates will serve as the next Executive Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. At the March 9 meeting, two finalists interviewed for the position: Harvey Hollins III, Principal and Founder of Hollins Consulting LLC; an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on proactive and preventative measures the party is taking to combat the spread of coronavirus: "Due to public health concerns, I am regretfully announcing the postponement of the Michigan Democratic Party's annual Legacy Dinner scheduled for March 20th. "I will also call an emergency State Central Committee telephonic meeting for tomorrow night to ask the Committee to cancel the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by Chair Lavora Barnes on the Democratic primary turnout explosion: "Last night, Michigan saw a turnout explosion, setting a record for votes cast in a Michigan Democratic primary and increasing turnout by over 28.8% over 2016. "From his attacks on health care and access to clean water to his failure to grow manufacturing jobs in our state, Donald Trump has broken promise after promise to Michigan and y more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 13: Three years ago today, in the midst of Donald Trump's initial attacks on the Affordable Care Act, the Congressional Budget Office released a devastating report on the effects of Trump's broken promise. The report found 24 million Americans at risk of losing health insurance if Trump succeeded in repealing the law, despite his past promise to Michiganders' to make health care "a lot less  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 12: * * * - In Now-Deleted Posts James has said the Law that Protects Coverage for 1.7 Million Michiganders with Pre-Existing Conditions Must Be Overturned - Today is James' 280th Day Without Doing an Interview with MI TV Outlet, 173rd Day Since Answering Questions from MI Print Media * * * Today, John James said he supported protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions despite stating more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report highlights the Trump administration's move to block Michigan and other states from using Medicaid to address Covid-19. As the pandemic spreads across the state, Donald Trump is refusing to issue a critical waiver allowing state government to more quickly get citizens insured, despite Governor Whitmer having declared a state of emergency. Trump's refusal to fight the virus comes after he more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In Tuesday's Michigan Democratic primary, Michigan Democrats voted in record setting numbers. Turnout exploded in communities throughout the state by over 30% over 2016 as voters showed they were eager to send a message to Donald Trump and reject his broken promises. Here's what they're saying: The Detroit News: Turnout in Tuesday's presidential primary in Michigan surged as Democratic voters in po more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Out-of-State Billionaire with Far Right Anti-Michigan Agenda Funneling Over One Million Dollars to Benefit James - It's Been 280 Days Since James Has Done a MI TV Interview, 173 Days Since He Answered Questions From MI Print Media, 85 Days Since He Was at a Public Event * * * As failed Senate candidate John James remains in hiding from Michigan press and voters, a super PAC almost single- more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced it will request a waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), in accordance with federal U.S. Department of Agriculture guidance. The Michigan Department of Education is requesting the waiver on behalf of all SFSP sponsors determined to be in good standing in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The U.P. Energy Task Force will meet Friday in Harris to review the final technical report and discuss a draft of the panel's recommendations on propane availability in the Upper Peninsula. The Draft Recommendations of the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force Part I - Propane Supply will be available beginning next week on the Task Force's website, Michigan.gov/UPEnergy more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: March has been declared Nutrition Month by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. As part of it, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is joining with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to remind Michiganders about choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity. Each March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on March 13: * * * - Total of 16 cases in the state to date - Testing still underway for the day * * * The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced four adults tested presumptive positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings the state total of COVID-19 cases to 16. The specimens will be sent to the Centers for Disease Control and P more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: LANSING, MICH. With the recent announcement of first presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in the state, the Michigan Opioids Task Force and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have made the decision to cancel its opioid town hall scheduled in Sterling Heights on Thursday, March 12. The event will be rescheduled at a later date as it is still a priority for  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by a tenth of a percentage point to 3.8 percent in January, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). The number of employed increased by 10,000, while the unemployment level receded by 4,000, resulting in a workforce gain of 6,000 over the month. The U.S.  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., State Superintendent Diane Golzynski, Ph.D., RD, Director, Office of Health and Human Services SUBJECT: Feeding Children During School Closures Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Executive Order 2020-5 directing the closure of all elementary more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Scott M. Koenigsknecht, deputy 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: Compliance Requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) during a Publi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Scott M. Koenigsknecht, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors, Early On Coordinators FROM: Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions SUBJECT: Compliance Requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C during a Public Health Emergency Thank you fo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors FROM: Michael F. Rice, Ph.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction SUBJECT: COVID-19 Anticipated Communication Beginning tomorrow, March 13, 2020, and continuing on an as-needed basis, MDE will release a series of memoranda providing guidance on a range of topics associate more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michael F. Rice, superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo on March 11: To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors, Nonpublic School Administrators, Public Health Officers, Public Library Directors From: Dr. Michael F. Rice, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Michigan Department of Education Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy for Health, Michiga more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Scott M. Koenigsknecht, deputy 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: GSRP Requirements During COVID-19 Closures The governor has ordered the closure of all schools in the state as of Monday, March 16, 2020. The expected re-openi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michael F. Rice, 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: Michigan's Family Engagement Framework The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announces the release of MiFamily: Michigan's Family Engagement Framework. This guide provi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Venessa A. Keesler, deputy superintendent division of educator, student, and school supports of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo: TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors, Nonpublic School Administrators, District Assessment Coordinators, Test Administrators FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports SUBJECT: Update on  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox regarding an announcement by Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor that he would be supporting Democrat Joe Biden for President: "It's no shock that Mike Taylor is supporting Joe Biden for President, after all he is not really a Republican. "No fiscally-minded conservative would ever spend $340,000 of taxpayer money on a modern art 'landmark' which has been compared to a 'golden b more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news on March 11: As blue-collar workers are set to, once again, be one of Michigan's most vital electorates in this November's Presidential election - they also have become the latest target of former Vice President Joe Biden's public aggressions. Before winning yesterday's Democrat Presidential Primary in Michigan, Joe Biden told a Detroit worker he was "full of s***" and going as far as to say he would "slap h more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: * * * - Sanders, Peters vow to throw support behind "whoever" * * * Who should be the Democrats' nominee for President? Sen. Gary Peters and his pal Sen. Bernie Sanders' response: Whoever, doesn't matter. In an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, Sanders stated "If Biden walks into the convention, or at the end of the process, has more votes than me, he's the winner." Likewise, Peters told the Washi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 11 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news on March 9: * * * - A look behind Peters' Investigation Hypocrisy * * * This Wednesday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote on a subpoena of the Ukrainian oil and gas firm, Burisma. The firm has been linked to both to Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. Gary Peters - a ranking official on the committee - is actively blocking the committee's intent to  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: MSU has suspended face-to-face instruction in classrooms and adopted virtual coursework through April 20. All campus events with attendance over 100 people through April 20 are being rescheduled or canceled. Below is the latest list of those events. For other information from the university about the coronavirus, visit the 2019 Novel Coronavirus website. CANCELED College of Arts and Letters Care  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 12 [TNSscientificresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Think twice before recharging an iPhone on tabletops in public places like airports and coffee shops. Researchers at the Michigan State University College of Engineering have discovered a new way for hackers to inexpensively target personal devices and put Apple's Siri and Google Assistant to work against smartphone owners. Qiben Yan, assistant professor in the Department o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 11 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory scientists are refining our understanding of how light wavelengths impact how plants develop their chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are the engines of plants. They use light from the sun and carbon dioxide to produce energy compounds through the process of photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are full of chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs sunlight to kick o more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, March 11 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: A newly-published study led by a Michigan State University professor has identified two biomarkers in recent Middle Eastern war refugees that appear to be related to post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems. The researchers found elevated levels of two brain chemicals - neurotrophic growth factor and nerve growth factor - in the blood of refugees who rece more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2020 Michigan state house candidate, Patrick Biange (district 18), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Te more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 10 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: While lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, a new study shows that certain community characteristics also play important roles. American communities with more fast food restaurants, a larger share of extraction industry-based jobs, or higher population density have shorter life expectancies, according to researchers from Penn State, West  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 10 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A clump of grass grows on an outcrop of shale 33,000 years ago. An ostrich pecks at the grass, and atoms taken up from the shale and into the grass become part of the eggshell the ostrich lays. A member of a hunter-gatherer group living in southern Africa's Karoo Desert finds the egg. She eats it, and cracks the shell into dozens of pieces. Drilling a hole, she strings the fra more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 10 -- TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center) issued the following news release: TCF Center's public art collection has expanded with a stunning new mural by renowned artist Lowell Boileau, titled "Inbound/Outbound Detroit." The mural was commissioned by the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) Art Foundation and Boileau's work will join the public art collection at TCF Center that includes work by internationally respected artists such as Hubert Massey, Rob more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from elected officials across Michigan. Its mission is to advocate for term limits on all elected officials. State house candidate, Latricia Lanier of district 1, has committed to defend term limits in Michigan by signing the term limits pledge. USTL President, Philip Blumel, comm more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from elected officials across Michigan. Its mission is to advocate for term limits on all elected officials. State house candidate, Steven Sowards of district 58, has committed to defend term limits in Michigan by signing the term limits pledge. USTL President, Philip Blumel, comm more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 14 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from elected officials across Michigan. Its mission is to advocate for term limits on all elected officials. State house candidate, Tom Graham of district 61, has committed to defend term limits in Michigan by signing the term limits pledge. USTL President, Philip Blumel, commente more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 [TNSgrants] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan disease ecologist Meghan Duffy is one of 15 scientists awarded five-year grants from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to study symbiosis in aquatic systems. Duffy, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, will receive $2,025,000 of unrestricted support over the next five years to pursue "innovative, risky research that has high potenti more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release on March 10: A hypothetical particle called the axion could solve one of physics' great mysteries: the excess of matter over antimatter, or why we're here at all. According to the Standard Model of particle physics, when our universe was born, the meeting of matter and antimatter should have annihilated each other. That means that nothing--no Earth, no sun, no galaxies, no huma more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 10 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Programs that help smokers kick the habit along with existing lung cancer screening efforts could reduce lung cancer mortality by 14% compared with screening alone, according to a study led by the University of Michigan. "The study shows the huge impact that combined screening/smoking cessation programs could have," said senior author Rafael Meza, associate professor of epidemiol more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 11 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: One of the most costly diseases facing the pork industry is caused by a virus that new research shows can be rendered harmless in a fraction of a second by a cold plasma reactor developed at the University of Michigan. The research is the first demonstration of nonthermal plasma used to inactivate an airborne virus known to cause disease in animals. In lab testing, airflow co more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 14 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers. More than 325 dental patients who had teeth pulled were asked to rate their pain and satisfaction within six months of extraction. Roughly half of the study's patients who had surgical extraction and 39% who had rout more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 12 [TNSenvironmentresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Concern about the politicization of climate change news is not new, but coverage of the issue over the last three decades has shifted. A new University of Michigan study quantitatively shows, for the first time, that during a 30-year period, coverage of climate change has not only become dominated by partisan voices, but also that those voices are associated with increasingly more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 14 -- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Authority issued the following news release: * * * - Airport Authority increases cleaning frequency and takes steps to reduce potential exposure to virus * * * The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) is taking additional steps to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). For months, WCAA--which manages and operates Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport--has advised employe more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 13 -- Gov. Tony Evers, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on March 11: Gov. Tony Evers announced that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) major disaster declaration has been granted for three Wisconsin counties. The declaration for Milwaukee, Kenosha, and Racine counties comes in response to severe winter storms that affected areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Jan. 10-12 of this year, causing extensive damage to public infrastructure throug more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 14 -- Zondervan, a Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications, issued the following corporate news release on March 12: Zondervan Books is pleased to announce that New York Times bestselling author Brene Brown will write the foreword to The Enneagram of Belonging: A Compassionate Journey to Self-Acceptance by Chris Heuertz. The book and accompanying workbook are set to release on May 19, 2020. In the foreword, Brown shares the transformational experi more PR