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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday June 04, 2023 ( 8 items )  

ACI Foundation Announces New Fellowship Honoring Ronald G. Burg
FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, May 26 (TNSres) -- The American Concrete Institute Foundation issued the following news release: The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship to honor the retirement and legacy of ACI Executive Vice President, Ronald G. Burg. Burg has held the position of ACI Executive Vice President for 13 years and his visionary leadership has initiated substantial positive changes in ACI, one of which was strengthening the ACI Foundation, its impact, and the culture of philanth  more

American Dairy Science Association Welcomes Next 2023-2024 Leaders
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 (TNSper) -- The American Dairy Science Association issued the following news release on May 31, 2023: The American Dairy Science Association(R) (ADSA), the international organization of educators, scientists, and industry representatives who are committed to advancing the dairy industry, recently elected new leaders for the organization's 2023-2024 term. Voted into office by their membership peers in ADSA, these new board members will be working to advance ADSA's mi  more

Appearances of Mutilated Clydesdales in Ludington Spark PETA Uproar
LUDINGTON, Michigan, May 31 (TNSpp) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release and letter on May 30, 2023: After learning that the Budweiser Clydesdales, whose tailbones have been cruelly amputated, are scheduled to make appearances next week in Ludington, PETA sent letters today to the Ludington City Council urging it not to host the disfigured animals. PETA has also written to the Manistee City Council about similar events scheduled in Manistee. As PETA   more

Appearances of Mutilated Clydesdales in Manistee Spark PETA Uproar
MANISTEE, Michigan, May 31 (TNSpp) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release and letter on May 30, 2023: After learning that the Budweiser Clydesdales, whose tailbones have been cruelly amputated, are scheduled to make appearances next week at Douglas Park and First Street Beach, PETA sent letters today to the Manistee City Council urging it not to host the disfigured animals. PETA has also written to the Ludington City Council about similar events schedul  more

Detroit Regional Chamber Announces Suzanne Shank as the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference Chair
DETROIT, Michigan, June 2 (TNSper) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: The Detroit Regional Chamber announced Suzanne Shank, President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC, as Chair of the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference and First Vice Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors. Joined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah made the announcement as the 2023 Conf  more

Detroit Regional Chamber: Gallup's Camille Lloyd Unveils the Gallup Center on Black Voices 'Detroit Resident Voices Survey'
DETROIT, Michigan, June 2 (TNSres) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on June 1, 2023: The Detroit Regional Chamber and the Gallup Center on Black Voices released the Detroit Resident Voices Survey, highlighting Detroiters' daily experiences and perceptions. The survey is designed to elevate issues that are central to Detroiters' quality of life and provide insights that can be used in the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to develop new programs and init  more

Detroit Regional Chamber: Heading Into the Mackinac Policy Conference, New Poll Reveals Voter Interest in More Education for Higher Pay, Optimism in the Future, Varying Institutional Trust
DETROIT, Michigan, May 26 (TNSres) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: Approaching the Mackinac Policy Conference, the Detroit Regional Chamber released findings from a new statewide poll of registered Michigan voters, the latest in the Chamber's ongoing efforts to understand Michiganders' perceptions of timely economic and societal issues that affect business. New to this poll are sections on institutional trust, optimism about the future, and di  more

First Five Years Fund Fact Sheets: Child Care & Development Block Grant in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSres) -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, issued the following fact sheet: * * * Child Care & Development Block Grant in Michigan The Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) is the primary federal grant program that allows states to provide child care assistance to low-income working families with children under age 13. The majority of these f  more