FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, July 1 (TNSper) -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: Professor Muhammed Basheer, FACI, FREng., has been recognized with a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King's Birthday Honours. The list marks the extraordinary contributions and service of people across the UK. Basheer was awarded for his significant contributions to civil engineering. A Fellow of ACI and graduate of the University of Kerala, Basheer previ  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, June 27 (TNSpconf) -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: "Women over recorded history have always made an impact. ... We need to improve the world where we are, as we are. This is our turn, my friends. The world we have created is [the product] of our thinking. It cannot change without changing our thinking." These words of encouragement came from Sister Patricia McDonald, OP, during a live-stream presentation by several Dominican Sisters who reported on thei  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, June 30 (TNSpp) -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) in conjunction with the Moroccan Association of Concrete Industry (AMIB) hosted a workshop, "ACI Resources for Enhancing Quality Infrastructure," in Casablanca, Morocco, in May. A memorandum of understanding was also signed that will lead to sustainable developments and new avenues for the local concrete industry. This workshop provided an int  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, June 20 (TNStalk) -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following commentary: * * * The U.S. House of Representatives Must Rise to the Moment: Cutting Methadone's Red Tape Means Saving Lives By Malik Burnet, Cara Poland, Carlos Tirado, Lucinda Grande, and Margaret Jarvis From the halls of Congress to the clinics where we practice addiction medicine in Maryland, Michigan, Texas, Washington State, and Pennsylvania, fentanyl and other drugs dominate the  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 (TNStalk) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on June 28, 2023, by Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik: * * * "Today, the legislature passed the budget, which included additional funding for tobacco control. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the legislature for increasing funding to $3.3 million annually for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to ease the burden of canc  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 (TNSper) -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association issued the following news release: Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association's Annual Membership Meeting June 29. Officers of the 2023-2024 MHA Board of Trustees include Shannon Striebich, chair; Julie Yaroch, DO, chair-elect; and Bill Manns, treasurer. In addition, Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term o  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 (TNStalk) -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on June 27, 2023: * * * Are U.S. Car Companies Linked to China in Their Rush to Manufacture Electric Vehicles? In February, Ford announced plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan producing electric vehicle batteries with technology licensed from Chinese manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). Ford's reliance on CATL shows the difficulty of decoupling EV supply cha  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, June 29 (TNSgov) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: Michigan lawmakers are passing a budget that spends $500 million that they will not have. Earlier this year, a 2015 law triggered a personal income tax rate reduction from 4.25% to 4.05%. Attorney General Nessel announced that this would be a temporary reduction and rates would increase next year. Below is a statement from James M. Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Ce  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 (TNStalk) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on June 28, 2023: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the bipartisan 2024 budget agreement finalized by the Michigan Legislature tonight. The statement can be attributed to League President and CEO Monique Stanton. "Tonight's budget agreement is a solid step in the right direction as our state leaders continue to reckon with the social and econ  more

LAPEER, Michigan, June 27 (TNSpp) -- The Michigan Nurses Association issued the following news release: Registered nurses at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital have reached a tentative contract agreement after months of bargaining and a previous unanimous vote to give their bargaining team the ability to call for a strike if necessary. "Nurses care deeply about the future of our hospital and our patients," said Carie Babcock, RN, a nurse at McLaren Lapeer and president of their local Michigan Nurs  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 27 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on June 26, 2023: * * * 3-month prediction drops following two months of positivity * * * Michigan Retailers Association today reports that May retail sales plummet over April. Retailers' optimism for a strong summer also decreases. The May Retail Index survey came in at 50.7, a large decrease over April's 60.6. Thirty-nine percent (39%) of Michigan retailers reported a sales increase  more

DES PLAINES, Illinois, June 29 (TNSpp) -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: In light of the recent severe storms and tornadoes that hit a wide-ranging area of the U.S. recently, including Texas, Florida, Ohio, Michigan and Oklahoma, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, is providing information and tips to help consumers navigate the insurance and  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 30 (TNStalk) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * As Canadian wildfire smoke pollutes the Eastern and Midwestern portions of the U.S., please see the following statement from PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman and a new PETA billboard reading, "Meat-Free = Smoke-Free," which is hitting Detroit and other cities across the country as a reminder that wildfires are largely driven by animal agriculture:  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 (TNSawa) -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release on June 26, 2023: Peter J. H. Scott, PhD, associate professor of radiology and pharmacology, division director of nuclear medicine, and director of the PET Center at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been named as the 2023 recipient of the Sam Gambhir Trailblazer Award. Scott was presented the award by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular I  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * On Wednesday, the Michigan Legislature passed a budget that includes increased support for infrastructure and public schools. This budget is the first passed by the Democratic majority elected last November. In response, Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress M  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, July 1 (TNStalk) -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following statement on June 29, 2023: * * * Statement by Amber Arellano, executive director of The Education Trust-Midwest, on the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions The recent Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action in college admissions is not only counterproductive to equal opportunity and diversity in higher education. The ruling threatens decades of progress toward expan  more