DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * Today, ACLU of Michigan Executive Director Loren Khogali issued the following statement urging the Michigan Legislature to pass the entire Reproductive Health Act: "When they passed Proposal 3 last November, Michigan voters made it clear they want abortion rights, and all decisions regarding reproductive health to be accessible without barriers or political int  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: Six people formalized their connection to the Adrian Dominican Congregation on September 14, 2023, during the virtual Ritual of Reception for new Adrian Dominican Associates. The Associates and their mentors participated in the ritual through Zoom. Adrian Dominican Associates are women and men at least 18 years of age - married, single, widowed, or divorced - who make a non-vowed commitment to partner with the A  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- Altarum, a non-profit organization that works with federal and state health agencies and foundations to improve health outcomes of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, issued the following news: California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) is an initiative to transform the state's Medicare program to make it more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered. To strengthen the capacity of health care providers, community-based organizations, counties, an  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), today announced the filing of a lawsuit with a dozen plaintiffs seeking an end to the government's secret watchlist that almost exclusively targets Muslims for harassment and humiliation when they travel. CAIR also announced the findings of its 2023 Muslim Community Watchlist Snapshot R  more

ALPENA, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan issued the following news: The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) recently awarded a new round of Community Impact grants and Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle (WGC) grants covering a four-county area that includes Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. The Board of Trustees recently approved 61 new grants totaling $134,343. $96,773 awarded in new Community Impact grants are:   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release: Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah issued the following congratulatory statement on former Board Chair Sandy Pierce's accomplished career at Huntington: "On behalf of the Detroit Regional Chamber team, I am thrilled to congratulate my dear friend, advisor, and former Board Chair Sandy Pierce on her accomplished career at Huntington. With 40 years in the ban  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, the National Business League welcomed the latest cohort of Black-owned businesses into the National Black Supplier Development Program (NBSDP). This incoming group, referred to as the Collective, comprises a diverse range of businesses from across the country, and four come from Southeast Michigan. Detroit Regional Chamber member James Group International  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2023, by President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah: * * * The Detroit Regional Chamber today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing UAW strike: "While we can all agree the hardworking and valuable union-represented workers for the Detroit Three have earned a pay increase, the overly aggressive tactics and demands by this union leadership place the state's economy i  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2023, by President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah: * * * The Detroit Regional Chamber today issued the following statement following the UAW strike: "The strike by the UAW not only impacts Michigan's signature industry, it disproportionately impacts Michigan residents, especially those in the middle class. Every OEM auto job impacts between seven to 10 other jobs, which are all  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2023: On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Detroit Regional Chamber hosted Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States, for an intimate conversation with Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Sandy K. Baruah and members at the Detroit Athletic Club. The ambassador discussed the critical partnership between Canada and the United States, including the efforts underway to deepen  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * * Just 64% of respondents say they see themselves living in Michigan in 10 years, and those who plan to leave don't think there are enough job opportunities in the state. * Improving infrastructure is the top factor respondents say would make Michigan better, and affordable housing is a top concern when deciding whether to take a job in the state or elsewhere. * * *  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Sept. 22 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Federal Judge Jane Beckering late yesterday allowed Valerie Kloosterman's core claims to proceed in her lawsuit brought by First Liberty Institute against University of Michigan Health-West. Ms. Kloosterman was terminated after she sought a religious accommodation from affirming statements that violated her conscience, referring patients for sex-obscuring procedures and experimen  more

TROY, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Kresge Foundation issued the following Q&A on Sept. 18, 2023, with PosiGen CEO Ben Healey: * * * The Kresge Foundation Social Investment Practice has partnered with the Environment Program over the last several years to find ways to break capital barriers to bring more green, energy-efficient projects to underserved communities. Too often, projects like adding solar + storage to residential properties are marketed and designed only to serve wealthy communities w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Climate Power and House Majority Forward (HMF) today launched a new ad campaign holding House Republicans accountable for supporting efforts to shut down the government and force draconian cuts to popular programs that people depend on. The more-than $500,000 campaign will include a national cable ad and in-district ads, including buys during co  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Michigan moved closer to ending lead poisoning today when state lawmakers passed legislation to expand testing. Senate Bill 31, sponsored by Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint), and House Bill 4200, sponsored by Rep. Helena Scott (D-Detroit) would incorporate two lead tests into the checkup routines of all Michigan children. If lead is detected, children would be treated accordingly and tested more often. Unde  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: The Michigan League for Public Policy is joining fellow members of the Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Homes in applauding the Michigan Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 4200, which will expand lead testing to all toddlers in Michigan. This legislation would incorporate two lead tests into the checkup routines of all children in Michigan-an important pr  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 23 -- The Michigan Nurses Association issued the following news release: Nurses are raising the alarm after Michigan Medicine executives have started to make changes at the hospital. Recently, administration announced plans to enact budget cuts and outsource the Hospital Care at Home unit to the venture capital firm Medically Home. "We are outraged by the actions that Michigan Medicine executives are taking," said Michigan Nurses Association - University of Michigan   more

FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news release: Renovations to the Greater Flint Arts Council's building in downtown Flint will begin this fall. The improvements will create more space for community members to use and for local artists to convene and showcase their work. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted $1.25 million to support substantial renovations and upgrades to the three-story building, which is located at 816 Saginaw St. Al  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America) issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Michigan is charting a new path forward as Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, our core mission remains steadfast and unchanged--continuing to resolutely fight for the reproductive freedom of all Michiganders while honoring the legacy that NARAL Pro-Choice Michigan and its 12  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 (TNSres) -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news: The NLN Awards, named for three leading figures in nursing education, will be presented during the 2023 NLN Education Summit at National Harbor near Washington, DC, September 28-30. The annual NLN Awards honor individuals of stature and distinction within nursing education and the wider field of American health care. NLN Chair Kathleen Poindexter, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, interim associate dean for academic af  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Moms Demand Action issued the following news release on Sept. 22, 2023: Yesterday, Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA-7) and Moms Demand Action executive director Angela Ferrell-Zabala hosted a panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to discuss how Black leaders at every level of government are working to end gun violence. Ferrell-Zabala moderated the panel, which featured Rep. Lucy McBath, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Michigan Lie  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release: On October 2, SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, will convene a Healthy Climate Task Force to begin developing a Healthy Climate Plan for Southeast Michigan. This plan will connect with and uplift existing local, regional, State of Michigan, and federal climate plans. It will also position Southeast Michigan communities to become more competitive for $4.6   more