LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * Today, the Michigan Senate voted on the Reproductive Health Act, which now heads to the House of Representatives, where components of the RHA are being negotiated out of the legislation. Advocates for abortion access in Michigan released the following statement calling on the House to pass the RHA in full: "The freedom to make our own decisions about our lives an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Chemical Society issued the following news release: Bettye Washington Greene was a pioneer. In 1965, when she began her career as a research scientist at The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) in Midland, Michigan, she became the first female Black American Ph.D. chemist hired in the chemical industry. The American Chemical Society (ACS) will honor her achievements with the National Historic Chemical Landmark designation during an Oct. 27 ceremony at Wayne S  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following agency statement on Oct. 17, 2023: * * * The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters issued a statement today supporting the call of the churches in Jerusalem and Pope Francis for global prayer for an end to the escalating conflict in the Holy Land. Below is the statement. Statement of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Today we join people of faith around the world in prayer and fasting for peace in the Holy Land,  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its serious concerns regarding the ongoing Biden administration unprecedented, extreme, and unconditional support to Israel and its ongoing atrocities and genocidal war against innocent civilians in Gaza. This unconditional support is encouraging Israel to advance war crimes and human rights violations with no fear of accoun  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. With the passing of every hour, Israel has been killing and injuring countless innocent people in Gaza while inflicting nightmarish destruction on Gaza. The bombardment of Al-MAMADANI hospital earlier today killed over 800 innocent including children, women, doctors, and nurses, transforming th  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. With the passing of every hour, Israel has been killing and injuring countless innocent people in Gaza while inflicting nightmarish destruction on Gaza. The bombardment of Al-MAMADANI hospital earlier today killed over 500 innocent including children, women, doctors, and nurses, transforming the hospital into a  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a faith-based medical nonprofit ministry in Michigan filed their opening brief (https://drupal-files-delivery.s3.amazonaws.com/2023-10/Christian-Healthcare-Centers-v-Nessel-2023-10-18-Appellate-Opening-Brief.pdf) Wednesday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit urging it to affirm its constitutionally protected right to ope  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The Allied Pilots Association issued the following news release: The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 15,000 pilots of American Airlines, conveyed its support for Rep. Jack Bergman of Michigan as the next Speaker of the House. "Jack Bergman's credentials as a pilot, veteran, business owner, and legislator make it clear that he knows how to get things done," said Capt. Ed Sicher, Allied Pilots Association President. "We look forward to his leadersh  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2023 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention, October 29-November 2, 2023. View Citations (https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/ACI_F23_Awar  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: Eight Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 25-27, 2023, at The Wyndham Grand in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) is a partnership among leading engineering and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. For the past 14 years, the ELA has success  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: In her "What's Next" address in late August, Governor Whitmer called on the Michigan Legislature to prioritize and pass strong legislation to create a 100% clean energy standard aligned with the policies outlined in the MI Healthy Climate Plan - a goal supported by a majority of Michigan voters. Strong climate legislation is at risk of stalling or being further weakened due to the corrosive infl  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- CompTIA issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced today it has been approved by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity to provide workforce development solutions to local job training centers throughout Michigan, expanding CompTIA's efforts to grow and diversify the technology workforce in the state and across the country. CompT  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Thousands of union casino workers are on strike today after months of full-table negotiations and meetings by department failed to result in a deal with the city's three casinos. The workers, represented by the Detroit Casino  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release: The Detroit Regional Chamber is proud to be the voice for business in the 11-county southeast Michigan region. Our membership encompasses more than 1,800 businesses ranging from start-up companies to global Fortune 500 companies that create jobs, investment, and economic opportunity in one of the most innovative Regions in the nation. Thank you to the sponsors, committee chair, and other members who h  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- Environment America issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2023: * * * Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a trio of bills on Thursday to prevent lead contamination of water in schools and child care facilities. By requiring installation of water stations with filters certified to remove lead, the new legislation gives Michigan the strongest policy in the nation, according to Environment America Research & Policy Center's Get The Lead Out report, which grade  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Families Against Mandatory Minimums issued the following news release: FAMM's Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday in support of a bill that would make changes to the office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman in Michigan. "We fully support making it easier for more people to report issues in Michigan's prisons," Goellner said. "Allowing expanded access to filing complaints will   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following news: * * * Not all of us have time to get a degree in electrical engineering to make sure our home doesn't look like the inside of an alien spaceship. * * * By Peter Jacobsen, Writing Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education It happened as I went to grab a new package of baby wipes from under the sink. I flipped on my bathroom light, and I noticed something strange--one of my three mirror light   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following news: * * * According to Matt Walsh, the case for banning pit bulls is "bulletproof." In reality, it has a lot of holes. * * * By Benjamin Seevers Political commentators have yet to learn economics. This is evident by the repeated economic illiteracy peddled by conservative and progressive commentators alike. Matt Walsh's call to ban pit bulls is no exception. In a recent post on X, Walsh states, "Yes   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have signed an agreement to enter a joint venture that will bring together Ascension's southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and assets with Henry Ford's. This will allow both organizations to advance the health of the communities they serve and improve outcomes, access and equity for all by establishing an integrated network focused  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: Stephanie Wilson had her car seized by sheriff's deputies in Wayne County, Michigan. She was not arrested, accused of wrongdoing, or issued a citation. For two years, she tried to get in front of a judge to plead her innocence and get her car back. Only after joining a federal class-action lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice (IJ) was Stephanie able to get her car back. By that time, it had rotten  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: The Michigan Department of Treasury's misinterpretation of a 2015 law stands in the way of a tax cut for 4.9 million taxpayers throughout the state, the Mackinac Center for Public Policy argues in a response brief submitted today. The brief was filed after the Attorney General moved to dismiss the Center's lawsuit defending a permanent tax cut. The Mackinac Center filed the s  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association issued the following news: The most recent survey from MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers shows the vehicle supply base continues to feel impacts from the ongoing strike between the UAW and Detroit's Big Three manufacturers. The survey, collected from October 16 - 18, 2023, revealed: * Concerns over sub-tier financial viability remain heightened, with 79% of all suppliers surveyed indicating they are co  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: Port Huron Councilmember and former Michigan Municipal League Board Vice President Anita Ashford recently received the Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award from the Michigan Municipal League. The Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award celebrates a person dedicated to public service who has shown passion and commitment to the League, enthusiastically supporting its mission and promoting its purpos  more

MARINETTE, Wisconsin, Oct. 20 -- The Michigan Nurses Association issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Nurses and healthcare professionals reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with Aurora executives late in the evening last night. "We are proud of this deal. Thanks to the solidarity that union members showed at our hospital, we have been able to win fair wages, improved health and safety provisions, and new staffing language. This shows the power of workers coming tog  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: * * * Retailers report rollercoaster sales ahead of holidays; Sales down over September 2022 * * * Michigan Retailers Association today reports that September 2023 sales rose for the first time since July, landing at 47.6 on the 100-point Retail Index, a welcomed increase over the dull 32.4 figure for August. Last September, the Retail Index came in at a healthy 61.5   more

FLINT, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news release: Nancy Orr will join the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation on Nov. 1 as its next vice president for investments and chief investment officer. Orr will succeed Jay Flaherty, who joined Mott in 2007 and will remain at the Foundation until he retires in January 2024 to aid in a smooth transition. Orr has over 20 years of institutional investment experience, spanning both taxable and tax-exempt capital.  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- 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 Oct. 18, 2023: * * * On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of issues and public figures. This month's poll results show that an overwhelming majority of Michiganders--82 percent  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: On Tuesday, Progress Michigan released the latest edition of Lake Effect, a monthly research newsletter that tracks public opinion about a variety of issues and public figures. This month's poll includes questions about voting rights, the UAW strike, gun violence preve  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release: * * * Hours Before Contract Expires, Billion-Dollar Casinos Continue to Play Hardball on Worker Wages and Healthcare Detroit's Casino Workers Voted by 99% to Authorize a Strike * * * Unionized casino workers in Detroit are seeking contrac  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) for working with Komen to introduce legislation on two vitally important issues, removing financial barriers to breast imaging and eliminating step therapy drug pr  more

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry issued the following news release: TAPPI, the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries, recently announced 14 scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year totaling $60,000. Alex Boyd, a junior majoring in paper and chemical engineering at Western Michigan University and Weston Cregger, a fourth-year student at North Carolina State Unive  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: The American Lung Association Research Institute has awarded $13.6 million in research grants to fund 129 innovative projects to advance science to end lung disease, including a project from Michigan. Yanzhuang Wang, Ph.D. from the Regents of the University of Michigan was awarded the COVID-19 Respiratory Virus Research Award. For the next two years he will receive $100,000  more