LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following agency statement on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Advocates for abortion access in Michigan released the following statement in response to the Michigan House of Representatives passage of the Reproductive Health Act without key components of the bill: "Michiganders across the state support people's freedom to make their own decisions about their lives, bodies, and futures, and to access abortion care, with  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: The General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, on behalf of Sisters and Associates, issued the following statement decrying acts of violence and terrorism in the Holy Land, as well as resulting words of hatred and acts of violence in the United States. As Christian women of faith who share common ancestors in Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar with our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters, our hearts ache at the hor  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: Siena Heights University undergraduate social work students and clinical mental health master's degree students now have a dedicated space to practice their counseling skills and receive feedback. On October 14, 2023, during Homecoming weekend, the University dedicated the Sister Peg Albert Social Work Simulation and Practice Lab. A classroom in the lower level of the science wing of Sacred Heart Hall was renovated  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following statement on Oct. 29, 2023: * * * The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon President Biden to heed the world's call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. 120 nations voted in the UN General Assembly for a ceasefire. The US is one of only fourteen countries that voted No. The UN has 193 members. The entire world recognizes that the US is the only power that can compel Israel to accep  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is alarmed by the incitement against and the adverse action against Palestine advocates in the US. Extremists are weaponizing the current Gaza-Israel war to suppress, censor, silence and/or intimidate peace-loving people and crush their peaceful protests. In America, there is a dominant mainstream media and political class narrative on the conflict. Is  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The American Concrete Institute Foundation issued the following news: Dan Schwartz has worked in the concrete and construction industries for over 30 years and is currently the Vice President of Operations at PWE Construction, Inc., in Oklahoma, USA. Schwartz also owns a consulting business, DMS Consulting LLC, where he advises project authorities on best practices for concrete construction. Not only has PWE, Inc., been an ACI organizational member since 20  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: When we think about the cost of dementia, it's often framed as a financial burden on the health system, such as Medicare expenditures. However, a new study by researchers at The University of Michigan found that a dementia diagnosis can significantly damage a person's net worth and personal spending -- costs which researchers say should be incorporated into analyses of the broader health  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Church World Service issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Earlier this month, Church World Service as part of its effort to celebrate legacy congregations across the nation for their commitment to humanitarian causes, honored Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor. For nearly fifty years, Bethlehem UCC and its congregants have dedicated themselves to aiding CWS in providing sustainable responses to poverty and life-saving disaster respons  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The American Concrete Institute Foundation issued the following news: David Tepke's infatuation with concrete began while studying at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA, under his academic advisor Paul Tikalsky, who had a "remarkable, unmistakable, and infectious passion for education," Tepke said. Through Tikalsky's mentorship, Tepke was led to ACI in 1999 and, during the infancy of the ACI Foundation Fellowship and Schola  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Environment America issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * The Michigan State House passed a package of bills Friday that sets a statewide requirement for utilities to get all of their electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040 and invest in energy efficiency. The legislation now returns to the state Senate for reconciliation and then heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk. If the governor signs the Clean Energy Future bills (Senate Bills 271, 273   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * The Michigan House of Representatives late Thursday passed the Clean Energy Future bill package, which represents a major step forward towards the state's clean energy goals. The package--which includes Senate Bills 271, 273 and 502--establishes Michigan as a leader in clean energy in the Midwest and across the U.S. Key components of the bills include an increase of Michigan's renewable port  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 31 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following news: Ted Kaczynski died in prison on June 10, 2023 from an apparent suicide. You may remember him as "the Unabomber," a terrorist who made a name for himself by sending mail bombs to people he thought were complicit in advancing our modern "technological society." The view that said society is destructive to human freedom and meaning is often referred to as anarcho-primitivism, though Kaczynski rejected t  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Grand Rapids Community Foundation issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: In its latest year of operations, which ended June 30, 2023, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awarded $17,013,523 in grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students. This and other information were recently released in the organization's 2022-2023 annual report, sharing how the Community Foundation has used the tools of philanthropy to respond to community need  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 31 -- KU Endowment, a nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, issued the following news: At the KU Endowment Board of Trustees' Annual Meeting on Oct. 27, six new trustees were elected: Stephonn Alcorn of New York, New York; William W. Humphrey III (Trey) of Mission Hills, Kansas; Schalie A. Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; Allison Long of Lawrence, Kansas; Winifred S. Pinet (Win) of Plymouth, Michigan; and Abbey Rupe  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The energy bill package being considered by the Michigan Legislature would cost ratepayers at least $200 billion with about half going towards corporate profits. It would exponentially increase the number of wind turbines and solar panels in Michigan, requiring utilities to build thousands more of these every year. The impact these policies will have on global climate change is   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: Michigan's fight against climate change took a huge leap forward last night as the Michigan House of Representatives approved landmark legislation advancing renewable energy generation, helping consumers save energy at home, and creating the foundation for a just transition to clean energy. "Over the last few years we've seen the consequences of an aging power system and climate change he  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The Michigan League for Public Policy supports newly proposed legislation that would protect workers and families by capping the annual percentage rate (APR) for payday loans at 36% in Michigan, inclusive of all fees. Following a press conference held today to announce this new legislation, the League issued the following statement, which can be attributed to League President an  more

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The Michigan Municipal Executives has awarded its highest individual honor to retired Wyoming City Manager Curtis Holt. Holt received the 2023 John M. Patriarche Distinguished Service Award for his service to Michigan communities spanning nearly 40 years. The Patriarche Award honors Michigan Municipal Executives members who have worked consistently and effectively to foster representative democ  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 2 -- Clean Wisconsin issued the following news release: The Daybreak Fund has announced its inaugural round of funding, awarding some $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits and community groups to help fight climate change, improve water quality, and address social inequities. Launched in spring 2023, the Daybreak Fund, fiscally sponsored by Windward Fund, is a collaborative of nine philanthropic partners seeking to protect the environment and support communities a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: Mallory Szczepanski, National Waste & Recycling Association's (NWRA) vice president of member relations and publications and publisher and editor-in-chief of WasteRecycling magazine, has been honored as one of the Influential Women of Northern Michigan by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. This publication celebrates and honors women who have made a positive impact on the Traverse City c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- 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 Nov. 2, 2023: * * * As the Michigan Legislature takes up bills required to fulfill the transparency promise Michiganders voted for by passing Proposal 1 in 2022, Progress Michigan issued the following statement attributed to Denzel McCampbell, managing director of Progress Michigan: "  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- 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 Nov. 2, 2023: * * * On Wednesday, the Michigan House of Representatives approved the Reproductive Health Act (RHA). The following response can be attributed to Denzel McCampbell, managing director of Progress Michigan: "The passage of the RHA is an important win for reproductive freedo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release: SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, announces the public comment period for an amendment to the FY 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP is a long-range vision and strategy that directs investment in the regional transportation system. The TIP is a list of specific projects which implement the RTP   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: Teams from five states came together this week with members of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and The City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) National Replication Collaborative for the launch of a new college completion learning community. In early September, SHEEO and CUN  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: After months of advocacy, lobbying, and engagement Michigan finally acted to curb climate change driven by the utility sector. Passed by the State House late last night, Senate Bills 271, 273, and 502 move Michigan towards a clean energy future. They also reduce energy waste and give more power to the Michigan Public Service Commision (MPSC)--the body that oversees electrical utility regulation. Sierra Club members  more

ASHLAND, Virginia, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The Society for Health Psychology issued the following commentary on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Great Expectations - What the Year Holds for All By Mark E. Vogel, Ph.D., ABPP, Board Certified in Health Psychology, Professor, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine I am honored and delighted to serve as the 2023-2024 President of the Society for Health Psychology. Fall is the time of great anticipation. It reminds me of the start of a new academic y  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: Teams from five states came together this week with members of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and The City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) National Replication Collaborative for the launch of a new college completion learning community. In early September, SHEEO and CU  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release: The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to welcome its newest producer member, The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC. The company, formed by The Andersons Inc. and Marathon Petroleum Corporation, owns four ethanol biorefineries in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Iowa, with a combined production capacity of approximately 475 million gallons of fuel annually. Joining the RFA board to represent the company is Dan S  more

HADLEY, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- VentureWell, formerly known as the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) announced VentureWell as a grand prize winner of the American-Made Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC) Prize Round 2 (Prove It! phase). Selected after a year-long competition, VentureWell was awarded $500,000 for the demonstrated success of developing a new regional pro  more