AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: BorgWarner has been awarded on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on February 13th, 2024, and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website (https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/). "We're thrilled to be recognized once aga  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Registered nurses' well-being, Michigan, 2022 Ninety-four percent of Michigan nurses report emotional exhaustion, with younger nurses significantly more likely to report burnout than colleagues over 45, according to a University of Michigan School of Nursing survey. "I've been studying nurse burnout for 20 years and these are among the highest numbers I've seen," said principal investigator Christoph  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled that men's basketball players at Dartmouth College are school employees and ordered a union vote--a first for college sports. Richard Paulsen Sports economist Richard Paulsen, assistant professor of sport management at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, discusses how unions might look for college athletes. You've said that the unio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to the ongoing intraparty fight that has led to two people claiming the role of chairperson of the Michigan Republican Party, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Most people wouldn't want a job that involves taking over an organization on the verge of bankruptcy that has become a national laughingstock for its failed record. But the Michigan GOP is such  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Detection of Earthquake Infragravity and Tsunami Waves with Underwater Distributed Acoustic Sensing Fiber optic cables that line ocean floors could provide a less expensive, more comprehensive alternative to the current buoys that act as early warning systems for tsunamis, says a University of Michigan researcher. A system called DART, or Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis, is composed of  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Fulbright orientation in Rome. Awardees List Recent University of Michigan graduate Samantha Dell'Imperio is in Pollenzo, Italy, pursuing a one-year master's in world food studies at the University of Gastronomic Sciences. She is one of 27 U-M students awarded Fulbright grants for the 2023-24 academic year, putting the university among the top-producing institutions in the United States. Fulbright student   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Grand Valley State University's K-12 Connect academic support program recently received approval as a vetted high-impact tutoring provider for K-12 districts seeking funds from the MI Kids Back on Track program. The K-12 Connect program joins a select group of approved providers that are aligned with the requirements for the $150 million MI Kids Back on Track program , making these providers eligible for K  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: BY Brian Vernellis While national and international economies are showing encouraging signs of resiliency and growth, the West Michigan economy has hit a soft spot, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of manufacturers and businesses indicates a local economy that  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study abstract: Firearm manufacturing and imports in the USA and their association to firearm homicides in Central America and the Caribbean, 1991-2019 When the United States manufactures and imports more firearms, firearm homicide rates in Central American and Caribbean countries also increase, a study led by University of Michigan researchers found. The link between increased availability of firearms and d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory reported this week that Great Lakes ice coverage has reached a historic low. The report states that Great Lakes ice coverage was measured at 2.7% on Feb. 11, a level not seen in mid-February since NOAA record-keeping began in 1973. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Ayumi Fujisaki-Manome is an associate research scie  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- Hope College issued the following news: Hope College has appointed an experienced and respected campus leader as dean of arts and humanities, naming current faculty member Dr. Stephen Maiullo to the role following a national search. Maiullo has been active in scholarship and administration at the college throughout his nearly 14 years at Hope, including serving as interim dean for the past two years. "Dr. Maiullo has served as interim dean since 2022 -- providing  more

MARION, Indiana, Feb. 16 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is upgrading service in downtown Marion by replacing existing wires, poles and related equipment with new, stronger, more reliable infrastructure. Downtown Marion work is beginning this week and is expected to be completed by spring. Beginning next week, work will involve temporary power outages for several customers at a time. In total, only a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Individual selection criteria for optimal team composition When hiring people to be on teams, many organizations believe the best team must include the "best" individuals. Organizations construct IQ tests, pose scenarios, assign scores to applicants or develop criteria to identify the "best." These tests, however, may be a bad idea, according to a recent study by Scott Page of the University of Michi  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College is offering a six-session Leadership Development Program designed specifically to meet the needs of managers and directors starting March 6 in Battle Creek. Leadership Development Program sessions will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. every other Wednesday, March 6 through June 12, at the Biggby Coffee located at 30 Hill Brady Road in Battle Creek. Registration is $2,500 and can be c  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a virtual public hearing to address proposed changes to the current non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) route restrictions for the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit. The Detroit International Bridge Co. has proposed the following changes: retain existing restrictions for Class 1 (explosives), Division 6.2 (infec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Since the 2020 Census, the Democratic Party's traditional stronghold in the Great Lakes region has weakened. With congressional redistricting reducing the electoral votes in key states like Michigan and Pennsylvania, Democrats must seek additional electoral votes elsewhere to secure victory. Omaha has become a pivotal battleground for Democrats in the 2024 presidential election, offering a crucial electoral vote to   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food. In a letter, AG Nessel and the coalition urged the FDA to act on their October 2021 petition (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/nyoag_e  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the mass-shooting on Michigan State University's campus: "One year ago today, when the news broke of a mass shooter on Michigan State University's campus, like thousands of others, I sat horrified and worried. In my work as a prosecutor, I am exposed to the facts and detail  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Today, Glynn Merriewether, 59, of Livonia, was arraigned in the 54B District Court before Judge Lisa L. Babcock on five counts of Medicaid Fraud-False Claim, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Each count is a 4-year felony additionally punishable by a fine of $50,000. Merriewether had operated Perfectus Consulting Inc. in Detroit since 2019. Merriewether and Per  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Future Proud Michigan Educator (FPME) EXPLORE programs provide opportunities for 6th-12th grade students to consider education professions as a potential career. In this latest #proudMIeducator video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SPRnjnjUOY) released today by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), FPME EXPLORE students and educators reinforce the impact of great educat  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded more than $1 million in competitive grants to organizations that will provide underrepresented individuals with access to life-changing career pathways through Registered Apprenticeships. The Michigan Statewide Targeted Apprenticeship Inclusion and Readiness System   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that over 550 illegal guns have been taken off the streets as part of Operation Safe Neighborhoods. Since the operation began, law enforcement officials have conducted 5,331 check-ins with felony offenders, leading to 571 illegal guns taken off the street. During sweeps, officers have also recovered illegal drugs and ammunition. "As a f  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As Michigan continues to win major investment from high-tech companies, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launched the state's new Community & Worker Economic Transition Office to develop proactive strategies that help companies and Michiganders take full advantage of the high-tech, high-paying jobs coming to the state. "Michigan can lead and build the future of clean energy as we bring home more c  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II released the following statements on the one-year anniversary of the shooting on Michigan State University's campus. * * * Governor Whitmer Statement "A year ago today, every Spartan's heart broke as our campus was shattered by gun violence. "Today, let's lean on each other--it's what we do best. Spartans a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that eligible Michigan families will begin receiving Working Families Tax Credit supplemental checks this week as a part of $1 billion in tax cuts. The checks will put an average of $550 into Michiganders' pockets in more than 700,000 Michigan households. "Last year, the majority in the Michigan Legislature and I quintupled the Working   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21586) on Feb. 14, 2024: * * * In the matter of the application of UPPER PENINSULA POWER COMPANY for waivers of certain Service Quality and Reliability Standards for Electric Distribution Systems pursuant to R 460.751 and R460.752 and related relief. APPLICATION Now comes Upper Peninsula Power Company ("UPPCO" or the "Company") and hereby applies for waivers of certai  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: Business Insider reported today that Mike Rogers "made good on his quest to get rich" after leaving office by spending nine years through the "'revolving door,' advising companies on issues he dealt with in Congress." Rogers left Michigan, sold his home in Howell, and multiplied his wealth making "more than $32,000 from paid speeches in 2022, nearly $2 million in income from board po  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: In case you missed it yesterday, members of Michigan's House Freedom Caucus doubled down on their refusal to denounce their fellow MAGA Republican Rep. Josh Shriver's racist comments. While almost every other Democrat and Republican in the House voted in favor of passing a resolution to denounce basic forms of vitriol by House members, Freedom Caucus members Representatives Carra, Fri  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: In case you missed it, Democrats have taken action against MAGA MI state Rep. Josh Schriver. Today, Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate sanctioned state Rep. Josh Schriver after he spread racist conspiracy theories on his social media and continuously doubled down on these dangerous sentiments. Speaker Tate removed Schriver from his committee assignments, reassigned his legislativ  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: NBC News reported today that Mike Rogers abandoned Michigan and moved to Florida where he owns a mansion "valued at nearly $1.7 million." Rogers claimed a "$50,000 homestead exemption" on the Cape Coral mansion in 2022, indicating it's his primary residence. Rogers quit Michigan nearly a decade ago, and he only moved back to the state last year ahead of his Senate campaign launch. R  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's Valentine's Day, and we couldn't resist sharing some cards for the Michigan Senate Republican candidates. Whether it's Florida, big corporations, a dangerous abortion ban, or repealing the Affordable Care Act, there's plenty of love to go around for Mike Rogers, Peter Meijer, and Sandy Pensler. Take a look: Orange you glad you're my Valentine! The state of Florida sent this Valentine's Day car  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report (https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-rogers-revolving-door-michigan-senate-financial-disclosures-2024-2) from Business Insider has raised questions about Mike Rogers abandoning Michigan, walking straight through the revolving door to make millions from cushy corporate gigs, and buying "a more than $1.5 million" mansion in Florida. Rogers is a clear example of a lawmaker who saw  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: Three business expansion projects expected to create a total of 159 new jobs and generate a total capital investment of $25.4 million have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The projects are in Newaygo, Kent County and Farmington Hills. "Today's investments highlight the strength of our manufactu  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ADVISORY Michigan's new gun laws take effect Feb. 13, ushering in opportunities to prevent injuries and deaths. In this video, University of Michigan researcher April Zeoli of the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention explains the implementation of the new laws and their effects on suicide, homicide, and gun violence against children, law enforcement officers and intimate partners. The new laws: E  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Though it's only February, many of the millions of people who resolved to lose weight this year have already given up, opting instead to sit for hours of binge-worthy Netflix or to polish off those leftover holiday cookies. That's partly because people set unrealistic goals and focus too much on the scale, says University of Michigan clinical exercise physiologist Laura Richardson. In the new Michigan Minds p  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today that it will hold two initial public engagement sessions on implementation of Public Act 233 of 2023 (PA 233), which grants the MPSC siting authority for large solar, wind and energy storage projects, and launched a new webpage (https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/commission/workgroups/2023-energy-legislation/renewable-energy-a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Public figures such as Trump play outsized role in influencing beliefs Climate change denial and belief relative to political affiliation. Image credit: Gounaridis and Newell in Scientific Reports, February 2024 Study: The social anatomy of climate change denial in the United States DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-50591-6 (available once embargo lifts) Using social media data and artificial intelligence in a compreh  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * One year ago today, a shooter opened fire on Michigan State University's campus, taking the lives of three innocent students and harming five others. In response to this first anniversary, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "Over the past year, Michigan Democrats turned thoughts and prayers into real action. Democrats in the sta  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT ADVISORY A poll conducted for the Financial Times and University of Michigan's Ross School of Business continues to show supporters of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump "live in alternative realities," according to a U-M expert who serves as a faculty adviser to the poll. Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations, analyzed the findings of this month's poll and offers t  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Sam Schiffer was quoted in The Detroit News article "Open Season: Southeast Michigan's office market seeks rebound from high vacancy rates," which was published on Feb. 11, 2024. The article discusses the Metro Detroit office real estate market, its slow post-pandemic recovery, and the predicted growth in the pipeline. Sam serves as chair of Taft's Detroit Real Estate practice. He focuses his practic  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY There is the economy, and there are feelings about the economy. Objective measures don't line up with subjective opinion, yet outward expressions of inward beliefs seem to matter more than ever. Three business experts from the University of Michigan--Sarah Miller, Marcus Collins and Erik Gordon--survey the effect of individual vibes and cultural tribes on consumers' attitudes toward the econ  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Students from Coleman Elementary in Midland County get a close look at nature thanks to the Dow Innovation Teacher Fellowship. Image credit: Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography The Dow Sustainability Teacher Fellowship at the University of Michigan is now accepting applications from K-12 educators of all disciplines interested in teaching sustainability issues. The program supports teachers across content are  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Embedding pharmacists as part of the health care team at University of Michigan primary care clinics and community retail pharmacies has proven so effective in controlling blood pressure that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now replicating the model of care and expanding it to the southeastern United States. A CDC evaluation (PDF) of U-M's Hypertension Pharmacists' Program found that 66% of  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: University of Michigan researchers are celebrating their discovery of a new plant biochemistry and its unusual ability to form cyclic peptides--molecules that hold promise in pharmaceuticals as they can bind to challenging drug targets. Cyclic peptides are an emerging and promising area of drug research. A new study, led by U-M College of Pharmacy researchers Lisa Mydy and Roland Kersten, revealed a  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment rose 2.0% in January (from 79.8 in December to 81.3), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment rose 13.3% among Americans as a whole during the same time (from 69.7 to 79.0). "Utah consumer sentiment begins 2024 continuing its   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is again being recognized as one of the world's top learning institutions, placing 39th overall in the 2023 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings. It is the third highest ranked Big 10 school on the list, coming behind only the University of Michigan, ranked 18th, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ranked 32nd. The rankings are based  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: When using only data collected before patients with sepsis received treatments or medical tests, the model's accuracy was no better than a coin toss Study: Evaluation of Sepsis Prediction Models before Onset of Treatment (DOI: 10.1056/AIoa2300032) Proprietary artificial intelligence software designed to be an early warning system for sepsis can't differentiate high and low risk patients before they receive t  more

MONROE, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: * * * COLLEGE EXPERIENCES GROWTH IN YOUNGER DEMOGRAPHIC, OUT-OF-COUNTY STUDENTS * * * Monroe County Community College's credit enrollment is up by 2 percent over the previous Winter Semester, according to a report presented by the Institutional Research Office to the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting in late January. This winter, 2,393 students are attending MCCC, up from 2,342 one year ag  more