LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully defended utility bill savings for Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) customers at the Michigan Supreme Court. The appeal followed a March 2021 application that I&M filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) seeking to recover millions of dollars that it incurred to purchase or produce electric power   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Today, the Department of Attorney General announced it has concluded the review of the December 1st, 2023, officer-involved shooting death (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/July/Warrant-Denial-Memo---LPD-Officers-Moore-and-Kurtz---Criminal-Litigation---dhc-approved.pdf?rev=d73f1086299b447fbf840d80d9e3fba1&hash=FB5D7E69DDCB949626D8B4C40297A6  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 18 -- Palm Beach County issued the following news: Allegiant Airlines will begin offering nonstop service between Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Palm Beach International Airport beginning on Nov. 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $69.* "We are pleased to add service between PBI and Grand Rapids (GRR), Michigan's second largest city," said Director of Airports Laura Beebe. "The route will provide convenient, affordable service whe  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: As Mike Rogers speaks at the Republican National Convention today, he can't run away from his extensive record of walking through the revolving door to enrich himself at Michiganders' expense and supporting dangerous abortion bans. "Mike Rogers can't run away from his long record of enriching himself at Michiganders' expense and supporting dangerous abortion bans. Rogers is only look  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The 2024 Summer Games will begin July 24 and run through Aug. 11. The opening ceremony will be held on July 26. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss issues related to the games and France. POLITICS Charlotte Cavaille, assistant professor of public policy, examines the dynamics of popular attitudes toward redistributive social policies at a time of rising inequality, high   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The University of Michigan Libraries, in collaboration with the U-M Arts Initiative, are bringing book arts into focus at this year's Ann Arbor Art Fair with Art + Science. Visitors to the fair will have the opportunity to create their own local flora-inspired prints using two historically important book art methods: cyanotype and woodblock printing. "We have a large collection of wooden and metal blocks wit  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, July 17 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: With studies showing large numbers of Americans considering religious change or even leaving traditional religion, Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren of the Hope College psychology faculty has written a book to provide insights as they navigate the journey. "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion (https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/done)" is written for a general audience and meant to be a resource for those who are wrestling  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Designation facilitates private investment, improves economic development opportunities * * * For its efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the City of Ironwood has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification designation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announce  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, July 16 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news on July 15, 2024: * * * New Members Join Corporate, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate Practices; Atlanta Office is Firm's 29th * * * International law firm Clark Hill today announced expansion into the Atlanta market with the addition of eight lawyers from Taylor English Duma LLP effective July 29. For Clark Hill, which has offices in Mexico City, Dublin, and across the U.S., the Atlanta office will be the f  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU to begin fundraising efforts to consolidate medical education * * * As demand for medical education and health care grows in Michigan and nationally, Central Michigan University's College of Medicine is pursuing a plan to expand its programs and consolidate into a new home as part of the Medical Diamond Project in Saginaw, Michigan. Currently, first- and second-year medical students are base  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Dementia prevalence, incidence and mortality trends among US adults ages 72 and older, 2011-2021 Because of a sharp increase in deaths among older adults with dementia during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of older adults with the disorder declined faster from 2011 to 2021 than it did through 2019, according to a University of Michigan study. With heightened social isolation brought abou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * The not-for-profit organization will upgrade and move to a 11,350-square-foot space in the East Loop * * * Savills led the search and negotiations resulting in a new lease for the relocation and expansion of Cristo Rey Network to the Monroe Building. The not-for-profit organization will occupy an 11,350-square-foot office space at 104 South Michigan Avenue in the East Loop, increasing its  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 EVENT: Screening of the documentary film, "Detroit's Olympic Uprising." The film is a collaboration between Detroit filmmaker Aaron Schillinger ("Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale") and University of Michigan professors Stefan Szymanski and Silke-Maria Weineck. It is 1963. Detroit is bidding to host the 1968 Olympic Games and a new energy is sweeping throu  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 17 -- Dow, a materials science company that says it serves customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications, issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: Dow (NYSE: DOW) has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index(R) and is recognized as one of the "2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion." This is the eighth consecutive year Dow has received this recognition. The index is the world's mo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, July 17 -- DTE Energy issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) today announced the promotion of a key leadership role to further the company's focus on growth and economic development. Yvette Johnson, director, Major Account Services, has been named vice president, Electric Sales & Marketing, effective July 1. In this role Johnson is responsible for developing and executing marketing and sales growth for value-add programs, including Major Acc  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Detroit's rich automotive history came with a steep price. Countless assembly and supplier plants that once drove the city's economy are now better known for the number of comments their pictures get on ruins blogs than for the number of families who launched themselves into the middle class from the factory floor. But in recent years developers have tackled some of th  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and EQ Detroit Inc. (doing business as US Ecology - Detroit South) have entered a consent order to resolve violations of state and federal waste regulations at the 1923 Frederick Street, Detroit, site. The order requires US Ecology - Detroit South to pay an upfront penalty to the State of Michigan o  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 18 -- Calvin University issued the following news: By Matt Kucinski Calvin University is one of just 16 colleges and universities to be shortlisted on the Fiske Guide to College's "Small Colleges and Universities Strong in Engineering" category. Released this past week, the 2025 guidebook--compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske--takes a selective, subjective, and systematic look at 300-plus colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada,  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan is making progress to tackle the statewide housing shortage. Thanks to state investment, federal resources, and strong private development, Michigan built or rehabilitated 50,000 housing units, significantly reducing the statewide shortage from 190,000 units to 141,000 units. Work to build more housing will continue thanks   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that she will sign an executive order reorganizing Michigan's boards, councils, and committees. The order builds on the governor's commitment to cutting red tape and streamlining government. The order will work to minimize overlap and redundancy in 26 of the more than 250 boards that currently serve Michigan. Many boards no longer serve  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on July 14, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement following the shooting of former President Trump, urging all Americans to do their part to turn down the heat of political discourse in our country. "The shooting of former President Trump was a disgusting act of violence that caps off an alarming, years-long trend in our politics. There have been incidents we all know: a  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 19 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following Q&A on July 18, 2024, with Holly Jasinski, director for the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity: * * * By Julianna Schrier Holly Jasinski is the new director for the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE). Coming from the world of nonprofits, she began in June with a focus on elevating collaboration and student voices through the center. Learn a little more about Jasinski and her  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 19 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * West Michigan teacher featured in latest #proudMIeducator Video * * * The latest Michigan Department of Education (MDE) #proudMIeducator video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRPLsvsxNfI&feature=youtu.be) features Mr. Marcelo (Chelo) Santana, a Grant Public Schools teacher who uses the Spanish language to authentically connect with students. Santana, a Spanish teacher and English as   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 18 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Michele Coffill Leaders from Grand Valley and Southwestern Michigan College signed an agreement July 17 that provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus. The agreement expands GVSU's Omni initiative, a network of regional campuses and community college partners that brings a GVSU education to learners across the state. Students from SMC can e  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, July 17 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, is committed to developing diverse, reliable energy to power customers' homes and businesses. I&M recently filed plans with Michigan regulators for additional generation resources, including solar, wind and natural gas, which will play a key role ensuring I&M can meet its customers' future e  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: The DNC is doing the work on the ground to win On Tuesday, as Republicans gathered during the Project 2025 Republican National Convention to fall in line behind Donald Trump, the Democratic National Committee announced the largest-ever investment to date made to battleground state parties $15 million to state Democratic parties in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Neva  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, July 16 -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Kellogg Community College is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the state of Michigan designed to support associate-degree-level Nursing graduates pursuing a bachelor's degree. The ADN-to-BSN Completion Grant, awarded via the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP), provides scholarship funds to allow eligible Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 19 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * * Innovative mentorship program is available to LED Growth Network companies through a partnership between LED and the Edward Lowe Foundation. * The program has helped more than 60 Louisiana small businesses since its inception in 2020. * Program launch held at the Edward Lowe Foundation's state-of-the-art learning campus in southwest Michigan. * * * Sixteen Louisiana-based, growth-or  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: * * * Funding will support companies advancing the development and deployment of AAM technologies and infrastructure * * * Today, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, July 18 (TNSres) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: Lawrence Technological University's summer autonomous and connected car research program for undergraduate students from around the nation wrapped up its successful third year Tuesday, with seven students making a final presentation after successfully programming two cars to drive themselves around a test track in an LTU parking lot. Students participating in this year's session, funded by a   more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 17 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis For all the tremendous gains the Latin American community has made in higher education, President Philomena V. Mantella said more must be done to help Latino and Hispanic students reach educational equity on campuses across the nation. Grand Valley serves as the title sponsor for this week's Fiesta Week, the 60th anniversary of the celebration of Latino culture, presented by La  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Nurses in Michigan reported improved conditions in the 2023 Michigan Nurses Study compared to 2022, but burnout and understaffing remain high, and nearly half reported abuse in the workplace in the last year. Last year, about a third of surveyed nurses planned to leave their jobs (32%) compared to 39% in 2022. New questions in 2023 explored reasons for leaving jobs and future plans, and found that 13% of thos  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The percentage of Michigan local governments that say they have or are considering renewable energy goals has doubled since 2019. Local officials also report that a variety of energy issues, such as energy infrastructure zoning and planning for electric vehicles, are more relevant to their communities than they were four years ago, and the tone of local policy discussio  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The percentage of Michigan local governments that say they have or are considering renewable energy goals has doubled since 2019. Local officials also report that a variety of energy issues, such as energy infrastructure zoning and planning for electric vehicles, are more relevant to their communities than they were four years ago, and the tone of local policy discussions regarding zoning for renewable energy  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing in Marquette on July 30 to hear from the public about a study on Upper Peninsula energy issues the MPSC is conducting as part of the 2023 revamp of the state's energy laws. Commissioners and MPSC Staff will be on hand 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at Northern Michigan University's Northern Center Ballroom II, 1401 Presque Isle  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of Michigan recently awarded more than $1.5 million to support 15 multidisciplinary early-stage to mid-stage research projects with high commercial potential. U-M researchers from the Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn campuses, along with faculty from Western Michigan University, Wayne State Universi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Go Negative for Clicks: Negative Sentiment in Environmental Advocacy Emails Is Associated with Increased Public Engagement People find it hard to resist negative messages. A recent University of Michigan study reveals that recipients are more likely to engage with emails containing negative sentiment sent by the Environmental Defense Fund, a U.S. based nonprofit organization. Specifically, emails with  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Subthreshold activation of the melanocortin system causes generalized sensitization to anorectic agents in mice (DOI: 10.1172/JCI178250) A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The study, appearing today in   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Taking advantage of the transformer neural networks that power large language models, engineers can get recipes for materials with the optical properties they need OptoGPT is featured on the Opto-Electronic Advances journal cover for the July 2024 issue. Image credit: Opto-Electronic Advances. Study: OptoGPT: A foundation model for inverse design in optical multilayer thin film structures (DOI: 10.29026/oea.  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 16 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Dean Brad Wood was among the 35 graduates in the most recent Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success class. The academy, sponsored by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, annually gathers faculty and staff for a year of training, exchanging ideas and immersion in promoting student success. The OACC created the academy in 2019 to reverse management turnover  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 18 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: By Robert Wang For the second consecutive year, engineers and submarine captains Alec Smyth from Virginia and Cliff Redus from Texas have brought their self-designed and constructed submersibles to Beaver Island. They teamed up with scientists from the Central Michigan University Institute for Great Lakes Research to conduct research in northern Lake Michigan. Smyth, the founder of Innerspace   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY The widespread tech outage affecting airports, hospitals, news stations and more is resolving, but the full consequences of the software bug have yet to be tallied. The problems stemmed from an error in a Crowdstrike software update running on Windows computers. University of Michigan experts can discuss how to prevent future bugs from causing disruption on this scale. Ang Chen and Ryan Huan  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Colors of entangled two-photon absorption (DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2307719120) Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a way to examine tiny structures, such as bacteria and genes, with reduced damage compared to traditional light sources. The new technique involves spectroscopy, which is the study of how matter absorbs and emits light and other forms of radiation, and it takes advantage of qua  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A The Republican Party convenes in Milwaukee for its National Convention to highlight its platform and unify members. Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law, said the four-day event, which begins Monday, comes at an opportune time as news reports indicate infighting among Democrats. Why are party conventions important, especially when voters know the presumptive presidential candidates? O  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 16 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Record Costs: Collateral Consequences of Eviction Court Filings in Pennsylvania A new study from the University of Michigan documents the far-reaching costs of eviction filings for Pennsylvania tenants who had eviction cases filed against them but experienced a "best-case scenario" in court, meaning they had legal representation and their cases were dismissed, withdrawn, or won. Eviction court filings  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Safe storage toolkit: https://firearminjury.umich.edu/safe-firearm-storage-toolkit-home/ A digital toolkit designed to support adherence to Michigan's newly enacted safe firearm storage law is now available through the University of Michigan. Developed by the U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, the free online toolkit provides guidance on how to safely store firearms in accordance with the Michigan   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: A shift in Antarctica's melting trends and slushy Arctic ice pushes warming from changing sea ice toward the upper limits of climate model estimates In this view from the Terra satellite, chunks of sea ice appear as white swirls off the coast of Greenland. As the ice thins and darkens, it reflects less sunlight than solid ice sheets, speeding up global heating. Image credit: NASA's Earth Observatory. Study:   more

FLINT, Michigan, July 19 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Daba Coura Mbow In the heart of Detroit, Greg Rybarczyk, associate professor of geography at the University of Michigan-Flint, is embarking on a transformative journey to redefine urban mobility. With a dedication to sustainability and a meticulous eye for data, Rybarczyk is leading a research effort focused on encouraging the use of e-mobility modes of transportation, including e-bicycles and e-scooters  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * After Trump announced his running mate and potential Vice President, Chair Barnes highlights how deeply out of touch Republicans are with Michigan * * * Today, Donald Trump officially announced that Ohio Senator J.D. Vance will be his running mate for the 2024 presidential election -- because this campaign clearly didn't have enough extremists on the ticket. Before Vance join  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 16, 2024: * * * Chair Barnes slams Trump's attempt to disenfranchise Michigan voters with politically motivated lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer and Sec. Benson * * * Yesterday, the Trump campaign filed a sham lawsuit to undermine the integrity of November's election. This ridiculous suit claims that Governor Whitmer and Secretary of State Benson overstepped their authority in growing the state's v  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 18 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: ALGOMA, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Trinidad Shipwreck in the National Register of Historic Places on July 3, 2024. The schooner is located in Lake Michigan, near Kewaunee County. Trinidad is a schooner constructed in 1867 by Master shipwright William Keefe in Grand Island, New York; this commission provided the opportunity for Keefe to open his own yard.   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: For the first time since 2018, the University of Michigan solar car team will stake their claim as one of the nation's best Ethan Lei, University of Michigan Solar Car Team driver and U-M mechanical engineering undergraduate student, drives his team's car, Astrum, along the Stuart Highway south of Erldunda, Australia on October 24, 2023 as part of the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. Image credit: Levi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: U-M research finds Uber Eats reduces rideshare volumes for both Uber and Lyft Study: When Uber Eats Its Own Business, and Its Competitors' Too: Resource Exclusivity, Oscillation, and Cannibalization following Platform Diversification When Uber expanded into food delivery, the move was expected to bring additional revenue to the ridesharing company. It certainly did. Since its inception in 2016, Uber Eats ha  more

IRVINE, California, July 16 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Their update accounts for the effects of overlooked physical properties in ice * * * As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead. In a study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, a tea  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The anonymity could reduce unnecessary surveillance in an age of smart devices The round lens of PrivacyLens captures standard digital video while the square lens senses heat. The heat sensor improves the camera's ability to spot and remove people from videos. Image credit: Brenda Ahearn, Michigan Engineering. Study: PrivacyLens: On-Device PII Removal from RGB Images using Thermally-Enhanced Sensing (DOI: 10  more