LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls a significant step toward curbing auto thefts across the state. House Bill 5182, sponsored by state Representative Denise Mentzer, and House Bill 5183, sponsored by state Representative Alabas Farhat, impose stricter penalties for possessing traditional burglar tools or electronic devices intended t  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: On Friday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony with the Michigan Public Service Commission, arguing for significant reductions to Upper Peninsula Power Company's (UPPCO) latest electric rate hike request. UPPCO filed its request with the Commission in March, seeking a 16% rate hike for all customers to raise $16.9 million in added revenue to the company. The   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other intervening parties reached a settlement, approved today by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), to reduce Consumers Energy's latest natural gas rate hike by nearly 75%. Consumers Energy initially requested to increase revenues from their ratepayers by $136 million, while this settlement allows for only $35 million in a  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in petitioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to initiate rulemaking to update its regulations to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke events as eligible for major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. The petition also seeks to clarify that wildfire smoke events are eligible for F  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is applauding Judge Kelley Hodge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for rejecting a challenge yesterday to block the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements. Nessel, who previously joined a multistate coalition supporting the FTC rule, praised the decision in April to implement a natio  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, while serving as acting governor, signed Senate Bill 602 into law. The legislation, sponsored by state Senator Kevin Hertel, amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable. "Senate Bill   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, while serving as acting governor, signed Senate Bill 602 into law. The legislation, sponsored by state Senator Kevin Hertel, amends the Occupational Code to specify conditions under which a right-to-list home sale agreement between a residential property owner and a real estate broker would be void and unenforceable. "Senate Bill 602  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: University of Michigan experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris--and the ramifications on the political landscape. Jenna Bednar, faculty director of UMICH Votes and Democratic Engagement and professor of public policy and political science, comments on the youth vote i  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 24 -- Calvin University issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2024, with student Hannah Jeong: * * * By Matt Kucinski When Hannah Jeong thought about going to college, she had pictured a public university where there were lots of people from different countries. So when the opportunity to attend the Entrada Scholars Program came up at a smaller private institution she was less sure she'd get that same experience. But to her surprise, the community she has experien  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 24 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis A partnership among Grand Valley's College of Education and Community Innovation and West Michigan school districts is shaping the next class of PK-12 teachers. The first cohort of more than 50 residents in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative (WMTC) -- an alliance between Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts -- began an eight-day summer institute of workshops on J  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 26 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Researchers learn about Underground Railroad through collection * * * By Eric Baerren A volunteer researcher with a museum in suburban Detroit found a trail of microfilm breadcrumbs that led staff to Clarke Historical Library's digitized newspaper collection and a major countywide project about the Underground Railroad. The volunteer was following a tip that a Revolutionary War vetera  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 27 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Prakash Adhikari will teach and conduct research on forced migration and global security in Malawi, Africa * * * By Sarah Buckley Central Michigan University Political Science Professor Prakash Adhikari has received the 2024-2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award to teach and conduct research on forced migration and global security at the University of Malawi in Malawi, Africa. In   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 26 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Consumer sentiment has remained virtually the same in the last three months, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. July's reading was a statistically insignificant 1.8 index points below June, well under the margin of error, said U-M economist Joanne Hsu, director of the surveys. Expectations for business conditions improved for the short run but slipped for the long run. Sentiment ha  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative * * * The Neighbors of Belknap Lookout and Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts are collaborating on a series of new public art initiatives on Grand Rapids' North side through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (ME  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Psychosocial Well-Being Differences Between the Young Old, Old-Old, and Oldest Old: A Global Comparison The oldest North Americans are among the happiest in the world despite increased depression and loneliness among their peers in other regions, according to a recent University of Michigan study. Published in the Journal of Aging and Health, the research highlights significant global variation in wel  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Preclinical models show that combining an inhibitor of a metabolic pathway with chemotherapy could improve outcomes in triple-negative breast cancer brain metastases * * * A study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain met  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Combined sewer separation in Dearborn, protection from PFAS near Cadillac, and work toward lead service line removals in 13 communities are among $9.7 million in state grants recently awarded to Michigan cities, villages, and townships to protect public health and Michigan's water resources. The MI Clean Water Plan (https://www.michigan.gov/egle/regulatory-assistance/  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 26 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: With a $1 million gift from Hal and Carol Kohn and the Kohn Charitable Trust, the Ford School will establish the Kohn Collaborative Prize for Social Policy Impact to honor and elevate individuals and organizations that make significant contributions to equity and inclusion across the United States. The new prize is part of and will complement the Kohn Collaborative for Social Po  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * New Renewables Ready Communities Program will help Michigan build out more wind, solar, clean energy projects faster to meet climate goals, make more American energy using American workers * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the State of Michigan $129.1 million from the Biden-Harris administration's   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * New jobs programs and pipelines to get Michiganders into needed manufacturing jobs * * * MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Labor to officially launch the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) Initiative, a more than $50 million partnership aimed   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: * * * Resources from US Small Business Administration will empower business owners, grow Michigan's economy, and create good-paying local jobs. * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan secured continued Small Business Administration (SBA) support for 28 counties and census tracts across Michigan through the SBA's HUBZone program following petitions to the agen  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Legislation addresses several administration priorities including infrastructure, public safety, criminal justice, and labor * * * Today, Governor Whitmer signed 39 bills, including 36 bipartisan bills, into law. This batch of commonsense legislation builds on the administration's commitment to the kitchen-table issues that make a real difference in people's lives. Inclu  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: * * * Commonsense legislation bolsters public safety, ensures Michiganders are better protected from car theft, discriminatory acts of violence, and fire-related risks * * * Governor Whitmer signed four bills this week to protect drivers from automobile theft, close loopholes that led to violence against LGBTQ+ Michiganders, and update standards for smoke alarms, making Michig  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Budget will protect public safety, bring jobs and supply chains home, build affordable housing, fix the damn roads, improve public health, and deliver on range of kitchen-table issues * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed into law a balanced, bipartisan fiscal year 2025 budget to protect public safety, build affordable housing, and help more workers "make it" in M  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 26 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis A grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will help a Grand Valley researcher and his work in implementing artificial intelligence to construct and train models of virtual cells in the hope of better understanding rare diseases. Zachary DeBruine, assistant professor of computing, was one of 17 awards in the third cycle of CZI's Data Insights grants. The Data Insights g  more

FLINT, Michigan, July 24 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Christopher Lewis If you're passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential and are considering a career in occupational therapy, you're on the right track. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals of all ages to participate in everyday activities, despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The journey to becoming an OT is rigorous but immensely reward  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Since Biden's passing of the torch, Michigan Dems have facilitated a seamless transition on the ground * * * In case you missed it, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes was on the NPR program 1A yesterday, where she talked about Michigan Dems' enthusiasm for the Harris campaign. In just the past few days, questions from voters have flooded in, asking to volunteer, knock doors,  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: * * * In addition to potentially being a felon, Matt DePerno currently faces charges that could strip him of his law license -- and ability to serve on the state Supreme Court * * * In case you missed it, yesterday, Bridge Michigan reported that MAGA extremist, election denier, alleged felon, and state Supreme Court candidate Matt DePerno might soon add another descriptor to that l  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * "There's no tax cut I don't like." -Mike Rogers * * * New reporting today details Mike Rogers renewing his calls to reinstate the Trump corporate tax giveaway which slashes tax rates for large corporations and the ultra-wealthy. Rogers even went as far to say "there's no tax cut I don't like." The Trump corporate tax giveaway bill helped billionaires pay less taxes than the   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, in a new WDIV/Detroit News survey asking Michigan voters where they stand on the probable presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, ZERO Black respondents said they support Donald Trump. We broke down this hard-hitting data below: This news didn't fall out of a coconut tree: After Donald Trump ran a racist campaign, implemented a racist agenda, and hur  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance hit the campaign trail, the DNC reminded voters with billboards in every city Trump and Vance campaigned in since the Republican National Convention ended of their real plans for a potential second term: banning abortion nationwide, implementing their Project 2025 agenda, and giving tax breaks to their billionaire buddies while ignoring hardworking, middle-cl  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, July 25 -- Hope College issued the following news: By Greg Olgers Dr. Joanne Stewart, who is the Elmer E. Hartgerink Professor of Chemistry at Hope College, is being honored as part of the leadership team that developed and guides a national network for faculty who teach inorganic chemistry. She and colleagues from two other institutions are co-receiving the James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry from the Northeastern Section of th  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Adolescent use, diversion sources, and perceived difficulty of obtaining prescription medications (DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.12030) Since 2009, U.S. high school seniors have reported steep declines in medical use, misuse and availability of the three most commonly prescribed and misused controlled substances for teens, a new University of Michigan study found. Researchers compared use trends, sources and  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: Lt. Governor Gilchrist II concluded his investment mission to Europe this week, meeting with public and private sector leaders in England and the Netherlands. During the mission, the lieutenant governor focused on expanding on Michigan's rich leadership in the aerospace and defense industry to bring critical jobs and supply chains home to Michigan. "As we wrap up our inv  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * What you need to know: Halfway through the state's 10-year SAFER Program, the number of Californians who don't have access to clean drinking water has been cut by more than half - down from 1.6 million in 2019 to 700,000 today. * * * Today, Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II kicks off a five-day investment mission in Europe, with a focus on capitalizing on Michigan's leade  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, July 25 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Julianna Schrier President Philomena V. Mantella and other leaders in the REP4 National Alliance met in Washington, D.C. with the U.S. Department of Education and elected officials from across the country to discuss the roles of REP4 and Grand Valley in innovating higher education. REP4, which stands for Rapid Education Prototyping for Change, Learners, Community, Equity, is a national alliance founded  more

MONROE, Michigan, July 26 -- Monroe County Community College issued the following news release: Monroe County Community College will host a "FAFSA and Pizza Workshop" the evening of Aug. 7 to help prospective and current students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The workshop runs from 5:30-8 p.m. in Founders Hall, Room 132, and students can drop in at any time during those hours. However, registration is required. To register, go to www.monroeccc.edu/free. The session, as  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Michigan Democratic Party DATE: Friday, July 26, 2024 RE: With Just Over 100 Days Until General Election, Mike Rogers' Long Record of Enriching Himself at Michiganders' Expense Will Cost Him in November With just over 100 days until the general election, Mike Rogers' significant vulnerabilities have become clearer as he faces scrutiny on his record of abandoning  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: * * * This week, as the campaign shifts, Michigan Dems aren't skipping a beat turning out voters and delivering for Michiganders * * * This week, Michigan Dems were energized as Kamala Harris took on the top of the ticket and Governor Whitmer signed not one but two landmark budgets into law this week. Since President Biden's historic choice, Michigan Democrats haven't skipped a bea  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 19 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21662): * * * In the matter, on the Commission's own motion, regarding the regulatory reviews, revisions, determinations, and/or approvals necessary for DTE ELECTRIC COMPANY to fully comply with Public Act 295 of 2008, as amended. APPLICATION DTE Electric Company ("DTE Electric" or the "Company") respectfully requests that the Michigan Public Service Commission ("MPSC  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to the Calhoun County Road Department (CCRD) for road improvements related to Ford Motor Co.'s BlueOval Battery Park that will improve safety, reduce congestion and support 1,700 new jobs and $2.5 billion of private investment in Emmett and Marshall to  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: * * * Michigan is first in the nation to take this proactive, strategic approach to broadening access to physical infrastructure for innovators * * * Team Michigan continues building on its economic competitiveness by officially launching its first "Infrastructure for Innovation" agreement, this time between the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Mic  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, the Michigan Democratic Party is announcing that Michigan's Biden delegates overwhelmingly voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States. We are excited for these delegates to represent Michigan voters at the Democratic National Convention next month. "Our party and our delegation are built on values of hard work, co  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * State's VC firms outperform national trends with record fundraising, steady investment levels * * * Michigan's startup ecosystem continues to experience growth and defy national trends, according to key insights from the Michigan Venture Capital Association's (MVCA) 2024 Impact Report. The report showcases the state's robust venture capital landscape, revealing Michigan's V  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved settlement agreements raising rates on natural gas customers of Consumers Energy Co. and electric customers of Alpena Power Co. The Commission approved the Consumers Energy settlement agreement that authorizes the utility to raise its natural gas distribution rates by approximately $35 million, effective Oct. 1, 2024 (Cas  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: The Michigan Public Service Commission today issued a series of orders to clarify processes associated with the interconnection of distributed energy resources such as solar and energy storage onto utility grids and also offered guidance on the implementation of the state's energy laws enacted in 2023. Case No. U-21569 et al. takes up Public Act 235's increase in the size of  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Dow investment to support at least 5,000 jobs in the Great Lakes Bay region, solidifying its presence in the state * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a project that will support Dow's ongoing manufacturing and R&D operations in the state. "Today's investm  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: * * * New digital video highlights Rogers cashing in on the favors he did for special interests, making a fortune working with businesses tied to Chinese and Saudi tech, and selling Michiganders out * * * With less than two weeks until the primary election, today the Michigan Democratic Party released "Cashed In," a new digital video hitting Mike Rogers on using his Congressional c  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, July 26 -- Northwood University issued the following news on July 25, 2024: Northwood Esports is closely following the development of the inaugural Olympic Esports Games, which were announced this week by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). "This is a groundbreaking moment for the esports community," stated Northwood Esports Coach Jacob Jacob. "It marks a significant step towards mainstream recognition and validation of esports as a legitimate and competitive field. A  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 24 -- Calvin University issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2024, with student Abigail Puzemis: * * * By Matt Kucinski While South Lyon, Michigan is just a two-hour drive from Calvin University, Abigail Puzemis saw heading to the Grand Rapids campus as an opportunity to experience a diverse learning environment, something she said was lacking in her hometown. "I thought [going to the Entrada Scholars Program] would be so cool, because South Lyon is a predominant  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 24 -- Calvin University issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2024, with student David Wandawa: * * * By Matt Kucinski David Wandawa's mom and dad went to Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary respectively. But while the campus was familiar to them, for David it was a world away--literally 7,600 miles from his hometown of Kampala, Uganda. While Wandawa had already decided to attend Calvin this fall, the $4,000 renewable scholarship he'd receive by comp  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 24 -- Calvin University issued the following Q&A on July 23, 2024, with student Sam Abdalla: * * * By Matt Kucinski For Sam Abdalla, college may still be a distant thought, but the soon-to-be senior in high school is using this summer to start to bridge that gap. He's familiar with Calvin University, with his dad being an alum and his current high school (Forest Hills Northern) is just 10-15 minutes away. But over the past few weeks, through the Entrada Scholars P  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 26 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: On June 27, the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced that it was awarded a $25 million grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, as a result of its work with the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. The grant, which will support the restructuring of downtown Kalamazoo thoroughfares and public spaces,  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan's 2025 school aid budget continues recent investments in education in many categories but includes a concerning reduction in student mental health funding, State Superintendent Michael F. Rice said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the budget today for the upcoming fiscal year from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. "While we appreciate the additional investments by the governor and l  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Michigan Dems are once again delivering a brighter future for Michigan * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan, balanced budget that will keep communities safe, lower costs, and support countless Michiganders' health. This budget invests billions into communities across the state to grow the economy and ensure that all families can make it in Michigan. "Th  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * With record-high investments in Michigan schools, this historic education budget is working to build a brighter future for all students * * * Today, Governor Whitmer signed the $23 billion education budget for FY2025, cementing life-changing new programs into law. For the sixth consecutive year, the legislature has hit an all-time high per-pupil investment to support our clas  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 20, 2024: * * * Ahead of Trump and JD Vance's visit to Grand Rapids today to fearmonger and push their radical agenda, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "After spending the week being anointed by the cult of MAGA Republicans and championing a dangerous Project 2025 agenda, Donald Trump and his disciple JD Vance are now coming to Michigan to co  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2024: * * * Chair Barnes applauds President Biden for his strong, empathetic leadership * * * With President Biden's decision to end his candidacy, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement celebrating President Biden's lifelong commitment to Michiganders and Americans: "Since 1972, Joe Biden has been a faithful public servant to this country - a  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on July 21, 2024: * * * With Kamala Harris' announcement that she will run for the presidency, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes released the following statement: "I am fired up and ready to elect Vice President Harris this November as she works tirelessly to defend our democracy and defeat Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda. "Kamala Harris has spent her entire career working to protec  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: A research project from the Ford School's Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) program was selected by the Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS) as part of its 2024 Propelling Original Data Science grants to accelerate responsible AI research ecosystems. The project led by STPP director Shobita Parthasarathy, along with managing director Molly K  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 22 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY University of Michigan experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris--and the ramifications on the political landscape. Aaron Kall Aaron Kall is director of U-M Debate. "President Biden will do everything in his power to rally Democrats around the important goal of defeating Donald Trump in No  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 27 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: At some point, likely during the warmer months of 1849, laborers began digging a trench on an empty lot on what was then Michigan "Street" in the city of Buffalo. This builder's trench was a temporary workspace to accommodate masons laying the limestone foundation for a new church. That groundbreaking, unaccompanied by ceremony, was the first step in building the Michigan S  more

FLINT, Michigan, July 26 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Kat Oak If there's one thing that LGBTQIA+ folks know, it's that there is safety in numbers. That's why many migrate to larger cities or smaller queer-friendly enclaves like Ferndale in Metro Detroit, where thriving similar populations offer social and emotional support in a safe environment. But what about a smaller city like Flint? How do like-minded folks find each other in our community? How can we   more

FLINT, Michigan, July 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Daba Coura Mbow In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, Douglas Zytko, associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint, is on a mission to harness its potential for a crucial cause: eradicating sexual violence. With a Ph.D. in information systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Zytko has transitioned from studying online dating beh  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the DNC hosted a press call featuring top union leaders to hold Donald Trump and JD Vance accountable for their anti-worker policies and previewing what a second Trump term would mean for workers' rights. The call featured Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA), SEIU President April Verrett, RWDSU President and Executive Vice President of UFCW Stuart Appelbaum, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bej  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Sandy Pensler has called Mike Rogers an "unprincipled career politician" and a "disingenuous" "liar" who "should be disqualified from ever taking office" after he took "money from Chinese joint ventures in areas that he said was terrible, and American companies should steer clear of Chinese joint ventures." "As Sandy Pensler said, Mike Rogers is an 'unprincipled career politician' with a 'selfish pat  more