LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging municipalities to join a $1.2 billion national settlement with Kroger to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid epidemic. Michigan governments will receive nearly $42 million from the settlement over 11 years to help address the opioid crisis. "The opioid crisis wreaked havoc on our communities, leaving men, women, a  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 (TNSres) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel addressed the National Press Foundation's Election Journalism Fellowship in Detroit today, focusing on securing an election in an age of disinformation. She underscored her Department's dedication to election integrity and the collaboration needed between public officials and journalists to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful   more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the attorneys general for Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington have filed suit in federal district court against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (https://coag.gov/app/uploads/2024/07/24-05-25-Consolidatd-Complaint-of-Intervening-States.pdf), a New York-based pharmaceutical company, for allegedly inflating the amount that the states' Medica  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is commending law enforcement officials for their dedication to the communities they serve. This week, Nessel's Above and Beyond Award was presented to three police officers nominated by their departments for their outstanding efforts. "Law enforcement officers are true heroes who often put their lives on the line to protect our communitie  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: The Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion (https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a25b4/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/sct/165166_89_01.pdf) in Michigan Farm Bureau v Department of Environment, Great Lakes, And Energy (EGLE) yesterday, upholding EGLE's authority to use a general permit to announce more protective permit conditions for concentrated animal feeding o  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel praised today's Michigan Supreme Court opinion (https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4a2778/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/sct/165325_115_01.pdf) in Mothering Justice et al v Nessel and State of Michigan, which struck down the Michigan Legislature's 2018 use of the 'adopt-and-amend' tactic to block ballot initiatives. The Court  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: Continuing her work to limit energy costs for residents, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony last Friday in DTE Electric's (DTE) rate hike case. DTE filed its request with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in March seeking an annual increase in revenues of $456.4 million. This request, which comes less than four months after the MPSC granted the C  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the Ingham County Circuit Court entered an order granting summary disposition in favor of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) in a lawsuit initiated in October 2022 for the illegal destruction of a multi-acre regulated wetland in Sanilac County. An opinion (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/rele  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * - Contracts for two different exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers awarded - Result of strong relationship development and technology leadership - Proprietary compact floating core architecture enables high levels of reliability, extends product life * * * BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, is boosting its thermal management product bus  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * - eXD (electric cross differential) improves vehicle traction, handling and stability - Technology is applicable to all EV architectures, including rear, front and dual motors - Highlights BorgWarner's proven capabilities to offer intelligent vehicle propulsion systems to customers on a global basis * * * BorgWarner has secured multiple contracts to supply its electric cross differential (eXD) to thr  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, July 31 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * - Hybrid transmission will be used in Buick's brand new GL8 PHEV van - Modular and lightweight design enhances efficiency and performance - Production started in Q2 2024 * * * BorgWarner provides its wet clutch and hydraulic control module for the 2-speed hybrid transmission of Buick's brand new GL8 PHEV van, production began in June 2024. As the first large and medium-sized plug-in hybrid transmiss  more

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- BorgWarner Inc. issued the following news release: * * * - Marks the company's largest eFan business win in North America - eFan can reach up to 10 kW power and 40 Nm torque - System's e-motor and power electronics are liquid cooled for long-term reliability * * * BorgWarner, a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract to deliver its high-voltage eFan system for use on a major global OEM's ser  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Contract extends through June 30, 2029 * * * By Ari Harris Central Michigan University and the CMU Faculty Association today announced the ratification of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. The ratification followed voting by members of the FA, which concluded last week. The FA, representing more than 500 faculty members, is affiliated with the Michigan Education Association. M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * By backing Donald Trump, James is embracing his far-right agenda * * * Trump's Project 2025 is an extreme, anti-abortion manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences for Michigan families if John James and Trump take power in November. James' Project 2025 would restrict abortion care nationwide by: * Restricting access to medication abortion. * Making it easier for extrem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * By backing Donald Trump, Junge is embracing his far-right agenda * * * Trump and Paul Junge's Project 2025 is an extreme manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences for Michigan schools, students, workers, and families. Junge and his Project 2025 would severely hurt working families and our education system by: * Shuttering public schools across the county  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * By backing Donald Trump, Barrett is embracing his far-right agenda * * * Trump and Tom Barrett's Project 2025 is an extreme manifesto that would have far-reaching consequences for Michigan schools, students, workers, and families. Barrett and his Project 2025 would severely hurt working families and our education system by: * Shuttering public schools across the   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Report: Inequities in CTE Access in Washtenaw County Significant inequalities in career and technical education access have been found across Washtenaw County school districts, according to a report by the Youth Policy Lab at the University of Michigan. The analysis, titled "Inequities in CTE Access in Washtenaw County," scrutinizes the availability of career and technical education programs and underscores   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Map of personal income per capita in US Core-Based Statistical Areas, 2019. Per capita incomes were highest in metropolitan areas on the East and West Coasts and in tourism and natural resource centers in the interior West. Study: Social Transfer Programs as Non-Spatially Targeted Methods of Reducing Interregional Geographic Inequality Social transfer programs have significant geographic differences in spend  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- 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 31, 2024: * * * * Dow is investing in the latest technology to advance next generation of innovative packaging options * * * Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced two new technology additions at Pack Studios in Freeport, TX, to further its commitment to helping accelerate   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: Today, Governor Whitmer announced that $10,997,209 from the state's Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund (DECF) will provide financial assistance to 17 counties across Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas after three state of emergency declarations in the last 16 months. "Today's disaster assistance will help Michiganders in 17 counties recover after tornadoes, flooding, an  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Randy Wallace to the Michigan Court of Appeals, Second District and Kirsten Holzto the 63rd District Court in Kent County, effective August 12, 2024. "Today, I am proud to appoint two skilled legal professionals to the bench," said Governor Whitmer. "Randy and Kirsten will each bring a wide variety of experience to thei  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Waiver will help address supply challenges following refinery outage * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer secured approval from the federal government on an action to increase the supply of stable fuel for Michiganders, protecting residents from potential fuel and gas supply disruptions following the recent outage at an oil refinery in Illinois. The Environmental Protect  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: * * * Commonsense legislation ensures local governments can swiftly respond to environmental threats and maintain normal lake levels * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills last week that cut red tape, ensuring state agencies can quickly and effectively respond to environmental threats and help local governments maintain "normal" inland lake levels. "Michigan communi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Letter requests the federal government issue an emergency fuel waiver ahead of severe weather and potential supply disruptions. * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer took a proactive step to protect Michigan residents from potential fuel and gas supply disruptions, following the recent outage at an oil refinery in Illinois. As a precautionary measure, the governor sent a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Hispanic Latino Commission, Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority Board of Directors, Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities, Michigan Board of Audiology, and the Workers' Disability Compensation Agency Funds A  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Does Income Affect Health? Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial of a Guaranteed Income Study: The Employment Effects of a Guaranteed Income: Experimental Evidence from Two U.S. States Guaranteed income programs don't appear to improve the health of recipients, but they remain an important tool to consider for reducing poverty, according to research from University of Michigan and others. The f  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Between Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, you'll often hear people refer to these women by their first names only. But, it's unlikely you'll hear someone refer to President Joe Biden as Joe or former President Donald Trump as Donald. These three women aren't alone. Harris' becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for president has only   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * On yesterday's press call, Michigan Dems warned of the threats to democracy MAGA Republicans at every level of the ballot pose * * * In case you missed it, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, US Senator Debbie Stabenow, US Representative Haley Stevens, state House Speaker Joe Tate, and Michigan Dems First Vice Chair state Representative Jason Morgan uplifted the stakes of the election  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Michigan attorney Sofia Nelson -- a longtime friend of Trump's VP pick JD Vance -- is speaking up to warn Michigan voters about Vance's true character. Nelson bluntly told Bridge Michigan: "The fact that Mr. Vance has turned his back on what I believe to be his core values in order to amass money and power is a reflection on his integrity and trustworthiness... I felt a duty to   more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Chair Barnes spoke with MSNBC's Ali Velshi about on-the-ground energy 100 days out from the November election * * * This weekend, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes spoke with MSNBC's Ali Velshi about how Michiganders are reacting to Biden's passing of the torch, the stakes of the election, and the party's ground game to date. As the Chair proudly pointed out, Michigan Dems   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERT Q&A Venezuela stands at a pivotal point after its recent presidential election, where Nicolas Maduro secured his position amid significant economic and social turmoil. This election highlighted a profound ideological rift within the nation, beyond just the candidates themselves. Edgar Franco-Vivanco Maduro's ongoing leadership will have significant consequences for Venezuela's internal stability and i  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 30 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Honorable alumni of Central Michigan University are recognized * * * By Robin Miner-Swartz CMU prepares graduates for a lifetime of success, starting with their first decade after commencement. The 10 Within 10 alumni awards program recognizes exceptional achievements within a decade of graduation. This year's honorees achieved success quickly in their fields, which include education, public se  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Survey: The 'Battle Against the Couch': Who are nonvoters in Detroit, what would it take to engage them, and is the couch really the issue? Additional DMACS reports on the priorities of Detroit and Michigan residents going into the 2024 elections: Cost of living tops Detroiters' priorities for US government Michigan metro areas divided on views on legal immigration Distrust in the political system is the m  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- Lincoln Electric, a company that specializes in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding solutions and robotic welding and cutting systems, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * Positions Lincoln Electric as a Leader in Mobile Power Solutions in the Maintenance and Repair Service Truck Market * * * Lincoln Electric(R) announced today that it has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC ("Vanair"), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Twenty-nine Michigan school districts and intermediate school districts are receiving nearly $30 million from the Michigan Department of Education to replace school buses with ones that are more environmentally friendly. The funding from Michigan's Clean School Bus grant program is to reduce harmful emissions and promote healthier air quality by converting pupil transportation fleets from diese  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: Today, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II assumed the role of Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) at the organization's Annual Meeting. "The National Lieutenant Governors Association is at the forefront of our work as lieutenant governors to make a difference for communities across the nation," said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. "  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: * * * National Park Mobility Challenge Grants Will enhance Access and Visitor Experience * * * Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II joined the National Park Service (NPS) to announce the first round of grant funding under the National Park Service Mobility Challenge Program, a partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration. The funding will support three inn  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, July 31 -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news: The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced that it has been awarded a $360,000 grant from the Walters Family Foundation. This funding will be instrumental in bolstering Centrepolis Accelerator's mission to support innovative hardtech startups and small businesses by providing access to seasoned Experts in Residence (EiRs). These EiRs, with over 20 years of experience i  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: The Broad-billed Tody, Todus subulatus, is a member of the bird group Coraciimorphae. Berv and coauthors identify this group of birds and others as having close ties to the end-Cretaceous mass extinction that occurred in the wake of the Chicxulub asteroid impact approximately 66 million years ago. Image credit: Prof. Daniel J. Field, University of Cambridge Study: Genome and life-history evolution link bird d  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 2 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statements on Aug. 1, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris administration brings unjustly detained Americans back home peacefully * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II issued the following statements after the Biden-Harris administration negotiated for the safe release of Michigander and United States Marine Paul Whelan, journalist Evan Gershkovich, and other Americans from R  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 25 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21773): * * * In the Matter of the ex parte Application of CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY for accounting approval to utilize a regulatory asset or liability for certain projects related to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. APPLICATION Consumers Energy Company ("Consumers Energy" or the "Company") requests the Michigan Public Service Commission  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 26 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission announced the following electric application (Case No. U-21774): * * * In the Matter of the ex parte Application of CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY for accounting approval to utilize a regulatory asset or liability for certain projects related to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. APPLICATION Consumers Energy Company ("Consumers Energy" or the "Company") requests the Michigan Public Service Commission  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following electric order (Case No. U-21768): * * * In the matter, on the Commission's own motion, to commence a rulemaking proceeding to amend the Uniform System of Accounts for Major and Nonmajor Electric Utilities, Mich Admin Code, R 460.9002 and R 460.9003. At the July 23, 2024 meeting of the Michigan Public Service Commission in Lansing, Michigan. PRESENT: Hon. Daniel C. Scripps, Chair Hon. Katherine L. Pere  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: * * * With one week until the Senate primary, elected officials and union and democracy leaders speak out against Mike Rogers' long record of enriching himself at Michiganders' expense * * * Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, state Senator Dayna Polehanki, UAW Local 602 President Mike Huerta, and End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller spoke out against Mike Rogers' revolving  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Michigan's 76,439 miles of rivers and streams and 11,000 inland lakes are an incredible treasure contributing to Michigan's legacy of clean water supporting world class fisheries. The best way to preserve these exceptional resources, which also provide important ecosystem services like flood storage and corridors for wildlife, is to protect them from pollution. The Mi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: After a major setback, the students' indomitable spirits and another team's generosity propelled them to the finish Students on the University of Michigan Solar Car Team race crew flank their vehicle Astrum while electrical engineering student Daryl Day drives it across the finish line of the American Solar Challenge in Casper, Wyoming. Image credit: Holly Zumbrunnen With dedication, caffeine and the kindnes  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: For the second straight year, Oklahoma State University has been awarded the top rank in the U.S. for its work to combat hunger and food insecurity. The recently released 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings also moved OSU up three places to No. 2 globally for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal No. 2: Zero Hunger ahead of Michigan State University, Penn State University, Iowa State Unive  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: Kaila Oman, 37, of Galesburg, was arraigned yesterday in the 54B District Court in East Lansing before Judge Lisa Babcock on two counts of Medicaid Fraud - False Claim, a felony punishable by up to four years' imprisonment and/or $50,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Oman pled guilty as charged the same day. Oman owned Mosaic Learning Center, a facility w  more

MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Encore Wire, a manufacturer of wire and cable, issued the following news release: Prysmian, a world leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, alongside Encore Wire are pleased to announce our new combination of best-in-class sales representation for the US Industrial and Construction market with the following agencies: * AJB Sales: Minnesota, West Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana * Apex Electrical Sales, Inc.: Arizona * Arthur A. Boy  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: Study: Comparative Effects of Advanced Footwear Technology in Track Spikes and Road-Racing Shoes on Running Economy Related: Bonjour Paris! U-M experts can discuss Olympic Games Since athletes in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics smashed multiple records in track and field, running enthusiasts and exercise physiologists have speculated on what role new-generation high-tech running spikes--sometimes called super spikes  more

SPRING ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- Spring Arbor University issued the following news: Throughout the summer, Spring Arbor University (SAU) hosted three weeks of the Student Statesmanship Institute (SSI) LEAD Youth Conferences, a week-long leadership simulation for young students ages 13-19 who are interested in working in local, state, and national government. The LEAD summer program - which stands for Learn, Empower, Act, Discover - offers five various tracks for students to pursue during cam  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: S-shaped bends in the sun's magnetic field don't form at the sun's surface, like some scientists thought, and can't directly heat the sun's corona As Parker Solar Probe files around the sun, it finds abrupt reversals in the direction of the sun's magnetic fields. These S-shaped bends in the sun's magnetic field are very common in the solar wind close to the sun, but are absent inside the corona. Image credit:  more

FLINT, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Kat Oak For most of Elizabeth Cunningham's career--first as an elementary math teacher, then as a professional development facilitator, and now as an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of Michigan-Flint--she noticed a serious gap between what researchers were learning about how kids learn math and how teachers were being trained to teach the subject. "Sharing research on child  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 31 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: EXPERTS ADVISORY More than 100 wildfires are burning across Canada and the United States, the largest of which is located in California. Dubbed the Park Fire, it has burned more than 385,000 acres, or about 601 square miles. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Paige Fischer Paige Fischer, associate professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability, is a social scientist who stu  more