CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The latest report on total boat registrations, part of NMMA's 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. There were 11.6 million registered or documented boats in 2023, down 1.9% from the previous year. Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, California, and Ohio topped the list for boat registrations. The U.S. Recreational Boating S  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2024 Spirit of Humanity awardees. The Award Ceremony will be held during the Annual AHRC Gala on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in Dearborn. Despite the world's unprecedented challenges, AHRC's Gala is one important occasion to promote and advance the cause of human rights and the culture of human dignity and respect   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Carpetbagger and election denier Mike Rogers will debate tonight against his Democratic opponent, Elissa Slotkin. Rogers will have to defend his corrupt record of consistently prioritizing personal gain over the welfare of Michigan residents along with the mounting evidence of him   more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, ACI Member, and internationally known structural engineer, researcher, and educator. The award is given for outstanding contribution to international collaborations for the progress of knowledge on reinforced and prestressed concrete and development/application of ACI Codes, Sp  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: * * * Certain Lebanese nationals will be eligible for DED and TPS, allowing them to work and temporarily remain in the United States * * * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States and allowing them the opportunity to request work authorization  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * Immigration is Key to Fueling Population Growth, Maintaining Talent for Manufacturing and Health Care, and Supporting Local Governments and Economies * * * According to a new report, from Upwardly Global and the American Immigration Council, immigrants are key to the economic success and future viability of communities across the Great Lakes State's region. READ THE REPORT HERE [View report in   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Survey of Latino Voters Highlights Critical Role Latinos Will Play in the 2024 Election, with Latino Voter Interest at an All-Time High in Battleground States * * * Madison, WI - Hispanic Federation wrapped up a three-state tour through the Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release: LANSING, Mich.--Today, AARP Michigan released its second 2024 statewide election survey, finding that candidates should pay close attention to Michiganders ages 50 and older, who make up an outsized portion of the electorate. Ninety percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are "extremely motivated" to cast a ballot in November. Former President Donald T  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: In a new report released today, Policy Matters explains state funding for Ohio's 27 urban and 38 rural public transit systems. The report compares funding streams for Ohio's public transportation systems to that of four similar states (Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois), all of which invest significantly more state resources in their s  more