WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a Michigan-based nonprofit filed their first brief Monday with the U.S. Supreme Court since it agreed to hear the case Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra. The high court agreed to hear the case after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that Thomas More Law Center--and all other nonprofits who solicit donations in California--must disclose the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Alliance to Save Energy issued the following news release: The Alliance to Save Energy welcomed the pending confirmation of former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy, citing her success expanding energy efficiency programs in Michigan and her vision for a clean energy future that benefits all Americans. Granholm's nomination advanced through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee earlier this month with bipartisan support. "It's hard to  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: On February 18, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) held its first virtual Zoom discussion of the year 2021. The topic was African Americans and the Promise of America and the discussion was held to recognize and celebrate Black History Month. The Zoom discussion had thirty- eight participants and guests. The session, by invitation only, hosted a diverse group of distinguished guests th  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the Biden administration's restoring US relations with the Palestinian Authority. The previous administration tried to strong-arm the Palestinians into a fake and one-sided peace and that effort has rightly failed. It is time to go back to real dialogue and real diplomacy. Real peace is possible, despite all the established road-blocks and ot  more

PORTAGE, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- Behavior Analysis in Practice, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features reports describing the application and evaluation of behavior-analytic procedures and programs from the Association for Behavior Analysis International, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 2021 edition: Research Article: * Using Gamification to Promote Accurate Data Entry of Practicum Experience Hours in Graduate Students * State of Current Training  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement: * * * House Republicans held a press conference to announce the Michigan House Healthcare Reform Plan. Andrew Schepers, director of government relations in Michigan for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction. "As an organization dedicated to reducing suffering and death from cancer, ACS CAN was pleased to hear House Spea  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2021: An administrative law judge in Michigan issued a decision determining what evidence could be presented before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) in its upcoming hearing over whether to grant Enbridge an operating permit for its Line 5 tunnel construction project in Straits of Mackinac. Last October, the judge had issued a ruling regarding what kind of evidence the MPSC was allowed to consi  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following statement: * * * On February 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released a letter to Chief State School Officers regarding flexibility for accountability and assessment systems during the 2020-21 school year. This letter came after Michigan formally requested a waiver from federal requirements and many, including the Education Trust-Midwest, voiced concern with the breadth of the requested waiver. The followi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Energy Storage Association issued the following statement: * * * ESA applauds the Senate's bipartisan confirmation of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Secretary Granholm has long championed building America's leadership in energy storage innovation, manufacturing, and deployment. We look forward to working with her as she leads at a pivotal moment for DOE, following the expanded authori  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2021: Administrative Law Judge Dennis Mack ruled that climate change considerations may not be included in Enbridge's Line 5 permit hearing before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) intend to appeal the decision, standing firm that they should be permitted to demonstrate how th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: The Senate voted today to confirm Jennifer Granholm, who is a stalwart supporter of renewable energy and electric cars, to be energy secretary. As governor of Michigan from 2003 to 2011, Granholm championed strong renewable energy standards for the state and has been a vocal advocate for solar and wind power as the engines of a clean energy economy. As governor, she pushed automakers - ma  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: John Chamberlin, Ford School professor emeritus of political science and public policy, describes himself as a "redistricting junkie." Not unexpectedly, he possesses a keen interest in and understanding of the efforts under way to develop Michigan's new independent redistricting system. Even though he claims to be "giving retirement a try, seven years after officially retiring," he's remained  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: John Chamberlin, Ford School professor emeritus of political science and public policy, describes himself as a "redistricting junkie." Not unexpectedly, he possesses a keen interest in and understanding of the efforts under way to develop Michigan's new independent redistricting system. Even though he claims to be "giving retirement a try, seven years after officially retiring," he's remained  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 23 (TNSRep) -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Michigan's local government leaders reported mixed familiarity with the state's new approach to redistricting, according to a 2020 survey whose results were released today by the the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment (Proposal 2) to chan  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Journal of Asian Studies, a journal that says it features work on Asia, spanning the arts, history, literature, social sciences and cultural studies from the Association for Asian Studies, published research articles, including the following topics, in its February 2021 edition: Research Article: * "Surplus Woman": Female Sexuality and the Concept of Endogamy * Lady Qu's Inscriptions: Literacy and Sovereignty in a Native Domain, Southwest China * The Civi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 22 -- The Journal of Clinical Investigation-Insight, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features preclinical and clinical research studies from the American Society for Clinical Investigation, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Feb. 22, 2021 edition: Research Articles: * Defining phenotypic and functional heterogeneity of glioblastoma stem cells by mass cytometry * Pharmacological chaperone action in humanized mouse models of MC4R-  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation today announced nearly $2 million in support for projects that accelerate equitable growth in Detroit's Historic North End. Knight support will be used to help transform the area into a pedestrian-friendly destination in partnership with Vanguard Community Development Corporation (CDC) and design a community-oriented library with th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2021: * * * Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading voice for sensible energy and environmental policies for families and businesses, issued the following statement today following the confirmation of President Biden's nominee, Jennifer Granholm, to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. "We congratulate Secretary Granholm on her confirmation and applaud President Biden for this nomina  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 26 (TNSRep) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: A new report published by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy will help policymakers navigate the challenges of mitigating the harms of pandemics while protecting Michiganders' constitutional rights. Drawing on lessons from Michigan's experience with COVID-19 thus far, the report offers 10 rules for effective pandemic policies. The COVID-19 pandemic produced one of the most challen  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2021: Five historic Detroit places associated with the Civil Rights Movement and African American experience in the twentieth century have been recognized by the National Park Service (NPS), the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Nominated by Michigan's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), these five sites join nearly 2,000 others in the state that ha  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: As Michigan's economic recovery continues to build momentum following the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, several communities across the state are receiving national attention for the strength of their small business employment and talent opportunities. Small businesses in West Michigan are a critical economic driver in the region, with Grand Rapids coming in at #9 for small busin  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 (TNSRep) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: The Council on Future Mobility and Electrification (CFME) released its first annual report analyzing the economic opportunity created by new mobility technologies and the challenges Michigan must address for the state to remain a global leader in the mobility and electrification revolution. Since the first Model T rolled off an assembly line, Michigan has been the global leader in   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 24 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2021: The Michigan Strategic Fund board today approved a range of projects and initiatives to strengthen Michigan's economy and further position the state for future prosperity, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. In all, the developments approved today are expected to generate a total capital investment of $173.6 million, create 473 jobs, build on Michigan's   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Christine Morse (D-Portage) introduced legislation to update and expand Michigan's 40-year-old "Bottle Bill" law. Michigan Environmental Council will advocate and educate with them for its passage. Senate Bill 167 and House Bill 4331 would expand the state's current 10-cent deposit on certain soft drinks, beer, and other carbonated beverages to all other non-carbo  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Whether it be the "green ooze" that trickled onto a highway from a shuttered Madison Heights business in 2020 or PFAS currently seeping into west Michigan wells, a new bill ensures those causing pollution catastrophes pay for the health threats they create. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Michigan House Democratic House Floor Leader Yousef Rabhi introduced House Bill 4314, which requires private companies to pay t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Whether it be the "green ooze" that trickled onto a highway from a shuttered Madison Heights business in 2020 or PFAS currently seeping into west Michigan wells, a new bill ensures those causing pollution catastrophes pay for the health threats they create. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Michigan House Democratic House Floor Leader Yousef Rabhi introduced House Bill 4314, which requires private companies to pay t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Michigan Environmental Council and its fellow Line 5 legal intervenors plan to appeal the decision of a Michigan Public Service Commission Administrative Law Judge regarding the Commission's review of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel proposal. Judge Dennis Mack ruled Tuesday that the Commission must consider environmental impacts when deciding to permit a tunnel that could surround the Line 5 oil pipeline throu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2021: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate's passage today of COVID-related supplemental appropriations bills, Senate Bills 29 and 114. The statement can be attributed to League President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs. "First and foremost, this political maneuver is counterintuitive. Policymakers pushing this legislation are argu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 (TNSRes) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release: Michigan retailers reported an increase in January sales over December, now reporting two months of positive growth since sales were down in November. The January Retail Index survey came in at 59.4, up from December's 54.7. Forthy-one percent of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales over December, 52% reported a sales decline; and 7% reported no change. The seasonally adjust  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (TNSPer) -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: Amanda Tuckey is now leading NASCUS' marketing and communications efforts after joining the association Monday as senior director of communications and marketing. Most recently the director of marketing strategy and research for the Michigan Credit Union League (in Lansing), Tuckey brings broad experience to the state system's representative association in such fields a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Judges can no longer prohibit the use of medical cannabis by patients who are on probation, according to a unanimous decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals. In a published opinion, justices determined that the state's voter-initiated medical cannabis access law supersedes the authority of judges to limit probationers' use of the substance. Although the ruling only exp  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 (TNSJou) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Most state-registered medical cannabis patients lack confidence that their primary care providers possess a sufficient understanding of cannabis, according to survey data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. A team of researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan Medical School surveyed 275 subjects enrolled in the state's medical cannabis ac  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- NSF International issued the following news release: NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) has been authorized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC-AB) to offer a new cybersecurity assessment to companies from the aerospace and defense, technology and software provider industries within the Department of Defense (DoD) supply base. The CMMC-AB approved NSF-ISR, a management systems certification company of NSF I  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 26 (TNSJou) -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: New research out of Michigan Medicine suggests some patients with severe COVID-19 have a higher risk for blood clots and an unbalanced ability to break down clots that can put them at higher risk for bleeding. The finding calls into question the universal use of high-dose anticoagulants throughout the disease. The study was conducted among 118 COVID-19 patients. They saw high levels of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Sierra Club Foundation issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2021: * * * Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm was confirmed by the United States Senate to be Energy Secretary in the Biden Administration. In response, Melinda Pierce, Sierra Club's Legislative Director, released the following statement: "We'd like to congratulate Secretary Granholm on her successful confirmation, and we look forward to her leadership in implementing President Biden's plan   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2021: Governor Gretchen Whitmer and MEDC Executive Committee Chair Awenate Cobbina released the following statements congratulating MEDC CEO Mark Burton for accepting a new position with Honigman, to be announced shortly. "Mark has led the MEDC through one of the most difficult chapters in our state's history, keeping us laser-focused on supporting Michigan businesses throughout   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2021: * * * The U.S. Senate is expected to vote soon on whether to confirm President Biden's nominee for secretary of energy, Jennifer Granholm. As former Governor of Michigan, Granholm incentivized clean energy investments and worked with the auto industry in her state to help start the transition to the production of electric vehicles. Her commitment to promoting clean energy whi  more