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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday March 07, 2021 ( 25 items )  

Alliance Defending Freedom: 40 Plus Briefs at U.S. Supreme Court Back Freedom to Support Charities Without Harassment
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Twenty-two states and groups covering the ideological spectrum have submitted more than 40 friend-of-the-court briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of ensuring that Americans remain free to support nonprofit organizations and their causes without fear of harassment or threats. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent a Michigan-based nonprofit in the case, Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra. The   more

American Human Rights Council 'Spirit of Humanity' Gala Oct. 22
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 2 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its annual AHRC "Spirit of Humanity" Awards Gala that will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Due to Covid-19 pandemic crisis, the gala's location, program and details will be released and announced in the future. The year 2020 was exceptional for AHRC, as well as for all others. Despite the unprecedented challenge  more

Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce: IRS Issues New Guidance on PPP and Employee Retention Credit Eligibility
TROY, Michigan, March 4 -- The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The IRS issued highly anticipated guidance regarding the employee retention credit (ERC) on March 1. We have previously outlined how the Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed in December, permitted employers receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to claim the ERC, although the same wages cannot be counted for both PPP loan forgiveness and ERC. It has been unclear how the PP  more

Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce: Meijer Steps Up Supplier Diversity Outreach, Announces Second Vendor Recruitment Event
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 4 -- The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on March 1, 2021: Meijer announced today that it will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. After meeting with nearly 250 diverse suppliers at its first Supplier Diversity Summit in November, the retailer plans to meet with even more at its upcoming multi-day v  more

Detroiter Becomes First Black Woman to Become Chief of Neurosurgery at DMC
DETROIT, Michigan, March 2 (TNSPer) -- The Detroit Medical Center issued the following news release: A local doctor has become the first Black woman to lead the adult sector of the Neurosurgery Department at one of Detroit Medical Center's hospitals. As Dr. Sonia Eden lives out her dream, the Detroit native is also paving the way for many Black women and people of color to do the same. "It is a big deal - it's exciting," she said. Eden is the chief of neurosurgery at DMC Harper University Ho  more

Environmental Working Group: Clean Energy Jobs - Senate Bill Would Help Coal Country and Automakers Transition to Green Economy
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: Two senators from states where workers face tectonic shifts in employment prospects as their industries rapidly transition to clean energy are teaming up on legislation to help create well-paid jobs for imperiled coal miners, and workers at coal-burning power plants and in the auto industry. Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, both Democrats, introduced the American Jobs in  more

FD/MAS Alliance and UPenn ODC Award the 2020 FD/MAS Research Grant
GRANDVILLE, Michigan, March 3 (TNSGra) -- The Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation issued the following news: We're thrilled to share the news that the 2020 Team FD/MAS Million Dollar Bike Ride Research Grant has been awarded to Dr. Mara Rimunucci for her project entitled: Osteoclasts and Pain in Fibrous Dysplasia: Investigating and targeting the molecular links in a transgenic mouse model (EF1 Alpha-Gs Alpha R201C mice) of human fibrous dysplasia Dr. Riminucci will receive $66,263 to perform cutting-  more

Ford School Expert Tells Lawmakers: Equity Needs to Go Hand-in-Hand With Innovation in Energy, Climate
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 4 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following Q&A: Pursuing energy and climate innovations grows ever more critical, but must include the involvement and participation of marginalized, vulnerable communities from the beginning. That's the message Ford School professor and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program Shobita Parthasarathy brought to federal lawmakers last week, when she testified before the U.S. House Appropria  more

Ford School of Public Policy: Wolfers Co-Authored Paper Looks at Systemic Sexism in Economics
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 2 (TNSRep) -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: A paper on which Ford School economics professor Justin Wolfers collaborated (with Pascaline Dupas, Alicia Sasser Modestino, Muriel Niederle, and a broader set of 97 economist collaborators known as the Seminar Dynamics Collective), "Gender and the Dynamics of Economics Seminars," examines sexism in the profession. It is the "first systematic analysis of the culture of economics semina  more

Journal of Clinical Investigation Issues Research Articles in March 2021 Edition
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 2 -- The Journal of Clinical Investigation, a journal from the American Society for Clinical Investigation that says it publishes basic and phase I/II clinical research on such biomedical specialties as autoimmunity, gastroenterology, immunology, metabolism, nephrology, neuroscience, oncology, pulmonology and vascular biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 2021 edition: Reviews: * Visualizing the dynamics of tuberculosis p  more

Mackinac Center for Public Policy: City Sued for Violating Public Records Law
MIDLAND, Michigan, March 2 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the city of Warren for failure to comply with Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. The public records request, pertaining to the names and salaries of city employees, was inappropriately denied. For decades, media organizations have requested and received the salaries of individual public employees. The Center files dozens of simi  more

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: City of Ionia Receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 2, 2021: For their efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of Ionia has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced today. The MEDC formally recognizes the city of Ionia as the 46th certified Redevelopment Ready  more

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: City of South Haven Receives Certification as Redevelopment Ready Community
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 4, 2021: For their efforts in establishing a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets, the city of South Haven has been awarded the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) certification, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The MEDC formally recognizes the city of South Haven as the 47th certified Redevelopment R  more

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for the 'Reimagine Nine Mile Road' Project in Oak Park
LANSING, Michigan, March 2 (TNSGra) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 1, 2021: Oak Park will redevelop a stretch of grass and concrete along Nine Mile Road into a linear park through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and city of Oak Park announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity and is part of a greater effort to enhance the Nine Mile co  more

Michigan Environmental Council: Lifting Cap on Small-Scale Solar Creates Jobs, Saves Residents Money
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Environmental groups endorsed a bill last Wednesday that would eliminate the cap on how many residents and businesses can use small-scale solar energy to power their homes and companies, saying current law restricts job growth and investment and access to affordable energy. The Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Michigan Environmental Council testified in support of Rep. Markkenen's House Bill 4  more

Michigan Nurses Association: Bipartisan Plan Supports Nurses, Protects Hospital Patients
OKEMOS, Michigan, March 6 -- The Michigan Nurses Association issued the following news release: A bipartisan group of state legislators has come together to introduce a plan that would support registered nurses and help make sure everyone in Michigan hospitals gets the best care possible by setting safe limits on the number of patients a nurse can be assigned, curbing forced RN overtime, and requiring hospitals to disclose their staffing information. The plan, known as the Safe Patient Care Ac  more

Michigan Supreme Court to Hear ACLU's Appeal in the Case of Grand Rapids Police Collecting Photos and Fingerprints of Black Youth Never Charged With a Crime
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to hear the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan's (ACLU) appeal in the cases of two Black teenagers who were detained, photographed, and fingerprinted by the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) despite both teens never facing any criminal charges. One teen was simply admiring a friend's toy fire truck, and the other was taking a shor  more

Nearly 700 Small Businesses Across Michigan Awarded Grants Through Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSGra) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 4, 2021: Nearly 700 small businesses across Michigan have been awarded $10 million in grants through the Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The program, administered by the Michigan Municipal League Foundation, was launched to provide relief for small businesses that have been negatively impacted by   more

North Carolina League of Conservation Voters: Granholm Confirmed, Haaland Still Stalled
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 2 (TNSPer) -- The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: It's a tale of two nominees for President Biden's Cabinet, both of whom will be key players in implementing his commitments to aggressively promoting clean energy, protecting natural resources, and reducing carbon emissions: former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy and Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico for Secretary of the Interior. Last week, the   more

Original Equipment Suppliers Association Automotive Supplier Barometer: Optimism Prevails in the Face of New Challenges
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 3 -- The Original Equipment Suppliers Association issued the following news release: According to the Q1 2021 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer Index (SBI) - a gauge to measure the sentiments of North American automotive supplier executives - continued strength in light vehicle demand offset the negative impact of component and raw material shortages that is impairing the ability of the supply base to fulfill customer volumes. Results posted a very positive reading   more

Penguins From Shedd Make 'Friends' in Latest Field Trip
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: In the latest high-profile field trip, four penguins from Shedd Aquarium visited The FRIENDS Experience on Michigan Avenue - a nostalgia-packed space dedicated to the popular TV show, "FRIENDS." The birds walked through exact replicas from the recognizable set, experiencing new sensations and sights, like Joey's penguin pal Hugsy, adding variety to their day as part of the aquarium's welfare plan for the penguins. T  more

Sierra Club: Environmental Groups Announce Federal Clean Air Lawsuit Against AK Steel
DETROIT, Michigan, March 4 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Sierra Club and Environment Michigan, represented by the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center and National Environmental Law Center, announced Wednesday that they have taken the first steps in a Clean Air Act lawsuit against AK Steel Dearborn Works, one of Michigan's most notorious polluters. The groups sent their notice of intent to sue letter to state regulators, federal regulators and Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., ow  more

UAW Member Advisory Committee on Ethics Is Chosen
DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 23 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: UAW President Rory L. Gamble has announced 14 UAW members who were selected by blind draw from each UAW region to serve on the UAW's newly constituted Member Advisory Committee on Ethics. The Committee includes rank-and-file members of the UAW along with UAW Ethics Officer Wilma Liebman and UAW Public Review Board Co-chairs Professor Jim Brudney and Professor Janice Bellace. A member and alternate member we  more

UFCW: Trader Joe's Firing COVID-19 Safety Whistleblower Highlights Failure of Top Grocery Chains to Protect Essential Workers Across Country Still at Risk on Frontlines
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union issued the following statement on March 1, 2021: * * * The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million essential frontline workers in food and retail, condemned Trader Joe's for firing an essential grocery worker who spoke out about COVID safety hazards putting both employees and customers at risk. This comes amid a new wave of grocery COVID outbreaks in the past tw  more

Vital Strategies: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Launches Campaign to Promote Harm Reduction Services
LANSING, Michigan, March 2 -- Vital Strategies issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has partnered with Vital Strategies to launch a media campaign to promote the critical importance of harm reduction services in Michigan's response to the opioid epidemic. As part of Michigan's comprehensive opioid strategy (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/opioids/2021_Opioids_Strategy_715626_7.pdf), the harm reduction component includes expanding t  more