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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Michigan Newsletter for Sunday March 21, 2021 ( 27 items )  

Agricultural and Applied Economics Association: How Consumer Behaviors May Change Post-Pandemic
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 16 (TNSJou) -- The Agricultural and Applied Economics Association issued the following news release: As states continue to "open up" restaurants and bars, new research suggests that some consumers will likely experience COVID-19 induced stigma about the way they eat even once the pandemic is behind us. In the new article "COVID 19 Induced Stigma in U.S. Consumers: Evidence and Implications" published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, authors Brandon  more

American Human Rights Council Condemns All Bigotry and Crimes Against Asian Americans
DEARBORN, Michigan, March 19 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins all the peace- loving people across the nation in condemning all hate crimes against Asian Americans. The recent attack on innocent Asian Americans in Atlanta at a spa shop is one of many recent acts of hate and violence against Asian Americans. This act of violence, apparently motivated by anti-Asian bias, is another painful reminder that hate  more

American Lung Association Honors Rep. Upton as 'Asthma Ally'
WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSPer) -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: The American Lung Association recognized Representative Fred Upton of Michigan as an "Asthma Ally." The award, presented during the Lung Association's LUNG FORCE Advocacy Day, recognizes Rep. Upton's commitment to ending the terrible burden caused by asthma through his leadership as co-chair of the Congressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus, and in championing the Elijah E. Cummings   more

Asking U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Withdraw Trump Admin.'s Proposal to Cut Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following statement by Executive Director Howard A. Learner: * * * "The Environmental Law & Policy Center and 15 Great Lakes environmental, conservation and outdoor recreation organizations sent a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting that the Department formally withdraw and close the Trump administration's "review" proposing to cut the size by 90% of the popular Thunder Bay Na  more

Automotive Industry Action Group Announces Launch of Chinese Core Tools Support Software in China
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, March 17 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group issued the following news: To better support supply chain partners in China, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has announced the launch of a Chinese version of their Core Tools Support(TM) (CTS) software. Using a server dedicated specifically to organizations in China, the translated software includes all the same features and content as the original English version, and is offered at the same annual price of just  more

Beaumont Health Invites Community Members to Participate in 'Save My Shot' Vaccination Program
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, March 19 -- Beaumont Health issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: Beaumont Health is launching a new process today to allow community members to add their names to a COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. Patients can visit beaumont.org/savemyshot to add their name to the "Save My Shot" list. A free myBeaumontChart account is required. Previously, Beaumont used a randomized process to invite patients who met the state's vaccination criteria and had a myBeaumontChart  more

Community Foundation Announces 2021 Officers
ALPENA, Michigan, March 16 -- The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan issued the following news: The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Board of Trustees elected four new officers to lead the Foundation for one year, with their officer terms ending in March 2022. Debra Kruttlin of Harrisville is the new President; Andy Stone of Posen is the new Vice President; Katie Young-Engstrom of Alpena is the new Secretary; and Joyce McCoy of Alpena is the new Treasurer. Scott McLe  more

Ed Trust-Midwest to Launch a Series of Panel Discussions on Steps to Michigan's Educational Recovery
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, March 17 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: One year after the statewide school shutdowns due to COVID-19, much remains unknown about the extent of learning loss among Michigan's students. To ensure educational recovery, The Education Trust-Midwest announced today it will host a series of expert-led virtual panel discussions exploring solutions to help Michigan students catch up and accelerate their learning. The series, Michiga  more

Endocrine Society: Nearly One-Third of Older Thyroid Patients Take Medications That Interfere With Thyroid Function Tests
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release: Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting. "Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications for other medical conditions," said first author  more

Endocrine Society: Nearly One-Third of Older Thyroid Patients Take Medications That Interfere With Thyroid Function Tests
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, March 19 (TNSRes) -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release: Nearly one-third of adults age 65 and older who take thyroid hormone also take medications that are known to interfere with thyroid function tests, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting. "Our findings highlight the complexity of managing thyroid hormone replacement in older adults, many of whom take medications for other medical conditions  more

Florence and Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center Opens at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK, Michigan, March 16 -- Beaumont Health issued the following news release: The new Florence and Richard McBrien Pediatric Neuroscience Center at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak is now open. It is dedicated to providing pediatric care for patients with a wide array of neurological conditions in an expanded and convenient space. A $3 million gift from Florence and Richard McBrien's four daughters, along with $1.5 million from Beaumont, resulted in the creation of a $4.5 million center for   more

Ford School in Partnership to Diversify and Support PhD Applicants
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 19 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is launching a new pre-doctoral research program -- in partnership with a consortium of leading policy schools -- that seeks to expand and broaden research fellowship and faculty mentorship opportunities for public policy master's degree graduates. Focusing on graduates from a diverse set of experiences with an interest in and aptitude for academic r  more

Human Rights Campaign: 2021 Becomes Record Year for Anti-Transgender Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement by President Alphonso David: Legislation filed this week mark the 80th, 81st, and 82nd anti-transgender bill introduced in the 2021 state legislative session, surpassing the 2020 total of 79 and marking the highest number of anti-transgender bills in history. The anti-transgender legislation filed in the last two days include South Carolina HB 4047 (an anti-transgender medical care ban), Texas SB 1311 (an anti-tran  more

Journal of Clinical Investigation Issues Research Articles in March 15, 2021 Edition
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 15 -- 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 on the following topics in its March 15, 2021 edition: Review Series: * Neutrophil dynamics in the tumor microen  more

Mackinac Center Files Amicus Brief Supporting Worker Freedom
MIDLAND, Michigan, March 20 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: In an effort to ensure the protection of public workers' First Amendment rights, the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Belgau v. Inslee case. The Center requested that the Supreme Court hear the case and hold that the high court's 2018 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME requires public employees to sign a waiver of First Amendment rights before the  more

Michigan Economic Development Corp. Executive Committee Approves Resolution Naming Jeff Noel Interim CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation
LANSING, Michigan, March 17 (TNSPer) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: The Michigan Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) Executive Committee today announced that the national search for filling the role of CEO of the organization is progressing on schedule and as planned. Awenate Cobbina, Executive Committee Chairperson, indicated that, "Last year we engaged a search firm to conduct a thorough national search process that has   more

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Secures New Funding for Creative Aging
LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) has secured new funding from a national grant program to advance creative aging programs for older adults in Michigan, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. Recognizing that older adults have many contributions to make to their communities--but that they often face ageism and isolation and  more

Michigan League for Public Policy: New Report, County Fact Sheets Underscore the Importance of Child Care Funding, Need for Greater Investment
LANSING, Michigan, March 13 (TNSRes) -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following news release: As the COVID-19 crisis persists, child care remains a concern for Michigan's economy and child care providers as well as the working families they rely on. Michigan must tackle the issues of access, affordability and provider support if the state is to successfully recover. A report from the Michigan League for Public Policy released today, Child Care Financing Reform: A Critical Ne  more

Michigan Municipal League Honors Representatives Ellison and Yaroch as 2021 Legislators of the Year
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 16 (TNSPer) -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The Michigan Municipal League honored State Reps. Jim Ellison (D-Royal Oak) and Jeff Yaroch (R-Richmond) recently as the League's 2021 Legislators of the Year. Rep. Ellison and Rep. Yaroch received the recognition this week during the League's 2021 virtual Capital Conference. Rep. Ellison represents the cities of Royal Oak and Madison Heights in the 26th State House District. Rep. Yaroch  more

National Wildlife Federation Releases Statement on Canadian Officials Testifying Before MI Senate
LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following statement on March 16, 2021: * * * The National Wildlife Federation released the following statement today after the Michigan Senate Natural Resources Committee and Senate Energy and Technology Committee heard from Canadian officials regarding continued operation of Enbridge Energy's Line 5 oil pipeline. "Time and time again, Canada has refused to build pipelines on their land due to environmental risks, yet   more

NTEA: Three New Members Elected to Generation Next Board of Governors
FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, March 19 (TNSPer) -- NTEA, The Association for the Work Truck Industry issued the following news release: NTEA's Generation Next recently elected three new members to its Board of Governors: Derek Hill of Fallsway Equipment Co. (Akron, Ohio); Anne T. Sutton, MBA of Curry Supply Co. (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania); and Sean Woodman of Muncie Power Products (Muncie, Indiana). Serving as officers on the 2021-2022 Board of Governors are: Chair William Ballas of A.R.M. - A T  more

Progressive Democrats Opposes Rahm Emanuel for Ambassador Post
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 17 -- The Progressive Democrats of America issued the following news release: More than two dozen organizations announced Tuesday that they strongly oppose any nomination of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be a U.S. ambassador. Noting that President Biden is reportedly considering Emanuel as ambassador to Japan or China, a joint statement declared: "Such top diplomatic posts should only go to individuals with ethics, integrity and diplomatic skills. Emanuel po  more

Senator Jeff Merkley, League of Conservation Voters, and Environmental Justice Advocates Weigh in on the For the People Act
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: On Thursday at 1:00pm EST, LCV hosted a virtual event, For the People Act: Strengthening America's Democracy and Fighting for Environmental Justice, a discussion with lead S1 sponsor, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Nicole Morales, Chispa Arizona's Civic Engagement Director, Michelle Martinez, Executive Director of Michigan EJ Action, and moderated by Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr., LCV Board Member and President of t  more

Sierra Club: Environmental, Grassroots Groups Praise Oakland County Executive Coulter's Climate Announcement
PONTIAC, Michigan, March 19 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on March 18, 2021: A coalition of environmental, conservation and community groups known collectively as the Oakland County Climate Campaign (also known by the slogan 'turn Oakland County green') applauded Oakland County Executive David Coulter and the Oakland County Commission for taking the first step toward fighting climate change by pledging to hire a chief sustainability officer, committing to develop a commun  more

Southeast Michigan to Benefit From $1.6 Million in Conservation Grants That Will Improve Community and Habitat Resilience
DETROIT, Michigan, March 17 (TNSGra) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund partners today announced seven projects selected to receive $1.6 million in grant funding to benefit communities and wildlife habitats in southeast Michigan. The grants awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will leverage $1.4 million in matching contributions to generate a total conservation impact of more  more

Spectrum Health Lakeland: Virtual Panel to Discuss Health Equity
ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, March 16 -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: Community Grand Rounds, a collaborative effort with Spectrum Health Lakeland, will host an online panel of health care professionals who play a critical role in national, state, and county in efforts to advance health equity. The free event, "Health Equity in Action" will take place at 1:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 24 and be broadcast live via Zoom. Panelists include Aletha Maybank, MD, MPH, chief health   more

Statement From United Automobile Workers President Rory L. Gamble on Atlanta Shootings
DETROIT, Michigan, March 19 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by President Rory L. Gamble: * * * On behalf of the entire UAW and all my brothers and sisters, I want to extend our heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the families of the victims of Tuesday's horrific shootings in Atlanta and our prayers for the recovery of the young man who is currently fighting for his life in an Atlanta hospital. As a diverse nation of many backgrounds, we have a responsibility to  more