DETROIT, Michigan, April 21 (TNSGra) -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued the following news release: The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $19 million in funds to organizations and initiatives in areas including arts, civic life, education, health and human services. "The effects of the pandemic and racial and social justice crises continue to significantly impact our region," says Mariam C. Noland, President, Community Foundation for Southea  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Environment America issued the following statement on April 22, 2021: * * * Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska, and Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, introduced the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act on Thursday. The bill earmarks $1.397 billion annually for state fish and wildlife agencies, as well as $97.5 million to tribes, to carry out wildlife conservation efforts such as protecting nesting habitat for the red-cockaded woodpecker.   more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 23 -- Environment Florida issued the following statement on April 22, 2021: * * * Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska, and Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, introduced the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act on Thursday. The bill earmarks $1.397 billion annually for state fish and wildlife agencies, as well as $97.5 million to tribes, to carry out wildlife conservation efforts such as protecting and enhancing natural warm-water ref  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23 -- Environment Texas issued the following statement on April 22, 2021: * * * Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska, and Debbie Dingell, a Democrat from Michigan, introduced the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act on Thursday. The bill earmarks $1.397 billion annually for state fish and wildlife agencies, as well as $97.5 million to tribes, to carry out wildlife conservation efforts such as identifying and protecting pockets of Texas horned lizard h  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 22 (TNSPol) -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on April 21, 2021: The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) ruled that climate change considerations may be included in Enbridge's Line 5 permit hearing. The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and the Michigan Climate Action Network (MiCAN) filed an appeal with the Commission after Administrative Law Judge Dennis Mack ruled against them in February. ELPC and MiCAN argued   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 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 on the following topics in its April 22, 2021 edition: Research Articles: * Interleukin-33 regulates metabolic reprogramming of the retinal pigment epithelium in response to immune stressors * PD-L1 tumor-intrinsic signaling and its therapeutic i  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 22 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on April 20, 2021: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial announced today. The statement can be attributed to League President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs. "I hope this verdict can provide some semblance of peace and healing for George Floyd's family and friends, for the scores of other Black family members and fri  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 22 (TNSRes) -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release on April 21, 2021: Michigan Retailers Association today reports another large increase in retail sales in March, reflecting a fourth consecutive month of positive sales for the state. The March Retail Index survey came in at 92.4, another steep climb from February's 71.0. Eighty-three percent (83%) of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales over February, 8% reported a sales de  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 (TNSPol) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release on April 21, 2021: Groups released statements today after the Michigan Public Service Commission (MSPC) ruled that climate change must be a factor in determining the need for Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel. "The National Wildlife Federation applauds the Commissioners for reversing course to ensure Michigan is moving towards a clean energy economy, which undoubtedly should not include an   more

NEW YORK, April 21 (TNSOps) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on April 20, 2021: Environmental Defense Fund launched a national campaign to counter long-running efforts by oil industry lobbyists and their allies to undermine progress on clean transportation. The campaign, including TV and online advertising, social media, and grassroots activities will begin in five states (Georgia, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania) and Washington, D.C. this week.Preside  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, April 24 (TNSPer) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: AEP/Indiana-Michigan Power (I&M) has announced a full retirement of the Rockport Super Polluter coal plant by 2028. Rockport is located about 35 miles east of Evansville, along the Ohio River. Evansville is surrounded by four Super Polluters and is burdened by more industrial toxic pollution from coal-burning plants than any other midsize or large city in the country, according to an investigation by t  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 23 (TNSOps) -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: Statement of UAW Vice President Cindy Estrada, Director of the UAW Stellantis/FCA Department "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our brother at Sterling Stamping Plant, Local 1264, who perished in an accident at the facility. Out of respect for his family, we are delaying release of our member's name. "We are working with our joint UAW-Stellantis Health and Safety Department to get m  more

DETROIT, Michigan, April 21 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by President Rory L. Gamble: * * * "Regardless of today's outcome, George Floyd was a man, a citizen, a fellow American and did not deserve to die on that fateful day in Minnesota. While the jury has issued a just verdict in Officer Derek Chauvin's case, the deep divide in our nation over race was also on trial and does not end today. "We have come a long way in this nation, but clearly given recent ev  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, April 20 (TNSPar) -- The National Park Foundation issued the following news release on April 19, 2021: Sun RV Resorts, a leading outdoor hospitality company announced today its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF) in support of the Foundation's Outdoor Exploration program. Throughout the next year, Sun RV Resorts will donate $250,000 toward the National Park Foundation's mission to connect everyone with the social, mental, and physical health benefits of nat  more