FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: Following the ACI Convention in Boston, MA, voting was opened to the public to judge and select their favorite concrete project entered in the 8th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to win the People's Choice Award. The 2023 People's Choice Award was presented to Vermosa Land Development Project, located in Imus, Cavite, Philippines v . The project was entered in the fla  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 9 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the peace-loving communities across the world in condemning the Israeli killing of two more reporters in Gaza. The Israeli genocide in Gaza has resulted in massive civilian losses. Gaza genocide is notable for Israel's targeting of media personnel and their family members. Two Aljazeera reporters were recently added to the lengthy list of murdere  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges issued the following news release: The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) is pleased to announce our 2024 award winners. These awards represent significant professional achievement in veterinary medicine through research, diversity, leadership, and teaching. The award winners are: Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service: * Dr. India Lane, University of Tennessee Distinguished Vete  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 6 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: The Board of Directors has approved a new attestation that program directors will be required to complete for each graduating resident beginning in 2024 in addition to the questions listed on traditional verification form. The updated, online attestation form requires the program director to attest to the successful completion of individual competencies. In 2024, responding negatively about a   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2024, by Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik: * * * "As the 2024 legislative session gets underway, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care and increasing funding for tobacco control programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan. "As lawmakers consider Michigan's budget this  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news: After 14 years, Earl J. Reisdorff, M.D., will be stepping down as the Executive Director of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). His retirement is effective December 31, 2024. Dr. Reisdorff joined ABEM in 2010 as its third Executive Director in 31 years. He actively sought innovations that would make certification more relevant and convenient for emergency physicians and implemente  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 202: * * * 7 Ridiculous Examples of Government Waste in 2023 By Patrick Carroll Almost nobody doubts that the federal government wastes a lot of money. Every day we hear stories of fraud, mismanagement, and misplaced priorities that cost taxpayers millions, and sometimes billions, of dollars. But just how much money is wasted? In his annual Festivus report--named after the fiction  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Jan. 10, 2024: * * * Rare Diseases May Be Unprofitable to Treat, but That Doesn't Mean Government Intervention Will Help By Walter Block What is an orphan drug? It is one that will address a disease that negatively impacts only a few people. Why is the orphan drug perennially in the news? This is because it can be and is used to constitute a very serious complaint about free enterprise; it   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Science Has a Major Fraud Problem. Here's Why Government Funding Is the Likely Culprit By Ulyana Kubini President Biden's 2024 budget includes over $210 billion directed toward federal research and development, an approximately $9 billion increase from 2023 funding. That might not sound particularly bad--after all, who doesn't like science and innovation? But, although   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Jan. 11, 2024: * * * Why Established Brands Often Struggle with Marketing By Kimberlee Josephson Unlike startups that are expected to take risks, get messy, and challenge the status quo, larger established firms inherit what could be considered golden handcuffs, given that success can make change a challenge. Indeed, care must be taken not to rock the boat for stockholders or tarnish the br  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Yesterday, Peter and Annica Quakenbush filed a lawsuit against Brooks Township challenging its blanket ban on opening any new cemeteries. The Michigan Constitution protects individuals' rights to use private property and engage in any business that doesn't harm the public. Brooks Township has violated that right, which is why the Quakenbushes have teamed up with the Institute for Justic  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2024: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on the state Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference held today. The statement can be attributed to Michigan League for Public Policy President and CEO Monique Stanton. "This morning's revenue estimates are a return to reality. And the reality is that without the influx of recovery funds we've seen over   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The Cosmos in the Creek project will complete and activate the Genesee County Trail Extension with a scale solar system model and wayfinding through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Swartz Creek announced the campaign today, which is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following news release: The American Energy Alliance and the Committee to Unleash Prosperity recently sponsored a survey of 1600 likely voters equally divided among eight States (Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio) conducted by MWR Strategies in December 2023. The total sample margin of error is 2.45 percent. The survey results confirm that there has been little change in sentim  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 12 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: Recent reporting from The Daily Beast has revealed State House Minority Leader Representative Matt Hall was allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident in 2019. According to police reports, Hall was "driving fast and scaring" his girlfriend, who was also in the car at the time.   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: As DTE Energy proposes yet another rate increase, Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back and echoing many of ratepayers' concerns. Over the past few years, the utility giant has had their rate increases approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, but whether those increas  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release: It's been three years since the violent insurrection at our nation's Capitol, and while some progress has been made to hold those who participated in the violence accountable, more must be done. In Michigan, we must continue working to hold those in power accountable for how they consp  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Jan. 11 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news: The SME Education Foundation has partnered with IOScholarships to create an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their educational goals and diversify the manufacturing industry and STEM fields. The Foundation operates as the philanthropic arm of SME, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering ta  more

GRANDVILLE, Michigan, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- The Fibrous Dysplasia Foundation issued the following news: FD/MAS Alliance is thrilled to share that three fibrous dysplasia, McCune-Albright syndrome (FD/MAS) research grants have been awarded from Team FD/MAS's 2023 Million Dollar Bike Ride efforts! Last spring, Team FD/MAS raised $161,620 for FD/MAS-focused research through the UPenn Orphan Disease Center's Million Dollar Bike Ride. After careful review of nine applications by the FD/MAS Alliance's  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame today recognized No. 1 Michigan (15-0) as the recipient of the 2023 NFF MacArthur Bowl National Championship Trophy following the team's 34-13 victory over No. 2 Washington (14-1) yesterday in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Presented by AT&T before a sellout crowd of 72,808 f  more