SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the following news release: * * * World-class event collocates with key trade shows in related manufacturing sectors, announces new Knowledge Bar hosted by the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators * * * AeroDef Manufacturing 2025, the most comprehensive event focused on advancing the aerospace and defense industries, will be held in Detroit's Huntington Place, April 8-10, 2025. Produced by SME, this event expand  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council in partnership with the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held its year-end "Meet, Greet and Open Conversation" on December 12, 2024. The event was hosted by the US. Attorney- Eastern District Dawn Ison and other law enforcement partners including the FBI Detroit Field Office, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Michigan Democrats Scramble to Rush Through an Increased Fuel Tax By Barclay McGain Despite a comprehensive election night sweep for Republicans in Michigan, Democrats are in a race against the clock to ram through legislation to jack-up the price of fuel on Michiganders. Not only did President-elect Trump retake the Wolverine State with a convincing 80,000-vote margin, but the Michigan st  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Michigan Lame Duck Democrats are Attempting to Push Through New Entertainment Tax By Joey Webb Nobody likes to pay hidden fees on tickets. We all remember the frustration of Taylor Swift's Eras tour, or the sudden anger that comes about when you are at check out and the ticket price is almost double what was initially advertised. Now Michigan Democrats are trying to add on to the cost of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Michigan Vote Alert: Oppose Efforts to Expand 340B By Jack Baum Americans for Tax Reform strongly urges all Michigan Senators to oppose SB 1179, legislation to expand the second largest federal drug program: 340B. Expanding 340B would result in taxpayers footing the bill against costly lawsuits as well as a number of unintended negative consequences for patients across Michigan. The biop  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Ann Arbor, MI: Newborns who test positive for prenatal marijuana exposure are at no increased risk of suffering from either child abuse or neglect, according to an analysis of hospital birth records and subsequent Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect. Investigators at the University of Michigan ass  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a local chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed an order by Judge Gershwin Drain of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan denying U.S. Steel Corporation's Motion for Summary Judgement finding that the plaintiff, Jalal Muflihi, ha  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: MIDLAND, Mich. Michigan's performance in promoting upward mobility gets a mixed review in a study released today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, in partnership with the Archbridge Institute. "Social Mobility in Michigan: Where do we go from here?" identifies public policy barriers to improving one's life and recommends reforms to address t  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 18 -- NSF, a testing and certification organization in the water industry, issued the following news: * * * The Safe Drinking Water Act resulted in the creation of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, helping safeguard global drinking water. * * * NSF, a global leader in public health, proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The establishment of the SDWA led to NSF's development of NSF/ANSI/CAN 60: Drinking Water Chemicals - He  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Dec. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: MIDLAND, Mich. An analysis released today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy refutes an oft-touted claim by unions that right-to-work laws result in lower wages for workers. "Right-to-Work States Do Not Have Lower Wages," authored by Christopher Douglas, an economics professor at the University of Michigan-Flint, examines a union-funded study   more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 17 -- The W.K. Kellogg Foundation issued the following news: * * * Bridge the Divide and Build a Better World for Our Children Racial healing takes center stage with community-based activities, two nationally-broadcast special events and the release of new books by W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron * * * As we look ahead to a new year, National Day of Racial Healing 2025 invites us to remain steadfast in creating a better way fo  more