DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following statement by Campaign Outreach Coordinator Rodd Monts: Today the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners approved the Detroit Police Department's (DPD) proposed facial recognition technology policy in an 8 - 3 vote without public comment. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) together with a diverse coalition of local civil rights organizations urged the Board to reject DPD's use o  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * - ACLU Submits Freedom of Information Request Seeking All Records Regarding Detroit Police Department's Use of Facial Recognition Technology * * * Today a diverse coalition of local civil rights organizations urged the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners to reject the Detroit Police Department's (DPD) proposed policy to use facial recognition technology. The Board is sched  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: * * * - ACLU Submits Freedom of Information Request Seeking All Records Regarding Detroit Police Department's Use of Facial Recognition Technology * * * Today a diverse coalition of local civil rights organizations urged the Detroit Board of Police C  more

GROSSE POINTE, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Adrian Dominican Sisters issued the following news: The Dominican Literacy Center (DLC) - the first of the Adrian Dominican Sisters' seven literacy centers - marks its 30th anniversary this year, giving Kimberly Williams, Executive Director, a good opportunity to reflect on the difference that the Center has made in the lives of so many residents in Detroit. In an article by Jody McVeigh published in The Grosse Pointe News, Kimberly speaks of the DLC's goa  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Altarum Institute issued the following news release: The eldercare crisis is among the top policy challenges facing the nation, yet the scope of the response to the crisis continues to fall short, even though the health and well-being of millions of Americans are at stake. What can states and their partners do to change this. Dr. Joanne Lynn, a gerontologist and expert on eldercare policy at Altarum, writes in the latest issue of the Journal of the American  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The American Concrete Institute issued the following news release: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the launch of its Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector certification program. ACI will use the program to certify individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. This new program builds upon the ACI Adhesive Anchor In  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the world's human rights community and the Palestinian people everywhere in commemorating one of the most horrific crimes against humanity. The Sabra and Shatila massacre was perpetrated on September 16, 17 and 18 of September 1982 by Christian Lebanese right- wing militias allied with Israel and under the control of the Israeli occupation army  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its disagreement with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell's decision to withdraw her sponsorship to a HR2407 -Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living under Israeli Military Occupation Act. Congresswoman Dingell is one of 535 in Congress, 435 in the House and 100 in the Senate. There are others in Congress from Michigan and from acros  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA), board, volunteers and supporters congratulate Mr. Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director, on receiving the Humanitarian of the Year, Human Rights award The Arc Detroit in recognition of his tireless efforts and dedication advocating for human rights including disability rights at The Arc Detroit's 68th Annual Luncheon that was held on Saturday, Septembe  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in celebrating Patriot Week and honoring the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. AHRC - USA notes that signing and ratification of the Constitution constitute a pivot point in world history, in which the rule of law, the sovereignty of the people, and the protection of unalienable right  more

FARMINGTON HILLS, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release: * * * - Another Way Pregnancy Center Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization * * * The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Another Way Pregnancy Center of Farmington, MI. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accounta  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- Beaumont Health issued the following news release: * * * - New valve could change the way patients around the world are treated for aortic valve disease * * * Doctors at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak have implanted the world's first Tria flexible polymer heart valve and the patient, Bob Murley, 68, feels so good, he wants to run a marathon. The valve has the potential to address durability and blood clotting issues associated with traditional heart valves. Th  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Beaumont Health issued the following news release: The typical school sports physical may fall short in assessing heart health. Because sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, Beaumont Health cardiologists and partner 97.1 The Ticket offer free Student Heart Check screenings to area high school students. The next Student Heart Check screening is Saturday, Sept. 28 at Bishop Foley High School, 32000 N Campbell Rd, Madison Heights,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 20 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: In response to legal action by conservation and public-health groups, the Environmental Protection Agency announced today it will ensure plans are in place to clean up harmful sulfur dioxide pollution in Baltimore, Maryland, and St. Clair, Michigan. The EPA has known for years that St. Clair and Baltimore had levels of coal-driven sulfur dioxide pollution high enough to trigger asthma attack  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- Child Development, a journal from the Society for Research in Child Development that provides research for child psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers, specialists in early childhood education, educational psychologists, special education teachers, published 32 research articles on the following topics in its September/October 2019 edition: * By 4.5 Months, Linguistic Experience Already Affects Infants' Talker Processing Abilities *   more

ALPENA, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan issued the following news: The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) recently awarded a new round of Community Impact grants and Northeast Michigan Women's Giving Circle (WGC) grants covering a four-county area that includes Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties. The Board of Trustees recently approved 59 new grants totaling $127,250. $94,906 awarded in new Community Impact grants are:   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The Copper Development Association issued the following news release: A talented group of the top plumbing, welding, pipe fitting and sprinkler fitting apprentices gathered at the UA training facilities at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to compete in the 2019 United Association International Apprenticeship Competition. Thirty two competitors were put to the test across five major disciplines: plumbing, pipefitting, sprinkler fitting, welding,   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Today, as millions across the nation are calling for climate action, an extensive coalition of 23 states, the District of Columbia and two major cities are taking legal action against the Trump administration's attempt to repeal long-standing state authority to protect millions of people from the pollution emitted by cars. The states - including both California and Michigan - filed a lawsuit today in the U.  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The Credit Union Executives Society Michigan Council will host a workshop at the Marriott Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Oct. 10-11: Workshop Speakers: Charley McQueen, President, McQueen Financial Advisors Steven Doan, VP/Member Research & Strategies Director, Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Zach Hill, Chief Technology Officer, Think|Stack * * * Conference Speakers: Todd Buchholz, Economic & Political Advisor James Rickards, Author, Counselor &   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The ESOP Association Indiana, Michigan and Ohio/Kentucky Chapters will host its 5th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio, Oct. 17-18: Agenda and Speakers include: A "HOW TO" GUIDE TO SELLING TO YOUR EMPLOYEES Moderator: James Junker, Pilot Hill Advisors LLC, Rochester, MI Speakers: Jason W. LeRoy, Doeren Mayhew, Troy, MI; Mark Mills, Mills, Potoczak & Co. LLC, Cleveland, OH * * * RECRUITING & INTERVIEWIN  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Association for Local Public Health will host the Public Health Law Summit at the Inn at St. John's, Plymouth, Oct. 3-4: Agenda and Speakers: Navigating law to share data: Privacy and Security Fundamentals Speakers: Denise Chrysler, Director, Network for Public Health Law - Mid-States Region Office; Colin Boes, Privacy Specialist, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Legal Affairs * * * Behavioral, mental health and primary health care  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Clearing House will host the Concepts Michigan at the JW Marriott, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Oct. 9-11: Agenda and Speakers: Internet of Payment Things Speaker: Peter Davey, Head of Product Innovation, Clearing House "Alexa, pay my utility bill..." Everyday consumers and businesses are leveraging connected devices to improve their lives, business processes and enable automation. The integration of these connected devices, evolution of APIs by financial institutions an  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: General Motors (GM) employee Joseph Small has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the United Auto Worker (UAW) Local 652 union with free legal aid from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. According to the charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys, union officials interfered in the   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- ISSA, formerly the International Sanitary Supply Association, issued the following news release: ISSA is pleased to announce appointments to the 2019-2020 ISSA Residential Cleaning Council, which represents the residential cleaning industry through ARCSI, a division of ISSA. The 2019-2020 ISSA Residential Cleaning Council members are: * Alonzo Adams, Chair, Busy Bee Cleaning Co., West Chester, Pennsylvania * RJ Patel, Past Chair, Prestigious Cleaning Team, K  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- 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 19 research articles, including the following topics, in its Sept. 19, 2019 edition: * Adoptive lymphocyte transfer to an HIV-infected progressor from an elite controller * Alteration of thyroid hormone signaling triggers the diabetes-induced pathological growth, re  more

NOVI, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Global Cold Chain Alliance issued the following news release: Lineage Logistics, LLC, the world's largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced as part of its global expansion efforts that it has acquired two facilities from Van Soest Coldstores ("Van Soest"), a Netherlands-based organization specializing in the storage and transfer of cooled and deep-frozen food products. Financial terms of the transaction we  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * - $50,000 goal to win matching grant through MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places initiative * * * Downtown Albion will soon gain three public art installations to celebrate its unique history and culture through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Albion Community Foundation announced today. The campaign is being offered through Mic  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following joint statement by President Paula Herbart and David Hecker, president of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan: As tens of thousands of UAW members go on strike across the country, the American Federation of Teachers Michigan and Michigan Education Association released a joint statement in solidarity with the striking workers. "From schools across the state, AFT Michigan and the MEA want to sen  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Education Association issued the following statement by President Paula Herbart on the passage of the K-12 education budget by the Michigan Legislature: "While this budget isn't everything we had hoped for, it is a good first step to ending the decades long underfunding of public education. "But it is only a step. It addresses only a fraction of the $2,000 gap in per-pupil funding schools face. It doesn't eliminate the effects of 25 years of las  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement by President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs in support of bipartisan sentencing reform legislation: "As an organization dedicated to promoting economic security and racial equity for all Michiganders, we know the importance of tackling criminal justice reforms and are pleased to see this bipartisan effort providing much-needed sentencing reform. "Our current system adversely affects people of color a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: The historic Capitol Park neighborhood in downtown Detroit will soon gain an off-leash dog park through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and local nonprofit Downtown Detroit Partnership Inc. announced today. The campaign is being offered through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by Nove  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release: Downtown Albion will soon gain three public art installations to celebrate its unique history and culture through a new crowdfunding campaign, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Albion Community Foundation announced today. The campaign is being offered through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by Nov. 3, the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Building on a successful year of state level advocacy, NMMA hosted its inaugural Michigan political fly-in last Wednesday, bringing top industry policy priorities directly to decisionmakers in the key boating state. Sixteen stakeholders from eleven organizations participated in the event at the state's capitol, which featured panel discussions, issue presentations, and meetings with m  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys have issued a legal notice to the over 46,000 General Motors employees affected by the strike ordered by United Auto Workers (UAW) union bosses. The strike order and legal notice come amid an intensifying federal investigation concerning misuse of union funds by UAW executives, which has already yielded criminal ch  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- NSF International issued the following news release: * * * - VIPs and Dignitaries Gather in Michigan to Recognize Not-for-Profit Organization's Global Public Health Impact * * * Dozens of VIPs and international dignitaries gathered in Ann Arbor last week to recognize not-for-profit NSF International's 75th anniversary and its many contributions to global public health. Since its founding in 1944, NSF has developed more than 100 national standards and dozens   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- NSF International issued the following news release: Every year, tradeshows and conferences generate thousands of tons of waste in the form of flyers, hand-outs, packaging, coffee cups and more. A closer look reveals an estimated 60 million people attend tradeshows each year--with each attendee generating up to 20 pounds of waste. Not surprisingly, this has a significant impact on the environment. Not wanting to add to the problem, E-Reuse Services worked with   more

NEWBERRY, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Did Roadside Zoo Operators Tell Fibs to the Feds--Which Is a Felony--About Bear's Fatal Escape? PETA Calls For Investigation * * * Lying to the federal government is, literally, a federal offense--and a felony at that. So armed with damning police records and a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection report that PETA just received, PETA sent a letter today to the U.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Priorities USA issued the following news release: Priorities USA is launching a digital advertising campaign in Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania to remind Americans to check their voter registration and mobilize them to participate in local elections going on in 2019. The ads will work to increase voter turnout in these states and place a spotlight on the importance of local elections, while simultaneously encouraging people to develop the habit of voting. The first   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: Rabbi Asher Lopatin has been named Executive Director of JCRC/AJC: A Partnership for Community Relations and Jewish Advocacy. "I am thrilled to be joining the global team of AJC in our regional office in Detroit," said Lopatin. "For me this is a dream job: to connect the Jewish community with partners who will advocate for supporting Israel and Jews all over the world. With so many partners to work   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * - Residents Demand Full Independent Investigation from Federal Chemical Safety Board Authorities * * * Spurred by Marathon Petroleum (Marathon) Refinery's second toxic release of the year on September 12th, concerned Detroit residents, environmental experts, and Michigan based environmental justice groups have sent a letter to the United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) requesti  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments issued the following news release, dated Sept. 18: SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has awarded $44,000 in state funds to communities throughout the seven-county region to support local road asset management planning. "Good asset management starts with an accurate assessment of the condition of existing infrastructure. Whether communities are collecting data for the first time or supplementing an  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * - Michigan - It's in Our Nature * * * In Michigan, we are defined by the path we walk -- a quiet hike through an Upper Peninsula pine forest, a stroll along the sandy shores of crystal blue Lake Michigan, a trek through endless expanses of farmlands, or through the aisles of fresh flowers and crisp produce at Detroit's bustling Eastern Market. "Preserving this legacy will depend on our ability to create   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: Monday night, as workers from nearly 70 facilities in 19 states were standing on the picket lines, GM chose to terminate their health coverage immediately. The company's decision was made without any warning to the UAW, leaving more than 48,000 members and their families at risk of being suddenly uninsured. Laura Prater, a UAW-GM worker at GM's Springhill plant, woke up in a hospital bed and instead of focu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union issued the following news release: Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union is announcing it will host 2020 presidential candidate forums this fall in Michigan and Iowa. The events will give 2020 presidential candidates the chance to speak to the 1.3 million members of the UFCW - one of the most critical blocs of voters for anyone aiming for the White House - about their vision and  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 20 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on criminal complaint against Jeff Pietrzyk: "The charges against Jeff Pietrzyk are serious, and the conduct outlined in his charges is not just illegal, it is an affront to every member of the UAW. "The UAW has already made changes to its purchasing procedures that require three bids and pushed the Joint Program Centers to significantly tighten their accounting controls to prevent this type of crimin  more