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9<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/where_michigan_stands_on_medic.html#incart_river_index">Michigan communities grapple with medical marijuana ahead of legalization vote</a></h4>
10<p><em>"The battle lines have been drawn in Michigan communities over medical marijuana, setting the stage for a ballot proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. "</em></p>
11<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/where_michigan_stands_on_medic.html#incart_river_index">https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/where_michigan_stands_on_medic.html#incart_river_index</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
12<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/republican_tom_leonard_vows_to.html#incart_river_index">Republican Tom Leonard vows to fight corruption, elder abuse as AG</a></h4>
13<p><em>"Due to term limits, Michigan's Speaker of the House Tom Leonard will be out of a job come January. "</em></p>
14<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/republican_tom_leonard_vows_to.html#incart_river_index">https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/republican_tom_leonard_vows_to.html#incart_river_index</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
15<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/10/f32a2ee0877804/5-purely-political-issues-play.html#incart_river_index">5 purely political issues playing out in the Michigan governor's race</a></h4>
16<p><em>"Republican candidate for governor Bill Schuette and Democratic candidate for governor Gretchen Whitmer have a lot of differences when it comes to how they want to run Michigan. But lately some of the back-and-forth between their campaigns has had more to do with politics. "</em></p>
17<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/10/f32a2ee0877804/5-purely-political-issues-play.html#incart_river_index">https://www.mlive.com/expo/news/erry-2018/10/f32a2ee0877804/5-purely-political-issues-play.html#incart_river_index</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
18<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/donald_trump_jr_john_james.html#incart_river_index">'I want to keep this winning going,' Donald Trump Jr. says in Michigan</a></h4>
19<p><em>"Buoyed by the tunes of Michigan-born musicians Kid Rock and Ted Nugent, Donald Trump Jr. and former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle visited Pontiac Wednesday night to rally the Trump base and encourage them to support the state's Republican candidates."</em></p>
20<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/donald_trump_jr_john_james.html#incart_river_index">https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/donald_trump_jr_john_james.html#incart_river_index</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
21<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/upton_longjohn_debate.html#incart_river_index">Upton, Longjohn spar over health care, tax bill in 6th Congressional District debate</a></h4>
22<p><em>"As U.S. Rep. Fred Upton stressed his bipartisan credentials during a campaign debate Wednesday, his Democratic opponent Matt Longjohn suggested that Upton talks like a moderate but votes like a conservative."</em></p>
23<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/upton_longjohn_debate.html#incart_river_index">https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/upton_longjohn_debate.html#incart_river_index</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
24<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/why_no_michigan_pfas_mcl.html">Why hasn't Michigan set PFAS limits for drinking water yet?</a></h4>
25<p><em>"In a state where toxic chemicals from both military and industrial sources are found at dozens of sites and in water serving thousands of people, regulators soon will propose hard, enforceable limits for how much of those contaminants can be in drinking water."</em></p>
26<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>M-Live</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/why_no_michigan_pfas_mcl.html">https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/why_no_michigan_pfas_mcl.html</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
27<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/10/flint_homeowners_with_high_lea.html">Flint homeowners with high lead levels can get up to $7,500 to replace plumbing</a></h4>
28<p><em>"FLINT, MI -- Homeowners who still have elevated levels of lead in their water could have in-home plumbing and fixtures replaced -- up to $7,500 worth of work -- at state expense."</em></p>
29<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Flint Journal</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/10/flint_homeowners_with_high_lea.html">https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2018/10/flint_homeowners_with_high_lea.html</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
30<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://www.pressandguide.com/news/peters-cosponsors-bill-to-strengthen-election-security/article_5e3a8b6a-d22d-11e8-9d93-07d1bdc81ec8.html">Peters cosponsors bill to strengthen election security</a></h4>
31<p><em>"U.S. Senator Gary Peters cosponsored legislation to strengthen election security and require paper ballots to counteract efforts by foreign adversaries to interfere in U.S. elections. The Protecting American Votes and Elections (PAVE) Act mandates the use of paper ballots and “risk-limiting” audits for all federal elections, ensuring that election results have not been tampered with by hackers or foreign governments."</em></p>
32<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Dearborn Press and Guide</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://www.pressandguide.com/news/peters-cosponsors-bill-to-strengthen-election-security/article_5e3a8b6a-d22d-11e8-9d93-07d1bdc81ec8.html">http://www.pressandguide.com/news/peters-cosponsors-bill-to-strengthen-election-security/article_5e3a8b6a-d22d-11e8-9d93-07d1bdc81ec8.html</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
33<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/marijuana-infused-alcoholic-drinks-banned/1668192002/">Michigan bans marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks</a></h4>
34<p><em>"</em></p>
35<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to immediately prohibit marijuana-infused alcoholic drinks in Michigan."</p>
36<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Associated Press</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/marijuana-infused-alcoholic-drinks-banned/1668192002/">https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/marijuana-infused-alcoholic-drinks-banned/1668192002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
37<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/detroit-chamber-backs-whitmer-governor/1672110002/">Detroit Chamber backs Whitmer for governor</a></h4>
38<p><em>"</em></p>
39<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text"><em>Lansing</em> — The Detroit Regional Chamber is recommending voters split their tickets on Nov. 6 with new endorsements that include Democrat Gretchen Whitmer for governor and Republican Tom Leonard for attorney general."</p>
40<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/detroit-chamber-backs-whitmer-governor/1672110002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/detroit-chamber-backs-whitmer-governor/1672110002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
41<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/17/john-james-trump-junior-kid-rock-ted-nugent-senate-pontiac-rally/1658851002/">Trump Jr., local rockers stump for James at Pontiac rally</a></h4>
42<p><em>"</em></p>
43<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text"><em>Pontiac</em> — Donald Trump Jr. came to Michigan on Wednesday to back Republican Senate candidate John James at a packed rally, saying James "is a hero" whom Michigan needs to continue his father's presidency of "winning.""</p>
44<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/17/john-james-trump-junior-kid-rock-ted-nugent-senate-pontiac-rally/1658851002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/10/17/john-james-trump-junior-kid-rock-ted-nugent-senate-pontiac-rally/1658851002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
45<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/schuette-whitmer-michigan-literacy-rates/1670339002/">Schuette, Whitmer aim early with plans to fix education</a></h4>
46<p><em>"</em></p>
47<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text"><em>Lansing</em> — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer’s plans to fix the state’s struggling education system begin with efforts to reach kids when they’re young."</p>
48<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/schuette-whitmer-michigan-literacy-rates/1670339002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/10/17/schuette-whitmer-michigan-literacy-rates/1670339002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
49<h2 id="mcetoc_1cq431hji0" style="padding: 10px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: [FONTSIZELARGE]px;">Advocacy/Opinion</h2>
50<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/editorial-gretchen-whitmer-right-choice-michigan-governor/1664326002/">Editorial: Gretchen Whitmer is the right choice for Michigan's next Governor</a></h4>
51<p><em>"</em></p>
52<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">There is at least one thing that gubernatorial candidates Bill Schuette and Gretchen Whitmer can agree on: Voters have a clear choice when marking the ballot for Michigan’s next governor."</p>
53<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Lansing State Journal</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/editorial-gretchen-whitmer-right-choice-michigan-governor/1664326002/">https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/editorial-gretchen-whitmer-right-choice-michigan-governor/1664326002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
54<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/10/17/vote-no-proposal-2-protect-politicians-civil-rights/1658967002/">Michigan Proposal 2 is unfair to politicians </a></h4>
55<p><em>"</em></p>
56<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">On Nov. 6, Michigan voters will be asked to vote on Proposal 2, the so-called Voters Not Politicians ballot proposal. This proposal is an effort to address a very real problem, partisan apportionment (gerrymandering), of election districts in Michigan. However, the proposal includes exclusionary and discriminatory language that should alarm all advocates of civil liberties."</p>
57<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit Free Press</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/10/17/vote-no-proposal-2-protect-politicians-civil-rights/1658967002/">https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/10/17/vote-no-proposal-2-protect-politicians-civil-rights/1658967002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
58<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2018/10/17/schuette-gilchrist-blight-ilitch/1662699002/">Schuette slams Detroit Dem for blight, OKs it for billionaire investor</a></h4>
59<p><em>"</em></p>
60<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Schuette is appalled by the condition of an apartment building owned by Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Garlin Gilchrist II in Detroit's North End. The property on Marston Street, Schuette says, is so disgraceful, and Gilchrist's failure to rehabilitate it so egregious, that Gilchrist, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer's running mate, should resign from the race. "</p>
61<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit Free Press</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2018/10/17/schuette-gilchrist-blight-ilitch/1662699002/">https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/nancy-kaffer/2018/10/17/schuette-gilchrist-blight-ilitch/1662699002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
62<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/new-drinking-water-crisis-dwarfs-flint-tragedy/1658004002/">Opinion: New drinking water crisis dwarfs Flint tragedy</a></h4>
63<p><em>"</em></p>
64<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">Michigan once promoted itself as the Water Wonderland. Why not? The state borders four of the five Great lakes, boasts 3,200 miles of coastline, more than 11,000 inland lakes and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. For those who love water, Michigan is about as good as it gets."</p>
65<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/new-drinking-water-crisis-dwarfs-flint-tragedy/1658004002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/new-drinking-water-crisis-dwarfs-flint-tragedy/1658004002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
66<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/peters-why-stand-stabenow/1669326002/">Peters: Why I Stand With Debbie Stabenow</a></h4>
67<p><em>"</em></p>
68<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">I’m proud to support my friend, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Each day, I go to work with 99 other U.S. senators. And I can’t think of one who works harder, works smarter, or cares more deeply about her state than Stabenow."</p>
69<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/peters-why-stand-stabenow/1669326002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/17/peters-why-stand-stabenow/1669326002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
70<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/finley-and-jacques-u-s-senate-john-james/1660097002/">Finley and Jacques: John James would help change Congress</a></h4>
71<p><em>"</em></p>
72<p class="speakable-p-1 p-text">As conservatives, we’ve frequently complained about the caliber of candidates Michigan Republicans offer in races for major offices like the U.S. Senate."</p>
73<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit News</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/finley-and-jacques-u-s-senate-john-james/1660097002/">https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/10/17/finley-and-jacques-u-s-senate-john-james/1660097002/</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
74<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/unintended-consequences-when-employers-cant-ask-about-felonies">Unintended Consequences When Employers Can't Ask About Felonies</a></h4>
75<p><em>"The movement to “ban the box” — the box being the section of an employment application that asks job seekers to check whether they have been convicted of a felony — could have the unintended consequence of reducing employment levels among some of those it is intended to help."</em></p>
76<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Capitol Confidential</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/unintended-consequences-when-employers-cant-ask-about-felonies">https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/unintended-consequences-when-employers-cant-ask-about-felonies</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
77<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/amid-michigan-opioid-crisis-drug-centers-say-new-rules-mean-layoffs">Amid Michigan opioid crisis, drug centers say new rules mean layoffs</a></h4>
78<p><em>"</em></p>
79<p style="font-weight: 400;">As Michigan’s opioid crisis deepens, treatment experts warn that proposed state regulatory changes could lead to widespread layoffs of substance abuse workers and even force some treatment centers to close."</p>
80<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bridge Magazine</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/amid-michigan-opioid-crisis-drug-centers-say-new-rules-mean-layoffs">https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/amid-michigan-opioid-crisis-drug-centers-say-new-rules-mean-layoffs</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
81<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/minnesota-has-fought-pfas-years-heres-how-its-plan-can-help-michigan">Minnesota has fought PFAS for years. Here's how its plan can help Michigan</a></h4>
82<p><em>"</em></p>
83<p style="font-weight: 400;">FLINT — Gov. Rick Snyder says Michigan is the nation’s leader in responding to PFAS, harmful industrial chemicals regulators are increasingly finding in Michigan waters."</p>
84<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bridge Magazine</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/minnesota-has-fought-pfas-years-heres-how-its-plan-can-help-michigan">https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/minnesota-has-fought-pfas-years-heres-how-its-plan-can-help-michigan</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
85<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-tunnel-line-5-good-news-canadians">Opinion: A tunnel for Line 5 is good news --- for Canadians</a></h4>
86<p><em>"</em></p>
87<p style="font-weight: 400;">Governor Snyder’s so-called ‘tunnel solution” for the Line 5 pipeline is a misguided attempt to leave a legacy as a problem-solver, because what he’s actually doing is selling out Michigan’s greatest asset — the Great Lakes — by cutting a deal that hugely favors the Canadian oil industry."</p>
88<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bridge Magazine</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-tunnel-line-5-good-news-canadians">https://www.bridgemi.com/guest-commentary/opinion-tunnel-line-5-good-news-canadians</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
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90<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/gg.1539882983.pdf">Garlin Gilchrist Debates!</a></h4>
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92<div>Gilchrist debated Janice Winfrey three times last year but refuses to debate Lisa Posthumus Lyons the year
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96<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bill Schuette for Governor</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/gg.1539882983.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/gg.1539882983.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
97<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lcv.1539882804.pdf">Michigan LCV applauds 100 percent clean energy legislation</a></h4>
98<p><em>"LANSING – The <strong>Michigan League of Conservation Voters </strong>today applauded House Bill 6466, legislation sponsored by Representative Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor) that would increase Michigan’s renewable energy standard to 100 percent by 2050."</em></p>
99<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan League of Conservation Voters</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lcv.1539882804.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lcv.1539882804.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
100<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/arc.1539882692.pdf">Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply</a></h4>
101<p><em>"(Oct. 18, 2018) — As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. "</em></p>
102<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>American Red Cross</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/arc.1539882692.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/arc.1539882692.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
103<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/noon2.1539882565.pdf">Protect My Vote Hits the Airwaves with Ad Urging Voters to VOTE NO on Proposal 2</a></h4>
104<p><em>"<strong><span class="m_5420000987817008288font"><span class="m_5420000987817008288size">LANSING, MI, October 18, 2018 </span></span></strong><span class="m_5420000987817008288font"><span class="m_5420000987817008288size">– Protect My Vote today announced a new statewide radio advertising campaign informing voters about unlimited new spending that would be enshrined in the Michigan Constitution if Proposal 2 passes this November.</span></span></em></p>
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107<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Just Vote No on 2</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/noon2.1539882565.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/noon2.1539882565.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
108<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/mr.1539882447.pdf">Weiser Statement on James Momentum</a></h4>
109<p><em>"<strong>LANSING, Mich., October 18, 2018 –</strong> The following is a statement from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser regarding the building momentum behind John James’ senatorial bid. James, who is rapidly ascending in the polls, held a rally last night that was attended by 4,000 voters. Recently released FEC reports showed that the first-time candidate outraised 18-year incumbent Debbie Stabenow in the last fundraising quarter."</em></p>
110<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Republicans</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/mr.1539882447.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/mr.1539882447.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
111<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/props.1539882288.pdf">Genesee County and Flint leaders back Proposals 2 & 3</a></h4>
112<p><em>"FLINT – Flint community leaders and residents came out in support of Proposals 2 and 3 today in asking voters to give a nonpartisan “2-3 punch for democracy” by voting YES on the proposals Nov. 6 or by absentee."</em></p>
113<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Voters Not Politicians</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/props.1539882288.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/props.1539882288.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
114<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bdv.1539879359.pdf">VIDEO: Retired Educators & Local Leaders Hold Press Conference to Call Out Schuette for Refusing to </a></h4>
115<p><em>"OAKLAND COUNTY – On the heels of Bill Schuette <a href="https://michigandems.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=266b0912aa1a246d09a3b1ad7&id=4372b62044&e=fa067f5d9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://MichiganDems.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D266b0912aa1a246d09a3b1ad7%26id%3D4372b62044%26e%3Dfa067f5d9d&source=gmail&ust=1539965707279000&usg=AFQjCNFB4UE-O-_IB4W9sCaV9HJdM8v5_w">defending</a> a case that allows the state to send public school resources to unaccountable private schools -- local retired educators and elected officials held a press conference in Oakland County today to unveil nearly two dozen actions Republican and Democratic state Attorneys General around the country have taken to hold Betsy DeVos accountable for her harmful agenda."</em></p>
116<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Democratic Party</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bdv.1539879359.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bdv.1539879359.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
117<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rtl.1539879264.pdf">Gretchen Whitmer, Where Are the Cures You Promised?</a></h4>
118<p><em>"During the gubernatorial debate on Friday, October 12, Gretchen Whitmer brought up her role of leading "Cure Michigan" in the effort to pass Proposal 2 in 2008. Proposal 2 amended the Michigan Constitution to specifically allow destroying human life for medical research."</em></p>
119<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Right to Life of Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rtl.1539879264.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rtl.1539879264.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
120<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pawned.1539878851.pdf">Rep. Lucido plan establishing new protocol for pawned items is signed</a></h4>
121<p><em>"A proposal from state Rep. Peter Lucido that helps police and pawnbrokers deal with stolen items was recently signed into Michigan state law."</em></p>
122<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Rep. Peter Lucido (R-Shelby Twp.)</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pawned.1539878851.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pawned.1539878851.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
123<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539878757.pdf">State Fire Marshal, Metro Detroit Chiefs Take Action on PFAS Firefighting Foam</a></h4>
124<p><em>"<strong>October 18, 2018 - </strong>State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer, Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee and other local fire officials met in Southfield today to address issues involving the use of fire suppression foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Sehlmeyer and the state’s Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) are integral members of the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), the nation’s first multi-agency action team coordinating efforts to protect people's drinking water from this emerging contaminant."</em></p>
125<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539878757.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539878757.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
126<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/miae.1539878668.pdf">Even with higher demand for natural gas, customers will see bill decrease this heating season</a></h4>
127<p><em>"LANSING, Mich. – Energy use in Michigan this winter likely will increase, according to the annual<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDE4Ljk2NDE0MjIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAxOC45NjQxNDIyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDE0Njk3JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmVsZWFzZUBtaXJzbmV3cy5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXJlbGVhc2VAbWlyc25ld3MuY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY=&&&102&&&https://www.michigan.gov/energy/0,4580,7-364-85455_85516_88330_88965---,00.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type%3Dclick%26enid%3DZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgxMDE4Ljk2NDE0MjIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MTAxOC45NjQxNDIyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE4MDE0Njk3JmVtYWlsaWQ9cmVsZWFzZUBtaXJzbmV3cy5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXJlbGVhc2VAbWlyc25ld3MuY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhdGVJZD0mJiY%3D%26%26%26102%26%26%26https://www.michigan.gov/energy/0,4580,7-364-85455_85516_88330_88965---,00.html&source=gmail&ust=1539965025997000&usg=AFQjCNEmNukvyh23a0Xd6vyo2OFesKrEyA">Winter Energy Appraisal</a> by the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE), with higher demand for natural gas, propane and electricity, reflecting Michigan’s economic strength, population growth and lower unemployment.</em></p>
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130<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Agency for Energy</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/miae.1539878668.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/miae.1539878668.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
131<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rb.1539878578.pdf">Rep. Bellino commends Metro Detroit's peer sobriety coaching, highlights importance of preventing ad</a></h4>
132<p><em>"<strong>MONROE, Mich</strong>. – As part of a recent national listening tour, U.S. Health and Human Services Deputy Director Eric Hargan visited Southeast Michigan to learn more about its innovative <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/2018/10/15/opioid-addiction-model-peer-sobriety-coaches-michigan-eric-hargan/1648692002/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/2018/10/15/opioid-addiction-model-peer-sobriety-coaches-michigan-eric-hargan/1648692002/&source=gmail&ust=1539964928055000&usg=AFQjCNGm0OmUDsmXnMZeXwcH20KJjuHHvw">peer sobriety coaching</a> model and coordinated response to Michigan’s opioid crisis. While the region’s efforts to work with known addicts are commendable, State Rep. <strong>Joe Bellino</strong> (R-Monroe) thinks a better solution to the state’s opioid epidemic is preventing people from starting the cycle of abuse in the first place."</em></p>
133<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Byrum & Fisk Advocacy</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rb.1539878578.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rb.1539878578.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
134<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dtmb.1539878461.pdf">Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Breaks Ground on Monument</a></h4>
135<p><em>"<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The state broke ground today for the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument in a ceremony attended by Gov. Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and numerous other public safety officials and surviving family members of heroes lost in the line of duty. The monument’s permanent home in downtown Lansing will be completed by the fall of 2019, standing adjacent to the Hall of Justice in the Capitol complex.</span></em></p>
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138<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dtmb.1539878461.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dtmb.1539878461.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
139<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hpmi.1539878356.pdf">Michigan Sheriffs Say No to Recreational Marijuana</a></h4>
140<p><em>"<strong>Lansing, MI:</strong> 58 of Michigan’s County Sheriffs are making a public statement today in releasing their names to support Healthy and Productive Michigan’s efforts to defeat Proposal 18.1 which aims to legalize recreational marijuana."</em></p>
141<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Healthy and Productive Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hpmi.1539878356.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hpmi.1539878356.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
142<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/naral.1539878254.pdf">Andy Levin declares strong support for women’s health issues at NARAL roundtable</a></h4>
143<p><em>"<strong>(Ferndale, Mich.) – </strong>Andy Levin, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, and other community activists, elected officials and candidates met Wednesday to discuss women’s health issues at a roundtable event hosted by NARAL Pro-Choice America."</em></p>
144<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Andy Levin for U.S. Congress</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/naral.1539878254.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/naral.1539878254.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
145<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539878173.pdf">Detroit Free Press: Dems look ready to flip U.S. Rep. Dave Trott's suburban Detroit district</a></h4>
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149<p dir="ltr"><strong>Handicappers have settled on Stevens as having the best chance to win in this Republican-leaning district</strong> as she rides a wave of Democratic enthusiasm that appears to be lifting candidates around the country, especially those in open seats.</p>
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154<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Haley Stevens for Congress</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539878173.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539878173.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
155<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bullying.1539873362.pdf">Michigan Observes National Bullying Prevention Month This October</a></h4>
156<p><em>"<span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: small;">LANSING – This National Bullying Prevention Month is a reminder that while returning to school is an exciting time for many students, others can suffer levels of anxiety that affect their health, safety, and education as victims of bullying.</span></em></p>
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159<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Education</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bullying.1539873362.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bullying.1539873362.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
160<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bw.1539872758.pdf">MB&WWA applauds governor for signing bill into law banning marijuana-infused alcohol in Michigan</a></h4>
161<p><em>"LANSING – The <strong>Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association</strong> is applauding Gov. Rick Snyder for signing a bill into law banning marijuana-infused alcohol in Michigan. House Bill 4668 was signed into law Tuesday."</em></p>
162<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bw.1539872758.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bw.1539872758.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
163<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/okemos.1539871614.pdf"> Anti-Bullying Relentless Tour to Visit Okemos on October 23</a></h4>
164<p><em>"<strong>Lansing, MI</strong>-The Michigan Department of Civil Rights today announced the Relentless Tour - a first-of-its-kind anti-bullying initiative - will visit Okemos on Tuesday, October 23.<br /></em></p>
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167<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Civil Rights</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/okemos.1539871614.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/okemos.1539871614.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
168<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/aging.1539871416.pdf">Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging set to hold public hearing in Wayne</a></h4>
169<p><em>"<strong>LANSING, Mich. – </strong>The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging will hold a public hearing on <strong>Friday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m.</strong> to hear from residents about aging services in the state of Michigan. "</em></p>
170<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging set to hold public hearing in Wayne</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/aging.1539871416.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/aging.1539871416.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
171<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sbam.1539871088.pdf">Statement from Rob Fowler, SBAM President & CEO, on Tony Stamas' departure</a></h4>
172<p><em>"“For nearly five years, Tony’s leadership of our advocacy program has greatly impacted our staff, volunteer leaders and most importantly, our members, said Rob Fowler, SBAM President & CEO. “From his work on Building Bridges, leading multiple task forces and being the face of SBAM with the legislature, he has been effective and innovative in advocacy on behalf of small business. Tony has been an exceptional member of the SBAM team. He has led with experience, expertise and humility and he will be missed.” <br />"</em></p>
173<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Small Business Association of Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sbam.1539871088.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sbam.1539871088.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
174<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grants.1539870285.pdf">GRANTS & LOANS FOR BUSINESSES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, NONPROFITS & MORE</a></h4>
175<p><em>"TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (RD) and Venture North Funding will present information on grant and loan programs available to businesses, local governments, nonprofit organizations and individuals – all related to economic and community development in Northern Michigan."</em></p>
176<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grants.1539870285.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grants.1539870285.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
177<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dui.1539869853.pdf">Is Gretchen Whitmer trying to cover up a DUI hit and run?</a></h4>
178<p><em>"A new report is out stating that in 2016, Gretchen Whitmer slammed her car into a parked car, in which a witness is claiming that Whitmer was <a href="https://pjmedia.com/trending/michigan-dem-gretchen-whitmer-crashed-into-parked-car-in-2016-witness-said-she-was-intoxicated/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://pjmedia.com/trending/michigan-dem-gretchen-whitmer-crashed-into-parked-car-in-2016-witness-said-she-was-intoxicated/&source=gmail&ust=1539956127369000&usg=AFQjCNG9ibAG_QrLMTQDejcOlHemVOSEcA">intoxicated</a> at the time of the accident. According to the police report, the complaint status is still listed as open regarding the incident. Oddly enough, when given the opportunity to address why the incident occurred, Whitmer’s campaign said nothing. Here’s a couple quick questions that Whitmer owes Michiganders an explanation for:"</em></p>
179<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Republican National Committee</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dui.1539869853.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dui.1539869853.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
180<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539869649.pdf">Recent Supreme Court Order Releases - 10/17/2018</a></h4>
181<p><em>"The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following order(s) on 10/17/2018."</em></p>
182<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Appellate Courts</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539869649.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539869649.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
183<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ab.1539869592.pdf">Anti-Bullying Relentless Tour To Visit Lansing on October 23</a></h4>
184<p><em>"<strong>Lansing, MI</strong>-The Michigan Department of Civil Rights today announced the Relentless Tour - a first-of-its-kind anti-bullying initiative - will visit Lansing on Tuesday, October 23.<br /></em></p>
185<div> </div>
186<p><em>"</em></p>
187<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Civil Rights</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ab.1539869592.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ab.1539869592.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
188<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/kildee.1539869267.pdf">Human Rights Campaign Endorses Congressman Dan Kildee for Re-election</a></h4>
189<p><em>"</em></p>
190<p dir="ltr">FLINT – The Human Rights Campaign announced their endorsement of Congressman Dan Kildee, citing his leadership promoting equality for all Michiganders, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national LGBTQ civil rights organization, representing three million members across the country.</p>
191<div> </div>
192<p dir="ltr">"</p>
193<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/kildee.1539869267.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/kildee.1539869267.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
194<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dingell.1539869166.pdf">Dingell Joins Bipartisan Group of House Members in Calling for a Halt to Military Aid and Sales to S</a></h4>
195<p><em>"<strong>WASHINGTON, D.C. –</strong> Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) signed on as an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) to prohibit all U.S arms sales to government of Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that the Saudi regime is not responsible for the disappearance or death of Jamal Khashoggi. If the Saudi government is found to be culpable in Mr. Khashoggi’s disappearance, the legislation prohibits all U.S. military aid and sales to Saudi Arabia until Congress passes a resolution approving such sales."</em></p>
196<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dingell.1539869166.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/dingell.1539869166.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
197<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/parks.1539868989.pdf">City of Center Line seeking public input for new parks, recreation and open space master plan</a></h4>
198<p><em>"Officials from the city of Center Line recently announced the completion of a draft parks, recreation and open space master plan, a document prepared in a collaborative effort with the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development. The plan will guide park development and investments in recreation amenities through 2023. It includes a comprehensive community profile, updates administrative structure and provides a detailed inventory of parks, new goals, objectives and an action plan for investments and improvements."</em></p>
199<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Macomb County</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/parks.1539868989.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/parks.1539868989.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
200<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/stamas.1539868896.pdf">Midland Business Alliance hires Tony Stamas as new president, CEO</a></h4>
201<p><em>"The Midland Business Alliance Board of Directors has hired Tony Stamas as the organization's president and CEO."</em></p>
202<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Small Business Association of Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/stamas.1539868896.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/stamas.1539868896.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
203<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/3ads.1539868458.pdf">Gretchen Whitmer Scores The Truth Squad Hat Trick With Three Ads Graded As “Misleadingâ€Â</a></h4>
204<p><em>"LANSING – Gretchen Whitmer’s untruthful campaign for governor has reached new lows as the Bridge Magazine Truth Squad has now labeled her last three television ads as “misleading.”"</em></p>
205<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bill Schuette for Governor</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/3ads.1539868458.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/3ads.1539868458.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
206<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rnc.1539868353.pdf">RNC Statement on John James Rally with Donald Trump Jr.</a></h4>
207<p><em>"</em></p>
208<p class="m_-3553385180697973846MsoPlainText">As you cover the John James rally with Donald Trump Jr., please consider the following quote from me:</p>
209<div> </div>
210<p class="m_-3553385180697973846MsoPlainText">"</p>
211<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Republican National Committee</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rnc.1539868353.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rnc.1539868353.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
212<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/upton.1539809609.pdf">MI Families for Economic Prosperity Blast Congressman Upton </a></h4>
213<p><em>"KALAMAZOO — MI Families for Economic Prosperity blasted Congressman Fred Upton after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that Republicans in Congress are aiming to make cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. McConnell blamed exploding deficits for the would-be cuts. Upton joined his fellow Republicans in voting for the Republican tax breaks for the wealthy which has led to significantly higher deficits.</em></p>
214<div> </div>
215<p><em>"</em></p>
216<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>MI Families for Economic Prosperity</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/upton.1539809609.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/upton.1539809609.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
217<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/alz.1539808178.pdf">Alzheimer’s Association Hosts 34th Annual Chocolate Jubilee Oct. 27 at MGM Grand Detroit</a></h4>
218<p><em>"Southfield, Mich., October 17, 2018 – The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Michigan Chapter, a nonprofit that serves 138,000 individuals and their families struggling with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, will host its 34th annual Chocolate Jubilee fundraiser Sat., Oct. 27 at MGM Grand Detroit (1777 Third Street, Detroit). This year's theme is "A Night in Havana.""</em></p>
219<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Alzheimer's Association</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/alz.1539808178.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/alz.1539808178.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
220<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/flint.1539806710.pdf">Flint homeowners may be eligible for in-home plumbing replacement up to $7,500</a></h4>
221<p><em>"<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>LANSING, MICH.</strong> While the city of Flint’s water quality has tested well below the federal action level for lead and been meeting requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act for more than two years, Flint homeowners with residential water test results over the 15 parts per billion (ppb) federal action level may be eligible for fixture and premise plumbing replacement up to $7,500 by a licensed plumber. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></em></p>
222<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
223<p><em>"</em></p>
224<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Environmental Quality</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/flint.1539806710.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/flint.1539806710.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
225<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/fvp.1539806313.pdf">Indoor Air Quality Alert Continues at Franklin Village Plaza</a></h4>
226<p><em>"Oct. 17, 2018, Pontiac, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services notified Oakland County Health Division of a reoccurring vapor intrusion involving the chemicals Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in the Franklin Village Plaza at 32716-32744 Franklin Rd. Unsatisfactory air quality results were identified last Friday following the installation of a permanent air filtration system by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)."</em></p>
227<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Oakland County</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/fvp.1539806313.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/fvp.1539806313.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
228<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/msp.1539806044.pdf">Fowlerville Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Material</a></h4>
229<p><em>"<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><strong>HOWELL, MICH.</strong> An investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police (MSP) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a man from Fowlerville. James Witgen, 35, was arrested by MSP Brighton Post Troopers on Oct. 15.</span></em></p>
230<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
231<p><em>"</em></p>
232<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan State Police</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/msp.1539806044.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/msp.1539806044.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
233<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/esb.1539804734.pdf">SOS Awards Election Security Bid to Ex-GOP Official with Questionable Track Record</a></h4>
234<p><em>"LANSING — According to MIRS News, Michigan officials awarded an election security contract to a group that bid about one-fifth as much as the other firms that applied and has questionable partisan ties to an issue-plagued former South Dakota elected official."</em></p>
235<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Progress Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/esb.1539804734.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/esb.1539804734.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
236<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/tech.1539803922.pdf">Career and Technical Education gaining steam among Michigan students</a></h4>
237<p><em>"</em></p>
238<p align="left"><strong>LANSING</strong> – The programs that prepare students with in-demand skills needed to land a high-demand, good-paying career gained more traction among Michigan high school students, data shows."</p>
239<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/tech.1539803922.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/tech.1539803922.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
240<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/appts.1539803583.pdf">Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments, reappointments</a></h4>
241<p><em>"<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced 27 appointments and reappointments to multiple boards and commissions.</span></em></p>
242<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
243<p><em>"</em></p>
244<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Governor Rick Snyder</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/appts.1539803583.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/appts.1539803583.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
245<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/supct.1539803482.pdf">Michigan Supreme Court Orders Issued: 10/17/18</a></h4>
246<p><em>"</em></p>
247<div><span style="font-size: medium;">The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued the following orders:</span></div>
248<div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
249<p><em>"</em></p>
250<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Appellate Courts</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/supct.1539803482.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/supct.1539803482.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
251<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rabhi.1539802764.pdf">Rabhi Proposal Establishes 100 Percent Renewable Energy Standards by 2050</a></h4>
252<p><em>"LANSING — State Rep. <strong>Yousef Rabhi</strong> (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill today that would require all of Michigan utilities’ energy to come from renewable sources by 2050. House Bill 6466 would extend the Renewable Portfolio Standard, requiring energy providers to meet a series of intermediate targets between 2019 and 2050. Currently, only 10 percent of the state’s energy must come from renewable sources."</em></p>
253<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-Ann Arbor)</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rabhi.1539802764.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/rabhi.1539802764.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
254<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/2020.1539802327.pdf">Oakland County Launches 2020 Bicentennial Celebration Effort</a></h4>
255<p><em>"Oakland County, MI (10/17/2018) – First organized by Territorial Governor Lewis Cass on March 28, 1820, Oakland County will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2020. In recognition of this important milestone, the Board of Commissioners recently established the Oakland County Bicentennial Executive Committee. The committee is charged with planning, coordinating and executing events, education, and celebrations surrounding Oakland County’s bicentennial. It consists of three (3) members, with County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell, and Commissioner Dave Woodward, chair of the minority caucus, each appointing a member. Chairman Gingell selected Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren as his appointee. The committee first met on October 12, 2018, and elected Judge Warren as chairman. The committee also created an Honorary Committee and moved forward with a general plan of action, including creating partnerships, educational materials and research, events, and legacy monuments."</em></p>
256<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Oakland County</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/2020.1539802327.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/2020.1539802327.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
257<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sos.1539801924.pdf">Secretary Johnson reminds travelers to renew their tabs and licenses before heading south</a></h4>
258<p><em>"Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today reminded residents heading south for the winter to renew their driver’s licenses and plates before leaving Michigan."</em></p>
259<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Secretary of State Ruth Johnson</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sos.1539801924.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/sos.1539801924.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
260<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bail.1539801371.pdf">Michigan Needs Bail Reform</a></h4>
261<p><em>"MIDLAND — Michigan’s current bail practice is failing defendants and taxpayers, according to a <a href="https://mackinac.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6ea474825112d1aef8c572d68&id=a7f456573c&e=b9c1a17456" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://mackinac.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D6ea474825112d1aef8c572d68%26id%3Da7f456573c%26e%3Db9c1a17456&source=gmail&ust=1539887733746000&usg=AFQjCNEXp23oh4kW96hNOzX4PWZbjOgiWg">new policy brief</a> recently released by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy."</em></p>
262<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Mackinac Center for Public Policy</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bail.1539801371.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bail.1539801371.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
263<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grs.1539801297.pdf">Michigan’s unemployment rate continues steady decline</a></h4>
264<p><em>"“Today’s news of the statewide unemployment rate continuing its downward trend to 4 percent is more good news for Michiganders. We have added nearly 560,000 private-sector jobs since the beginning of 2011 and we will continue the important work of connecting talent to the many jobs available across the state. Michigan now has a good record on job creation and a steadily declining unemployment rate, but our work is not done. We need to keep our foot on the gas to continue what has already been a tremendous comeback.”"</em></p>
265<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Governor Rick Snyder</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grs.1539801297.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/grs.1539801297.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
266<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/prop2.1539800905.pdf">Jennifer Lawrence Urges “Yes on 2â€Â On Michigan Ballot</a></h4>
267<p><em>"</em></p>
268<p dir="ltr">Today Represent Michigan released <a href="http://s.bl-1.com/h/cr8hjWZj?url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfS1q3jllcw&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://s.bl-1.com/h/cr8hjWZj?url%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DmfS1q3jllcw%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&source=gmail&ust=1539887241496000&usg=AFQjCNFxNkzb3GaQbr4LkzlYRAYN1pWbbA">this video</a> featuring Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence encouraging Michigan voters to vote Yes on Proposal 2 on November 6.</p>
269<div> </div>
270<p dir="ltr">"</p>
271<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Represent Us</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/prop2.1539800905.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/prop2.1539800905.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
272<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nurses.1539800735.pdf">STATEMENT: MI Nurses: "Bill Schuette is getting desperate"</a></h4>
273<p><em>"</em></p>
274<div>LANSING – Today the Vice President of the Michigan Nurses Association, Katie Scott, RN, issued the following statement commenting on Bill Schuette's latest campaign ad, where Schuette claims he "voted to protect patients with pre-existing conditions."</div>
275<p><em>"</em></p>
276<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Gretchen Whitmer for Governor</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nurses.1539800735.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nurses.1539800735.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
277<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/deq.1539800674.pdf">MDEQ Awards $80 Million in Loans for Infrastructure Projects</a></h4>
278<p><em>"<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>LANSING, MICH.</strong> The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is providing $80 million in loans to fund municipal water and sewer projects to improve water quality and protect public health. The loans include nearly $1.8 million in principal loan forgiveness for employing green practices or for meeting affordability criteria.</span></em></p>
279<div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
280<p><em>"</em></p>
281<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Environmental Quality</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/deq.1539800674.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/deq.1539800674.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
282<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/septjr.1539800041.pdf">Michigan’s September Jobless Rate Continues Downward Trend</a></h4>
283<p><em>"Lansing – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September inched down by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.0 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Total employment in the state was little changed, up slightly by 1,000 over the month, however the number of unemployed fell by 8,000. The net result was a 6,000 reduction in Michigan’s workforce in September."</em></p>
284<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/septjr.1539800041.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/septjr.1539800041.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
285<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/marino.1539799908.pdf">Rep. Steve Marino Favors Outsourcing Michigan Jobs</a></h4>
286<p><em>"</em></p>
287<p dir="ltr">HARRISON TWP., MI – Rep. Steve Marino claims to be “working for you,” but a <a href="https://mide.ms/marinofailedus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://mide.ms/marinofailedus/&source=gmail&ust=1539886258749000&usg=AFQjCNHsrtFEY8z64lDc81ReMbXb_PXbgQ">new website</a> shows evidence that he has long backed sending Michigan jobs to other countries.</p>
288<div> </div>
289<p dir="ltr">"</p>
290<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Democratic Party</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/marino.1539799908.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/marino.1539799908.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
291<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pontiac.1539799818.pdf">State Treasurer: Pontiac School District Released from Consent Agreement</a></h4>
292<p><em>"</em></p>
293<p align="left">LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Nick Khouri announced that the Pontiac School District has been released from its Consent Agreement under the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act."</p>
294<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Treasury</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pontiac.1539799818.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pontiac.1539799818.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
295<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pm.1539799636.pdf">Progress MI Political Action Fund Running Nearly $1 Million Program</a></h4>
296<p><em>"LANSING — Over the last several weeks, the Progress Michigan Political Action Fund has run a nearly $1 million accountability and public education campaign in support of progressive causes and candidates. The campaign will continue through election day. The size and scope of the program is unprecedented for the organization and parallels the swell of progressive energy being felt across the state."</em></p>
297<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Progress Michigan</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pm.1539799636.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pm.1539799636.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
298<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/toxic.1539799366.pdf">“Chaotic,â€Â “Crazy,â€Â and “Toxicâ€Â MIGOP Launches Newest “Dangerous Danaâ€Â Web Ad</a></h4>
299<p><em>"<strong>LANSING, Mich., October 17, 2018 –</strong> Today the Michigan Republican Party launched a new web ad detailing Dana Nessel’s history of employee abuse. Over the past month, a number of former employees have come forward describing the working environment within Nessel’s campaign as “chaotic,” “crazy,” and “toxic.” The former employees have also admitted that they tried to limit their contact with the candidate due to her abusive behavior."</em></p>
300<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Republicans</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/toxic.1539799366.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/toxic.1539799366.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
301<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/je.1539799163.pdf">Jazmine Early Supported By White Nationalist Groups</a></h4>
302<p><em>"STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. –– Republican Jazmine Early, running for state representative in the open seat in Michigan’s 25th district, is an open promoter of hate, a <a href="https://mide.ms/earlyfailedus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://mide.ms/earlyfailedus/&source=gmail&ust=1539885493877000&usg=AFQjCNFQPxGXztPSJi4EIAGDHYvkyTVevg">new website</a> reveals.</em></p>
303<div><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-size: 12pt; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
304<p><em>"</em></p>
305<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Democratic Party</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/je.1539799163.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/je.1539799163.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
306<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bigins.1539798102.pdf">Schuette Campaign Releases New Ad: “Whitmer Bought and Paid For By Big Insuranceâ€Â</a></h4>
307<p><em>"LANSING – The Bill Schuette for Governor campaign today announced a new statewide television ad that details how Democrat gubernatorial nominee Gretchen Whitmer fought for insurance executives, their profits, and her campaign bank account while seniors paid higher rates.</em></p>
308<div> </div>
309<p><em>"</em></p>
310<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Bill Schuette for Governor</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bigins.1539798102.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/bigins.1539798102.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
311<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/chamber.1539797956.pdf">Detroit Regional Chamber Endorses Gretchen Whitmer Over Bill Schuette for Governor</a></h4>
312<p><em>"<strong>DETROIT</strong><strong> -- </strong>Today Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on her endorsement by the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Chamber previously endorsed Whitmer in the Democratic primary.</em></p>
313<div><span style="font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
314<p><em>"</em></p>
315<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Gretchen Whitmer for Governor</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/chamber.1539797956.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/chamber.1539797956.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
316<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pac.1539797392.pdf">Detroit Regional Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) Releases Bipartisan Endorsements for N</a></h4>
317<p><em>"DETROIT, Oct. 17, 2018 – Today, the Detroit Regional Chamber PAC announced a bipartisan slate of endorsements for the November general election."</em></p>
318<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Detroit Regional Chamber </em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pac.1539797392.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/pac.1539797392.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
319<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/huizenga.1539796325.pdf">Huizenga Calls Constituents ‘Deadheads’ and ‘Third-Graders’ at GOP Fundraiser</a></h4>
320<p><em>"HOLLAND –– Congressman <strong>Bill Huizenga</strong> (R-Zeeland) has been caught on audio tape showing the ultimate disrespect for his constituents. At a Republican Reagan Day Dinner in Holland on Tuesday, Huizenga launched into a long attack on seniors and working people with kids who attended a recent debate, calling them “Deadheads,” “shameful” and “third-graders.”"</em></p>
321<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Democratic Party</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/huizenga.1539796325.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/huizenga.1539796325.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
322<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/michildren.1539796235.pdf">Oakland County forum with statewide, federal, and state legislative candidates TOMORROW</a></h4>
323<p><em>"Rochester, Mich. – In a departure from typical election-year forums, Michigan’s Children will host a forum for candidates running in the 12th and 13th State Senate Districts, and the 40th , 41st and 45th State House districts on Thursday October 18, 2018 with a unique theme. Youth and families with experience in the foster care system are helping to organize the event and will serve as questioners. Also invited are candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate. "</em></p>
324<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan's Children</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/michildren.1539796235.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/michildren.1539796235.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
325<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/holly.1539794619.pdf">Holly event on Saturday to honor Vietnam era veterans</a></h4>
326<p><em>"<strong>LANSING, Mich.</strong> — Michigan Senate <a href="http://www.senatormikekowall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.senatormikekowall.com&source=gmail&ust=1539880968288000&usg=AFQjCNEmCtKqnVc0PGb8tIsRGh_hp5yWLg">Majority Floor Leader Mike Kowall</a>, in conjunction with the Holly Moose Lodge 1168, the Agent Orange Justice Association, and special guest Congressman Mike Bishop, reminded residents on Wednesday that a formal Vietnam veteran lapel pinning ceremony will be held this Saturday, Oct. 20 in commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the war."</em></p>
327<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Sen. Mike Kowall (R-White Lake) </em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/holly.1539794619.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/holly.1539794619.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
328<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ad.1539793066.pdf">FACT CHECK: Schuette’s New Ad is Most Desperate Attempt Yet to Run from His Disastrous Healthcare </a></h4>
329<p><em>"LANSING – Bill Schuette’s new ad claiming he will protect healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions is his most desperate attempt yet to run from his disastrous healthcare record. "</em></p>
330<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Democratic Party</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ad.1539793066.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/ad.1539793066.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
331<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539793003.pdf">State Fire Marshal, Saginaw Area Chiefs Take Action on PFAS Firefighting Foam</a></h4>
332<p><em>"<strong>October 17, 2018 - </strong>State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer and a group of Saginaw area fire chiefs today addressed issues involving the use of fire suppression foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Sehlmeyer and the state’s Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) are integral members of the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), the nation’s first multi-agency action team coordinating efforts to protect people's drinking water from this emerging contaminant."</em></p>
333<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539793003.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/lara.1539793003.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
334<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/obrien.1539790246.pdf">O’Brien Attends Check Presentation To Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Kalamazoo</a></h4>
335<p><em>"<strong>KALAMAZOO, Mich. </strong>— State Senator Margaret O’Brien, R-Portage, on Tuesday attended a special check presentation for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo, which received a $5,000 donation from the Boji Group, a real estate developer."</em></p>
336<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Sen. Margaret O'Brien (R-Portage)</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/obrien.1539790246.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/obrien.1539790246.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
337<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/peters.1539789206.pdf">Peters Cosponsors Bill to Strengthen Election Security</a></h4>
338<p><em>"<strong>WASSHINGTON, D.C.</strong> – U.S. Senator Gary Peters today announced he cosponsored legislation to strengthen election security and require paper ballots to counteract efforts by foreign adversaries to interfere in U.S. elections. The Protecting American Votes and Elections (PAVE) Act mandates the use of paper ballots and “risk-limiting” audits for all federal elections, ensuring that election results have not been tampered with by hackers or foreign governments."</em></p>
339<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Sen. Gary Peters</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/peters.1539789206.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/peters.1539789206.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
340<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/trails.1539787950.pdf">MI Trails Celebrates Wilson Foundation's $100 Million Investment in SE Michigan</a></h4>
341<p><em>"Detroit, MI — The Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is pleased to be a part of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation’s announcement to award Southeast Michigan $100 million for park and trail development, providing another significant financial incentive for communities to build trails. "</em></p>
342<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/trails.1539787950.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/trails.1539787950.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
343<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539785808.pdf">New poll shows Haley Stevens with 10-point lead</a></h4>
344<p><em>"</em></p>
345<p dir="ltr">BIRMINGHAM, Michigan – New polling conducted by ALG Research shows Haley Stevens has expanded her lead in the Michigan 11th congressional race. With less than three weeks until Election Day, Stevens (44%) now holds a 10-point lead over former Trump Campaign Co-Chair Lena Epstein (34%), with 16% undecided. Conducted October 10th-14th, the poll shows Stevens ahead by an all-time high margin, doubling her lead since ALG’s October 4th poll."</p>
346<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Haley Stevens for Congress</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539785808.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/hs.1539785808.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
347<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/macomb.1539785702.pdf">Macomb County seeks public input in updating Hazard Mitigation Plan</a></h4>
348<p><em>"Officials with Macomb County Emergency Management and representatives from each of the county’s 25 local jurisdictions have jointly announced that an update to the Macomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan is underway. The plan identifies natural and human-caused hazards that pose a threat to the community while highlighting solutions that reduce vulnerabilities. It must be updated every five years and is a critical component in securing federal disaster relief funding."</em></p>
349<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Macomb County</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/macomb.1539785702.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/macomb.1539785702.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
350<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nso.1539784833.pdf">NSO Fund Raises Concerns on Sen. Stabenow’s Weak Record on National Security and Military</a></h4>
351<p><em>"Today, The National Security and Opportunity Fund, a 501c4 nonprofit organization focused on promoting strong leadership in Michigan, expressed their serious concerns over Senator Debbie Stabenow’s weak and dangerous record on national security and our military. "</em></p>
352<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>National Security and Opportunity Fund</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nso.1539784833.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/nso.1539784833.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
353<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/shoes.1539784734.pdf">“Shoes for Successâ€Â</a></h4>
354<p><em>"DETROIT – Transformers Alliance will be treating 72 school age children from around the city with brand new shoes from the Nike Community Store in downtown Detroit. We are calling this act of kindness, “Shoes for Success.” The goal is to provide quality footwear for children in need; increasing overall confidence and esteem, while also providing greater focus on academic achievement and overall future success. This event will take place at the Nike Community Store on Saturday, October 20th @ 11:00am. Address: 1261 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226."</em></p>
355<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Transformers Alliance</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/shoes.1539784734.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/shoes.1539784734.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
356<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539784566.pdf">Recent Court of Appeals Opinion Releases - 10/16/2018</a></h4>
357<p><em>"The Michigan Court of Appeals released the following opinion(s) on 10/16/2018."</em></p>
358<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Appellate Courts</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539784566.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/map.1539784566.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" />
359<h4><a style="text-decoration: none; color: #a6091c;" href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/renewable.1539784463.pdf">Distributed Generation Program renewable energy installations up 28 percent in Michigan in 2017</a></h4>
360<p><em>"LANSING, Mich. – The number of individual installations producing electric power under Michigan’s distributed generation (DG) program grew by nearly 28 percent last year, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) annual report that tracks program participation."</em></p>
361<strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Source: </strong><em>Michigan Public Service Commission</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Date: </strong> <em>10-18-2018</em> <strong style="padding-left: 10px;">Link: </strong> <em><a href="http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/renewable.1539784463.pdf">http://mirsnews.com/pdfs/Press_Releases/renewable.1539784463.pdf</a></em><hr style="margin: 20px 0; color: #ad8802;" /></td>
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