Insider Intelligence

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced three appointments to the State Officers Compensation Commission.  The commission is a seven-member board responsible for determining the salaries and expense allowances of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, members of the state Legislature, and Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court.  The newly appointed members are: […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Kevin Elsenheimer to the 13th Circuit Court, which covers Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties.  He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Philip Rodgers.  He must seek election in November 2018 for the remainder of the term ending in 2020. Prior to his […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of former Representative and House Appropriations Chairman Al Pscholka as the state’s Budget Director.  He will take over the position when John Roberts leaves in mid-February for a private-sector position.  Until then, Mr. Pscholka will work with Mr. Roberts as the Budget Office prepares to present the […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Gail Majcher of Northville, as well as the reappointment of Sara Van Wormer of Ferndale to the Michigan Board of Psychology.  Appointees serve four-year terms expiring December 31, 2020.  Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Gail Majcher is a clinical […]

On Monday, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the appointment of two deputy directors.  Former Representative Matt Lori will serve as senior deputy director of the Policy, Planning, and Legislative Services Administration.  Richard Kline was appointed senior deputy director of the department’s Aging and Adult Services Agency.  Both had been serving in […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Brock Swartzle to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 4th District.  Mr. Swartzle currently serves as Chief of Staff and General Counsel to the Michigan House of Representatives.  Prior to joining the House, he was a partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP.  Mr. Swartzle also […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder named Roger Curtis as Director of the Department of Talent and Economic Development (TED).  TED was created by Executive Order in 2014, with the goal of bringing together state job creation and economic development efforts.  Housed within TED, are the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Paul Cusick to the 3rd Circuit Court in Wayne County, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Maria Oxholm.  Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division.  He previously served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Wayne […]