Insider Intelligence

This week, the Senate Energy and Technology Committee announced it will hold an Advise and Consent hearing for the Michigan Public Service Commission’s newly appointed commissioner, Rachel Eubanks.  Ms. Eubanks was appointed to the commission by Governor Rick Snyder on July 6, for a term expiring July 2, 2017, completing the remainder of the prior […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Heidi Grether as director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.  Currently, she serves as the Deputy Director at the Michigan Agency for Energy.  Prior to that, she worked for BP American.  She also served as staff in both chambers of the Michigan Legislature, including as […]

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Rachael Eubanks to serve as the third member of the state’s Public Service Commission.  She is the director of public finance for Robert W. Baird & Co and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Michigan.  Ms. Eubanks will serve the remainder of John Quackenbush’s term, […]

On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder signed an Executive Order creating the 21st Century Economy Commission.  The commission will set goals and establish metrics to measure Michigan’s economic success, identify the potential for new industry growth, develop strategies to support existing industry, and make recommendations that will distinguish the state as a center for innovation.  Additionally, […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced his appointments to the Child Lead Poisoning Elimination Board.  The board was created by Executive Order in May and is tasked with developing a statewide strategy to help prevent childhood lead exposure.  Lt. Governor Brian Calley is serving as chair of the board, additionally members include four department directors […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of John D. Maurer to the 56th Circuit Court of Eaton County, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Jeffrey Sauter.  Judge Maurer serves as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Clinton County after working as a partner in the Grand Ledge law firm of Deming […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Judge Ronald Schafer to the 8th Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge David Hoort.  Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Schafer served as the Ionia County Prosecutor since his election in 2005.  Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at Michigan State University […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of retired Judge Steven Rhodes as the transition manager of Detroit Public Schools (DPS).  He will oversee the district’s finances and operations, and will work to name an interim superintendent to oversee academics.  While serving on the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth District, Mr. Rhodes oversaw […]