Insider Intelligence

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder asked the Michigan Supreme Court for an advisory opinion on the constitutionality of a section of the school aid budget appropriating general fund dollars to reimburse certain state-mandated expenses incurred by private schools.  Under the school aid budget recently signed into law, $2.5 million in general fund dollars may be […]

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 Tuesday, Governor Rick Snyder sent a letter to Michigan’s Congressional delegation formally requesting the federal government to full fund reconstruction of portions of the Soo Locks.  Specifically, he requests funding for replacing the Davis and Sabin Locks with a larger, single lock to make waterway traffic and shipping more reliable. In 2015, the United […]

This week, Governor Rick Snyder signed the budgets providing funding for the upcoming 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.  The education omnibus budget totals $16.1 billion in funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and state universities.  The budget includes an additional 2.9% of universities and 1.4% for community colleges.  Additionally, it increases K-12 appropriations per pupil funding by […]

This week, through Executive Order, Governor Rick Snyder created the Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission.  The commission will be comprised of state and independent health experts, and will be responsible for monitoring indicators of controlled substance abuse and diversion in Michigan.  They will make recommendations to the Governor for actions involving licensing, law […]

This week Governor Rick Snyder, along with seven other Great Lakes states, voted to allow Waukesha, Wisconsin to draw eight million gallons per day from Lake Michigan.  Currently the city is drawing water from the Lake Michigan Basin for their municipal water supply, treats and diverts the water to the Mississippi River Basin.  Under the […]

On Tuesday, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a recently passed package of legislation making reforms to the Detroit Public Schools.  Additionally, the newly signed law includes $467 million to help pay off long-standing debt and $150 million to improve facilities and invest in student achievement.  The reforms will end the emergency management of the […]

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, […]