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Tonight, before a joint convention of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives, Governor Rick Snyder delivered his seventh annual State of the State address.  He began by speaking about the successes within the state over the past year.  Governor Snyder emphasized the economic growth in the state.  Michigan has become a place that […]

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m., Governor Rick Snyder will be delivering his seventh State of the State address before a Joint Convention of the Michigan Legislature at the State Capitol.  To view a live stream of the event, please visit http://house.michigan.gov/htv.asp.  Coverage will begin at 6 p.m. with the Joint Session of the […]

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, former Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer filed paperwork to run in the Democratic Gubernatorial primary race in 2018.  By filing to run, this will allow her to set up a campaign committee, which she can use to fundraise and spend money.  There have been a few additional names floated as potential candidates in […]

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 Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation providing heightened protections to survivors of human trafficking.  The three-bill package provides assistance to survivors by giving them resources to help support their recovery.  The bills also increase penalties for those who commit crimes by coercing victims to engage in the activity.

Today, Governor Rick Snyder announced the resignation of John Roberts as the State Budget Director, a role he has served since his appointment by the Governor in March 2014.  Mr. Roberts is returning to the private sector in February.  “I’ve known John for 18 years and will greatly miss working with him.  Throughout his tenure […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointments of eighteen members to the Public Health Advisory Commission.  The twenty-four-member commission will complete an assessment of the current public health service delivery system in Michigan, at both the state and local level.  Including a review of: The organization of public health functions within and across the […]