Articles tagged: Rick Snyder
Gov. Rick Snyder talks up Michigan to Israelis
Posted: Jun 17, 2013When Gov. Rick Snyder last visited Israel 14 years ago, he was a venture capitalist looking to invest in startups. Now, he's asking Israeli companies and government leaders to consider doing business in Michigan. Read more »
Snyder signs $49 billion state budget with few line-item vetoes
Posted: Jun 13, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder By David Eggert The Associated Press Gov. Rick Snyder signed a nearly $49 billion state budget on Thursday that sets aside more money for fixing deteriorating roads and providing preschool to low-income ... Read more »
Snyder talks reinventing Michigan, right-to-work legislation and connecting talent at conference
Posted: Jun 10, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder carried his "relentless positive" attitude into his speech at the International Economic Development Council spring conference in Ann Arbor Monday afternoon. Read more »
Governor questions Ann Arbor's decision to build Skyline; district says Snyder's claims are inaccurate
Posted: Jun 07, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder ruffled some feathers at Ann Arbor schools when he questioned the financial common sense of his hometown public school district at a news conference Thursday in Lansing about the record number of schools in Michigan facing structural deficits. Read more »
Michigan says 55 school districts have deficits
Posted: Jun 07, 2013A record-high 55 Michigan school districts are operating with deficits, though this year's final tally of financially troubled districts could drop below last year if 10 get back into the black as expected this summer. Read more »
Ann Arbor man looks to wage Independent campaign for governor of Michigan
Posted: May 30, 2013The 58-year-old state corrections officer's declaration comes just two days after former Democratic congressman Mark Schauer of Battle Creek announced he'll be challenging Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who will be seeking a second four-year term in 2014. Read more »
MLIVE: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush attends re-election fundraiser for Snyder
Posted: May 29, 2013Though Michigan Republican Gov. Rick Snyder has not made his re-election plans official, media reports indicate he has begun his campaign fundraising efforts. Read more »
Mark Schauer jumps in race for Michigan governor
Posted: May 28, 2013Democrat Mark Schauer has officially jumped in the race for Michigan governor. Read more »
Michigan reveals program to prevent school violence
Posted: May 21, 2013Michigan's attorney general laid out a proposal Tuesday aimed at preventing violence in schools by creating a confidential tipline for parents and students to report potentially dangerous behavior. Read more »
Education secretary Arne Duncan, Rick Snyder to visit Ypsilanti's Perry school Monday
Posted: May 05, 2013U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Gov. Rick Snyder will make an appearance at Perry Child Development Center, 550 Perry Ave., Ypsilanti, Monday, the HighScope Educational Research Foundation announced. Read more »
State spends about $90K on right-to-work materials
Posted: Apr 26, 2013Michigan officials say they've spent about $90,000 on informational posters related to the state's new right-to-work law. Read more »
Snyder: Natural Resources Trust Fund not meant for dredging
Posted: Apr 23, 2013This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Snyder aims to connect Michigan students to jobs
Posted: Apr 22, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder is kicking off a meeting of Michigan education and business leaders to find new ways to connect recent graduates to open jobs. Read more »
Detroit Free Press: Rick Snyder: Education system in Michigan, U.S. 'doesn't work'
Posted: Apr 22, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder opened his education summit in East Lansing Monday with remarks critiquing the education system in both Michigan and the U.S., according to a report in the Detroit Free Press. Read more »
House Democrats announce 6-bill legislative package to provide middle-class tax relief
Posted: Apr 15, 2013State lawmakers from Washtenaw County joined with fellow House Democrats on Monday to announce a new plan for middle-class tax relief in Michigan. Read more »
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