Rick Snyder

Governor Snyder to hold economic conference in Detroit

Current State — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:40:42 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder calls his “Governor’s Economic Summit," which begins today in Detroit, a “centerpiece event” for 2013. Over the next day and a half at Cobo Center, the Governor is bringing together private sector employers and workforce developers to determine Michigan’s future hiring needs. He plans a follow-up summit with educators in April to align the effort. Governor Snyder shares more details.

Governor Rick Snyder addresses latest issues facing Michigan

Current State — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:30:18 +0000

From the controversial decision over a Detroit emergency manager, to the politics of road funding, to a call by Democrats to make college tuition available to all state high school graduates, Governor Rick Snyder had a lot going late last week. Current State host Mark Bashore managed, however, to get the Governor for a few minutes by phone for a quick update on all these issues.

Governor Rick Snyder calls for review of state mental health system

Current State — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:48:32 +0000

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder ordered a review of how Michigan delivers mental health services. Among other issues, commissions headed by Lt. Governor Brian Calley will focus on how to close the gap for people who need help but end up in jail instead.

Current State #4 | January 17, 2013

Current State — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:54:36 +0000

On today's Current State: Off the Record's Tim Skubick analyzes Gov. Snyder's "State of the State" speech, and Senate Democratic leader Gretchen Whitmer offers a response. Also, a new discovery in Antarctica and a preview of the BackStage Pass season premiere with the metal band, Silent Lapse.

Current State #3 | January 16, 2013

Current State — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:24:43 +0000

On today's Current State: MPRN's Rick Pluta previews Governor Snyder's "State of the State" address, Ingham County's eviction prevention program, Neighbors in Action with the Allen Neighborhood Center, and Michigan's role in the Civil War.

Current State #1 | January 14, 2013

Joe Linstroth — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:22:14 +0000

On today’s Current State premiere: Governor Rick Snyder, East Lansing schools, Lansing business news, MSU basketball and the new therapy dog program in Ionia County.

Governor Snyder Reflects On A Busy 2012 In Lansing

Jake Neher — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:25:07 +0000

Heading into 2013, Governor Rick Snyder is hoping to shift conversation away from controversial new policies like “right-to-work”.

Gov. Snyder to Address MSU Grads

Scott Pohl — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:45:15 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder will address Michigan State University graduates in December.

Governor Says Action Needed To Encourage Urban Farms

Rick Pluta — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:21:40 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says the state should do more to deal with blight and encourage urban farming in cities with lots of vacant land.

Snyder: RTW Still Not On His Agenda

Rick Pluta — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:12:40 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he’d like to avoid re-visiting contentious issues like right-to-work and local government takeovers now that the 2012 election is over.

Snyder: Petition Reform A Priority After The Election

Rick Pluta — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:31:01 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he’d like to see some changes in the rules for how petition drives put proposals on the ballot. The governor is particularly critical of paying petition circulators for signatures.

Election Complaint Against Snyder Dismissed

Rick Pluta — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:11:11 +0000

State elections officials say Governor Rick Snyder can use his official website and e-mail to express his views on ballot proposals – as long he does not specifically advocate for their approval or defeat.

Gov. Snyder Signs Youth Sports Concussion Bills

Jake Neher — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:18:03 +0000

Michigan would boost efforts to reduce the number and severity of concussions in youth sports under bills signed Tuesday by Governor Rick Snyder.

Gov. Snyder Asks International Business Leaders To Support New Bridge To Canada

Jake Neher — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:16:53 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder is worried Proposal Six on the November ballot would spark a lengthy court battle if it’s passed.

Snyder Calls for Big Changes for Blue Cross

Rick Pluta — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:29:38 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder has called for some big changes for Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan. He says Blue Cross should become a not-for-profit company that pays taxes and competes with other insurance companies.

Governor Signs Pension Law as Court Battle Looms

Rick Pluta — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:41:09 +0000

The return of children to classrooms on Tuesday coincided with Governor Rick Snyder approving some big changes to how teachers will save for retirement.

Snyder Says He’s Still Willing to Work with Legislature on Health Care Law

Rick Pluta — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:29:56 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder says he hopes Republican lawmakers will act before the end of the summer to create an online place for people to comparison shop for health coverage.

Snyder Vetoes GOP-Backed Election Measures

Rick Pluta — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:37:22 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder has vetoed bills sent to him by the Republican-led Legislature that would have required people to show a photo ID, and affirm their U.S. citizenship by checking a box on a form before they could get an absentee ballot.

Snyder Signs Income Tax Cut

Rick Pluta — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:26:42 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder has signed a reduction in the state income tax.

MI Colleges, Universities Getting $300M for Projects

The Associated Press — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:21:38 +0000

Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a bill investing more than $300 million in infrastructure projects at Michigan's colleges and universities.