Governor Rick Snyder

Healthy Michigan Explained in Two Minutes
Healthy Michigan Explained in Two Minutes
Healthy Michigan Explained in Two Minutes
Governor Rick Snyder is currently traveling around the state to get out his message about Healthy Michigan, which includes Medicaid expansion, and why he believes it is right for the state. On Thursday, Snyder hosted a meeting with healthcare professionals at Genesys Health System in Grand Blanc...
Governor Appoints Mike Brown as City of Flint Emergency Manager
Governor Appoints Mike Brown as City of Flint Emergency Manager
Governor Appoints Mike Brown as City of Flint Emergency Manager
After announcing the appointment of an Emergency Manager for the City of Hamtramck, Governor Rick Snyder turned his attention to Flint. The governor announced that Mike Brown will replace Ed Kurtz who is retiring. Brown had previously been appointed Emergency Manager under Public Act 4 of 2011, but became ineligible to serve in that capacity when the Act was suspended in August of 2012... Read Mor
Governor Snyder Heading Out Across State to Discuss Healthy Michigan Initiative
Governor Snyder Heading Out Across State to Discuss Healthy Michigan Initiative
Governor Snyder Heading Out Across State to Discuss Healthy Michigan Initiative
Update: Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday will continue a series of informational meetings on the urgent need for the state Senate to act on the proposed Healthy Michigan plan. The plan would expand health care coverage for nearly half-a-million Michigan residents while encouraging healthier lifestyles that reduce health care costs...
Snyder Calls Out State Senate on Postponing Medicaid Vote
Snyder Calls Out State Senate on Postponing Medicaid Vote
Snyder Calls Out State Senate on Postponing Medicaid Vote
Governor Rick Snyder expressed his outrage over the state Senate's decision to adjourn for the summer without taking up a vote on health care legislation that the governor says is "vital to Michigan's families and future." At stake according to governor is the Healthy Michigan plan, an initiative that would hopefully reduce skyrocketing hospital costs that result from uncompensated healt
President Obama Approves Governor Snyder Request for Disaster Declaration for 16 Counties
President Obama Approves Governor Snyder Request for Disaster Declaration for 16 Counties
President Obama Approves Governor Snyder Request for Disaster Declaration for 16 Counties
On Tuesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced that President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties across Michigan due to severe flooding that occurred in April and May. In a statement, Governor Snyder said "the losses incurred by Michigan's communities have been severe due to the magnitude of the regional flooding...
Governor Snyder Leads Delegation to Israel
Governor Snyder Leads Delegation to Israel
Governor Snyder Leads Delegation to Israel
Governor Rick Snyder is leading a delegation of state officials and business leaders on a nine-day investment mission to Israel in hopes of increasing bilateral trade and investments, academic cooperation and strengthening Michigan's relationship with the state of Israel...
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2014 State Budget
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2014 State Budget
Governor Signs Fiscal Year 2014 State Budget
On Thursday, Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bills 4228 and 4328 into law, finishing the budget process for the next fiscal year which is set to begin on October 1st. This is the third year in a row that the state has passed a budget plan ahead of schedule...

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