Governor Rick Snyder

Snyder Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to Assist 16 Counties in Wake of Recent Flooding
Snyder Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to Assist 16 Counties in Wake of Recent Flooding
Snyder Seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to Assist 16 Counties in Wake of Recent Flooding
Governor Snyder has requested President Obama to declare a major disaster for the state of Michigan as a result of severe flood damage that occurred in 16 counties from April 16 to May 14. The affected counties include: Allegan, Barry, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw...
Snyder Signs Bill to Reduce Bridge Card Fraud
Snyder Signs Bill to Reduce Bridge Card Fraud
Snyder Signs Bill to Reduce Bridge Card Fraud
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill today that will help reduce fraudulent use of Michigan’s food assistance program. “This is a common-sense bill that will continue efforts to save taxpayer dollars by helping keep the Bridge Cards that are intended to help people in need from reaching the hands of criminals,” Snyder said. House Bill 40...
Flint Most Violent City Again, Governor’s Office Says ‘Unacceptably High’
Flint Most Violent City Again, Governor’s Office Says ‘Unacceptably High’
Flint Most Violent City Again, Governor’s Office Says ‘Unacceptably High’
Flint had just under 2,800 violent crimes in 2012 making it once again the most violent city in the country according to the FBI. The numbers include 63 murders, 108 rapes, 673 robberies and almost 2,000 aggravated assaults (Mlive). Governor Snyder's spokeswoman Sara Wurfel said the crime in the city was "unacceptably high" and was the reason the governor committed resources to the city
Flint Twp Supervisor Announces Run for 49th District State House Seat
Flint Twp Supervisor Announces Run for 49th District State House Seat
Flint Twp Supervisor Announces Run for 49th District State House Seat
Flint Township Supervisor Karyn Miller announced her campaign to run for the vacant 49th District state House seat on Thursday. According to MLive, Miller joined the race late after waiting to see if any other candidates came forward that had the proper qualifications and experience to represent the district...
Former Democratic Congressman Mark Schauer Announces Run for Governor
Former Democratic Congressman Mark Schauer Announces Run for Governor
Former Democratic Congressman Mark Schauer Announces Run for Governor
Former Democratic Congressman Mark Schauer of Battle Creek has announced he is running for Governor. This morning, Schauer tweeted"I'm in! Today I am announcing my campaign for governor." The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and building support and getting endorsements from fellow Democrats who had thought about challenging Governor Rick Snyder...
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee Says Michigan Legislature Should Immediately Act to Expand Medicaid
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee Says Michigan Legislature Should Immediately Act to Expand Medicaid
U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee Says Michigan Legislature Should Immediately Act to Expand Medicaid
Congressman Dan Kildee, who represents Michigan's Fifth Congressional District, has called on the state legislature to take immediate action and expand Medicaid access in Michigan. Kildee says expanding Medicaid would provide affordable health care for Michigan residents, including nearly 40,000 in his district, and would save the state over a billion dollars in the next ten years...
Snyder Signs Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Elder Abuse
Snyder Signs Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Elder Abuse
Snyder Signs Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Elder Abuse
Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation that further protects Michigan's vulnerable adults by strengthening the ability of judges to impose stricter sentences for criminals who embezzle from seniors or the mentally ill. Snyder said "this is a good bill that will help in our efforts to combat the abuse of vulnerable citizens in Michigan...

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