Governor Rick Snyder

Governor Calls Special Election to Fill 27th State Senate District Vacancy
Governor Calls Special Election to Fill 27th State Senate District Vacancy
Governor Calls Special Election to Fill 27th State Senate District Vacancy
On Wednesday, Governor Snyder called a special election in the 27th state Senate District to fill the vacancy created when former state Senator John Gleason was elected in November and sworn in as Genesee County clerk on January 2. The special election will be held Tuesday, May 7, and a primary election will be March 12 if necessary...
New Law Assists Property Owners, Renters
New Law Assists Property Owners, Renters
New Law Assists Property Owners, Renters
A new law recently signed by Governor Rick Snyder protects both property owners and renters. House Bill 5892 amends the Rental-Purchase Agreement Act to assist both lessors and lessees of property. Lessees who are temporarily unable to make payments and surrender the property in a timely fashion will now have 90 days, tather than one month or less, to make the payments required to reinstate a rent
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder has signed a new emergency manager bill into law. According to the Detroit News, the bill was one of 19 Snyder signed into law Thursday. In a press release, Snyder said "these new laws recognize the vital importance of financially stable, economically vibrant communities to Michigan's future...
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder is expected to sign multiple bills into law today. A new emergency manger law, tougher restrictions on abortion and regulations on medical marijuana are among the stack that the Legislature sent to him before Christmas. According to the Detroit News, the governor planned to sign some of the more than 40 bills pending before him during the extended four-day holiday weekend... Read M
Snyder Signs Bills to Help Veterans Find Work
Snyder Signs Bills to Help Veterans Find Work
Snyder Signs Bills to Help Veterans Find Work
Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation to ease the job search for veterans with military police experience. House Bill 5590, sponsored by state Representative Joe Graves, allows veterans' experience as military police to meet the experience criterion for licensure as a private security guard...
Governor Vetoes Concealed Pistol Bill
Governor Vetoes Concealed Pistol Bill
Governor Vetoes Concealed Pistol Bill
Calling for a more comprehensive review of issues related to gun violence, Gov. Rick Snyder today vetoed legislation that would have allowed concealed pistol license holders who completed additional training to carry a concealed pistol in schools and other places that currently are off-limits...
Snyder Congratulates Legislature on Successful Year
Snyder Congratulates Legislature on Successful Year
Snyder Congratulates Legislature on Successful Year
Gov. Rick Snyder issued the following statement upon the Michigan Legislature’s completion of its 2012 session: “I appreciate the hard work and partnership of House and Senate members this year. Many significant reforms were enacted that will provide for a safer, healthier and more prosperous future for all residents and will be instrumental in continuing Michigan’s comeback and creating more and
Local Legislators React to Right to Work
Local Legislators React to Right to Work
Local Legislators React to Right to Work
State Senator John Gleason: "As a man of Catholic faith, I firmly believe that the dignity of work is tied to the preservation of the rights of workers. Fair wages and safe work places are central to the equal treatment of all human beings...

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