Governor Rick Snyder

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation on Tuesday allowing taxpayers to donate through their income tax return to Special Olympics Michigan. House Bills 4632 and Senate Bill 381 create a tax checkoff to benefit Special Olympics. The events are funded entirely through donations and offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity for sports, competition and socialization...

Governor Rick Snyder today requested President Barack Obama to declare a major disaster for the State of Michigan as a result of heavy rainfall and flood damage that occurred in Genesee County from May 3-5. This incident is of such severity and magnitude, Snyder requested supplementary federal aid in the form of Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance...

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation yesterday to streamline the 21st Century Jobs Fund and reduce administrative costs. Senate Bill 929 provides flexibility in selecting projects to receive dollars from the 21st Century Jobs Fund and bring municipalities into the decision making process...

An agreement on spending targets by the governor  and legislative leaders adds funding to the budget recommendation for fiscal year 2013, with the bulk of the new funding slated for K-12 education and a reduction in personal income taxes. ...

Governor Snyder recently signed legislation to simplify the process for low-income residents seeking a property tax exemption on their home. House Bill 5178 makes it easier to apply for a poverty exemption on a principal residence, ensuring Michigan's neediest residents get the help they need...

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation yesterday expanding educational opportunities and choices for students and families by increasing the number of cyber charter schools and broadening eligibility for dual enrollment programs. The reforms help students to best meet their needs while contemplating Michigan's already outstanding traditional public schools...

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation today providing medical amnesty for minors who seek treatment for alcohol poisoning either for themselves or another individual. Currently individuals under the age of 21 can receive a misdemeanor offense for the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol, which sometimes deters minors from seeking proper medical attention...

Governor Snyder signed legislation yesterday to better protect children from all sex offenders, including their parents. Senate Bill 1005, sponsored by state Sen. Judy Emmons, amends the Juvenile Code to comply with federal guidelines...

Governor Snyder signed legislation today that makes it easier for eligible cities and townships to receive Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP) dollars to fund employee compensation programs. EVIP is an incentive-based grant program that replaces traditional statutory revenue sharing...

Governor Rick Snyder will answer questions today during an online town hall meeting that will be streamed live beginning at 12:15 p.m. Questions may be posted to the Governor's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/rickformichigan or sent to @OneToughNerd using the hashtag #AskGovSnyder on Twitter...