Governor Rick Snyder

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation Thursday that gives motorcyclists in Michigan the option of wearing a helmet. The bill, sponsored by state Senator Phil Pavlov, gives motorcyclists the choice of wearing a helmet, if they are at least 21-years-old, carry additional insurance, have passed a motorcycle safety course, or have had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years...

Governor Rick Snyder signed numerous bills yesterday including legislation ensuring that lottery winnings and other assets are taken into account when determining public aid eligibility. Snyder also signed an executive order enhancing Michigan's crime information system...

Governor Rick Snyder has signed legislation to exclude from the definition of public employee those who receive a government subsidy for private employment. Senate bill 1018, sponsored by Senator Dave Hildenbrand, amends the Public Employment Relations Act to reflect the original intention of the Legislature...

Governor Rick Snyder today signed legislation to transfer the former Michigan State Fairgrounds out of state ownership and return the land to productive uses. The fairgrounds have been closed since the last state fair in 2009, and the unused property inside the city of Detroit now costs the state more than $1 million each year to maintain and secure...

Governor Rick Snyder issued a statement regarding yesterday's approval of a proposed consent agreement by the Detroit City Council: "The council has acted responsibly to put Detroit on the path to financial stability. Approval of the consent agreement is a positive opportunity for the city and our entire state...

Governor Rick Snyder has signed an agreement with several Great Lakes states and federal agencies regarding offshore wind projects. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) does not create or call for creating any regulatory processes or review requirements...

Personal income in Michigan last year grew at the strongest rate in more then a decade, providing another substantial indicator of Michigan's rebounding economy, according to Governor Snyder in comments made yesterday. The state's personal income growth rate is the strongest since 2000, according to 2011 figures released by the U...

Governor Rick Snyder today signed legislation allowing expert witnesses to testify by video in trial court cases. In his recent Special Message to the Legislature on Public Safety, which took place right here in Flint, the governor emphasized his support for expanding video technology in courts...

Governor Rick Snyder today signed legislation to ensure funding for state retiree benefits. Senate Bill 683, sponsored by state Senator Roger Kahn, includes fiscal year 2012 supplemental appropriations to ensure other post-employment benefits for retirees from several state departments...

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation yesterday ensuring thorough background checks of workers who care for the elderly. Senate Bills 787 and 788 modify existing statute requiring certain individuals involved in elderly care to undergo a background check so the language meets FBI standards...