Michigan

Granholm says economic recovery package will create jobs today, jobs tomorrow

February 27, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today met with local officials in Jackson to discuss transportation infrastructure projects in their community that are eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In her meeting, the governor highlighted the statewide impact stimulus funding will bring by creating new jobs and allowingMichigan to make needed investments in its infrastructure.    » read more »

Granholm says economic recovery package will create jobs today, jobs tomorrow

February 24, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today met with local officials in Howell and Ypsilanti to discuss drinking water infrastructure projects in their communities that are eligible for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In her meetings, the governor highlighted the statewide impact stimulus funding will bring by creating new jobs and allowing Michigan to make needed investments in its infrastructure.

"Michigan will use this federal recovery funding to create all kinds of jobs for all kinds of people," Granholm said. "These projects mean jobs for Michigan workers and more vibrant communities for Michigan families."    » read more »

February 20, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will be in Washington, D.C. this weekend for the winter meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA) where the nation's governors will discuss the state of the economy, strengthening our nation's infrastructure, national health care reform, and the nation's housing crisis. While in Washington, the governor will also meet with federal officials to strengthen Michigan's partnership with the Obama administration and advocate for efforts that will create jobs in Michigan today and jobs in Michigan tomorrow.    » read more »

State Economic Recovery Office announced

February 19, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that the state is moving quickly to use funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law by President Barack Obama on Tuesday to create jobs and invest in the state's economy. Though complete details of the federal plan's impact on Michigan may not be known for several weeks, the governor indicated that in many instances, the dollars will flow to the state under existing formulas that determine how much funding is available and the type of projects that qualify.    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on plans filed by General Motors and Chrysler on their progress toward long-term viability as required by the Auto Industry Emergency Bridge Loan Act:

"The General Motors and Chrysler filings are a milestone in the process but certainly not the final word in defining their success or failure. They have made tremendous progress, and in the weeks to come, we will see a continuation of the stakeholders' work to ensure that this proud industry has a future as distinguished as its heritage.    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on President Obama signing the economic recovery bill:

"I applaud President Obama for signing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law and for taking bold steps to get our economy back on track," said Governor Granholm.

"This program will provide help for struggling Michigan families and will create over 100,000 new jobs in Michigan, rebuild our state's infrastructure, and invest in new energy technologies that will reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

"Michigan's economy will get the jumpstart it needs to create jobs for today and tomorrow while providing a safety net for our families during this national economic crisis."

Source: Michigan Governor

February 13, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the economic recovery bill:

"I applaud the Michigan members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted in favor of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act this afternoon," said Governor Granholm. "This legislation means that over 100,000 jobs will be created in Michigan, that we can provide immediate help for struggling Michigan families, and that we can make the long-term investments needed to diversify our economy. Once this legislation is passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Obama, Michigan's economy will get the jump start it needs to create jobs today and jobs tomorrow."

Source: Michigan Governor

February 12, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan State Budget Director Robert Emerson today presented Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's 2010 executive budget recommendation to a joint session of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees. The governor's budget is a combination of spending cuts and government reforms necessary to address both the on-going structural deficit in Michigan's budget and the cyclical challenges caused by the national recession.

"The budget I present today addresses the reality that Michigan's economy is likely to get worse before it gets better," said Granholm. "The cuts and reforms I propose will be painful, but they are critical to help us weather this current economic storm and to enable us to invest in the things that matter most to our citizens."    » read more »

CHICAGO (February 3, 2009) – Michigan Governor Granholm spent nearly one-third of this evening’s State of the State address outlining a new energy vision for the state of Michigan.

Following are comments from Becky Stanfield, Senior Energy Advocate for Natural Resources Defense Council’s Midwest Program and a representative to the Midwest Governor’s Association Greenhouse Gas Accord Advisory Group:    » read more »

February 3, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced Michigan's aggressive film production attraction efforts will create 5,993 new jobs in Michigan, including 4066 new film, animation and programming jobs. Three companies, Wonderstruck Studios, Motown Motion Pictures and Stardock Systems, plan to invest more than $156 million in Detroit, Pontiac and Plymouth locations.

"We are working hard to build a diversified economy and create good-paying jobs in Michigan," Granholm said. "As a result of our aggressive film incentives we are not only bringing new investment to Michigan, we are laying the foundation for an industry that will support long-term job growth for our citizens."

The three projects announced today are:    » read more »

State of the State address focuses on creating jobs, educating and training citizens, and protecting families

February 3, 2009 -- LANSING - In her seventh State of the State address, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that Michigan will weather this current economic storm because the state is focused relentlessly on the things that matter most in a time of economic crisis: creating jobs, training and educating citizens for those jobs, and protecting families.    » read more »

Radio address emphasizes expansion of services to help unemployed citizens file for benefits

January 23, 2009 -- LANSING - In her weekly radio address, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that in this time of severe economic challenge, the state is utilizing every available resource to ensure that Michigan citizens have expanded access to file claims, resolve problems, and get information on unemployment benefits in a timely manner.

"We have pulled out all of the stops to help those who have been most affected by the recession," Granholm said. "We are using every resource we have to beef up the help at the employment agency to ensure that citizens have expanded access to file claims for unemployment benefits and do so in a timely manner."    » read more »

January 20, 2009 -- LANSING, MI - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the announcement of a new global strategic alliance between Fiat Group and Chrysler, LLC:

"A new global strategic alliance between Chrysler and Fiat will help build a stronger, more vibrant future for the auto industry in Michigan. This new partnership has the potential to protect thousands of jobs, help ensure Chrysler's viability well into the future, and accelerate the production of fuel-efficient and technologically advanced vehicles."

Source: Michigan Governor

January 21, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today outlined additional steps that state departments and agencies, including the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG), the Office of the State Employer, the Department of Management and Budget, and the Department of Information Technology are taking expand services for workers and businesses being impacted by the national economic recession. Today, department and agency leaders announced additional expanded hours, new technology, and additional service options in response to the governor's charge.    » read more »

August 19, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Kristopher D. Rodgers, 29, of Sturgis, Michigan, died Aug. 16 in Korengal, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: DoD