Governor Granholm announced the appoinment of the Honorable Kenneth N. Sanborn, retired Macomb County Circuit Court judge to the Michigan Gaming Control Board

Governor Granholm continued her effort to push the nation’s largest banks to join other lending institutions and take part in the Helping Hardest Hit Homeowners Fund.

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm praised former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver for her service to Michigan and said newly appointed Justice Alton Thomas Davis will be an advocate for all people.

Governor Granholm praised the career of retiring Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver and announced the appointment of Judge Alton Thomas Davis of northern Michigan to fill the vacancy created by Weaver’s resignation.

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm said her overseas investment missions are bringing new businesses and jobs to Michigan.

Governor Granholm ordered United States flags lowered in honor of Army Private First Class Bradley D. Rappuhn of Grand Ledge who died August 8 at Zhari Kandahar, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Governor Granholm said Recovery Act funds for broadband infrastructure will create jobs, spur economic development in underserved areas of Michigan

Governor Granholm spoke to top officials from global automakers and suppliers meeting in Traverse City at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm said Michigan is becoming the advanced battery capital of the world

Governor Granholm encouraged Congress to include incentives for electric vehicle production and purchase in energy legislation

Governor Granholm visited Harbor Habitat’s 100th build in the Benton Harbor community and said volunteering to help build a home for others offers a rewarding opportunity.

Governor Granholm joined company and local officials to celebrate Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement that it will build a new global headquarters campus in Benton Harbor, the third of three main campuses that comprise the company’s headquarters operations in the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph area.

Governor Granholm signed a bipartisan package of bills aimed to decrease unauthorized electric and natural gas utility service connections as well as protect consumers from increased costs related to energy theft.

In a report to Governor Granholm, the Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention board has recommended that the Michigan Library and Historical Center remain the “people’s building” and current genealogy collections and resources stay at the facility with adequate funding.

Governor Granholm announced the appointment of Andrew S. Levin as acting director of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth; current director Stanley “Skip” Pruss will retire effective July 23.

Governor Granholm Says GE Aviation Growth in Michigan Continues Strategy to Diversify Economy, Create Jobs

Governor Granholm encourages people to visit July 22 farmers market at State Capitol, local farmers markets across the state

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm said that the Helping Hardest-Hit Homeowners Fund, financed by almost $155 million from the federal government, will help as many as 17,000 Michigan homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Governor Granholm has signed the state school aid budget bill (Senate Bill 1163) for the 2011 fiscal year and honored her pledge to protect K-12 funding.

In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm said that grants and loans announced today for nine small Michigan manufacturers enhance the state’s leadership in clean energy advanced manufacturing.

Governor Granholm announced that the state will award nine small manufacturers $15 million in grants and $5 million in loans for a total of $20 million through the Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing program.

Governor Granholm announced the appointment of William C. McConico as judge of the 36th District Court, which serves the city of Detroit. He replaces the Honorable C. Lorene Royster who has resigned.

Governor Granholm ordered flags lowered in honor of Air Force 1st Lieutenant Joel C. Gentz who died in Afghanistan along side three fellow airmen while on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will host the 2010 Governor’s Service Awards, “An Evening with the Stars,” to recognize volunteers from across Michigan for their exemplary service. The event will include The Chenille Sisters as its featured performer. Governor’s Service Awards will be given in eight categories, representing the scope and diversity of volunteer service in Michigan.

Governor Granholm announced that nine Michigan communities awarded Centers for Regional Excellence grants in 2008 for collaborative projects among local governments will discuss their successes and challenges at a statewide conference.

Governor Granholm praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation that will increase small business lending and called for quick Senate passage of the bill.

In radio address, governor outlines key component of effort to diversify economy, create jobs

Governor Granholm said she appreciates the membership of MSEA approving structural change in the contract to help address continuous financial pressure on the state budget created by tough economic times.