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Governor Visits Farmers Market on Capitol Lawn, Underscores Benefits of Buying Local

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0000

LANSING ? Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today visited the farmers market on the east lawn of the State Capitol to purchase Michigan-grown and processed products sold by vendors from around the state, underscoring the importance of Michigan agriculture and buying local. Dollars spent at markets like these are more likely to stay in Michigan, strengthening our local economy.

Governor Granholm Honors Michigan Volunteers

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0000

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.

Granholm Urges Legislature to Send Anti-Bullying Bill to Her Desk

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:03:58 +0000

LANSING ? In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today urged the Michigan Legislature to send her a bill that will help end harassment and bullying in schools. The Michigan House on May 13 passed House Bill 4580 requiring every public school to adopt a policy prohibiting harassment or bullying at school. Granholm first proposed an anti-bullying law in 2006.

Granholm Announces Stem Cell Public Education Day

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced at a press conference in Chicago that the World Stem Cell Summit will kick off with a free “Public Education Day” on October 3 at the Detroit Science Center.

Granholm: Michigan Best in World for Wind Manufacturing

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:42:35 +0000

In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said Michigan is the best place in the world for the wind-manufacturing industry to locate and create jobs.

Governor Granholm Announces Judicial Appointments

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:42:34 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following judicial appointments:

Governor Granholm Declares 2010 Global Youth Service Day

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has declared April 23, 24, and 25 as 2010 Global Youth Service Day. This annual opportunity is the largest youth service event in the world and will engage hundreds of youth in Michigan in an effort to highlight the positive contributions young people make throughout the year.

Granholm Joins Other Governors in Supporting President Obama’s Funding Request for Manufacturing Extension Partnership

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:27:20 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and 17 other governors are supporting President Obama’s funding request for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) in the 2011 fiscal year.

Mr. Jim Plakas, Ex Garden City Mayor appointed by Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Michigan Gaming Control Board

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Announces Weights and Measures Week March 1-7, 2010

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:14:02 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today declared the week of March 1 – 7, 2010, as “Weights and Measures Week” in Michigan.

DHS director: Department meeting increase in demand, supports governor’s FY 2011 budget

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:54:18 +0000

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget would ensure the state’s safety net can meet an unprecedented increase in demand for services, Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed said today.

Granholm Says Economic Plan is Right One for Michigan

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:42:06 +0000

In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm said that the grim events of 2009 confirmed that her administration’s long-standing plan for a new Michigan economy is the right one.

Governor Granholm Statement on $40 Million High-Speed Rail Grant Michigan Received from U.S. Department of Transportation

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:34:58 +0000

LANSING ? Governor Jennifer M. Granholm issued the following statement on today’s announcement that Michigan will receive $40 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation in Recovery Act funded high-speed rail grants.

Granholm Announces Record Number of Children Being Mentored

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that there are a record number of children being mentored in Michigan according to the recent Mentor Michigan Census. The announcement comes during the 2010 Michigan Mentoring Month, an annual effort to highlight the importance and impact of mentoring in communities across the state. It is held in conjunction with National Mentoring Month.

Granholm Says Michigan’s Clean Energy Economy Continues to Grow

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:31:36 +0000

In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said that Michigan’s clean energy economy continues to grow with the state receiving a federal grant this week of almost $6 million to train more than 1,000 workers and place them into green jobs.

Granholm Announces Nearly $6 Million for Green Jobs Training

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:31:02 +0000

LANSING ? Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the state of Michigan has been awarded a $5,819,999 federal grant to train more than 1,000 Michigan citizens and place them into jobs.

Governor Granholm Announces Over 5,200 New and Retained Jobs for Michigan

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping seven companies grow in Michigan and is backing one brownfield redevelopment project.

Granholm Statement on Haiti Relief Efforts, Call for Support

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the Haiti relief efforts following Tuesday’s earthquake:

Granholm Joins Other Governors to Request Help for Manufacturers

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today joined the governors of Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin in writing Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to request that the Treasury Department consider additional initiatives to help manufacturers gain access to credit. The governors said that additional assistance for American manufacturers can help them diversify into new industries, which will help the United States lead in emerging sectors and create new jobs.

Granholm: Ford to Invest $450 Million in Vehicle Electrification Initiatives in Michigan, Including Moving Battery Pack Assembly from Mexico

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that Ford plans to invest an additional $450 million in electrification initiatives in Michigan, including moving future battery pack assembly for hybrid vehicles from Mexico to Michigan.

Governor Granholm to Deliver State of the State Address February 3

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will deliver her 2010 State of the State address Wednesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. at the State Capitol in Lansing.

Governor’s Statement on U.S. Department of Energy Grants to Five Michigan Companies

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Energy that five Michigan companies will receive more than $56.6 million to develop and demonstrate new technologies to boost automotive fuel efficiency.

Granholm Says $127 Per Pupil Proration for K-12 Education Unnecessary

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the $127 per pupil proration for K-12 schools will not be necessary given higher than expected carry-forward from the 2009 fiscal year and a decline in 2010 expenditure estimates from the School Aid Fund.

Governor Granholm Statement on Recovery Act-Funded Advanced Energy Tax Credits for Michigan Companies

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:21:02 +0000

LANSING ? Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement that 12 Michigan companies will receive Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits totaling approximately $242 million through the Recovery Act.