PAAdvisory Briefs

State Police Posts to be Reduced

In an effort to reach the $20.7 million Governor Snyder hopes to cut from the State Police budget, officials announced the planned closure of 33 posts, reducing the number from 62 to 29. While 21 of the 33 closures will be complete, 12 will become “detachment” posts allowing for trooper administration; however, not open to the public. None of the more than 1,000 current troopers will be laid-off under the plan.

Live-in Partner Benefits Rejection On-Hold

Senate Concurrent Resolution 9, sponsored by Senator Mark Jansen (R-Gaines Township), will have to wait for the House of Representatives to return from the two-week Spring Break as Republican’s failed to muster the necessary 11 votes from Democratic colleagues to obtain the super-majority two-thirds passage. The measure, as previously reported by PAAdvisory, would reject the Civil Service Commission’s decision to allow unrelated adult co-habitants of state employees to qualify for health care. The Senate already passed the rejection with a two-thirds vote. The House must do so by April 18^th.

Granholm Joins Dow Chemical Board of Directors & Pew Charitable Trust

Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm has joined Dow Chemical Co.’s board of directors. On Thursday, the chemicals company said the Democrat has a “demonstrated track record” of cultivating public and private sector collaborations that have laid the groundwork for sustainable growth for 21st century manufacturing.” In addition, the former Governor will be promoting the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy throughout the country in her new position as senior advisor to the Pew Charitable Trust. Granholm will also continue as a contributor for Meet the Press and will be teaching at the University of California-Berkley through 2013.

Governor Reacts to Dems Call for Constitutional Amendment

A week after Democratic leaders in the Legislature introduced a measure that would guarantee the right to the collective bargaining process by amending the Michigan Constitution, the Governor reacted by pointing focus back onto the budget, tax and local government reform. Governor Snyder reiterated his priorities and his stance in working well with organized labor.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, March 25, 2011 12:14 PM
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