Michigan Report Top Stories
Volume #49, Report #172--Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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EMMONS WINS G.O.P. NOMINATION TO 33RD SENATE
Mid-Michigan Republican Party leaders all but punched former Rep. Judy Emmons' ticket to the Senate on Wednesday as they voted to designate her the party's nominee in the 33rd Senate District, replacing Rep. Brian Calley, who vacated his August primary win in the seat to become the GOP's lieutenant governor candidate.
SNYDER: USE REVENUE SHARING TO REWARD OUTCOMES
The state should stop simply handing out revenue sharing money to local governments with no strings attached and should instead start rewarding those who show innovative and successful practices, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder said Wednesday.
GRANHOLM PICKS SANBORN'S FATHER FOR GAMING BOARD
Kenneth Sanborn, a former Macomb Circuit judge, state representative and father to Sen. Alan Sanborn, has been named to the Michigan Gaming Control Board b y Governor Jennifer Granholm for a term expiring December 31, 2014, setting up a potential appointment squabble with the Senate.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder promised agriculture interests a sympathetic ear when it comes to regulation of their industry and funding of the Department of Agriculture if he is elected governor during an appearance at a candidate forum.
RECOUNTS TO RESUME IN DETROIT HOUSE RACES
Two recounts filed in the 4th and 10th House districts will resume next week after the Board of State Canvassers ruled on a challenge to one earlier this week.
SLOW START TO BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING HAMPERS RETAILERS
Nearly half of Michigan retailers experienced decreased sales in July, traditionally the start of back to school shopping, but about that many think sales will pick up, according to the Michigan Retail Index released on Wednesday.
COURT: JUDGE MUST USE SOLID REASON TO LIMIT TESTIMONY
A court must provide a sound reason that advances the goals of evidence if it limits the time an attorney can question a witness, the Court of Appeals said in a published decision released on Wednesday.
MICHIGAN RANKS 39TH IN PER CAPITA FEDERAL SPENDING
Michigan ranked 39th overall in per capita federal spending in 2009, according to a report from the U.S. Census, with overall spending about $1,000 less than the national average.
INDEX SHOWS INCREASED MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY IN REGION
Manufacturing in Michigan and the whole Midwest showed a gain during July to its strongest levels in more than two years, according to figures kept by the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank.
DETROIT AREA AGAIN CAPTURES WORST UNEMPLOYMENT
The Detroit-Warren-Livonia market's 15.2 percent unemployment rate in July was the highest among large metropolitan communities, according to a report issued Wednesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS ENDORSE SNYDER
The Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan announced Wednesday that it is endorsing Republican candidate Rick Snyder for governor.
