Legislative Republicans intend to propose funding to send Michigan National Guard members to the southern United States to bolster border security as well as cease funding programs, including the Newcomer Rental Subsidy Program.
By the end of September, the turnover of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's departmental leadership will nearly be complete.
The Department of Education no longer will be required to assign an A through F grade to each of the state's K-12 schools under legislation signed Monday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Monday a new hangar facility at Selfridge Air National Guard Base will position Michigan for the opportunity to secure a new fighter mission and would provide jobs for Macomb County residents.
Ten years ago, Governor Rick Snyder launched the Veterans Affairs Agency to give veterans issues more of a focal point in his administration amid problems at the state's veterans homes.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and U.S. Rep. John James – former competitors in U.S. Senate elections – this week sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall calling on him to place a new fighter mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, saying it is critical for national security and hugely important to the local economy.
The director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs told a Senate panel that having a new fighter mission assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base is critical for both the local economy and for national security.