http://www.michigan.gov/ en Copyright 2008 - State Of Michigan Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:23:53 EDT http://www.michigan.gov/podcast http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov152_Full_240972_7.mp3 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EDT For more than five years, we have been focused on doing what we can to help citizens save money.
We were the first state in the nation to establish a prescription drug purchasing pool to help us get more for our money and offer citizens the MiRx card so they can get a discount on prescriptions, too..
We've sold state planes, we've reduced the number of vehicles in the state fleet, limited state employee travel, and eliminated bonuses. We've reduced energy consumption in state government, we've ended no-bid contracts ? all to ensure that we are being as frugal with your tax dollars as possible. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov152_Full_240972_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov151_Full_239550_7.mp3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:00:00 EDT Long before the current run-up in gas prices, we declared Michigan's intention to lead the nation in alternative energy production. We know alternative energy is good not only for our environment - it can also reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil. But most importantly for us, alternative energy will result in jobs for Michigan workers and is at the heart of our strategic plan to diversify and grow our state's economy.
That's why this week's announcement by the Massachusetts-based Mascoma Corporation that it will build one of the nation's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plants in the Upper Peninsula near Sault Ste. Marie was greeted with such excitement. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov151_Full_239550_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov150_Full_238807_7.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT You may have heard earlier this week that Michigan's unemployment rate took a big jump in the month of May. As new job seekers - many of them young people - entered the work force, they weren't able to find the jobs they were looking for, pushing our unemployment rate to over 8 percent. While any increase in the unemployment rate is unacceptable, Michigan can't escape the effects of $4-a-gallon gas, contraction in the automotive sector, and the sub-prime lending crisis that's battering the national economy. The national jobless rate also soared in May, increasing by more in a single month than any time in more than 20 years. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov150_Full_238807_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov149_Full_237934_7.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT Hi, I'm Dan Mulhern, First Gentleman of the State of Michigan, speaking to you on behalf of my wife, Governor Jennifer Granholm.
We're taking time out to recognize an important calendar milestone this Sunday. Throughout the nation - we celebrate Father's Day.
I often chuckle when I hear that great fatherhood quote by Mark Twain, who once said, "When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he'd learned in seven years." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov149_Full_237934_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov148_Full_237010_7.mp3 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT Next week I will join with governors from around the country at a symposium in North Carolina organized by that state's former Governor, James Hunt, who remains a leader among the nation's governors for pioneering the direct link between education and economic growth.
Over the last five years we've taken that connection to heart and set an important goal: To bring new investment and new jobs to Michigan, we are going to double the number of college graduates in Michigan in just ten years. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov148_Full_237010_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov147_Full_236294_7.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT This weekend I had a chance to speak to business and civic leaders from southeast Michigan who gather each year at the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual policy conference on Mackinac Island.
In my remarks, I encouraged these leaders to be actively involved in three of the most critical issues we face in state government today---Diversifying our economy and creating jobs, educating and training our students and workers and lowering the cost of government in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov147_Full_236294_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov146_Full_235613_7.mp3 Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT Today, more than 1,700 of our fellow Michigan citizens woke up in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots around the world as they serve in the Michigan Army and Air National Guard. Countless others are serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. We can never thank them enough for their service and their sacrifice. This Memorial Day weekend we pay tribute to 22 of these brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice this year ? losing their lives while on active duty. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov146_Full_235613_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov145_Full_234634_7.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT This is Lt. Governor John Cherry speaking to you this week on behalf of Governor Jennifer Granholm about an issue that is at the core of our plan to grow Michigan's economy and create jobs: alternative energy.
Michigan is the state that put the world on wheels, and we can be the state that leads the way in using alternative energy sources to fuel our cars and power our homes. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov145_Full_234634_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov144_Full_233878_7.mp3 Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT Typically, this time each week is my opportunity to talk with you about important events happening in our state. In fact, I expected to be reporting to you today on the exciting possibilities for new jobs in Michigan resulting from my investment mission to the Middle East. But that trip had to be postponed last week when I had unexpected surgery. So instead of giving you a progress report on job, this week I simply want to say thank you. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov144_Full_233878_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov143_Full_233079_7.mp3 Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 EDT Lt. Governor Cherry
As spring is upon us and the school year begins to wind down, thousands of Michigan high school seniors are beginning to look forward to the next phase of their educational journey. And when they take those critical first steps toward a higher education, they will have a revolutionary new scholarship to handle the costs. The $4,000 Michigan Promise Scholarship is available to every student who continues their education after high school. That's the equivalent of two years of community college tuition that a student can put toward a technical certificate, or part of a university degree, or a community college program. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov143_Full_233079_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov142_Full_232464_7.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT This week, I had the pleasure of announcing nearly a half a billion in investments around Michigan, including one of the largest life sciences investments in Michigan's history. MPI Research Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive preclinical research and development services, will invest in Mattawan and Kalamazoo. Other projects include BAE Systems in Sterling Heights, Von Weise Inc. in Eaton Rapids, and two brownfield redevelopment projects in Grand Rapids and Huron Township. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov142_Full_232464_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov141_Full_231858_7.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT We are in the early stages of a green industrial revolution. Everywhere across this nation and the globe, companies are racing to meet the demand for products that save energy and reduce our use of foreign oil. This is a unique opportunity for Michigan, and it couldn't come at a better time, given the challenges our manufacturing sector has faced. That's why I am working hard to make sure that Michigan is ready to capitalize on it. Thanks to all of our great W's - wind, wood, water, workforce, wheels, and even waste - Michigan is better positioned than perhaps any other state to turn our nation's need to preserve the environment and reduce energy costs into jobs and economic growth. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov141_Full_231858_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov140_Full_231237_7.mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT This week, I signed into law the most aggressive film incentive program in the nation, part of an overall economic stimulus package I unveiled in my State of the State address less than three months ago.
Without a doubt, we're going to see more productions filmed on location in Michigan. However, what we have done is set the stage for hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment that will grow industry activities that support film production, create jobs, and train workers for those jobs. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov140_Full_231237_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov139_Full_230526_7.mp3 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT Across the country, many business leaders, economists and scientists are coming to a very important conclusion - to create the workforce of the 21st century, we must begin in the earliest years of life. In 2005, I created the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, also known as ECIC, to assure that every child in Michigan arrives at kindergarten healthy, safe and ready to succeed. ECIC is working to identify ways to invest smarter in the crucial first five years of a child's life, and it's working to end the achievement gap that prevents us from realizing the potential of far too many children. ECIC supports a network of local public-private partnerships; those are known as Great Start collaboratives. From the day I took office I have stressed that investment in early childhood education and care is critical for the economic viability of our state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov139_Full_230526_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov138_Full_229558_7.mp3 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT Hardly a day goes by that we're not confronted by more bad news about the mortgage crisis and the impact it's having on the lives of families and the nation's economy as a whole. While the crisis has led to the downfall of some on Wall Street, it is also affecting Main Street with too many citizens facing the unthinkable: the loss of their home.
That's why last fall I proposed Save the Dream legislation to help preserve home ownership for thousands of Michigan families threatened by foreclosure. I am pleased to report that thanks to bipartisan support in the legislature those bills have been sent to my desk and I will sign them into law next week. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov138_Full_229558_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov137_Full_228720_7.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT There was an important victory in Lansing last week for Michigan workers and for all of us who want to see bi-partisan cooperation in government. And it dealt with the most important issue we face in Michigan today and that's jobs. We all know that there are too many people in Michigan today who are unemployed. But, what's less well known is that there are also tens of thousands of jobs in our state that are going unfilled. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov137_Full_228720_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov136_Full_228107_7.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT Last month, I submitted a budget to the Legislature that would make important new investments in education in Michigan. Not only are these investments important to our children and their future, they are critical to Michigan's economic recovery.
The businesses we want to grow in Michigan have one thing in common - they want an educated, skilled workforce.
That's why we are now giving all high school graduates in our state the opportunity to earn a $4,000 Michigan Promise scholarship when they go on to college or get technical training. And that's why we want all Michigan students to take the rigorous courses in high school they need to succeed in college and the workplace. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov136_Full_228107_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov135_Full_227405_7.mp3 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST We recently announced that we're creating jobs today and jobs tomorrow through my economic stimulus package that will help to jumpstart our state's economy by fast forwarding 34 road projects across the state, putting 2,100 people to work right now. And this week, I am pleased to tell you that not only are we continuing to fight to create jobs, but there is exciting news to report on our efforts to ensure that we're doing all that we can to protect citizen's pocketbooks. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov135_Full_227405_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov134_Full_226681_7.mp3 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST Last month, in my State of the State Address, I unveiled an economic stimulus package to help jumpstart our state's economy. It's part of an aggressive and comprehensive plan to create jobs today and jobs tomorrow. I'm pleased to report that we're making progress on both fronts.
This week, I announced we're fast-forwarding 34 road projects across the state - projects that originally were scheduled for the 2009 construction season. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov134_Full_226681_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov133_Full_225653_7.mp3 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST We've heard a lot about Michigan's economy being uniquely challenged due to the impact of globalization and the ongoing restructuring of our manufacturing sector.
But this week, there is plenty of encouraging news in Michigan filled with signs that an economic transformation is starting.
With our assistance, companies across the state announced that they are expanding or locating their operations here in Michigan, creating a total of 2,225 jobs. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov133_Full_225653_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov132_Full_224989_7.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST Nestled along the shores of the Pere Marquette River, among the trees of the Manistee National Forest is the resort community of Idlewild. Founded in 1912 and dubbed -- Black Eden -- Idlewild attracted tens of thousands of African American visitors from every corner of the country. Among them were some of the most influential figures in the African American narrative - among them, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who performed the first successful open-heart surgery in the United States, and Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois, the towering intellectual who co-founded the NAACP. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov132_Full_224989_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov131_Full_224219_7.mp3 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST This week I delivered a proposed budget to state lawmakers for their consideration and approval. The budget I've outlined builds on the difficult work of the last five years to get Michigan's fiscal house in order and continues to invest in the things that Michigan needs to be competitive. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov131_Full_224219_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov130_Full_223365_7.mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST Earlier this week, I stood before a joint session of the Michigan Legislature to give my annual State of the State speech outlining my priorities for the year ahead.
I said that in these tough times, government cannot be all things to all people. That is why we will focus on four things - a job for every worker, affordable health care for every family, safe places to live and work for all of us, and quality education for our citizens, kids and adults.
These are the right priorities to ensure that we can maintain our Michigan way of life today and in the future - and the right priorities to ensure that Michigan can successfully transition to the 21st century economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov130_Full_223365_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov129_Full_222622_7.mp3 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST In just a few days, I'll step to a podium in the State Capitol and deliver my sixth State of the State address. Every year, the words are different and the initiatives I outline are new, but over these six years, the central message has been consistent: this administration is focused on reshaping and building Michigan's economy in the face of the harsh realities of globalization. We are working to make Michigan one of the best places in the nation to live, learn and earn. Not just for ourselves, but for our children and our grandchildren, too.
Each address is built on the year before?and each has focused on the next steps we will take to diversify Michigan's economy and ensure that our state and all of our citizens get the education and training they need to succeed in the future. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov129_Full_222622_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov128_Full_221979_7.mp3 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST I've spent a lot of time talking about our comprehensive plan to diversify Michigan's economy - especially our "Go Anywhere Do Anything" approach to attracting and growing good-paying jobs in fields like life sciences, homeland security and alternative energy. Well, I want to tell you that one of the things that we're also doing as part of our plan is to build on our past successes in the auto industry to create a new advanced automotive industry right here in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov128_Full_221979_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov127Full_221369_7.mp3 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST Home ownership is the American Dream. It's the very foundation of our communities. It's having that special place where you can raise a family. Owning a house means owning a special place that belongs to you -- a special place that's home.
But as you know, our nation is facing a severe housing crisis. It's throwing the stock market and the U.S. economy into turmoil. And few are feeling the pain more than we are. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov127Full_221369_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov126_Full_220242_7.mp3 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST Hi, this is Dan Mulhern. As Michigan's First Gentleman, I'm on a mission to spread the word about how mentoring transforms lives.
January is Michigan Mentoring month... and so Jennifer invited me to tell you a little bit about mentoring ...
Way back in college I mentored Wilfredo Torres for 4 years, and I loved it. When Jennifer was Attorney General she mentored and our family came to love Britney. Jennifer's example inspired me to jump back in. Maybe you, too, have thought that "to whom much has been given, much is expected." It was time for me to give back, and I was matched with a great young guy named Chrissean Davis. I was saddened when his mom moved the family to Indiana two years later. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov126_Full_220242_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov125_Full_219489_7.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST As the year draws to a close, I want to wish you and your family a joyful holiday season and a safe, and a happy New Year. As we prepare to ring in the New Year it seems only appropriate that we reflect back on all that we worked to accomplish in 2007. While there's no question that we faced more than our share of challenges we spent the year working hard to create jobs, ensure a quality education for every child, provide affordable health care for every family and ensure safe places for all Michiganians to live and play.
In these challenging, but productive months:
We replaced the state's Single Business Tax with the fairer Michigan Business Tax and included incentives for research and job creation.
I continued to go anywhere and do anything to attract and retain good paying jobs. My investment missions to Sweden and Germany this year have already created or retained more than 1,000 jobs. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov125_Full_219489_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov124_Full_219431_7.mp3 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST This is a wonderful season -- a time of year when we celebrate those things that are most important in our lives: faith, family, friends. It's a time to re-kindle old friendships and just maybe, a time to rest and rejuvenate ourselves for the year that lies ahead. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov124_Full_219431_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov123_Full_218556_7.mp3 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST If you're like me, you're rushing around, trying to get all of your holiday shopping done and searching for the perfect gifts for all the special people in your life.
Well if so, I've got a tip for making those perfect gifts even better. Make them Michigan products
That's what I'm doing, and let me tell you - there are some great reasons to keep your holiday spending close to home. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov123_Full_218556_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov122_Full_217822_7.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST Take a look around your house. If you're like a lot of people, you might have a box of cereal from Kellogg's, or maybe a dishwasher from Whirlpool?or maybe some items made with plastic from Dow. In your fridge, there's some leftover pizza from Little Caesar's?and in the garage, of course, maybe a car from Ford or General Motors or Chrysler. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov122_Full_217822_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov121_Full_217013_7.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST Throughout November, I have been traveling the state with my economic development team, meeting with alternative energy leaders and looking at what we can do to make sure our state is the national leader in this growing industry. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov121_Full_217013_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov120_Full_216109_7.mp3 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST As the holiday season begins, our thoughts turn to gift giving - and one thing that life has taught me is that the most important gift we can give is our own time... .
With people in Michigan facing so many tough challenges, there are an awful lot of our fellow citizens who could benefit from a helping hand. So, this Thanksgiving, I am particularly thankful for all the selfless Michigan citizens who have reached out to help a friend, a neighbor, or a fellow community member. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov120_Full_216109_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov119_Full_215697_7.mp3 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST This is Lt. Governor John Cherry speaking to you this week on behalf of Governor Jennifer Granholm.
The governor and I have spent the last five years working hard to implement an economic plan that will produce good-paying jobs and make Michigan a better place for all our citizens to live, learn and earn. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov119_Full_215697_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov118_Full_215099_7.mp3 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST This Veterans Day weekend, every Michigan citizen should take a moment to recognize and thank our brave Michigan service men and women, past and present. Michigan citizens who are serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere around the world are in our prayers. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov118_Full_215099_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov117_Full_214432_7.mp3 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EDT This is Governor Jennifer Granholm. This month, I'll be traveling around the state with my economic development team to talk to local business leaders who are growing a new industry right here in our backyard. We'll be visiting cities where the alternative energy sector is growing jobs and helping to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov117_Full_214432_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov116_Full_213610_7.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EDT At the start of this month, I reached an historic agreement with legislators to solve Michigan's budget crisis with a combination of cuts, reforms and new revenues. The new revenues were put into place and some reforms were passed into law, but there's more to do, and now the Legislature is finishing up the budget bills with the cuts for this year. The Legislature has until October 31 to act on these final budget bills, and they are making good progress. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov116_Full_213610_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov115_Full_212659_7.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT This weekend, thousands of runners from around the world will be heading to downtown Detroit to compete in the 30th annual Detroit Free Press / Flagstar Marathon. And thousands more people will be on hand to cheer... It's a great celebration of Detroit!
But it's not the only marathon giving Detroit a boost... Earlier this week, the state approved a tax credit to help Marathon Petroleum Company invest $1.5 billion in southwest Detroit, creating 135 new permanent jobs. And we made more great jobs announcements this week as well: Camshaft Machine Company, Chrysler and NEAPCO Driveline Company were also awarded tax credits to help them grow jobs. Together with Marathon and a community redevelopment project in Detroit, these companies can create and retain over 3,000 Michigan jobs! http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov115_Full_212659_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov114_Full_212123_7.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:00 EDT Earlier this week, I joined Senator Debbie Stabenow at a community roundtable on the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which in Michigan is known as MiChild. I sat for an hour with health care professionals and child advocates, who shared their first-hand experience with how important it is for our children to have health care coverage. We heard heart wrenching stories about what happens when kids don't have access to preventative treatment. We heard about a child who died from an asthma attack because he couldn't see a regular doctor. And about an earache that went untreated and led to permanent hearing loss. And a tooth infection that led to death. Insurance and preventative care would have made a difference in all of these cases. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov114_Full_212123_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov113_Full_211240_7.mp3 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EDT Last week, the Michigan Legislature agreed to a combination of cuts, reforms and new revenues that ended a brief government shutdown. This agreement puts Michigan on solid fiscal footing, it prevents massive cuts to health care, education and public safety, and it will allow us to move forward aggressively with our jobs plan to diversify and transform Michigan's economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov113_Full_211240_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/GovSpeech_210385_7.mp3 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:00:00 EDT In an address to the state Thursday evening, feature as this week's special edition radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm cited progress in recent budget negotiations and said that she remains committed to working with lawmakers to avert a partial shutdown of state government. Negotiations are expected to be ongoing until a comprehensive budget agreement is reached. In the absence of an agreement, a partial shutdown of the government will take place effective at midnight on Sunday, September 30. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/GovSpeech_210385_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov109_Full_207769_7.mp3 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EDT This fall, we're beginning a great new chapter for Michigan's economic future, and for public education in Michigan. Across the state, we're opening five new schools that are called "early college high schools." These new high schools are formed directly in partnership with local hospitals and health care providers. The hospitals help to write the curriculum, and then they hire the kids once they graduate.
Early college high schools are something that students in my generation may never have imagined? but they make so much sense, especially for our kids who need to be prepared for this increasingly competitive global economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov109_Full_207769_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov107_Full_206491_7.mp3 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT Hello from Germany!
I've spent the week here and in Sweden helping businesses in these two countries see that Michigan is the place to invest and grow jobs. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov107_Full_206491_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov107_Full_206491_7.mp3 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT As I've said many times before, I'd go anywhere and do anything to bring jobs to Michigan. And this week, that means going back overseas. I'll be in Sweden and Germany talking to business leaders to attract great companies and new jobs - in cutting edge industries - to Michigan. My previous overseas ... http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov107_Full_206491_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov105_Full_205318_7.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EDT On Tuesday, Michigan's economy will take another green step forward... In Adrian, I'm taking part in the ribbon cutting for Michigan's largest biodiesel manufacturing facility. Biodiesel is a type of clean-burning fuel that's created from plants like soybeans. The Adrian facility - which is known as NextDiesel - will draw on cutting-edge technologies, and Michigan's vast agricultural resources, and our talented work force to produce up to 100 million gallons of biodiesel fuel each year. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov105_Full_205318_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov104_Full_204722_7.mp3 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EDT With globalization gripping our state's economy, we've set in motion a comprehensive plan to transform Michigan into a 21st century economic powerhouse. Our No Worker Left Behind initiative, which I announced this week in Traverse City, is putting our worker training efforts into overdrive. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov104_Full_204722_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov103_Full_204028_7.mp3 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EDT This weekend, Michigan is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Bridge - back in 1957, the Might Mac opened for the first time, connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time it was built, a record that would hold for more than thirty years.
The Bridge was an enormous challenge at a critical juncture in Michigan's history. But proponents believed it could fuel economic growth for the state. Despite initial skepticism, which persisted even after the span was completed, the bridge proved to be a smart investment, and became a symbol of Michigan's strength and ingenuity.
Michigan Governor Mennen Williams described it at the time as "the manifestation of the spirit of Michigan - a spirit adventurous, unafraid, respectful of the past, but eager to meet the future."
In the global economy of the 21st century, the challenges to our economic future are no longer as concrete as figuring out how to span a vast channel. But the spirit that Governor Williams described fifty years ago still fits Michigan citizens. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov103_Full_204028_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov102_Full_203383_7.mp3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm states that she is eager to welcome governors from across the nation to discuss plans and policies for the future at this weekend's National Governors Association Annual Meeting in Traverse City. This year's meeting, with the theme Innovation America, will focus on using innovation to drive economic growth and success in a global economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov102_Full_203383_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov101_Full_202660_7.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm previews events next weekend in Traverse City where governors from across the country will come together to discuss plans and policies for the future http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov101_Full_202660_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov100_Full_201597_7.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm praises Michigan legislators' recent approval of the new Michigan Business Tax (MBT) and underscored her commitment to attracting new businesses to Michigan. Granholm said a simple, fair, competitive tax structure is critical to bringing jobs to the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov100_Full_201597_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov99_Full_200975_7.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm reminds Michigan citizens that a higher state minimum wage went into effect Sunday, July 1, as the result of legislation she called for and signed into law last year. The increase will result in a raise for more than half a million Michigan workers. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov99_Full_200975_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov98_Full_200090_7.mp3 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm says it is critical to invest in our people and continue to focus on innovation in order for Michigan to thrive and overcome today's challenging economic times.
"The signs are all around us - when Michigan innovates, it pays off," Granholm said. "We are creating jobs, growing our economy, and taking the first steps towards a vibrant, diversified future." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov98_Full_200090_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov97_Full_199346_7.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm says the new Michigan Business Tax (MBT), which she and Legislative leaders agreed upon earlier in the week, will encourage job creation and make Michigan more competitive for businesses. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov97_Full_199346_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov96_Full_198772_7.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm marks the conclusion of the 2006-2007 school year by highlighting exciting new improvements to the state's school system and stressing the importance of education to securing a bright future for Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov96_Full_198772_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov95_Full_198191_7.mp3 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm notes recent progress on the state's 2007 budget, saying lawmakers must adopt a four-part, comprehensive solution to the ongoing budget crisis, combining spending cuts, government reforms, new revenues, and a new business tax structure. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov95_Full_198191_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov94_Full_197684_7.mp3 Wed, 30 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm praises the bravery of thousands of Michigan citizens serving in the armed forces. Earlier this week, Granholm met with families of Michigan soldiers who have died while on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the fourth year the governor has hosted the memorial to honor Michigan's fallen soldiers and their families. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov94_Full_197684_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov93_Full_196995_7.mp3 Thu, 24 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights the Harbor Shores community redevelopment project in the Benton Harbor and the grand opening of Google's new headquarters in Ann Arbor as prime examples of investments that will help revitalize Michigan's economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov93_Full_196995_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov92_Full_196182_7.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT "Innovation is something at which private industry in Michigan has excelled, and it is something we in state government are working hard to foster," Granholm said. "Even as I speak, Michigan citizens at companies like Google and Hemlock Semiconductor are doing cutting-edge innovating." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov92_Full_196182_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov91_Full_195351_7.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights a recent investment announcement by Hemlock Semiconductor and urged that the state continue to invest in Michigan citizens and Michigan's economic future. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov91_Full_195351_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov90_Full_194401_7.mp3 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm touts the opportunities for job creation and economic growth if Michigan adopts a plan to move to renewable energy sources and continues to pursue investments in alternative energy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov90_Full_194401_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov89_Full_193710_7.mp3 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm endorsed bills introduced by Representative Andy Meisner that will update Michigan laws to allow potentially life-saving stem cell research in the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov89_Full_193710_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov88_Full_193145_7.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm previews the upcoming Society of Automotive Engineers 2007 World Congress next week in Detroit http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov88_Full_193145_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov87_Full_192502_7.mp3 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT "This week, I've been working the phones and talking to business leaders from across the country about all the things that make Michigan a great place for them to invest and grow," Granholm said. "It's the same sales pitch I gave businesses last month during my jobs mission to Germany when a number of companies announced they are investing $20 million to create and retain over 700 Michigan jobs." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov87_Full_192502_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov86_Full_191565_7.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:00:00 EDT "In this season of renewal and hope, Michigan continues to grapple with tough economic times," Granholm said. "But we're pushing forward with our comprehensive economic plan every day, and we are beginning to see results." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov86_Full_191565_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov85_Full_190888_7.mp3 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm discusses her upcoming appearance at the annual Governor's Education Summit. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov85_Full_190888_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov84_Full_190337_7.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights her efforts to create new jobs in Michigan right now and make investments in Michigan that will continue to pay off in the future. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov84_Full_190337_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov83_Full_189443_7.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm discusses the common ground found with citizens from across the state in a series of town hall meetings this week. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov83_Full_189443_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov82_Full_188580_7.mp3 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:00:00 EST "Companies that are growing and innovating across the world won't wait for Michigan to catch up. And they won't invest in a place where workers don't have the skills that the 21st century economy demands," Granholm said. "Innovation and investment in people are beginning to come together to help revitalize our economy." http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov82_Full_188580_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov81_Full_187899_7.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm states that investments in education, worker training, and economic diversification are critical for revitalizing Michigan's economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov81_Full_187899_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov80_Full_187237_7.mp3 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm celebrateS Black History Month by highlighting some of the great African American figures in Michigan history, and pointing to diversity as a key to success in the global marketplace. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov80_Full_187237_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov79_Full_186570_7.mp3 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:00:00 EST Michigan urgently needs to invest in its citizens to grow the economy and create jobs. As jobs have been outsourced and trade agreements go un-enforced, Michigan businesses and workers need to be equipped to compete in the global economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov79_Full_186570_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov78_Full_185680_7.mp3 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm says that the work of the Emergency Financial Advisory Panel, a bipartisan group led by former Governors Bill Milliken and Jim Blanchard, underscores the need for Michigan to find a comprehensive solution to put the state on stable fiscal ground. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov78_Full_185680_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov77_Full_184859_7.mp3 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm says that in the face of the current budget crisis, Michigan must aggressively work to diversify its economy and invest in growing the talent and skills of our citizens. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov77_Full_184859_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov76_Full_183765_7.mp3 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm says that Michigan's budget shortfall is at a crisis level as a result of declining revenue and greater human need across the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov76_Full_183765_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov75_Full_183109_7.mp3 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm encourages citizens to visit the 100th North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. While there, visitors can see firsthand some of the exciting advances being made in the automotive industry that are playing a role in transforming Michigan's economy. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov75_Full_183109_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov74_Full_182467_7.mp3 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today echoed her inaugural address pledging her commitment to transform the state and provide opportunity to all citizens in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov74_Full_182467_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov73Full_182076_7.mp3 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm highlights important steps taken in 2006 to grow Michigan's economy and invest in the issues that matter to Michigan citizens.
"As 2006 comes to a close, I am proud to look back on a year of planning and execution, lots of travel, and a whole lot of hard work and see the progress we've made despite the economic challenges our state is facing," Granholm said. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov73Full_182076_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov72_Full_181748_7.mp3 Sat, 23 Dec 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm asks citizens to remember the gift of service as they gather with family and friends during the holiday season. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov72_Full_181748_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov71_Full_180954_7.mp3 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 01:00:00 EST Granholm tells students education after high school critical, within their reach http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov71_Full_180954_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov70_Full_180217_7.mp3 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:00:00 EST $4,000 new merit scholarship sends right message to Michigan students Governor Granholm says the new Merit Award scholarship, approved yesterday by the Michigan House of Representatives and now called the Michigan Promise, is the most important issue for Michigan families and the state's economy addressed by lawmakers in the lame-duck session. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov70_Full_180217_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov69_Full_179586_7.mp3 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor urges Legislature to pass tax before end of year http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov69_Full_179586_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov68Full_178910_7.mp3 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor delivers Thanksgiving message http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov68Full_178910_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov67_Full_178396_7.mp3 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:00:00 EST Special guest Rebecca Humphries, Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), kicked-off the opening of firearm deer season in Michigan by discussing the important role hunting plays in Michigan's heritage and economy. Director Humphries also highlighted recent legislation signed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm that will help ensure the next generation of conservationists is introduced to the sport. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov67_Full_178396_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov66_Full_177954_7.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:00:00 EST It is estimated that more than 788,000 veterans are living in Michigan; from men who are in their late 70s and 80s who saw their world completely change on December 7, 1941, to the men and women who currently serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov66_Full_177954_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov66_Full_177954_7.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:00:00 EST It is estimated that more than 788,000 veterans are living in Michigan; from men who are in their late 70s and 80s who saw their world completely change on December 7, 1941, to the men and women who currently serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov66_Full_177954_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov65Full_177484_7.mp3 Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:00:00 EST Granholm recounts individuals throughout history who fought for a voice in government, including early patriots like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson; also, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton who fought for the rights of women at the ballot box and Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks who fought for the rights of African Americans. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov65Full_177484_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/_Gov64_Edit_176567_7.mp3 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EST http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/_Gov64_Edit_176567_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov63_Full_175943_7.mp3 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm says that recent announcements, including one from earlier this week announcing eight company expansions, are a signal that Michigan's economic transformation is beginning to take hold. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov63_Full_175943_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov62Full_175366_7.mp3 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm reiterates her commitment to "go anywhere and do anything" to transform Michigan's economy. Granholm highlighted the opening of a second Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) facility in Dundee as an example of how a new economy and new ways of doing business are already taking hold in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov62Full_175366_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov61_Full_174579_7.mp3 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm urges the Michigan Legislature to pass two bills that would lift the decades-old restrictions placed on embryonic stem cell research in the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov61_Full_174579_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov60_Full_173941_7.mp3 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm celebrates the first of three raises that Michigan workers will receive over the next two years. On Sunday, the state's minimum wage increased from $5.15 an hour to $6.95 an hour. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov60_Full_173941_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov59full_173169_7.mp3 Heidi Watson Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EDT In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm announces that she has signed legislation that will create an Earned Income Tax Credit for working families in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov59full_173169_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov58Full_172356_7.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights the work being done to provide universal access to affordable health care in Michigan, including the two-year anniversary of the MiRx prescription drug discount card, and continued negotiations with federal government to implement the MI First Health Care Plan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/gov/Gov58Full_172356_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov57Full_171611_7.mp3 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor cites United Solar Ovonic and Toyota Technical Center as further evidence her economic plan is working
http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov57Full_171611_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov56Full_171010_7.mp3 Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:00:00 EDT Labor Day is a day to salute the labor contributions of Michigan's workforce and to honor the great Michigan value of hard work symbolized by the Mackinac Bridge. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov56Full_171010_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov55Full_169907_7.mp3 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm today says economic plan is already working to grow Michigan's economy and create jobs, and that a study released this week by the W.E. Upjohn Institute confirmed her plan is the right plan for the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov55Full_169907_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov54Full_169124_7.mp3 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm today underscores that her economic plan to diversify Michigan's economy puts people first and is the right plan for Michigan.
"I have developed and am implementing the most comprehensive economic plan of any state in the country," Granholm said. "My economic plan invests in the things that matter - in our schools, in our health care, and in diversifying Michigan's economy." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov54Full_169124_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov53Full_167979_7.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm says the promise of a higher education must become a reality for every child in Michigan if the state is to succeed in a global economy. Granholm is committed to making education beyond high school more affordable and more accessible for every student. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov53Full_167979_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov52Full_167085_7.mp3 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm stresses the importance of keeping Michigan children safe and highlighted her administration?s actions to do just that. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov52Full_167085_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov51Full_166415_7.mp3 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:00:00 EDT MI First Health Care Plan will make health care accessible, affordable
Governor Granholm underscores the importance of providing accessible and affordable health care for every person in Michigan. Granholm will travel around the state next week to meet with citizens to discuss the impact of rising health care costs. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov51Full_166415_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov50Full_165630_7.mp3 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm calls on the Bush administration to take action against excessive oil profits in the face of record high gas prices and said Michigan will be the state that makes the nation independent of foreign oil. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov50Full_165630_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov49Full_165142_7.mp3 Mon, 17 Jul 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm said Google and other companies growing in Michigan are evidence that her work to grow the economy is beginning to pay dividends. This week, Granholm joined officials from Internet-giant Google to announce the company chose Michigan for the headquarters of their new Internet project, AdWords. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov49Full_165142_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov48Full_164604_7.mp3 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm announces she has signed a package of legislation that will, for the first time, create incentives for consumers who buy alternative fuel vehicles and service stations that make ethanol and biodiesel available to their customers. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov48Full_164604_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov48Full_164604_7.mp3 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 01:00:00 EDT "As the automotive capital of the world, Michigan is a logical choice to be the center of alternative energy research and production." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov48Full_164604_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov47_Full_164259_7.mp3 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:00:00 EDT Governor emphasizes that tourism is a critical component of Michigan?s economy. Granholm said doubling the state's investment in promoting Michigan as an outstanding travel destination will help to bring more visitors, additional revenue, and new jobs to the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov47_Full_164259_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov46Full_163644_7.mp3 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm underscores that her comprehensive economic plan is encouraging companies across Michigan to locate here, to expand here, and to create jobs here. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov46Full_163644_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov45Full_162710_7.mp3 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 01:00:00 EDT "If we want the jobs of tomorrow in Michigan, we need to make this commitment to our young people today," Granholm said. "If we expect them all to get education or training after high school, we?ve got to help all of them pay for it. It is that simple." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov45Full_162710_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov44Full_161884_7.mp3 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 01:00:00 EDT In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said Michigan cannot afford to lose more manufacturing jobs as the result of unfair trade with South Korea. She is pressing the Bush Administration to negotiate a free and fair trade agreement with the country during current talks that began this week. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov44Full_161884_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov43Full_161105_7.mp3 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights the new business marketing campaign being launched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to convince employers across the country to choose Michigan for their job growth. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov43Full_161105_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov42Full_160580_7.mp3 Tue, 30 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today highlighted her actions to protect consumers at the pump and once again called on President Bush to take action to bring down the cost of fuel across the nation. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov42Full_160580_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov41Full_159705_7.mp3 Mon, 22 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT After three days of meetings with executives and business leaders at major Japanese companies, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today highlighted the success of her investment mission with the state's economic development team to Japan in her weekly radio address. Granholm returned to Michigan with commitments from 12 companies to create more than 400 jobs and over $84 million in new investments in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov41Full_159705_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov40Full_158979_7.mp3 Mon, 15 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm today stresses that Michigan's comprehensive jobs plan is helping to convince businesses from around the world to come to Michigan. Next week, Granholm will travel with economic development officers to Japan to meet with 19 companies that have the potential to help expand and diversify Michigan's economic horizons. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov40Full_158979_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov39Full_158243_7.mp3 Mon, 08 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm highlights the need to cover uninsured citizens in Michigan and the steps being taken to provide affordable health care to every citizen in the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov39Full_158243_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Appreciation_157861_7.mp3 Wed, 03 May 2006 06:00:00 EDT Our team is strong because of the individual contributions you make, and I appreciate ... http://www.mich.gov/documents/Appreciation_157861_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/april_157413_7.mp3 Mon, 01 May 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm says the recent rise in gas prices is unacceptable and called on the president to stand up for working people across the nation by calling on oil companies to lower their prices at a time when they are raking in record profits. http://www.mich.gov/documents/april_157413_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/april_156763_7.mp3 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm states that while Michigan continues to feel the effects of the manufacturing crisis in America, the state is experiencing some encouraging signs of job creation in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/april_156763_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov35Full_155621_7.mp3 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 01:00:00 EDT Governor Granholm restates her commitment to crisscross the country and work the phones to attract new jobs to Michigan.
"From the 21st Century Jobs Fund to our pursuit of employers in other states and on other continents, we have an aggressive, comprehensive plan to grow our economy in Michigan," Granholm said. "There is nothing I won't do and no distance I won't travel to bring new jobs to our great state." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov35Full_155621_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov34Full_154995_7.mp3 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:00:00 EDT "This is a tremendous victory for our working families and for all of Michigan," Granholm said. "Without those citizens who overwhelmingly support this increase, it wouldn't have been possible. I want to thank all those Michiganians who have repeatedly and loudly called for Lansing to take action." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov34Full_154995_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov33Full_154241_7.mp3 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm highlights three company expansions that will bring more than 700 jobs to the state and help pave the way for Michigan's economic future. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov33Full_154241_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov32Full_153786_7.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm says nothing is more important to securing Michigan's future than giving all of our children a world-class education, and critical to that education is making sure every school is a safe, positive learning environment. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov32Full_153786_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov31_Full_153005_7.mp3 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 01:00:00 EST Governor Granholm highlights a new initiative that would use state dollars to help cities, counties, and local transit agencies across Michigan improve local roads and create thousands of jobs across the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov31_Full_153005_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov30Full_152061_7.mp3 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:00:00 EST "By working creatively with Charter One, we expect as many as 5,000 new jobs will be created by small and mid-size employers all across Michigan," Granholm said. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov30Full_152061_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov29_Full_151324_7.mp3 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:00:00 EST "From gasoline for your car to natural gas and heating oil for your home, we all know that costs for energy have been steadily rising - and the higher they go this winter, the harder my administration is working to make sure all our citizens can afford to stay warm," Granholm said. "Our goal is to make sure that no Michigan household has to choose between heating and eating." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov29_Full_151324_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov28_Full_150645_7.mp3 Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm repeats her call to the Legislature to act on recommendations from the State Board of Education for a rigorous high school curriculum in Michigan. This proposal is an essential step in the administration's long-term goal of building a stronger Michigan and a diverse economy that will keep kids in the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov28_Full_150645_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov27_Full_150007_7.mp3 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm reiterates her commitment to working her plan to secure Michigan's future, while fighting cuts in the president's budget that would hurt Michigan citizens. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov27_Full_150007_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov26_Full_149502_7.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2006 04:00:00 EST Governor's commended Detroit on work done to revitalize city for Super Bowl XL http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov26_Full_149502_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov25_Full_147771_7.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:00:00 EST Governor Granholm highlights a two-week informational tour being held around Michigan to tell businesses about the $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund she recently signed into law. The Jobs Fund will help business leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs conduct new research, develop new technology, and create new jobs in Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov25_Full_147771_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov24_Full_147350_7.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm said that while automakers are exhibiting their latest designs at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, Michigan is showcasing its dedication to remain at the center of the auto industry and remain a manufacturing powerhouse for decades to come http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov24_Full_147350_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov23_Full_146759_7.mp3 Mon, 09 Jan 2006 04:00:00 EST Granholm Says Nothing More Important than Safety of Our Children
The laws are aimed at protecting children from sexual predators while at school or day care and strengthening reporting requirements for convicted sex offenders. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov23_Full_146759_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov22_Full_146113_7.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2006 04:00:00 EST "This New Year, my resolution to the people of Michigan is this: I'll continue to go anywhere and do anything to grow our economy and bring jobs here," Granholm said. "I am totally resolved to pursue the economic plan we've put in place over the past 12 months, because it's a plan that is already working to diversify our economy and create jobs in our state today." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov22_Full_146113_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov21_Full_145735_7.mp3 Thu, 29 Dec 2005 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm encourages citizens across the state to reflect on one of the most precious gifts anyone will receive this year: the gift of service from our men and women in uniform. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov21_Full_145735_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov20_Full_145167_7.mp3 Tue, 20 Dec 2005 04:00:00 EST "I signed the Jobs for Michigan Fund into law in November, and now in December, we are turning the ignition on this new economic engine," Granholm said. "We intend that the Jobs Fund will give companies the financial boost to create exciting new products that will lead to thousands of jobs in Michigan, jobs for all kinds of workers wearing everything from blue collars to lab coats to white collars and suit coats." http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov20_Full_145167_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov19_Full_144424_7.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2005 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm expresses her disappointment with the Bush Administration for telling Michigan's auto manufacturers they are on their own when it comes to unfair trade practices and the high cost of pensions and health care. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov19_Full_144424_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov18_Full_143705_7.mp3 Mon, 05 Dec 2005 04:00:00 EST 25 RSAs Giving Workers, Businesses a Competative Edge
David Hollister, director of the Department of Labor & Economic Growth, made the announcement on the Governor's weekly radio address. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov18_Full_143705_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov17_Full_143089_7.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2005 04:00:00 EST In her weekly radio address Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today marked the beginning of the holiday season to thank Michigan citizens for their outstanding commitment to service, and encouraged families across the state to give the gift of their time to those in need across the state. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov17_Full_143089_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov16_Full_142519_7.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 01:00:00 EST In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced a new wave of job creation in Michigan, highlighting her administration's efforts to attract new businesses, retain existing jobs, and create new jobs across Michigan. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov16_Full_142519_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov15_Full_142100_7.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 04:00:00 EST In her weekly radio address, Governor Granholm today called on Legislative leaders to pass the bipartisan jobs package they recently announced with the Governor, but have since walked away from. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov15_Full_142100_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov14_Full_141356_7.mp3 Mon, 07 Nov 2005 04:00:00 EST Governor Granholm proclaims the month of November "Return to Learn" month in Michigan. In her weekly radio address, which airs on radio stations across the state November 4th, the Governor said college and university campuses across the state are opening their doors to invite Michigan citizens to return to the classroom to finish higher education degrees. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov14_Full_141356_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov13_Full_140429_7.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:00:00 EST Governor Signs Emergency Rules to Help with Heating Costs
Renewed Call for Cap on Oil, Gas Company Profits http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov13_Full_140429_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov12B_Full_139933_7.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2005 04:00:00 EDT Governor Calls on House to Pass Legislation Creating Jobs for Michigan Fund
State One Step Closer to Diversifying Economy, Creating Jobs http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov12B_Full_139933_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov11Full_139436_7.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 04:00:00 EDT "Securing the future for Michigan citizens starts with their financial security - from the availability of good paying jobs to pocketbook issues, like making sure families can afford gasoline and other essentials," Granholm said. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov11Full_139436_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov10_Full_138752_7.mp3 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 04:00:00 EDT Gov. Granholm highlights her administration's work to create a government that works better for citizens while spending taxpayer dollars more efficiently. http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov10_Full_138752_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov8Full_137586_7.mp3 Mon, 03 Oct 2005 04:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov8Full_137586_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov8Full_137586_7.mp3 Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov8Full_137586_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov7_136768_7.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 09:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov7_136768_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov6_full_136232_7.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2005 04:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov6_full_136232_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov5_Full_135768_7.mp3 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 07:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/Gov5_Full_135768_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Katraina_135767_7.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 19:00:00 EDT Special announcement from Governor Granholm http://www.mich.gov/documents/Katraina_135767_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/G4_full_135042_7.mp3 Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/G4_full_135042_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/G3_full_134458_7.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2005 01:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/G3_full_134458_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/8_12_Full_133212_7.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 04:00:00 EDT http://www.mich.gov/documents/8_12_Full_133212_7.mp3 http://www.mich.gov/documents/Full_132703_7.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2005 08:00:00 EDT MP3 file http://www.mich.gov/documents/Full_132703_7.mp3