Articles tagged: snyder

Washtenaw Voice: WCC faculty union expresses concern over 'collapsed' communications with college president

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Posted: Mar 07, 2013

Washtenaw Community College's faculty union said it has deep concerns regarding a breakdown in communications with college President Rose Bellanca, the Washtenaw Voice reported. Read more »

Two new faces to join the Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents

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Posted: Nov 13, 2012

Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed a businesswoman and a risk manager to eight-year terms on Eastern Michigan University's eight-member Board of Regents. Read more »

Snyder disappointed over voters decision to defeat emergency manager law

Posted: Nov 07, 2012

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is praising the defeat of five constitutional amendments, including restrictions on tax increases and more power for unions in collective bargaining. Read more »

Chlorine leak evacuates Dexter's Wylie Elementary School

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Posted: Jun 30, 2012

Firefighters evacuated Wylie Elementary School in Dexter Saturday after a pool pump malfunctioned, releasing too much chlorine. Read more »

How can one defuse a boyfriend's pouty ways?

Posted: Jun 27, 2012

Dear Carolyn: I am guilty of occasionally resenting my boyfriend because he doesn't take it well when I say no. He pouts when I tell him I want to do something other than what he ... Read more »

Ypsilanti City Council preview: Final budget reading and command officers tentative agreement on the agenda

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Posted: Jun 19, 2012

The Ypsilanti City Council has a full agenda set for tonight’s meeting. Here’s a look at what will be discussed: Read more »

EMU tries to entice children of non-resident alumni by offering them in-state tuition

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Posted: Jun 19, 2012

In an effort to boost enrollment, Eastern Michigan University is launching a new program encouraging alumni that have moved away from Michigan to send their children to EMU at the in-state rate. Read more »

Bill Kirchen, George Bedard presenting holiday guitar summit at The Ark

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011

Fans of amazing pop-rock-blues-country guitar technique have a great opportunity to hear two hometown heroes Sunday night when Bill Kirchen and George Bedard unite for a "Honky Tonk Holiday" show at The Ark. Kirchen is ... Read more »

photo gallery: Images from the Eastern Michigan basketball team's win over Rochester College

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Posted: Nov 23, 2011

Story: Eastern Michigan basketball prepares for Michigan State visit with win over Rochester College Read more »

Faith, justice and Wisconsin workers

Posted: Feb 27, 2011

The director of Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, Chuck Warpehoski, spoke at Saturday's "We Are Wisconsin" rally in Lansing. Here are his remarks. My name is Chuck Warpehoski. I’m an interterfaith organizer. Some people would ... Read more »

Business Review West Michigan: Michigan business leaders anticipate tax restructuring as Gov. Rick Snyder prepares budget

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Posted: Feb 14, 2011

Gov. Rick Snyder campaigned on business tax reform and now is finalizing his first state budget as Michigan's governor. What that means for business leaders in the state is anticipation and hope that the Michigan ... Read more »

Top 5: Statistics that will influence Michigan's debate over public employee compensation cuts

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Posted: Jan 28, 2011

As Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan Legislature consider ways to eliminate the state's $1.8 billion budget deficit for 2011-12, the spotlight on public employee compensation is intensifying. Read more »

Column: Mike Finney ready to present recommendations for Michigan's economic future to Rick Snyder on Friday

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Posted: Dec 14, 2010

The most obvious move in Michigan business circles happened on Monday, when Gov.-elect Rick Snyder named Michael Finney as the next CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The move was a natural for Finney, ... Read more »