Michigan Messenger has reported that 10,000 jobs were created in Michigan, but Rick Snyder's $1.7 billion tax cut for businesses had nothing to do with it.
Instead, it was Gov. Jennifer Granholm's spending on the Pure Michigan ad campaign that did the trick.
A study commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association found out-of-state leisure travel jumped 21 percent in 2010, the second year of the Pure Michigan national advertising campaign. THe $6.4 billion in spending allowed the travel industry to add 10,000 jobs.
The study also found that in the first year of the national advertising campaign, spending by out-of-state visitors brought $138 billion into the state's coffers. That was more than three times what the state spent on the program.
Pretty good rate of return.
Showing posts with label Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gov. Jennifer Granholm. Show all posts
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Leaving a Clean Slate
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has been the right wing's favorite punching bag for the last eight years, but she is doing something her predecessor, their beloved John Engler, never did.
According to the Detroit Free Press on Saturday (Dec. 10, 2010):
"Granholm said that unlike three previous governors, she will leave her successor with a balanced budget and a $400-million surplus."
Engler left Granholm a budget mess from the previous year, which she had to immediately tackle while putting together the next year's budget. With all the state's problems the last decade, Granholm left the new guy a clean slate. He won't have to clean up after Granholm and even has $400 million to work with.
The tough cuts Granholm did on the budget year after year has been vastly under-appreciated.
According to the Detroit Free Press on Saturday (Dec. 10, 2010):
"Granholm said that unlike three previous governors, she will leave her successor with a balanced budget and a $400-million surplus."
Engler left Granholm a budget mess from the previous year, which she had to immediately tackle while putting together the next year's budget. With all the state's problems the last decade, Granholm left the new guy a clean slate. He won't have to clean up after Granholm and even has $400 million to work with.
The tough cuts Granholm did on the budget year after year has been vastly under-appreciated.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Republican GOP Candidates Want to End Tax Breaks Bringing 2,500 Jobs
Republican Mike Bouchard has a great idea for improving Michigan -- get rid of a program that just created 2,500 jobs.
The Detroit Free Press reported Thursday (Feb. 25, 2010) that Bouchard says the Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit program for businesses creating new jobs should be scrapped. Bouchard and two other rivals for the Republican nomination for governor -- Mike Cox and Rick Snyder -- also plan to get rid of the program started by their old buddy John Engler.
Unfortunately for Bouchard, Cox, and Snyder, the Detroit Free Press also reported Thursday that MEGA tax credits are bringing 2,500 manufacturing jobs to the Midland-Saginaw area.
The tax credits will help Dow Chemical manufacture materials for lithium-ion battery cells and solar roof shingles. You know, those pie-in-the-sky green jobs that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is always talking about -- the jobs that are reorienting Michigan's economy from 19th century technology and 20th century jobs to the 21st century.
And if they had their way, Republicans would dump the program that helped make them possible.
The Detroit Free Press reported Thursday (Feb. 25, 2010) that Bouchard says the Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credit program for businesses creating new jobs should be scrapped. Bouchard and two other rivals for the Republican nomination for governor -- Mike Cox and Rick Snyder -- also plan to get rid of the program started by their old buddy John Engler.
Unfortunately for Bouchard, Cox, and Snyder, the Detroit Free Press also reported Thursday that MEGA tax credits are bringing 2,500 manufacturing jobs to the Midland-Saginaw area.
The tax credits will help Dow Chemical manufacture materials for lithium-ion battery cells and solar roof shingles. You know, those pie-in-the-sky green jobs that Gov. Jennifer Granholm is always talking about -- the jobs that are reorienting Michigan's economy from 19th century technology and 20th century jobs to the 21st century.
And if they had their way, Republicans would dump the program that helped make them possible.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Granholm on Huffington Post
Gov. Jennifer Granholm reflects on Michigan's future in the wake of the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies in a piece on Huffington Post.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Press and Argus' Moralizing Doesn't Go Over Well Everywhere
The Livingston Press and Argus' moralizing about how other people live their lives and choose to spend their time may sell papers in Livingston County.
But in the rest of the state? Not so much.
Check out the Michigan Liberal's comments on the paper's opposition to later hours for bars.
Actually, I suspect the paper hates the idea because Gov. Jennifer Granholm came up with it, more than anything else. I love the hypocrisy factor of their editorial, too. They're all for getting government off people's backs, not telling people what to do, blah, blah, blah, when it comes to what Republicans support.
But in the rest of the state? Not so much.
Check out the Michigan Liberal's comments on the paper's opposition to later hours for bars.
Actually, I suspect the paper hates the idea because Gov. Jennifer Granholm came up with it, more than anything else. I love the hypocrisy factor of their editorial, too. They're all for getting government off people's backs, not telling people what to do, blah, blah, blah, when it comes to what Republicans support.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Michigan's Green Jobs Push Getting Notice
Michigan Republicans turn their noses up at everything Gov. Jennifer Granholm does to lure new industries to the state.
But people outside Michigan are taking notice.
Check out the Huffington Post article on the state's growing alternative energy sector.
In a nutshell:
"Manufacturing strongholds hardest hit by job losses years ago began laying the groundwork to land green jobs and may now be poised for the biggest gains, depending on federal economic stimulus funding."
It's the future.
But people outside Michigan are taking notice.
Check out the Huffington Post article on the state's growing alternative energy sector.
In a nutshell:
"Manufacturing strongholds hardest hit by job losses years ago began laying the groundwork to land green jobs and may now be poised for the biggest gains, depending on federal economic stimulus funding."
It's the future.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Granholm's Focus Is Spot-on for These Times
It was the right speech for the times.
Rather than a "something for everybody" kind of speech, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State message on Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2009) was focused on what the state needs most -- initiatives to create more jobs, improve education and job training, and protect Michigan families.
Just meat and potatoes, no dessert.
The governor's tone was perfect, promising government will take care of essential business only, sacrifice the few non-essential services that are left, and still try to move the state forward by continuing to diversify its economy. And continuing to defend the state's core industry -- auto manufacturing.
Many of the details already had been leaked, including one of the film studio projects, ending state funding for the state fairs, a freeze on college tuition, and consolidating state departments.
Still, some things surprised me -- the total of 55,000 jobs created since August.
Why haven't I read that in the mainstream media anywhere?
Rather than a "something for everybody" kind of speech, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State message on Tuesday (Feb. 3, 2009) was focused on what the state needs most -- initiatives to create more jobs, improve education and job training, and protect Michigan families.
Just meat and potatoes, no dessert.
The governor's tone was perfect, promising government will take care of essential business only, sacrifice the few non-essential services that are left, and still try to move the state forward by continuing to diversify its economy. And continuing to defend the state's core industry -- auto manufacturing.
Many of the details already had been leaked, including one of the film studio projects, ending state funding for the state fairs, a freeze on college tuition, and consolidating state departments.
Still, some things surprised me -- the total of 55,000 jobs created since August.
Why haven't I read that in the mainstream media anywhere?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Granholm on CBS Evening News
Tonight, the "CBS Evening News" with Katie Couric will feature a story about the growing alternative energy sector in Michigan. Included in the segment will be an interview with Governor Granholm and footage from Dowding Industries in Eaton Rapids and alternative energy programs at Lansing Community College.
Check local listings for times, or visit the CBS Evening News site for more details.
Check local listings for times, or visit the CBS Evening News site for more details.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Republicans Finally Find Business Tax Break to Hate
Michigan Republicans, whose party never met a business tax break they didn't like, have finally found one to hate -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm's tax break for the film industry.
Never mind that film companies have been flooding the state ever since the measure became law. Even Livingston County businesses have seen the benefits, with filming going on here for the movie "High School."
But since this tax break was a Democratic idea and maybe because Hollywood has many well-known liberal stars, Michigan Republicans are doing their best to kill the tax.
Nancy Cassis is leading the charge, claiming this tax break is too generous -- a claim I've never heard from any Republican before about a business tax break.
But timing is everything.
On Monday (January 5, 2009), the Livingston Press and Argus featured a story on her complaints about the Granholm tax break.
On Wednesday (January 7, 2009), the Detroit Free Press featured a story on plans for a $100 million film studio in Allen Park that would employ 3,500 people.
Could someone please call Cassis for comment?
Never mind that film companies have been flooding the state ever since the measure became law. Even Livingston County businesses have seen the benefits, with filming going on here for the movie "High School."
But since this tax break was a Democratic idea and maybe because Hollywood has many well-known liberal stars, Michigan Republicans are doing their best to kill the tax.
Nancy Cassis is leading the charge, claiming this tax break is too generous -- a claim I've never heard from any Republican before about a business tax break.
But timing is everything.
On Monday (January 5, 2009), the Livingston Press and Argus featured a story on her complaints about the Granholm tax break.
On Wednesday (January 7, 2009), the Detroit Free Press featured a story on plans for a $100 million film studio in Allen Park that would employ 3,500 people.
Could someone please call Cassis for comment?
Wizardkitten Says It Better
Seems like the folks over at Blogging for Michigan are a little sick of all the speculating about Gov. Jennifer Granholm's future, too.
Check out wizardkitten's blog on yet another possible post for Granholm.
Well done!
Check out wizardkitten's blog on yet another possible post for Granholm.
Well done!
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