Criminal Justice Reform: Urgent. Now. 

among the many things the state legislature should address Is this issue.  The Governor's recommendations are encouraging if the legislature will stay focused and stay at work-in Lansing and working five days a week on public policy proposals and debates.  Paid to be full time.  Voters might start looking more seriously at a part time legislature. 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/05/18/governor-snyder-special-message-criminal-justice-reform/27537747/

Hello Michigan. Good Bye NH and IA

This development could be good news for Michigan's political leaders and parties.  Also good news for Michigan's economy - more media advertising spending in Michigan.  Might be good for Governor Snyder's presidential campaign plans. 

Politico Magazine: 

Some party operatives say that 2016 could be the first race in the modern era in which a candidate does not need to win Iowa or New Hampshire to prevail." http://wapo.st/1z8uIeV