I just got a hilarious response from his office. Here's my letter: I am writing you in regards to HB-5606. I urge you not to sign this bill, as it will ultimately reduce competition and innovation in the State of Michigan. Our industries must feel these pressures and adapt now. Those states that protect industries against the tides of change pay a greater price in the end. The response: Thank you for your recent correspondence sent to Governor Rick Snyder. I have been assigned to your correspondence and am responding accordingly on behalf of the Governor. Governor Snyder has a strong vision to create opportunities, networks, programs, and environments across Michigan that will both retain and attract great talent to our great state. It appears you have much to offer and I hope your pursuit for Michigan employment is successful. All civil service employment opportunities are regularly updated at Michigan's Career Center website of www.michigan.gov/mcsc<http://www.michigan.gov/mcsc>. Please submit your online applications for the job opportunities most suitable for your chosen career path. Thousands of other jobs are also available at our job portal website: http://www.mitalent.org<http://www.mitalent.org/>. Again, thank you for your recent correspondence. Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding this or any other state-related matter, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely, Ryan Studley
Constituent Relations Division
Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder Awesome.Dear Governor Snyder,
Dear Mark Katakowski,
The real question isn't why are they keep Tesla out, but why does this law exist in the first place? Couldn't traditional manufacturers make more money by cutting out the middle man? Edit: Here is a good summary of the history and reasoning. It seems like dealers were a good way to do things back when communications were slow and payment was difficult. Now they're just entrenched, and immovable because of their power. Big Three couldn't fight them if they wanted to, because the dealers would just stop selling their cars to squeeze them, so they have no choice but to support the status quo. Apparently GM sells some models direct in developing markets, and of course it makes their cars more affordable and more profitable. Go figure.