The Michigan State Police is recalling 55 troopers who were laid off on June 28, 2009, due to declining state revenues. The state budget recently signed into law by Governor Granholm authorized and funded the hiring of the troopers, and the Department of Treasury has confirmed to the State Budget Office that revenues support the decision to rehire the troopers. 

The 55 returning troopers will be recalled based on seniority, effective Nov. 16, 2009.  All recalled troopers will be placed back at their previous work site.

The addition of these troopers will bring at-post trooper staffing to 1,000 troopers.