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November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results

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November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results

19th November

Just a reminder to us all that the public is willing to invest in our roads and bridges.

MDOT Myth Debunking Videos

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MDOT Myth Debunking Videos

19th November

MDOT's Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.

Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term Road Funding

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Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term Road Funding

14th November

The Michigan Senate approved a gas tax hike, which now goes to the House for consideration.

Local Communities Doing Their Part To Fund Michigan Roads; 28 Counties, Numerous Cities, Villages Now Have Road Millages

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Local Communities Doing Their Part To Fund Michigan Roads; 28 Counties, Numerous Cities, Villages Now Have Road Millages

12th November

The County Road Association of Michigan is calling on the Legislature to do its part to fund transportation.

Local Roads Matter Coalition Issues Call to Action: Now is the Time to Fix Our Roads

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Local Roads Matter Coalition Issues Call to Action: Now is the Time to Fix Our Roads

5th November

The Local Roads Matter Coalition issued a call to action today for Michigan legislators: Now is the time to fix our roads.

Tough Tactics Needed to Pass Road Funding

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Tough Tactics Needed to Pass Road Funding

28th October

A reporter hit a giant pothole on her way to conduct an interview about pressing issues, like funding for road repairs.

Michigan Radio: Get Ready For More Potholes This Spring

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Michigan Radio: Get Ready For More Potholes This Spring

21st October

Legislative inaction on road funding means another horrendous pothole season ahead.

Survey Highlights Public Misconception Regarding Gas Taxes

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Survey Highlights Public Misconception Regarding Gas Taxes

13th October

A recent survey highlights public misconception regarding gas taxes and shows that they want more investment in roads.

Roads top priority to come out of 2014 West Michigan Policy Forum

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Roads top priority to come out of 2014 West Michigan Policy Forum

3rd October

The mandate from the 2014 West Michigan Policy Forum: Fix the Roads with increased investment!

States are Actually Driving Transportation Funding Declines

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States are Actually Driving Transportation Funding Declines

24th September

But states are at least as much to blame for the drop in transportation spending over the last decade as the federal government, according to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.


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Latest News and Blog Posts

Come back frequently for the latest news on Michigan's roads crisis, along with blog posts from members of our coalition and others who agree: just fix the roads now!

MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment
MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment
November 24, 2014
Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.
MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes
MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes
November 21, 2014
MDOT explains the real details on gas taxes that are paid at at the pump.
MDOT Reality Check #2: More Road Salt Isn’t Always Better
MDOT Reality Check #2: More Road Salt Isn’t Always Better
November 20, 2014
MDOT Reality Check #2: More Salt Please!
November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results
November 2014 Local Road Tax Election Results
November 19, 2014
Just a reminder to us all that the public is willing to invest in our roads and bridges.
MDOT Myth Debunking Videos
MDOT Myth Debunking Videos

MDOT's Reality Check videos debunk myths surrounding road funding.
Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term Road Funding
Michigan Senate Approves Gas Tax Hike For Long-Term Road Funding
November 14, 2014
The Michigan Senate approved a gas tax hike, which now goes to the House for consideration.
Local Communities Doing Their Part To Fund Michigan Roads; 28 Counties, Numerous Cities, Villages Now Have Road Millages
Local Communities Doing Their Part To Fund Michigan Roads; 28 Counties, Numerous Cities, Villages Now Have Road Millages
November 12, 2014
The County Road Association of Michigan is calling on the Legislature to do its part to fund transportation.