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MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment

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MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment

24th November

Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.

MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes

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MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes

21st November

MDOT explains the real details on gas taxes that are paid at at the pump.

How to Avoid Potholes

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How to Avoid Potholes

22nd July

A clever, to the point video, that also references the TRIP report.

State Officials Need To Act On Michigan Roads

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State Officials Need To Act On Michigan Roads

21st July

This opinion page piece from the Midland Daily News takes the Michigan Legislature to task for their inaction on road funding.

Feedback: Readers’ anger over roads as bad as the roads themselves

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Feedback: Readers’ anger over roads as bad as the roads themselves

24th June

Reader's continue to submit angry letters to newspapers venting their frustration at the Michigan Legislature for not doing something about road funding before going on summer recess.

Chamber, MITA: No panic on road funding

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Chamber, MITA: No panic on road funding

18th February

A Gongwer News article on February 15, 2013, summarized the upbeat attitude among two organizations that serve as co-chairs of the Michigan Transportation Team: the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.

“Encouraging transportation investment is

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A Third Of States Boost Funding For Road Repairs
August 18, 2015
States are doing what they can to raise road funding.
Senate plan for roads includes 15-cent boost in gas tax
Senate plan for roads includes 15-cent boost in gas tax
June 30, 2015
The Senate plan for roads will phase in an increased gas tax over three years.
From the News: Recent Progress on Road Funding
June 16, 2015
The House recently passed legislation to help fund roads, and the Senate has pledged to work during the summer to come up with a...
House Speaker Proposes New Road Plan
House Speaker Proposes New Road Plan
May 14, 2015
A new state road funding plan has been proposed by the Speaker of the House.
State Superintendent Supports Passage of Statewide Ballot Proposal in May
State Superintendent Supports Passage of Statewide Ballot Proposal in May
January 27, 2015
State Superintendent Mike Flanagan told hundreds of local school superintendents that he is supporting Proposal 1.
A Bipartisan Plan to Fix Michigan’s Roads
A Bipartisan Plan to Fix Michigan’s Roads
January 16, 2015
The bipartisan plan to fix Michigan's roads, will also help transit, schools, local governments, and provide tax relief for lower-income Michigan residents.
Business Leaders for Michigan: Charting a Path to a Vibrant, Prosperous Future
Business Leaders for Michigan: Charting a Path to a Vibrant, Prosperous Future
January 7, 2015
Michigan's future prosperity requires a Yes Vote on May 5!