Tag: Michigan Senate
MDOT Reality Check: Prevent Potholes With Investment
24th November
Potholes are a symptom of poor road funding.
MDOT Reality Check: Michigan Gas Taxes
21st November
MDOT explains the real details on gas taxes that are paid at at the pump.
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.
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.
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
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.
Associated Press: Road Funding Update
12th June
Senators are revisiting the infrastructure investment issue today.
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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Capitol Confidential: Bill would ensure more gas tax money goes to roads
6th February
One bill in the Legislature’s package of transportation funding legislation, Senate Bill 6, will ensure that more gas tax money goes to roads.
