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Michigan House GOP plans to replace sales tax on gasoline to fund roads
House Republicans intend to propose replacing Michigan’s 6 percent sales tax on gasoline purchases with an equal amount of gas tax, dedicating the revenue to roads. Some Democrats say they’re concerned about the impact of losing sales tax revenue on schools and local governments.
See how much a 45-cent Michigan gas tax might cost you
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to solve the state's crumbling roads with a 45-cent gas tax, money that she says would fix Michigan's woeful roads. It would cost more but, she said, also save motorists hundreds in repair costs each year.
Whitmer urges business to back gas tax, Michigan Republicans still balking
The Democratic governor pleaded with the state’s business leaders to pressure legislators on her $2.5 billion road proposal after signing auto insurance reform.
Report: Michiganders divided on road funding options, just like Lansing
A survey by the Center for Michigan finds state residents agree that roads are bad and need fixing, but disagree on the best source of funding.
Roads get spotlight, but 447 Michigan bridges in serious condition or worse
With not enough money in the state budget, and projections that these aging structures will only worsen, state transportation officials are seeking $1 billion to fix the most deteriorated bridges by 2025
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Opinion | Puncturing the myths about Michigan road funding
Michigan roads have to be fixed and the money has to come from somewhere. Mike Nystrom responds to some of the common questions.
Opinion | Let’s move people, not just cars, with $2.5 billion in Michigan road funding
It takes more than asphalt to fix Michigan’s transportation system. Let's think of ways to encourage non-vehicle movement, too.
Opinion | Michigan drivers pay small gas tax now. The free ride is over.
The average Michigan driver pays about $10 a month in gas tax. They believe they’re paying a lot more.
If Whitmer’s road funding pitch fails, where is Michigan’s Plan B?
A Grand Rapids roads summit provided no clear answers on how Michigan’s Democratic governor and Republican-led Legislature might reach a deal that still raises the more than $2 billion need annually for a roads fix.
Electric car fees in Michigan would soar under Whitmer’s roads plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal to boost gas taxes by 45 cents would also make Michigan’s electric vehicle fees the highest in the nation. Critics say that comes atop other state policies that have discouraged sales of cleaner cars.
Michigan Senate panel rejects Whitmer gas tax, as budget dance continues
Senate Republicans adopted a state transportation budget without any new long-term funding for roads. That proposal will come this summer, Republicans said.
Whitmer seeks a $5 million Pure Michigan cut to apply to roads. GOP balks.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration says cutting $5 million from the Pure Michigan marketing budget will free up money for roads and schools. But two key House and Senate Republicans want to keep the popular campaign intact.
Yes, it takes billions to fix Michigan roads. No, taxpayers don’t want to pay.
How willing are politicians to raise taxes on roads when the idea is unpopular and voters don’t trust Lansing? We’ll soon find out.
A deal to fix Michigan’s roads looks to roll into summer, at least
The ball is in the Republican Legislature’s court when it comes to presenting an alternative to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $2.5 billion road-funding plan. Will private negotiations produce a compromise both sides can sell?
No escaping billions of dollars needed for Michigan road fix, experts say
With up to half of all Michigan roads in poor shape, the state must generate new funding or residents will spend billions more in repairs and lost productivity, experts reveal at Center for Michigan road summit.
Whitmer’s road funding plan could pit Michigan cities against rural areas
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed making roads with the heaviest traffic a priority for more than $2 billion in new funding. That’s not going over well in rural Michigan.
Opinion | As we fix Michigan’s damn roads, fix the damn funding formula
A law passed in 1951 is short-changing Michigan’s metropolitan areas, where roads are most heavily traveled.
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Opinion | My Michigan roads plan won’t break your pocketbook
A 45-cent tax increase on a gallon of gas is ridiculous, says a Republican representative who pitches other ways to fund road repairs.