Michigan holds — and has already spent most of — more than $2 billion that it does not technically own. It’s your money. And critics say the state should do more to give it back.
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Citizens cannot do their job of running their government if they don’t know what their public servants are doing.
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Michigan may bring back its blue and black, retro cool, license plates
For $100, Michigan drivers could adorn their cars with blue ‘Great Lakes’ or black ‘Great Lake State’ plates under new Senate legislation. Money earned would go to fixing Michigan roads.
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Climate change, bad infrastructure drives away Michigan residents, report says
The Citizens Research Council of Michigan suggests the state should invest heavily in roads and power lines if it wants to jump-start stagnant population.
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Michigan Dems eye board to set prescription prices. Some fear chilling effect
Democrats want a nonpartisan board to set maximum prices for some drugs. Foes worry the move could hamper research and do little to lower costs.
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What are the worst potholes in Michigan? Send Bridge your photos.
Bridge has investigated the system for reimbursing potholes, but it favors the state and local agencies. We know potholes are a big problem. Send us photos of the damages.
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How to get repair money for potholes, file a claim in Michigan. (Good luck)
Success is rare, but possible: Here’s what to know to get up to $1,000 back for pothole damages in a system skewed against drivers in Michigan.
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Where to file a pothole damage claim in Michigan for state, county roads
If you believe you’re eligible for compensation for highway-related repairs on Michigan roads and want to file a claim, here’s a rundown of the agencies that typically handle them.
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Michigan pothole claims system is a mess: Four easy fixes (and a costly one)
Michigan has bad roads and a weak system to reimburse drivers for damages. There are plenty of easy solutions, like raising the $1,000 cap, extending the claims period. Is there political will to change?
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Michigan denies almost all pothole repair claims, despite billions in damages
Deteriorating roads cost drivers a total of $4.3 billion per year, but a reimbursement system for damages is skewed against drivers. Damage caps, deadlines and high burdens of proof mean most claims are denied.
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Michigan Democrats get to work on abortion restriction repeals
Democrats target 24-hour waiting period, abortion clinic restrictions and more, but won’t yet try to repeal parental consent laws that may be a tougher sell in Legislature.