Governor signs executive order creating Census committee to better reach undercounted communities
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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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Here are 9 ways to build better roads in Michigan, from old tires to pig poop
Researchers in Michigan and elsewhere are studying new ways to increase the lifespan of roads and bridges. Could recycled materials and new methods of mixing asphalt be the future? See our slideshow.
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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.
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Ex-Senate Leader sent email citing influence with Michigan pot board
Arlan Meekhof, who has consulted for marijuana clients since leaving the Legislature, wrote in February that he spoke with the pot board chair about his clients, emails show. That raised red flags among state officials.
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Michigan Republican lawmakers challenge Nessel opinion on ballot drive law
Attorney General Dana Nessel claims the Republican law, which placed new restrictions on the statewide ballot initiative process, is unconstitutional. The GOP now is going to court in a bid to force the Secretary of State to ignore Nessel’s opinion.
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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.
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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.
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Conflict looms for Whitmer, Nessel as Enbridge accelerates Line 5 tunnel plan
Enbridge announces it can finish Line 5 tunnel by 2024, setting up potential conflict between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is threatening litigation.
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Michigan Rep. Larry Inman: I’m not guilty of bribery, extortion and lying
Inman denies that he offered to vote no on a labor bill in exchange for campaign contributions from a union. His lawyer says Inman has “no plan to resign right now.”
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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.