Electric vehicles are on the rise in Michigan. But their increased use could mean bad news for Michigan roads if the gas tax remains the main funding source for repairs, a new report found.
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Gretchen Whitmer won’t boost gas taxes. But maybe a mileage tax for roads?
The governor wants to rethink the way Michigan funds road repairs as the auto industry shifts toward electric vehicles that don’t use any fuel at all.
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Study: Michigan’s 75 mph speed limit caused more crashes, deaths
Crashes up 17 percent; fatal crashes climb 63 percent along the 600 miles of rural freeways that increased speed limits in 2017.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s to-do list: gun control, tax cuts, Right-to-Work repeal
Fresh off huge wins, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Democrats plan to move quickly on gun security measures, ending the pension tax and finding a long-term funding source to fixing the roads.
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Opinion | Stop expanding the damn roads and rethink MI’s transportation future
Why should rich suburbs receive lavish freeway projects while so many other transportation needs remain neglected?
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Opinion | We can – and must – make road work less dangerous
The Michigan Legislature and motorists can help make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of their day.
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Turns out, Gretchen Whitmer says she needs more time to ‘fix the damn roads’
The Democratic governor says she never intended to repair all roads in one term. Republicans say she’s revising history.
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Michigan senators seek summer pause on gas taxes. Whitmer ‘encouraged’
A bipartisan plan approved Thursday would temporarily suspend sales and fuel taxes at the pump. Whitmer had earlier vetoed earlier relief.
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New bill: Speed in Michigan construction zones, get a ticket in mail
Some lawmakers want Michigan to join other states and use cameras to nab speeders in highway construction zones. First offense: Warning. Second: $150 fines.