Michiganders could take hundreds of dollars off a new e-bike purchase price under a House budget championed by Democrats but panned by Republicans.
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A mileage tax for Michigan motorists? Lawmakers want $5M for pilot program
With EVs eating into fuel tax revenue, Michigan Democrats want $5 million for a pilot program that would charge motorists based on how many miles they drive. Critics fear tracking and ‘government intrusion.’
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Michigan bill would increase fines for drivers with loud cars
State Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, proposed a bill that would increase fines for motorists who intentionally alter their vehicle so that the exhaust is extremely noisy.
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‘Ghost riders’ on the lookout for distracted drivers in Michigan
State and local law enforcement agencies are implementing ‘Operation Ghost Rider’ to discourage motorists from distracted driving. The program uses officers in unmarked vehicles to spot distracted drivers.
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Proposal would keep tractor-trailers out of the left lane on Michigan freeways
Michigan state Rep. William Bruck, R-Erie, has proposed legislation that would prohibit big rigs from driving in the left-most lane on freeways with three or more lanes.
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Opinion | Michigan, once a leader, must do more to stop impaired driving
My parents were killed by a stoned driver. Michigan passed a law to crack down and test drivers, but let it expire. It’s time to bring it back.
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Road salt use dips 37% in Michigan warm winter, saving millions, easing pollution
Michigan in poised to save $10 million alone in road salt costs. It’s a similar story for county road crews, bucking a trend of increased use — and pollution — in lakes, rivers and groundwater.
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Time for toll roads in Michigan? Lawmakers revive debate
Toll roads and mileage-based fees are among a ‘buffet of options’ lawmakers are mulling to boost revenue for crumbling roads.
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0HCRAP, Michigan bans 25K license plates for being 2DAMH0T
The Secretary of State has rejected over 25,000 personalized license plates including “0LFART” and “MAFIA” because the combination of letters and numbers result in not-so-friendly words or phrases.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer State of the State 2024: Read the speech
The Democratic governor gave her sixth State of the State address on Wednesday. It was included about 10 goals, lots of references to 1980s rock anthems and praise for the Detroit Lions. Read the speech.