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.
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Whitmer State of the State 2024: Did she meet last year's goals?
As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer prepares her 2024 State of the State address, did she accomplish her 2023 goals? Bridge Michigan analyzes the success of her priorities over the last year.
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West Michigan officials expanding use of wrong-way detectors to save lives
Going the wrong way? In an effort to decrease wrong-way collisions, a new detection system will redirect drivers who accidentally use the wrong freeway ramp.
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New toll system should cut wait times at Michigan bridges to Ontario
International commuters traveling between Michigan and Ontario are expected to cross the technological bridge between commuter cards and new radio-frequency identification tags by Dec. 31.
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Seatbelt use in Michigan declines. Experts blame pandemic bad habits
A study by Michigan State University for the State Police shows seatbelt use has decreased by about 2 percent since 2019.