by Fix MI State | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
There’s no denying Michigan’s core infrastructure is in desperate need of investment. But rather than working to upgrade and maintain these aging systems in a fiscally responsible way, some local governments are artificially inflating the cost of projects in their...
by Fix MI State | May 16, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Michigan is expected to post a budget surplus of between $279 million and $348 million this year, thanks to stronger than expected economic growth triggered by the federal tax cuts. Additional surpluses of $190 million and $334 million are anticipated over the next...
by Fix MI State | May 7, 2018 | Dams & Other, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says a pilot project has provided a roadmap on how the state can establish a statewide asset management system to better manage roads, water pipelines and other infrastructure. Among the recommendations are ensuring that all participants in a...
by Fix MI State | May 6, 2018 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
When we turn on a faucet at our homes or businesses, we take for granted that it’s clean and safe to use, but during Drinking Water Week, May 6-12 in Michigan and nationally, we need to consider the role we, as water consumers, have in ensuring a reliable and clean...
by Fix MI State | May 6, 2018 | Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Our state is still recovering from the Flint Water Crisis and many people who live in the city may never trust the drinking water again. But having safe and clean drinking water isn’t just a public health necessity; it’s also an economic one. This year’s...
