by Fix MI State | Dec 21, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
LANSING, MI (WILX) — Millions of dollars that Governor Gretchen Whitmer took out of the state’s budget have been put back in, but that doesn’t include new money for roads, which is what started the whole budget fight in the first place. The deal...
by Fix MI State | Dec 21, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
LANSING – At long last, Michigan’s divided government has the framework for a budget deal. But it’s mostly flat and doesn’t include major funding to big problems voters elected lawmakers to solve. This week’s agreement to end a months-long standoff includes...
by Fix MI State | Dec 18, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
Encountering Michigan potholes could cost drivers thousands of dollars in vehicle damages. Damages can range from tire punctures to exhaust and engine damage. If your car is damaged, there are ways that you can be reimbursed. The Road Commission of Kalamazoo County...
by Fix MI State | Dec 9, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
Nearly a year into her first term as Michigan’s 49th governor, Gretchen Whitmer remains as enthusiastic as ever. Armed with boundless energy and not allergic to work, Democrat Whitmer has forged ahead despite dealing with a less-than-cooperative Republican-controlled...
by Fix MI State | Nov 25, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
A new report from the non-profit Volcker Alliance warns that repairs to the nation’s aging infrastructure could cost more than $1 trillion, or 5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, a figure that represents the United States’ deferred maintenance costs for...
by Fix MI State | Nov 21, 2019 | Roads & Bridges
As many parts of Michigan’s infrastructure continues to crumble, the Michigan Department of Transportation is using new tools to help with critical bridge inspections. It may look similar to remote control toys, but the $50,000 unmanned boat is collecting data...
