Gov. Snyder: For Michigan’s future, we must fix infrastructure. Here’s how we pay for it.

by Fix MI State | Feb 15, 2018 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater

Michigan is truly the comeback state. Working together, we are proving to the world that Michigan is the best place to live and work with abundant career opportunities and beautiful scenery. Recently, I spent an entire week traveling the state, discussing different...

Is President Trump’s infrastructure plan feasible in Michigan?

by Fix MI State | Feb 14, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – 6 News has an update on President Trump’s $1.5 trillion dollar infrastructure proposal. The president says after spending trillions of dollars overseas rebuilding other countries, it is time to rebuild our own country and to take care of our...

Officials: 70,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Clinton River during repairs

by Fix MI State | Feb 13, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) – Clinton Township officials say human error is the reason tens of thousands of gallons of sewage made its way into the Clinton River. Clinton Township officials say they are serious about keeping the river clean. They say the...

Campaign Wants You to Follow the Poo

by Fix MI State | Feb 12, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater

A new poll indicates that a majority of voters in Michigan want politicians to find ways to fund repairs to the state’s infrastructure. An EPIC-MRA poll finds almost 90% of respondents say fixing infrastructure should be a priority for elected officials....

Governor proposes increase in water assessment fee to address funding gap for critical water infrastructure repairs

by Fix MI State | Feb 1, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges

A funding plan to further address critical water infrastructure repairs in Michigan would come at the consumer’s cost. Gov. Rick Snyder is proposing a plan that would generate $110 million in additional revenue over the next five years for three state grant and...

Snyder proposes $5 water fee for pipe replacement

by Fix MI State | Feb 1, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater

Lansing — Gov. Rick Snyder wants water customers across Michigan to pay a $5 annual fee to help upgrade aging infrastructure and replace lead pipes in their local communities. The Republican governor on Thursday proposed a state water fee — a de facto tax for public...