Michigan gets poor grades for drinking water, roads and energy in 2023

by Fix MI State | May 9, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

When it comes to roads, drinking water, energy and other infrastructure components, Michigan’s 2023 report card was mediocre at best. The state received nine “C’s” and five “D’s,” for an overall grade of “C-” on this year’s assessment from the Michigan Section of the...

Michigan roads remain in poor condition, pose risk for public

by Fix MI State | May 8, 2023 | Press Releases & Statements

LANSING, Mich. – Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement urging support for a long-term, equitable and sustainable infrastructure investment plan following...

Michigan legislation would shift gravel mine permitting to state

by Fix MI State | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

Michigan lawmakers have introduced legislation that would transfer permitting and oversight of sand and gravel mines from local governments to the state. House Bills 4526, 4527 and 4528 were introduced Wednesday, May 3 as a bipartisan package which supporters cast as...

Lawmakers resurrect plan to eliminate local control in mining permits

by Fix MI State | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers are resurrecting a proposal to transfer oversight of aggregate mining permits and operations from local communities to state regulators amid a roughly eight-year fight over efforts to open new mines. But the introduction of the...

Michigan budget proposals include more money to fix city and county roads

by Fix MI State | May 5, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

Michigan counties and cities could soon get more money to fix the roads. And road agencies said they’re hoping this is just the beginning. That’s because you don’t have to go too far in Michigan before you find a street riddled with potholes. And drivers are sick of...