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Lawmakers resurrect plan to eliminate local control in mining permits

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

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...
Mileage fees, higher gas tax among options to fund Michigan’s crumbling roads

Mileage fees, higher gas tax among options to fund Michigan’s crumbling roads

by Fix MI State | May 1, 2023 | Roads & Bridges

This article originally appeared in MLive. Read more here.  In order to maintain its road system in the coming years, Michigan will need to come up with another almost $4 billion in infrastructure funding annually, according to a recent report from the Michigan...
Opinion: Install work zone cameras for speeders to save workers’ lives

Opinion: Install work zone cameras for speeders to save workers’ lives

by Fix MI State | Apr 28, 2023 | Work Zone Safety

This is an opinion piece written by Michigan State Representative Will Snyder (D-Muskegon) that appeared in Bridge Michigan. Read more here.  Last week was National Work Zone Awareness Week, which was designated by Congress to help raise attention for the people who...
MDOT reminding drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up

MDOT reminding drivers to slow down as construction season ramps up

by Fix MI State | Apr 21, 2023 | Work Zone Safety

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones for National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, an annual spring campaign to encourage safe driving. You’ve probably already noticed more work zones and orange...
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    October 10, 2025

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