by Fix MI State | Jan 24, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
A Trump administration “priority list” of potential targets for federal infrastructure spending reportedly includes three Michigan projects — the M-1 Rail line in Detroit, the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. McClatchy News first...
by Fix MI State | Jan 17, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Gov. Rick Snyder called for major new state investment in maintaining sewers, water systems and other public works in his State of the State address, citing failures including the Flint water crisis and the Fraser sinkhole. The call came during a speech that heartily...
by Fix MI State | Jan 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
It’s not often that we get geeked about the arrival of new taxes and fees. But the hike in fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees that kicked in Sunday marks the start of what should be a sustained effort to improve Michigan’s infrastructure. And that ultimately...
by Fix MI State | Oct 18, 2016 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
MARQUETTE COUNTY, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has released several photos that depict severe damage caused by flooding in parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. More than 4 inches of rain fell on parts of the Upper Peninsula within a 3-to-4-hour...
by Fix MI State | Oct 4, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
HOUGHTON, MI — Nine communities around Michigan—including one in the Upper Peninsula—have been awarded nearly $7 million in grants to upgrade water and sewer systems. The money comes through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Infrastructure...
