by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Dear Michigan legislators: Thanks for the new road money. Also: It’s not enough. Those are the dual sentiments expressed by local officials over the state Legislature’s approval of $175 million in additional road money in response to a public outcry over...
by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
Relatively high fuel prices and lousy roads. It’s been a long-standing one-two punch for Michigan motorists — one that hasn’t changed significantly under the 2015 road funding deal that is still being ramped up. Here are five reasons Michigan has lousy...
by Fix MI State | Mar 13, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
WASHINGTON – A congressional subcommittee got an earful Tuesday about the poor state of Michigan’s roads, with the head of a group representing cities and townships across the state pleading for help in fixing them. “Our transportation infrastructure in...
by Fix MI State | Mar 11, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
In Michigan, water is part of our culture, our way of life and our economy. Our beautiful water and sand dunes attract millions of tourists to our state annually. Water is also vital to our business and the local economy in northern Michigan. Unfortunately, our water...
by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2018 | Stormwater & Wastewater
KALAMAZOO, MI — An assessment submitted to the state showsfloods caused $2.5 million in damage to property in Kalamazoo County. A historic crest of the Kalamazoo River flooded homes with several feet of water, damaging vehicles, water heaters and furnaces at the...
by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Whether it’s a lazy weekend on the beach with loved ones, enjoying a sunset pontoon boat cruise, or any number of activities — Michiganders all enjoy a deep, personal connection with our Great Lakes. I’m no different from anyone else who has grown up along the...
by Fix MI State | Mar 9, 2018 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
A Michigan agency says drinking water in three southeastern communities have tested positive for contamination. MLive.com reports that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality found perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water in New Baltimore, Mount...
by Fix MI State | Mar 8, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
The Pure Michigan campaign spent around $34 million last year to attract tourists. Those touring the state found beautiful landscapes, cities brimming with activity and of course, plenty of potholes. It’s past time state lawmakers get serious about roads in Michigan,...
by Fix MI State | Mar 7, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) – The extended cold streak through this winter has cut into Marquette County Road Commission sand supplies, but has reduced the usage of their salt stock in exchange. Road commission staff said they’ve spent more this year due to...
by Fix MI State | Mar 7, 2018 | Roads & Bridges
JACKSON, MI – Early probes into a game-changing road construction technology had Jackson County Department of Transportation officials crunching numbers on napkins at 1 a.m. in a hotel lobby. JCDOT Managing Director Christopher Bolt and his staff continued to...
