Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
Whitmer proposes $3B road plan; Republicans concerned about tax increases
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently introduced a $3 billion plan to “fix the damn roads,” her 2018 gubernatorial campaign promise. The Mi Road Ahead plan, announced will invest $1 billion in local roads and $250 million in public transit programs throughout the state.
Whitmer's road tax plan has the cannabis industry on edge
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s road funding plan would take a tire iron to Michigan’s legal cannabis industry. The plan outlines $2.2 billion in new taxes, including adding a wholesale tax to marijuana sales to generate $470 million.
Whitmer releases $3 billion road funding plan, but GOP remains skeptical
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer debuted a proposal for road funding this week, calling for $3 billion in annual infrastructure investments. But critics say the plan is light on specifics, and could face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled House.
Governor Whitmer Proposes $3 Billion MI Road Ahead Plan, Drawing Mixed Reactions in Michigan
Gov. Whitmer proposes a $3 billion plan for Michigan road improvements, funded by gas and corporate taxes and marijuana tax revenue.
Whitmer announces 'MI Road Ahead' months after Speaker Hall unveils road funding plan
Michigan has multiple plans on the table to improve the state's crumbling infrastructure.Just months after House Speaker Matt Hall (R) announced his road fundi
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes new plans to pay for state roads
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proposed $3 billion in new revenue to pay for the roads. This comes as the money from a state bond program meant to improve the roads is drying up. According to our affiliate WILX,
Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces new funding plan for road improvements
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new plan to funnel more money into fixing the state's aging infrastructure.
Whitmer’s $3B Michigan road plan: Higher corporate tax, new marijuana tax
It would generate long-term road funding by increasing the corporate income tax, taxing wholesale marijuana sales, cutting unspecified programs and shifting all taxes at the pump to road funding. The governor’s office declined to share working estimates for the corporate income tax increase or the wholesale marijuana tax percentage,
Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads: Here's where it would come from
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called on lawmakers to return to the negotiating table to craft a road funding solution. She unveiled her own plan Monday.
Whitmer wants higher taxes on 'big tech,' marijuana to fix Michigan roads; details sparse
Many key details of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new road-funding strategy weren't immediately provided by the governor's office.
Gov. Whitmer departs on Mideast trade mission as tipped wage deadline nears
One Republican state lawmaker said Whitmer "needs to be here" as the Legislature debates how to handle coming wage and sick ...
Gov. Whitmer travels to United Arab Emirates, Bahrain to promote investment into Michigan's aerospace and defense industries
The Office of the Governor said that this is the first time that a Michigan governor has traveled to the region.
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Whitmer leads economic development trip to Middle East
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a delegation of Detroit-area officeholders, state economic development officials and Arab ...
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Final briefs filed on whether House must send bills to Whitmer
The final legal briefs were filed Tuesday in a lawsuit that pits state Senate Democrats against House Republicans for failing ...
Who is Chris Swanson? Sheriff Wants to Succeed Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan is a battleground state and the sheriff faces stiff competition in what is likely to be one of the most competitive ...
Michigan sheriff who took off helmet, marched with protesters in 2020, launches bid to replace Gov. Whitmer
A high-profile sheriff in Michigan who first came to national attention in 2020, has announced his bid to run for governor, ...
Whitmer's $83.5B Michigan budget plan boosts education spending, shores up reserves
Michigan budget proposal comes amid high uncertainty as a result of possible federal spending cuts and tariffs directed by ...
Whitmer consoles Democrats with ‘anxiety’ over Trump: ‘Stay engaged’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) posted a social media video on Monday to ease the “anxiety” of Michiganders living under a Trump administration. “Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been talking to a lot of ...