Gov. Whitmer wants $3B for Michigan roads

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.
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 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.
Whitmer proposes $1.7 billion tax on corporations to fund road projects
Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a new plan to increase funding for road construction in Michigan, centered around a new tax levied against corporations.
Whitmer's $3B plan to fix Michigan roads calls for more corporate, marijuana taxes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants the Legislature to work with her on a plan to increase road fixes by $3 billion a year. Her plan seeks $1.7 billion in new corporate taxes and $470 million from a marijuana wholesale tax.
THE ROAD AHEAD | Gov. Whitmer unveils $3 billion road funding plan, but will GOP lawmakers approve?
It comes weeks after Republicans, who control the state House, unveiled an updated $3.1 billion funding plan. Whether the two sides can find one deal will be key.
Whitmer has a new plan to fix the damn roads
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a new plan to fix the damn roads. This plan includes higher taxes on businesses.
NEW: Whitmer unveils $3B road funding plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday unveiled her $3 billion “MI Road Ahead” Plan, her latest pitch for “fixing the damn roads,” which was her signature campaign promise during her first gubernatorial campaign in 2018.
Whitmer rolls out $3B road funding plan, eyeing more cash from marijuana, companies
Gretchen Whitmer on Monday released her plan to devote $3 billion for Michigan’s roads. (Feb. 10, 2025) The president lashed out at the pop star on his social media website. The NFL said the person was part of the 400-member field cast and had hidden the flag on himself before the halftime show began Sunday night.
Whitmer proposes new marijuana tax, redirects funding to pay for road repairs
The governor’s plan would generate $3 billion for local roads by redirecting $500 million in existing funds as well as adding or raising taxes and fees.
Detroit Chamber says Whitmer’s proposed tax hike to fund roads is bad for business
Governor Whitmer’s plan will ask massive corporations and Big Tech industries, such as Amazon, X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok, led by the nation’s weal
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