Gas Tax

Policymakers discussed a Republican-led road funding plan Wednesday before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan House OK’d a plan Wednesday to use taxes on fuel and corporations to fund road repairs. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan House Committee could forward a Republican road funding plan to the full House floor today. Colin Jackson has more.

The incoming Republican state House leader has called for redirecting revenue from the corporate income tax and sales tax on fuel to road repairs. And House Speaker-elect Matt Hall called on Democrats to adopt the plan before adjourning for the year. Rick Pluta reports.

The Michigan fuel tax is no longer sufficient to fund needed road repairs and maintenance. As more electric vehicles hit the streets, the tax will raise less money, but the need for road and bridge revenue will only increase. Conversations are underway about alternative possibilities. WEMU's David Fair talks about what that might look like with Denise Donohue, CEO of the County Road Association of Michigan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed business leaders Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual policy conference on Mackinac Island. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon fought over abortion, guns and schools in the first of two debates prior to the November election. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A suspension of Michigan taxes on motor fuel passed the state Senate Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Legislation introduced this week in the Michigan Senate would suspend sales tax collection on fuel through the end of March next year. Colin Jackson has more.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signaled she’ll veto a bill to suspend the state’s fuel tax amid concerns the Russian invasion of Ukraine will drive up the cost of imported gas and oil. But she may be open to other options. Rick Pluta reports.