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Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
Michigan Senate Passes Gas Tax Increase to Help Fix Roads
The Michigan Senate passed legislation on Thursday that would increase gas taxes over the next four years to raise more than $1 billion annually to fix the state's deteriorating roads and bridges. According to the Detroit Free Press, the wholesale tax would begin at 9% on April 1, 2015 and would gradually increase to 15...
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder Signs New Emergency Manager Bill into Law
Governor Snyder has signed a new emergency manager bill into law. According to the Detroit News, the bill was one of 19 Snyder signed into law Thursday. In a press release, Snyder said "these new laws recognize the vital importance of financially stable, economically vibrant communities to Michigan's future...
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder Expected to Sign Multiple Bills into Law
Governor Snyder is expected to sign multiple bills into law today. A new emergency manger law, tougher restrictions on abortion and regulations on medical marijuana are among the stack that the Legislature sent to him before Christmas. According to the Detroit News, the governor planned to sign some of the more than 40 bills pending before him during the extended four-day holiday weekend... Read M
Governor Snyder Signs Helmet Law.  Will You Ride Without One?
Governor Snyder Signs Helmet Law. Will You Ride Without One?
Governor Snyder Signs Helmet Law. Will You Ride Without One?
The issue has been controversial in Michigan for decades. Laws making helmets optional were vetoed twice by former Governor Granholm. As of last night, motorcycle riders in Michigan can ride without a helmet under certain provisions. Governor Rick Snyder signed the law which will allow more experienced riders to go helmet free.