Local Government News
Bellino sponsors bridge funding bill in economic development package
"LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Joseph Bellino has sponsored two bills to redirect $500 million in corporate handouts to a fund that supports bridge improvements as part of the Senate Republicans’ “Grow MI State” economic development package announced Wednesday."Rather than continuing the unfair and ineffective policy of handing out billions of taxpayer dollars to huge corporations, we should be using that money to support struggling families and improve our local infrastructure," said Bellino, R- Monroe."My bills would take funding from the SOAR corporate slush fund and invest...
Rep. Bruck’s Plan to Improve Traffic Flow on Michigan Expressways Advances Through Committee
State Rep. Will Bruck’s plan to enhance traffic flow and safety on Michigan’s expressways is moving forward as it received unanimous approval from the House Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure Committee. Bruck, R-Erie, is the driving force behind legislation that aims to improve traffic conditions on the state's expressways."With unanimous approval from the transportation committee, it’s clear that our plan is gaining traction," stated Rep. Will Bruck. "By making these simple changes, we can minimize congestion, make our expressways safer, and help drivers...