roads funding

The state argues the new tax is not an amendment to the marijuana initiative, but a new and separate law to raise revenue for roads

The state has argued in its written briefs that the purpose of the wholesale is to generate $420 million for roads and not to regulate marijuana

The state argues the new wholesale tax is distinct from the initiative’s retail tax, and therefore does not act as an amendment to the marijuana law

A statewide effort to address food waste, traditional Native trade route gets marker, road funding for small cities, Appeals Court says send bills to Gov., mental health funding, and marijuana law fixes

Money for the plan comes from redirecting taxes on gas sales, budget cuts, and a new wholesale tax on marijuana

The governor says she’s glad to see a deal on road funding, and that free school meals will continue for all students

Michigan legislators averted a state government shutdown by passing a budget Thursday night even as the federal shutdown continues, a billion dollar plan to fund road repairs in Michigan is heading to the governor, and more.

The budget increases K-12 funding slightly and cuts economic development incentives that were championed by Governor Whitmer

The roads money comes from a mixture of budget cutting and other streams, many of which have faced their own criticism along the way to a final deal

The Muskegon Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant to hire three firefighters, police officers in Muskegon are getting a $5,000 bonus, Muskegon County tourism generated hundreds of millions dollars last year, and more.