Blog categorized as Infrastructure

Senate Looking At $2,500, 4-Year Felony For Mackinac Bridge Trespassing 

02/21/25 12:51 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Senate Looking At $2,500, 4-Year Felony For Mackinac Bridge Trespassing 
The Mackinac Bridge will have a special "key facility" status under legislation by Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs), making it a $2,500, four-year felony to climb up its structures without permission.

State Eyes Detroit-Toronto Train 

02/19/25 12:20 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
State Eyes Detroit-Toronto Train 
Travel to Toronto by train may soon be possible from the Michigan Central Station in Detroit.

Raising Cap On Energy Assistance Money Proposed 

02/12/25 12:34 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Raising Cap On Energy Assistance Money Proposed 
The amount that can be added to electric bills for the low-income energy assistance was proposed to be increased Tuesday under a Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) order.

Gov Proposes Road Usage Charge Pilot, 43% Of Residents First Feel Negative On Miles-Driven Fees 

02/10/25 02:53 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gov Proposes Road Usage Charge Pilot, 43% Of Residents First Feel Negative On Miles-Driven Fees 
Forty-three percent of Michiganders had negative feelings toward replacing the state's gas tax with a road usage charge (RUC) when first asked about the idea by the state's transportation department.

Proposed Bill Fines Counties For Sewage In Public Waterways 

01/29/25 12:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Proposed Bill Fines Counties For Sewage In Public Waterways 
Rep. Douglas Wozniak (R-Shelby Township) introduced a bill Tuesday imposing an up to $1 million monthly fine on counties for letting sewage spill into public waterways.