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'DO NOT FLUSH' Label For Wipes Gets First Wipe In Committee

06/09/23 11:09 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
'DO NOT FLUSH' Label For Wipes Gets First Wipe In Committee
The disposable wipes in your bathroom or kitchen don’t seem that threatening when sitting on the counter, but Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mount Clemens) said they can pose a much bigger problem when stuck in Michigan’s sewers.

Council To Look At $3.9B Funding Deficit On Roads

05/31/23 05:19 PM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Council To Look At $3.9B Funding Deficit On Roads
This week's pending announcement on the Governor's council on population growth comes after the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA) announced findings from a Public Sector Consultants report that Michigan has a $3.9 billion annual funding deficit

Both Sides Entrenched As Panel Digs Into Aggregate Debate

05/10/23 09:30 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Both Sides Entrenched As Panel Digs Into Aggregate Debate
Round one of this session's aggregate debate looked a lot like the first legislative hearing in 2021 or 2019.

Michigan Roads Improve To D Grade; Energy Grid, Bridges Slacking

05/09/23 10:06 AM By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Roads Improve To D Grade; Energy Grid, Bridges Slacking
Michigan's infrastructure received an overall grade of C- Monday from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), with roads and energy specifically receiving a D.
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