Blog tagged as Infrastructure

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

Edenville Flood Victims: The State Isn't Helping Us 

05/19/23 12:59 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Edenville Flood Victims: The State Isn't Helping Us 
Three years after heavy rains broke the Edenville and Sanford dams, area residents who were flooded out at the time are still not whole, as many homeowners have double mortgages they cannot possibly pay off in their lifetime, according to Sanford Village Councilman Carl Hamann.

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.

AG Wants Utilities Held Accountable; Scott Plans Power Outage Hearing

03/10/23 09:44 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
AG Wants Utilities Held Accountable; Scott Plans Power Outage Hearing
Attorney General Dana Nessel this morning implored legislators to work with her on legislation that would force greater transparency and better service from Michigan electric and gas utility providers

CRA: $1.8B More Needed Annually To Fix Local Roads

03/02/23 02:46 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
CRA: $1.8B More Needed Annually To Fix Local Roads
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 02/28/2023) The Michigan County Roads Association (CRA) told the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee it needs an additional $1.8 billion a year to get local roads and bridges back into good condition.