Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has unveiled a plan to fix the state’s roads by adding $3 billion in additional infrastructure funding annually without increasing costs for commuters. The plan includes increasing the corporate income tax, taxing wholesale marijuana sales, cutting unspecified programs, and shifting all taxes at the pump to road funding.
The plan aims to generate $3.77 billion in additional revenue with more than $1 billion dedicated to local road investments. It also includes funding for local bus services, transit projects, and compensating for the redirection of tax dollars. The plan does not specify which programs or funding areas will be cut to generate additional revenue.
Whitmer’s proposal comes as previous efforts to fix Michigan’s roads have fallen short. The plan has received some criticism, with House Republicans introducing a competing plan that they argue will raise $3.14 billion in annual revenue for roads without raising taxes. The Republican plan utilizes existing revenue sources and does not involve tax increases.
Negotiations with lawmakers will be necessary to implement Whitmer’s road funding plan. Republicans control the state House while Democrats control the Senate. Despite some pushback, Whitmer is optimistic about working with lawmakers to address the state’s road funding issues effectively.
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