Road Funding
Whitmer signs budget, road funding bills (Gongwer, 10/7/25) ATTACHED
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MITA Mention: “I think it certainly clears the cliff, and we should be able to avoid job loss in the industry,” said Lance BINONIEMI, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation vice president of government affairs. (More in story)
Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’ (AP, 10/7/25)
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MITA Mention: Lance Binoniemi, vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, said the marijuana tax is a “nontraditional method” of supporting roadwork funding, but lawmakers recognized the urgency of finalizing a plan.
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“We think this is a big step in the right direction,” he said.
Michigan Marijuana group sues to block new tax central to road funding deal (Bridge Michigan, 10/8/25)
Gov. Whitmer Signs Balanced, Bipartisan FY26 Budget to Fix the Damn Roads, Cut Taxes, Lower Costs, Protect Public Health & Safety (Michigan Business Network, 10/7/25)
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MITA Mention: “This historic, long-term road funding agreement is a game-changer for Michigan,” said Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association. “After decades of short-term fixes and inaction, this budget delivers real, sustainable investment that will repair and rebuild our roads, save good-paying jobs, and strengthen Michigan’s economy. We’re grateful for the leadership of Governor Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and House Speaker Matt Hall in getting this done. This is a major step forward, but our work isn’t over. We must continue building on this momentum to ensure Michigan’s roads remain safe, reliable, and well-maintained for decades to come.”
5 highlights from Michigan’s historic road-funding plan (MLive, 10/5/25)
Whitmer signs $81B budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including funding for road fixes and public schools (Michigan Advance, 10/7/25)
Cannabis industry sues Michigan over massive wholesale tax tied to road funding plan (FOX 2 Detroit, 10/8/25)
Whitmer signs $81B budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including funding for road fixes and public schools (Michigan Advance, 10/7/25)
Cannabis industry sues Michigan over massive wholesale tax tied to road funding plan (FOX 2 Detroit, 10/8/25)
