Ex-lawmakers propose new plan to finance MI roads

LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — A group of former state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have put forward new ideas for the legislature to consider when it comes to finding revenue to fix and maintain Michigan roads.

The Michigan Consensus Policy Project was created to brainstorm bipartisan solutions to the state’s most pressing issues.

“How to fund road repair and maintenance is one of the top priorities identified by the Michigan public … but it’s a difficult issue because it’s going to require revenue,” former state Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema said.

Sikkema, a co-chair of the Michigan Consensus Policy Project, said their group of former lawmakers have come up with ideas to cover the cost of not just fixing the roads but maintaining them over a long period of time.

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