Governor Whitmer Launches Final Road Repair Season Amid Funding Concerns
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has initiated her final road repair season, highlighting a nearly $2-billion-a-year road funding deal. This initiative aims to fulfill her campaign promise to 'fix the damn roads.' The funding package, signed last year, includes a gasoline tax and corporate tax revenue allocation for road repairs. However, a significant portion of the funding relies on a new wholesale tax on cannabis products, which is currently under legal challenge. The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association argues that the tax is unconstitutional and unsustainable, potentially affecting the state's road repair plans. 
