Funds From Covid Days Meant 122 Michigan State Parks Got a Facelift This Year
Michigan’s $273 million in ARPA funding has driven progress at state parks, with 122 projects already complete or underway, according to the DNR.
Tag: infrastructure
Michigan Drinking Water Week – When Was Your Well Last Tested?
Michigan’s Drinking Water Week emphasizes infrastructure upgrades, water safety, and citizen responsibility. Governor Whitmer highlights ongoing efforts to ensure clean water amidst concerns like arsenic contamination in private wells and the importance of testing.
Michigan School Infrastructure Needs $23B Fix – Urgent Study Finds
A report for Michigan’s State Board of Education estimates $23 billion is needed to repair K-12 school facilities, focusing on health, safety, and air quality. Urgent repairs of $5.3 billion are required soon, with $17.4 billion needed later.
Rural Development Fund Grants Deliver $1.8M in Critical Upgrades to Michigan Towns
Michigan allocates $1.8 million in grants to enhance rural infrastructure, food systems, and renewable energy. The funds support projects like solar installations, water system overhauls, and local food initiatives, fostering economic growth and community resilience across underserved areas.
Michigan Noise Abatement Bill Aims to Address Highway Sound Pollution
Michigan’s HB 4084, introduced by Rep. Ron Robinson, aims to establish a statewide noise abatement program managed by MDOT to construct sound walls, addressing highway noise in residential areas and filling a 17-year funding gap in noise mitigation.
Day of the Soo Locks Disaster — 1909’s Maritime Meltdown at Sault Ste. Marie
On June 9, 1909, a mechanical failure at Canada’s Soo Locks led to the sinking of two ships, halting Great Lakes commercial traffic. This disaster exposed infrastructure vulnerabilities, prompting modernization efforts and highlighting potential economic repercussions from similar incidents today.
Governor Whitmer Launches $1.3 Million Michigan Bridge Repairs Project in Crawford and Roscommon Counties
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $1.3 million bridge repair project on I-75 to enhance safety and support local economies, projected to create 12 jobs while ensuring one lane remains open during construction from March to July 2025.
Northern Michigan Issues: 5 Key Concerns Ignored by Lansing
A survey in Northern Michigan identifies key concerns—government spending, infrastructure, education, and Second Amendment rights—as misaligned with Governor Whitmer’s agenda. Residents seek tax cuts, expressing frustration over rising costs and stagnant infrastructure conditions.