gasoline tax

The potential interest, on top of billions in bonds that have to be repaid, is what has many state lawmakers up in arms. They can’t stop the process without a court order.

Yesterday afternoon the Michigan Senate passed the House’s Road Funding Plan with some changes, it passed 20 – 18 with 19 Republicans and 1 Democrat (Senator Virgil Smith) voting yes. Then around 10:30 p.m. last night, the House approved the changes voted on in the Senate for higher fuel taxes and vehicle fees on 54-53 and 55-52 votes...