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Thursday, March 21, 2013  The increased tax, the governor says, will go toward repairing Michigan roads.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gunfight between Maserati and SUV on Las Vegas Strip causes fiery crash with taxi; 3 killed

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has unveiled his $50 billion budget plan. In it, is a proposed increase to the gas tax to fix Michigan’s ailing roads.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is asking Michigan lawmakers to raise the gas tax, expand Medicaid to more uninsured and put more money into early childhood education.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is calling for additional state funding to put more Michigan State Police Troopers on the streets.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A still-developing plan to raise more than $1 billion a year for road maintenance could give Michigan voters a direct say in the issue.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Representatives Charles Smiley (D-Burton) and Jim Ananich (D-Flint) are behind a measure that would provide a 50-percent or $100 gas tax credit - whichever is lower - for a taxpayer earning $50,000 a year or less. People making between $50,000 and $75,000 would get a 25 percent credit for total gas expenses paid, and people making $75,000 to $100,000 would get a 10 percent credit.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Michigan's road construction budget is running out of gas.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Plan is latest attempt to boost funding for roads and prevent Michigan from losing federal matching money for roads in 2011.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  Michigan's transportation department director says motorists can afford to pay higher gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees to improve their roads.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Governor Jennifer Granholm said she supports changing the gas tax to bring in more money to fix roads.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association applauded Gov. Granholm’s announcement today of an effort to repair the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges.

Wednesday, March 04, 2009  Noting that state roads are "the pits," Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she supports changing the state gasoline tax to raise more money as gas prices rise.

Friday, December 05, 2008  Some officials say Michigan could lose federal transportation money because the state isn’t investing enough of its own money in the project.