New Road Plan Could Mean Higher Fuel Tax, Lower Income Tax
July 1, 2015State Senate considers a 15-cent per gallon fuel tax increase to fix Michigan roads.
The Michigan Senate could vote Wednesday on a plan to raise the state’s gasoline tax to pay for road and bridge repairs. The package may also include a conditional cut in the state’s income tax rate. Michigan Public Radio’s Jake Neher tells WDET’s Pat Batcheller the gas tax hike wouldn’t come all at once.
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Pat Batcheller is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news, traffic and weather updates during Morning Edition. He is an amateur musician.