EPISODE · Apr 4, 2025 · 19 MIN
(Community Matters 130) Haadsma: House GOP Roads Plan Blows '$3.1B Hole' in Michigan Budget
from Community Matters Calhoun County · host Richard
The setup for a battle over road repair funding in Michigan is done. Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have presented a plan which redirects money in the current budget for road repairs.Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has proposed different taxes to help fund the upgrades.Former Rep. Jim Haadsma, a Democrat from Battle Creek, provides his perspective on the GOP plan, including what he sees as common ground - as well as emphasizing what he views as the unknown effects of the GOP plan.Episode ResourcesBridge Michigan: Michigan House passes GOP roads package without Democratic counter-proposal in sightABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.
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The setup for a battle over road repair funding in Michigan is done. Republican members of the Michigan House of Representatives have presented a plan which redirects money in the current budget for road repairs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, has proposed different taxes to help fund the upgrades. Former Rep. Jim Haadsma, a Democrat from Battle Creek, provides his perspective on the GOP plan, including what he sees as common ground - as well as emphasizing what he views as the unknow...
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(Community Matters 130) Haadsma: House GOP Roads Plan Blows '$3.1B Hole' in Michigan Budget
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