Enact a long-term, sustainable road-funding plan to 'fix the damn roads.' In February 2025 Whitmer introduced the $3 billion 'Mi Road Ahead' plan; the resulting FY26 budget she signed invests nearly $2 billion a year in state and local roads.
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Derived from a tracked promise: “Enact a long-term, sustainable road-funding plan to 'fix the damn roads.' In February 2025 Whitmer introduced the $3 billion 'Mi Road Ahead'…”
Sources
- Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (michigan.gov)https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/02/10/whitmer-introduces-mi-road-ahead-plan-to-fix-the-damn-roads ↗
“Today, I'm excited to introduce my brand-new plan that provides a long-term, sustainable solution to fix our roads so we can help more Michiganders stay safe on the road, save money, and get where they're going faster.”
- Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (michigan.gov)https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2025/10/13/governor-whitmers-budget-fixes-the-state-and-local-roads ↗
“I ran on fixing the damn roads, and I'm proud to keep my promise and get it done.”