Great Lakes Water Authority approves reduced water, sewer rate increases following historic proposal
The increases are tied to current and new infrastructure projects, including corrosion control in pipelines owned by local cities and a massive study on flood mitigation in Southeast Michigan.
GLWA considers largest rate hike in decade for infrastructure needs, rising costs
"For years we have been able to keep our charge increases very low on the sewer side, under 2%, and on the water side under 3% for the last nine years," said Sue Coffey, GLWA.
Whitmer's new road fix plan includes $470M pot tax, but few other details
A tax on pot is the only revenue increase that the governor identified in her news release on how to pay for the road fixes.
Frigid temperatures rupturing water mains and flooding streets in Detroit
The freezing temperatures this week is causing headaches all around the city of Detroit, rupturing water mains and flooding streets.
Renderings of I-75 cap in Detroit show what public space over highway could provide
What would a pedestrian-friendly bridge over I-75 look like? Money for the final design has been awarded to MDOT as plans move forward to cap the highway in downtown Detroit.