Infrastructure

A top Biden Administration official says Michigan is getting $212 million in new federal funding for infrastructure and clean drinking water projects.

Federal officials said on Thursday that the newly approved funds from the American Rescue Plan will bring affordable, high-speed internet to nearly 68,000 homes in Michigan.

An influx of federal funding means more communities across Michigan will be eligible for water infrastructure loans in the coming years.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a brief in support of the city of Traverse City to build a “fish pass” without requiring a city vote.

U.S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Michigan's fifth district congressman Dan Kildee at Lake State Railway in Saginaw to announce how funds will be distributed to Michigan's railroad system.

When winter turns to spring, large chunks of ice fall off the Mackinac bridge. Matt Chynoweth, Chief Bridge Engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation, explains how this problem may be solved in the future.

A bill has passed through the Michigan House that will designate more than $4.5 billion to protect water systems.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will formally present her proposed budget on Wednesday. The spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year includes more money for roads and other infrastructure.

President Joe Biden is making a stop in Howell on Tuesday to drum up support for multiple infrastructure plans.