Charlie Langton: A Gas Tax To Fix Our Roads?
Charlie Langton spoke with Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline, about a plan to fix Michigan's roads: a gas tax hike. Can Michiganians afford another .09 cents per gallon?
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Charlie Langton spoke with Rep. Rick Olson, R-Saline, about a plan to fix Michigan's roads: a gas tax hike. Can Michiganians afford another .09 cents per gallon?
"Oh, boo-hoo, Oh, boo-hoo," Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said. "Really, you mean in a tough economy people make mistakes? Please. This is nothing but avarice and greed."
State lawmakers this week will examine a plan to raise nearly $1.5 billion a year to fix Michigan's crumbling roads and bridges. But it would come at a price to drivers.
President Barack Obama is getting ready to deliver an election-year State of the Union address heavy on economic themes when he addresses a joint session of Congress and millions of television viewers.
"... I think he should have done a 'George Wallace'... He should have stood in the doorway, he should have forced them to go to court to get an injunction and we should have presented our case in court," said Kwame Kenyatta.
While Highland Park School officials were making their case against the state sending in an emergency financial manager, Governor Rick Snyder sent parents a letter telling them why Lansing should be involved.
A coalition fighting proposed changes to Michigan's auto insurance laws filed a lawsuit Monday seeking claims information from an association that handles medical bills for seriously injured accident victims.
President Obama will deliver a speech at the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor.
A Farmington Hills businessman is calling for the release of his nephew from Syria.
A $245 million American Indian casino in downtown Lansing could create about 2,200 jobs and help fund scholarships for area students, according to backers.
Sunday, a flash mob of over 100 people gathered in front of Cobo Center to protest the Syrian government and human rights violations.
Newt Gingrich's victory in South Carolina changes the game, and Michigan's February 28 primary is looking increasingly important.
It was guarded optimism about adding jobs and uncertainty about an Emergency Manager for Detroit on the minds of the Big Four political leaders during a Detroit Economic Club appearance.
"I'm going to do my job," Snyder said. "I'll do what I need to do to represent the citizens of Michigan."
State-appointed emergency managers say fiscal responsibility, not race, is behind Michigan's Public Act 4.
A spokesperson with the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas National Guard confirmed that the pilot ejected and is in stable condition.
Stevie Wonder's two December shows at the Fox Theatre are sold out and on the resale market, with some tickets now being listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's new "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
Charla Pendergrass entered the plea Wednesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. She still faces felony murder, premeditated murder and unlawful imprisonment charges
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days' notice before any "demolition" occurs at the Kennedy Center. Meanwhile, President Trump says he's facing a big decision on Iran while complaints continue over gas prices. CBS News has this report.
A bird strike is a possible cause of an F-16 fighter crash in northern Michigan on Thursday. The pilot was injured and is receiving medical care. CBS Detroit has this report.
Metro Detroit will see mostly sunny skies with a high around 73 on Friday. But rain is in the forecast for Saturday morning and afternoon.
A new pilot program launched in Detroit is testing technology designed to help fire and EMS vehicles move through intersections faster by communicating with traffic signals before they arrive.
CBS News got an inside look in the newly restore Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, months after an attack.