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Demeter

(85,373 posts)
Fri May 8, 2015, 06:55 AM May 2015

MICHIGAN Lawmakers may have to meet this summer if there's no solution for roads

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http://www.wxyz.com/news/lawmakers-may-have-to-meet-this-summer-if-theres-no-solution-for-roads

A resolution has been introduced that would require the Michigan Legislature meet during the summer if there isn't a solution for road funding before recess begins in June. It was introduced by Rep. Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills). Lawmakers typically aren't in session during the summer months, but Greimel says the public wants a quick solution for road funding.

"They expect us to get to work - not take a vacation - and we owe it to them to stay in session until we create a comprehensive road funding plan that is fair to everyone," Greimel said in a statement.


The House Democratic Leader appears to have a lot of support.

7 Action News has called several lawmakers from Metro Detroit from the House and Senate. Every representative and senator contacted so far has said they are willing to work during the summer if there's no solution before the scheduled recess.

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