As reported in an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette (pdf), Michigan Future member and former House Speaker Paul Hillegonds said that Michigan can’t tax-cut its way to prosperity: "In the past dozen years, state and local taxes have been reduced by what is now over $8 billion annually, moving Michigan to a tax burden below […]

Many families move to sprawled, automobile-dependent suburbs because they want a safe place to raise their children. They are mistaken. A smart growth community is actually a much safer and healthier place to live overall. According to the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, the top smart growth communities have about a quarter of the traffic fatality

Special announcement from MDOT, DDOT and SMART:          Transit in Southeast Michigan is about to take a giant step forward!!  You’re invited to attend a press conference, ribbon cutting and inaugural ride to announce the historic opening of the State of Michigan’s first dedicated HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Traffic Lane.  They will also announce

Special announcement from MDOT, DDOT and SMART:          Transit in Southeast Michigan is about to take a giant step forward!!  You’re invited to attend a press conference, ribbon cutting and inaugural ride to announce the historic opening of the State of Michigan’s first dedicated HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Traffic Lane.  They will also announce

The NARP put out a statement today about President Bush’s proposed 2009 budget.  Despite being the largest federal budget ever, over $300 billion (and it doesn’t include the wars), basic transportation necessities like Amtrak are threatened with huge cuts.  Again. “While the Administration’s funding recommendations released today for Amtrak are disappointing, they are not surprising,