Beth LeBlanc The Detroit News Published 8:59 AM EST Feb 6, 2019 Lansing — Michigan's new transportation director advocated for changing how state and local road aid is distributed and an additional $1.5 billion in funding for just state trunklines as he addressed state senators Tuesday. The state is still calculating how much it needs to repair Michigan’s state, county and city roads and make good on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign promise to “fix the damn roads.” But Director Paul Ajegba told senators the figure likely hovers around $1.5 billion without taking into account the expected additional cost for city and county roads. “The resources we have right now are not meeting our needs,” he said, noting that the state has a real need to “grow the pie.” A 29-year veteran of the department, Ajegba answered questions from lawmakers for an hour and a half. He is the first of several Whitmer … [Read more...] about MDOT leader: At least $1.5B more needed for just state trunklines
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Price hike set for Colorado state parks
Entrance fees for Colorado state parks will increase Jan. 1, the first price hike since 2010.The revised fees will help to fund increased operating costs, provide adequate staffing and address park maintenance needs, a news release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.Daily vehicle and individual passes will each increase a dollar. The price of annual passes will also bump up by $5.Colorado Parks and Wildlife also will roll out a new pass option that is attached to the individual rather than the vehicle. The changes approved in May in Senate Bill 18-142.State parks in Colorado have seen record visitation, with nearly 15 million visitor in 2017.Since 2010, state parks have not received funding from state general tax dollars except occasional small amounts (less than 1 percent of the budget) for special projects. Colorado Parks and Wildlife relies heavily on park fees.Financial woes are also affecting parks at the federal level. The National Park Service announced in Oct. 2017 … [Read more...] about Price hike set for Colorado state parks
Here’s how much a marriage licence costs in each state
Getting married requires you to pay a fee for a marriage licence. These fees vary greatly state by state. Even within states, the fees sometimes vary country by county. Whether or not you’re a resident of the county can also impact how much you pay. Weddings can be so beautiful, yet so expensive. The dress, the venue, invitations, food, the list goes on. But before you can walk down the aisle, there’s one thing you must do: get a marriage licence. It’s the golden ticket to authorizing a marriage union. Here’s how much it costs to obtain a marriage licence in all 50 states, plus the nation’s capital: In Alabama, it costs $US40-$US80 to get a marriage licence. In the state of Alabama, you can receive a marriage licence from any county, regardless of where you live or are getting married (within the state). The cost of the licence ranges but starts at $US43.35, according to AL.com. Alaska’s has a flat fee for marriage licenses of $US60. Before … [Read more...] about Here’s how much a marriage licence costs in each state
GOP senator: It’s a ‘great idea’ to make it harder for ‘liberal folks’ to vote
Michael Brice-Saddler, The Washington Post Published 7:54 pm PST, Friday, November 16, 2018 Photo: Sarah Warnock, Associated Press Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., speaks to supporters of her campaign during an election night party she shared with fellow Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, right, in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Hyde-Smith, who was appointed to the seat, is in a Nov. 27 runoff against Mike Espy in this non-partisan race. The winner will serve the last two years of the six-year term vacated when Republican Thad Cochran retired for health reasons. (Sarah Warnock/The Clarion-Ledger via AP) Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., speaks to supporters of her... Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is facing backlash for her remarks once again after saying laws that "make it just a little more difficult" for some college students to vote are "a great idea." A video tweeted Thursday afternoon shows … [Read more...] about GOP senator: It’s a ‘great idea’ to make it harder for ‘liberal folks’ to vote
Senator spoke of ‘difficult’ voting for liberals in video
Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Updated 9:41 pm PST, Thursday, November 15, 2018 La senadora republicana por Mississippi Cindy Hyde-Smith hace campaña en Madison, Mississippi, 6 de noviembre de 2018. Hyde-Smith provocó un escándalo al elogiar a alguien en un video y decir que "si me invitara a un ahorcamiento público, me sentaría en primera fila". (AP Foto/Rogelio V. Solis) less La senadora republicana por Mississippi Cindy Hyde-Smith hace campaña en Madison, Mississippi, 6 de noviembre de 2018. Hyde-Smith provocó un escándalo al elogiar a alguien en un video y decir que "si me ... more Photo: Rogelio V. Solis, AP Photo: Rogelio V. Solis, AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 La senadora republicana por Mississippi Cindy … [Read more...] about Senator spoke of ‘difficult’ voting for liberals in video