michigan News Updates

Government

Michigan DOT Director Kirk Steudle to Step Down Oct. 31

Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk Steudle, a champion of mobility and smart infrastructure, is retiring.

September 11, 2018
Business

M&K Truck Centers Expands in Michigan

M&K Truck Centers has expanded its business in Michigan with the purchase of Volvo truck dealerships in Flint and Saginaw from Graff Truck Centers.

September 5, 2018
Government

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Creates Two Infrastructure Councils

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation creating two councils dedicated solely to infrastructure management.

July 9, 2018
Government, Logistics, TCA

Michigan Governor Calls for Federal Gas Tax Hike to Fix State’s Ravaged Roads

It’s time to raise the federal gas tax to help fix Michigan’s ravaged roads, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said March 20.

March 20, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

Mobility, Modernization Top Goals for Colorado and Michigan Governors

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, whose states have significant freight corridors, set goals to overhaul the infrastructure in their states to ensure that the goods that bolster their economy can move freely.

January 19, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA

Million Square-Foot Distribution Center in Detroit to be Redeveloped — Reportedly for Amazon

Up to 1,000 jobs could be coming to Shelby Township, Michigan through the development of a more than 1-million-square-foot distribution center at a former automotive electronics supplier site.

July 19, 2017
Government

75 MPH Speed Limit OK'd for Some Rural Michigan Highways

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder jumped on the speed train Jan. 5 when he signed a bill boosting the state's speed limit to 75 miles per hour on about 600 miles of highways in rural areas of the state. The bills also raise the maximum speed limit for trucks from 60 to 65 mph.

January 5, 2017
Government

Bills Could Speed Up Michigan Highways

About 600 miles of Michigan freeways will see speed limits increase to 75 mph, and 900 miles of state highway will increase to 65 mph if Gov. Rick Snyder signs the collection of legislation that awaits his review.

January 3, 2017
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Eases in August to Four-Month Low

Consumer confidence eased in August to a four-month low as Americans become less optimistic about their finances for the year ahead.

August 26, 2016
Government, Business

Consumer Sentiment Drops High Earners Shaken by Brexit

Consumer confidence in the United States dropped in July as U.K.’s vote to leave the European Union flustered high-income earners.

July 15, 2016