Mich. businesses implore action on road funding

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The business lobby implored lawmakers Monday to raise Michigan’s gasoline taxes and vehicle registration fees, despite Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s $1.2 billion proposal initially receiving a cool reception in the Capitol.

“There is a cost to doing nothing,” said Matt Smego, legislative counsel for the Michigan Farm Bureau.

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