LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — 1000’s of Michigan staff on the State Capitol on Wednesday afternoon as a part of the Save Our Jobs, Fund Our Roads rally, calling on lawmakers to move a “long-term, equitable, and sustainable road funding plan.”
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“Michigan cannot afford any more delays in enacting a long-term road funding plan,” stated Rob Coppersmith, govt vp of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Affiliation (MITA), in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“If lawmakers fail to act now, thousands of construction workers will lose their livelihoods and Michigan families will pay the price every time they drive on our crumbling and deteriorating roads. The time for debate has passed, and Michiganders are demanding a solution now.”
The Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Affiliation, the Working Engineers 324, the Michigan Laborers District Council, and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights joined contractors, highway development staff, and labor union members from throughout the state on the rally.
Heavy development gear was on show in the course of the rally, with utility vehicles circling the streets surrounding the Capitol.
Key audio system on the occasion included Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, President & CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Jim Holcomb, President & CEO of AJAX Paving Industries James Jacob, and others.
“This isn’t just about potholes. It’s about people, jobs, and keeping Michigan communities strong,” stated Janice Sharper, proprietor of A Sharper Service, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“Every day Lansing delays action, jobs are lost, costs climb, and Michigan drivers end up paying the price.”
6 Information could have extra on this rally this night.
