Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement of her road funding plan:

“House Republicans have been leading the conversation on road funding since day one. The very first priority I raised after being selected as Speaker on November 8, 2024, was the urgent need for a responsible, long-term solution to fix Michigan’s roads without burdening hardworking taxpayers. Since then, we’ve put forward a detailed, transparent plan with the updated plan dedicating more than $3.1 billion annually to fix our roads – especially local and county roads — without raising taxes.

“I appreciate Governor Whitmer’s joining the conversation on this issue and I look forward to working together to ensure Michigan drivers get the safe, reliable roads they deserve. Government spending has grown 43% since Gov. Whitmer took office, and our local roads still have not been fixed. That’s why our approach focuses on our long-neglected local roads that people drive from their driveway to the highway and finally gives us a clear plan to fix them.

“Michigan families expect results – that’s why our plan focuses on real solutions, including prioritizing funding roads over funding corporate earmarks, making the most out of our current budget instead of raising new taxes, and fixing local roads first. Roads and infrastructure are essential, and we must get this right. I am glad to see the governor join us, and I look forward to finding solutions that provide value for taxpayers.”