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- Michigan Legislature
Michigan to test pay-per-mile road charge in 2027 pilot as gas tax revenue slips
MDOT will spend $7.65 million and recruit 1,000 volunteer drivers to test a mileage-based fee that could eventually replace some or all of the state fuel tax.
September 11, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Transportation
State mileage tax study draws conflict-of-interest criticism
A legislator says the company Michigan hired to study a per-mile road tax is not independent because it already sells such systems.
October 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Transportation
Michigan Plans 2027 Pilot for Pay-Per-Mile Road Funding System
Michigan is moving ahead with a $7.65 million study and pilot program to explore charging drivers based on miles driven instead of gasoline purchased, amid a projected $113.6 billion transportation funding gap through 2050.
September 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - Michigan Public Safety
Michigan Law Blocks License Points for Automated Traffic Camera Tickets
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new law ensuring that automated camera traffic tickets in construction zones and for passing stopped school buses can only result in fines, not points on a driver's license. The legislation addresses concerns that the cameras can identify a vehicle but not necessarily the person driving.
September 1, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Unlocks $51 Million for EV Charging Network Expansion After Federal Approval
Michigan unlocks $51 million in federal NEVI funds to expand electric vehicle charging network after Federal Highway Administration approval of state's 2026 infrastructure plan.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources