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Snyder Says New International Bridge Should Open By 2020

Rick Pluta — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:44:05 +0000

A presidential permit will allow the state of Michigan to wrap up a deal with Canada to build a new international bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor-Ontario.

Gov. Snyder Asks International Business Leaders To Support New Bridge To Canada

Jake Neher — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:16:53 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder is worried Proposal Six on the November ballot would spark a lengthy court battle if it’s passed.

Report: If Passed, Bridge Proposal Could Cost Taxpayers Big

Jake Neher — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 22:18:14 +0000

If passed, a ballot proposal meant to stall a new international bridge in Detroit could cost Michigan taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. That’s according to a report from the Senate Fiscal Agency.

LG: Ballot Question Would Not Stop Bridge Project

Rick Pluta — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:39:10 +0000

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley says a ballot question to require a public vote on a new international bridge won’t stop the project.

Michigan, Canada Sign International Bridge Span Agreement

Rick Pluta — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 21:57:39 +0000

Governor Rick Snyder and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper have officially signed a deal to build a second bridge crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

The deal comes after years of battling over creating a second bridge with the owners of the existing Ambassador Bridge pushing to build a second span near their site. The state legislature forbade Snyder from using Michigan taxpayer’s money to build a new bridge without legislator’s approval.

But Snyder says Canada will cover the cost of construction.

Report: Governor Has Plan to Bypass Legislature on Bridge

Rick Pluta — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:23:59 +0000

A published report says Governor Rick Snyder is ready to bypass a reluctant Legislature and move ahead with a new international border crossing in Detroit.