Trump administration sets new course on transportation funding, orders states to comply with immigration, DEI policies
Michigan gets more than $2 billion in road funding from the federal government each year, though it’s unclear whether funds are at risk
Attorney General Dana Nessel is suing to try to block the potential cuts, arguing Trump is ‘prioritizing political posturing’
President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to withhold transportation funding allocated for Michigan and other states if they fail to assist with immigration deportation efforts or comply with orders to disband diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Experts say widespread infrastructure cuts in Michigan are unlikely. But the threat should be taken seriously, according to Michigan Attorney General