LANSING — A long-sought road funding plan is at the center of budget negotiations in the Michigan government — but some say the proposal could fall short of the needs of rural communities.

The Antrim County Road Commission says the plan is millions of dollars less than they would’ve received under an earlier proposal, reflecting concerns about whether the plan can meet the moment for Michigan roads.

The plan, which lawmakers said they agreed to last week , would immediately generate $1.5 billion a year, increasing to $1.8 billion over the next few years.

The plan would bring in that money through a new marijuana wholesale tax, maintaining the state’s corporate income tax rate and shifting revenue so that all taxes paid on gas go toward road work.

“It won’t really change the price o

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