Gov. Rick Snyder
A Detroit News editorial insists it's time for Lansing lawmakers and Gov. Rick Snyder to come up with a Plan B to address the state's disastrous roads:
Lansing can’t fail again. Michigan already will lose most of the current construction session no matter what happens next. Meanwhile, the roads and bridges are only getting more deadly.
Lawmakers, who hope to recess for July and August should stay in the Capitol until they’ve agreed on a plan. That means working five days a week, or more.
Whatever is proposed should be part of the budget process. It should not be shunted to a summertime study group as a delaying tactic.
Snyder must play hardball on this. He should refuse to sign any budget bills until the road funding solution is in place. None of these “full-time” lawmakers should be excused to the beaches or golf courses until they get their work done.
