Whitmer warns against `phony solutions` for roads fix
(WorldNews Politics)

Lansing - Michigan House Republicans opposed to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer´s proposal for a 45-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase are expected to propose an alternative road funding plan next month. `Nothing is off the table,` said state Rep. Graham Filler, R-DeWitt, who added he personally supports `discussion of additional revenue` and did not slam the door on debate over some type of a smaller tax or fee increase. `I just think you´re going to get a good, varied discussion of the budget,` Filler said of the upcoming GOP plan, which he expects will be made public in two to three weeks. `And it´s not going to have a 45-cent (gas) tax increase.` Filler spoke with reporters Monday morning...