The Michigan Legislature adjourned on Thursday without passing a comprehensive road funding package. In the spring, Gov. Snyder requested nearly $1.2 billion in new funding to fix the state’s crumbling infrastructure.

Gov. Rick Snyder and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley have been holding private negotiations with House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall), Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (R-Monroe), Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing) and House Minority Leader Tim Greimel (D-Auburn Hills) on a funding solution. The negotiations appeared to break down last week after details about the meetings leaked out to the media. However, lawmakers expressed a more optimistic tone this week stating that conversations on a new road funding package will continue over the summer.