Michigan put America on wheels. For generations, the auto industry powered our economy, supporting good-paying, union jobs and helping define who we are as a state.
As the daughter of a UAW worker, I’ve seen it firsthand. Cars will always be an important part of life here. But as gas prices continue to rise and the overall cost of living climbs higher, it has become impossible to ignore a growing reality for millions of Michiganders: transportation is becoming unaffordable.
For many families, the pain goes far beyond the gas pump. The cost of auto insurance in Michigan remains among the highest in the country, and our drivers continue to be victimized by the use of non-driving factors to hike rates…