Matty Moroun

Daily Show Pokes Fun At Detroit Bridge Debate

Michigan is the butt of the joke when a credulous correspondent from the show asked Shabazz, a soccer mom, Tea Party member, and Canadian officials to explain why anyone would oppose a free bridge from Canada.

CBS Detroit–2013/01/10

Hearing Tonight On Moroun’s Application For 2nd Bridge To Canada

Did you think the public or private second bridge to Canada debate was over when the Matty Moroun-sponsored ballot issue went down in flames on Election Day? Not so fast.

CBS Detroit–2012/11/13

Moroun Peppers State With Fliers Against Proposal 6

The Proposal 6 ad asks voters not to let the politicians give away more pork projects and ‘special giveaways’ for the new bridge.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/04

Michigan Sues Matty Moroun’s Duty-Free Company Over Gas Sales

The Michigan Department of Agriculture is suing the Ambassador Bridge duty-free company, claiming it’s selling mislabeled gasoline.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/25

Public Vote On Bridges, Tunnels Unique To Michigan

Proposal 6 would change the state constitution to require approval by a majority of Michigan voters on any new international commuter bridges or tunnels before the state can spend money on the projects.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/14

Progress Reported On Detroit Train Station Renovation

Progress is being reported in the effort to renovate the shuttered Michigan Central Depot, a massive building that for years has been symbol of Detroit blight.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/02

Detroit Bridge Co. Revives Plan For Harsens Island Crossing

Plans by the operator of the ferry to Harsens Island in Lake St. Clair to possibly end service have sparked renewed interest in building a bridge to the island by way of the Detroit International Bridge Company.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/16

The first trucks to drive on the new Gateway Project truck road. (MDOT/Facebook Photo)

MDOT Opens Gateway Project Truck Road

MDOT is holding a ceremony to signify the opening of a new part of the I-75 Gateway Project Tuesday, much to the delight of residents who are anxious to stop seeing commercial trucks rumble through their neighborhood.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/05/15

Wayne County Judge Prentiss Edwards (WWJ Photo/Ron Dewey)

Bridge Company Hopes To Regain Control Of Gateway Project

Two weeks after surrendering control of the Gateway Project to MDOT under court order, the owners of the Ambassador Bridge will appeal to get it back.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/22

MDOT To Seek Bids For Gateway Project Completion

The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to seek bids for completion of a $230 million construction project on the U.S. side of the Ambassador Bridge.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/03/13

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