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Speedway Assistance: Public Safety or Corporate Welfare?

Senate budget appropriates $800K for traffic control at Michigan International Speedway

… assist Michigan International Speedway has become a tradition at … at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). If that appropriation … traffic control around the speedway, particularly for a couple … pedestrian safety at the speedway. The stated goal of the credit … spokesman for MIS, said the speedway has not asked for anything …

House Passes On Chance To ‘Fix The Roads’ With New Spending Bill

But money for Capitol security cameras, Michigan Speedway traffic control, tourism marketing and much more

… $500,000 for city of Lansing security cameras around the state Capitol. $500,000 for traffic control services benefiting Michigan International Speedway. When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave the nationally televised Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, she spoke about …

Budget Reform Ideas for 2015 and Beyond

… the “one-time” appropriation of $831,900 for the Michigan International Speedway for traffic control that seems to occur every year. The speedway is not the only one-time expenditure in the state budget. Others include …

Critics Shoot at Special Tax Deal for Super Speedway

… special tax favor for Michigan International Speedway was approved by the Michigan House on June 10 … to apply to capital improvements at the super speedway, such as renovations to the grandstands and infield. … FAVOR of extending a special tax perk for a super speedway: HOUSE REPUBLICANS Agema Ball Bolger Booher …

Super Speedway Notches Second State Subsidy

Michigan International Speedway is now a two-time winner when it comes to state subsidies. The state’s official tourism site announced it was hosting the Pure Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Race at MIS on Aug. 21. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation paid $972,500 for the one-year sponsorship …

Not Training Staff On COVID Symptoms And More Earns Speedway Station $6,300 Fine

… the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) monitoring compliance by businesses with COVID-19 executive order requirements. A Speedway gas station in Waterford was fined $6,300 by an inspector for nine violations, including: - The employer allowed employees to inadequately wear …

Super Speedway Perks Live On: State Tax Credits to MIS Total $18.1 Million

Future deals uncertain under new administration, say two GOP lawmakers

… to Michigan International Speedway over the past three years. … automatically giving the speedway some more dollars next year, … credit is called the NASCAR Speedway Credit, which was a credit … parent company — International Speedway Corporation of Florida — … — the $1.2 million NASCAR Speedway credit — still exists because …

Michigan Capitol Confidential Vote History

… MichCapCon Profile: The 12th State Senate District Primary June 2010 "Super Speedway" - Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway. "Driver Responsibility Fees" - Lawmakers voting on whether TO IMPOSE …

Going in Circles

A recent story in Michigan Capitol Confidential about Michigan International Speedway receiving more than $18 million in taxpayer subsidies is highlighted in a Detroit News editorial today that calls for an end to what it calls “special deals in the tax code.” For more information on the “NASCAR” subsidy, …

Center Cited on Tourism Subsidies

… up Pure Michigan tourism subsidies is noted in Crain’s Detroit Business. Crain’s also cited taxpayer money being given to Michigan International Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races. Michigan Capitol Confidential addressed this issue almost six months ago.