This is a long post. Please bear with me as it is packed full of interesting information as well as letters to our legislators. The State Park, Boating Access Site and Forest Recreation Passport Fee tie-barred, Senate Bills 388 and 389 passed in the Michigan Senate and went back to the Michigan House of Representatives for the second reading on December 3, 2009. If the Senate bills are passed, Michigan drivers have the option of paying a $10 fee at the time of their annual vehicle registrations for entrance into Michigan’s state parks. This replaces the annual sticker that is currently in use. The bill seems to have enough support to pass, but House Speaker Andy Dillon has created a roadblock. Rumor has it that Dillon desires to … Read entire article »