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Gogebic County Board fights high auto insurance costs

By RALPH ANSAMI

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BESSEMER — The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution bemoaning the high cost of auto insurance in Michigan.

Commissioner Bob Orlich, of Wakefield, who introduced the resolution, said it is supported by State Rep. Scott Dianda, who favors zones that would reduce insurance costs in low-traffic areas of the state.

Orlich said Michigan residents pay nearly three times more per year in auto insurance than Iowa and Maine residents.

Part of the problem is in Michigan, with its no-fault insurance, a vehicle owner pays...

 
 
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