MITA In the News – 9/25-10/2

Posted on October 2, 2026

Category : MITA in the News

MITA Mentions (Gas Tax Holiday Statement)

Michigan House will vote on gas tax pause if Senate sends the bill (The Detroit News, 9/29/26)

(Lansing State Journal, 9/29/26)

State Senate might vote today to suspend Michigan gas tax (WKZO, 9/29/26)

Whitmer supports federal gas tax holiday, but declines to weigh in on state proposal (WEMU/Michigan Public, 10/2/26)

Whitmer Seeks Alternatives To Gas Tax Pause; Senate Takes No Action (MIRS, 10/1/26) ATTACHED

Rob Coppersmith — WILS Interview (10/1/26)

Gas Tax

Ohio gas taxes will see a temporary suspension; Michigan has not yet made such a move (CBS Detroit, 10/2/26)

Dams

Long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law after Michigan Senate vote (Bridge Michigan, 10/1/26)

Underground Infrastructure

Michigan’s aging water systems face $85 billion infrastructure need (9 and 10 News, 9/30/26)

Roads

Road closures in West Michigan strain traffic as construction season sticks around (WZZM 13, 9/30/26)