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What is the MISS DIG 811 Liaison Program? MISS DIG 811 has identified communication, or the lack thereof, as a source of issue within the areas of facility location and damage prevention. To combat that difficulty, they have created a new liaison program. The MISS DIG 811 Liaison Program is
This is your reminder: our road funding message needs to be shared—and reshared—everywhere, constantly. The Michigan Senate has stalled, and we can’t afford silence or inaction. The House has already done its part, but without consistent pressure from our industry, the Senate won’t feel the urgency. How You Can Help:
Pothole Payback First 5 Pothole Payback winners announced in Michigan (MLive, 5/22/25) ATTACHED Fix MI State Announces April Winners of Pothole Payback Contest (Michigan Business Network, 5/23/25) Road Funding Michigan roads improve but will crumble without funding solution (Capitol Confidential, 5/23/25) Hall Suggests More Cuts To Fund Roads Following
What is Trench Safety Stand Down Week? Trench Safety Stand Down Week is a national initiative led by OSHA, providing employers and safety professionals—like MITA’s safety team—an opportunity to speak directly with workers about the life-saving importance of trench and excavation safety. It’s a time to refocus, retrain, and recommit
Pothole Payback MITA on the FOX 47 Morning Blend (FOX 47, 5/14/25) Road Funding Report: Without more funding, 46% of state roads, 15% of bridges will be in poor condition by 2036 (Michigan Public, 5/16/25) Cannabis Industry Reps Warn Against Higher Taxes For Road Funding (MIRS, 5/15/25) ATTACHED Michigan has
Pothole Payback (MITA Mentions) What to know about Pothole Payback contest (WDIV, 5/9/25) Michigan drivers have a new way to get pothole repairs covered (100.5 The River, 5/5/25) Michigan drivers face costly repairs as pothole season peaks (Up North Live, 5/4/25) Get $758 pothole payments this month (Traverse City Record-Eagle,
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We are excited to announce that registration for the 2025 MITA Summer Conference is now open! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us July 24-27, 2025, at the beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan. This annual family-friendly event blends work with networking, offering opportunities to connect with
We’ve hit a roadblock! What is it? Currently, it is the Michigan Senate. The House of Representatives passed a 3.1B package of bills that now sit, as the Senate does little to nothing to respond or present a funding package that Michigan voters say is critical and needed. Jobs are
Effective 6 a.m. Friday, May 9th, 2025 weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways for the 2025 season. State trunkline highways typically carry M, I, or US designations. Weight restriction information and updates may be obtained by calling 1-800-787-8960. For companies located in Canada or New Jersey,
MITA is working to strengthen communications across our membership, and we’d love your help! It’s vital to the industry that we share a standard message and theme to better address the issues we face regularly. We’re looking to connect with the people at your company who manage communications or social
In a recent bulletin, we shared news about a new state project registration requirement going into effect for state-funded projects, which include state prevailing wage. Several members have since brought to our attention many insightful questions. MITA has been collaborating with LEO to gather additional details to support our members
