Oct 10, 2006 | Legislative
With less than a month to go, MITA members must hurry if your contributions are going to have an influence on this year’s elections. The MITA PAC has identified a number of candidates and legislative leaders across the state who will support our industry while in...
Oct 10, 2006 | Legislative
Today the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) unveiled the water and wastewater revolving fund applicant lists for 2007. The reports contain all of the projects where the state determined that money was available at the time the work was scheduled to...
Sep 26, 2006 | Legislative
$550 million in projects on tap for ‘07 A whopping $600 million in State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan applications have been submitted for 2007, according to preliminary numbers from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The loan amounts were almost three...
Sep 25, 2006 | Legislative
Road and bridge funds took a hit this year as drivers conserved at the pump, according to recent numbers just released from the State of Michigan House Fiscal Agency. The numbers show that gas tax revenue was significantly lower from January to July 2006, compared to...
Sep 19, 2006 | Legislative
This year’s November ballot could see up to six ballot proposals, several of which, if approved, will impact local government construction-related activities. These include: 1. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which would eliminate the ability of public...