Bulletins
Gov. Snyder is finalizing his proposals to repair Michigan’s ailing infrastructure and is expected to deliver a special message to the Legislature in the next two weeks outlining his plan. MITA is hopeful that Snyder will offer a comprehensive solution to the state’s crumbling roads and bridges as well a
Lance Binoniemi has been named vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), filling the position vacated by Mike Nystrom when he became the executive vice president in February 2010. Binoniemi, the former executive director for the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA), will provide oversight
Governor Snyder’s Administration challenged the heavy construction industry at the MITA Annual Conference to join as partners in lobbying state legislators in support of a new international bridge to Canada. MITA has taken that challenge seriously and is asking members to contact their legislators. But, why is a New International
MDOT recently released the following lists related to the anticipated 2012 Highway Program. Click on the highlighted link to view the documents or you can find these files on the MDOT Bid Letting website. 2012 FY Projected Lettings 2012 HMA, Concrete & Bridge Summary 2012 FY Significant Projects The funding
The MITA Executive Committee recently met with Governor Snyder to discuss his upcoming special message on infrastructure. In the past his messages have been bold and called for specific action by the legislature. MITA expects that this special message will continue in the same fashion. The Governor specifically called on
Congress, Legislature Kick Off Fall Session: Reauthorization, Jobs Plan and E-Verify Among Bills Under Consideration Summer has ended and the Michigan Legislature and Congress is back in session. There are a number of issues facing the state legislature this fall. The governor is making final preparations for a proposal to
On September 14, 2011, Governor Snyder issued the following email detailing what the citizens of Michigan can expect in the months ahead. Since it hits on the very heart of the issues the industry is battling with daily, it is being passed along to the membership to review the governor’s
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and with that comes the end of summer fun and the beginning of fall work. Agenda items slated to be addressed this fall by Governor Snyder are: state residents’ health; training for available jobs; and, fixing the crumbling roads and aging sewer
Assuring that materials provided for construction projects meet all applicable specifications should be common practice for all MITA members, however providing a documented Quality Control plan may not. With the rollout of the 2012 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, there are a few changes/clarifications to the roles and responsibilities of
This fall presents a huge opportunity for the heavy construction industry. In October, Governor Snyder is scheduled to deliver an infrastructure message that will include plans for increased infrastructure investment. MITA is launching a major public relations effort in support of the governor’s October infrastructure message: “Let’s Make Michigan Great
With the legislature set to resume session on September 7, it is again time ramp up our efforts to get motivated, activated and moving. Continue calling, emailing and writing your elected officials. The more contact the industry has with these policymakers the more likely it is to have a positive
At their most recent meeting the State Administrative Board (Ad Board) approved two resolutions that significantly change (in very positive ways) the processes required of all state departments to get Ad Board approval for contracts and contract revisions on state construction and services contracts. Resolution 2011-1 raised the Ad Board
