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With time running out to gain legislative approval for a major state transportation-funding overhaul, the Michigan House took a step forward Thursday night by approving legislation that would allow for the debate to stay alive. The actual bills that were approved were stripped of all pertinent language. However, the maneuver
MDOT recently initiated an on-line reporting system to receive feedback on the content and quality of the plan and proposal packages. This electronic portal is intended to be the “feedback loop” by which contractors and engineers provide constructive comments that will result in improvements in the next generation of project
House bills that would raise $1.5 billion a year in new transportation money must be passed by the Michigan House of Representatives TODAY or else face a significant delay. The only vehicle bills for the transportation proposal are in the House, meaning the House must act today. The primary bills
Starting with projects let in the January 2009 letting, MDOT will incorporate a revised Special Provision for Prompt Payment in all project proposals. MITA worked with MDOT in developing this new special provision which revises some requirements of the previous prompt payment provisions that were believed to be inconsistent with
Recently, several MITA members received letters from the MI Unemployment Insurance Agency notifying them that a “solvency tax” would be added to their 2009 unemployment tax rate due to a negative balance in the state’s Unemployment Trust Fund.
MITA issued a statewide press release today announcing a landmark $1.5 billion economic stimulus plan that would rescue the state’s crumbling transportation infrastructure.
MITA Unveils Lame Duck Transportation Rescue Plan In response to this week’s Transportation Funding Task Force Report (TF2), MITA announced a new $1.5 billion rescue plan to state legislators for their consideration in the current lame duck session. Highlights of the plan include: • Repealing the state’s per-gallon gas and
ARTBA has analyzed the national election contests and have provided an in-depth look of who won and lost and what that means for U.S. infrastructure efforts. Download the document by clicking here. If you have any questions please contact Mike Nystrom, Vice President of Government and Public Relations at mikenystrom@mi-ita.com
Barack Obama raced to a landslide victory in Michigan and across the country, becoming the nation’s first black president. The Obama coattails were very strong, as Democrats picked up nine seats in the state House and increased their margin to the highest in 30 years. Democrats also beat incumbent Congressmen
MDOT recently changed their pass-through warranty bond provisions to allow a first-tier subcontractor who is responsible for more than one warranty bond on a project to now provide a single warranty bond. Prior to this change a first-tier subcontractor would have to provide a separate warranty bond for each item
Congress Considers Infrastructure Investment in 2nd Stimulus Package The U.S. Congress will be considering a second stimulus package after the November election. Unlike the previous package, policymakers are considering a major investment in infrastructure to help stimulate the nation’s struggling economy. MITA members are encouraged to contact their elected congressional
Today MITA is releasing a list of over 100 upcoming state revolving fund underground projects. The 2008/2009 Project Priority List comes from the Department of Environmental Quality and forecasts expected work for the next year. To see the most recent State Revolving Fund Project list click here . You can see a
