Bulletins
In the event you missed it, this is what the Governor had to say about our industry in her State of the State message. MITA will continue to advocate fiercely for a long-term funding solution. Read or watch her full speech using the links below. Section of the speech focused
Effective 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunk line highways from the Indiana/Ohio Border north to and including US-10 in Ludington in Mason County from the M-116 intersection then east to US-127 in Clare County then north on US-127
MITA will be hosting a webinar in collaboration with Bodman; however, we thought this information would be relevant and of interest in the meantime. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is hosting a webinar to help you understand recent changes to Michigan’s wage and earned sick time
Road Funding Coppersmith: It’s time for action to fund and fix Michigan’s roads (The Detroit News, 2/18/25) ATTACHED MITA Mention: Rob’s op-ed Michigan governor unveils $3B transportation-funding plan (Land Line Media, 2/18/25) MITA Mention: Seven years later, the state is wrestling with an annual deficit in road funding that the Michigan
It is with deep sadness and an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Scott Ammarman, retired project engineer for E.T. MacKenzie Co. Scott Lyle Ammarman, passed away on February 18, 2025, due to a heart attack. Born in Lansing, Michigan, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,
As previously thought, the legislature made changes to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) that was to go into effect today, February 21, 2025. Those changes were made during the last minutes before becoming law, making things even more difficult to implement. We are still waiting to hear from the
Although no spring weight restrictions have been formally put in place yet, MDOT has informed us that they are monitoring frost depth around the state and that the spring weight restriction season is quickly approaching. If you have equipment or materials you need to move in preparation for the upcoming
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mike Miller, partner at long-time AUC and MITA member, VTC Insurance. Mike, 64, passed away on February 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and strength. Mike was known for his deep commitment to family,
As the February 21 deadline for the new Earned Sick Time Act (ETSA) to go into effect, the Legislature continues to work on improving the legislation so that it is friendlier to the business community in Michigan to administer. Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed HB 4001 and
Now in its 15th year, MITA’s Future Leader Development Program is an excellent opportunity to introduce your young or new talent to the heavy construction industry and the benefits of MITA membership. But don’t just take our word for it—here’s what some of our previous participants had to say: “The
A reminder that MIOSHA’s Administrative Standard Part 11, Recording And Reporting of Occupational Injuries And Illnesses, requires most employers to perform two key annual requirements: Electronically Submit Form 300A Data: Most employers must submit their previous year’s MIOSHA Form 300A (or OSHA Form 300A) Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Road Funding/State Budget GOP unveils road spending plan, $3.1 billion towards fixing the roads (FOX 47, 2/6/25) Republican lawmakers unveil plan to fund Michigan roads (WILX, 2/6/25) Hall On Budget, ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ Funding A Roads Deal (Gongwer, 2/6/25) ATTACHED Budget Grows In ‘Sustainable’ Way; Road Funding Proposal On Blocks (MIRS,
