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By Mike Nystrom, Special to MediaNews Group Sep 15, 2019 LANSING — Once again, state lawmakers have delayed finding a plan to fix Michigan’s roads, which will only increase the cost and cause further deterioration to our transportation network. And in the meantime, our roads are not getting better on
The Detroit News Sept. 12, 2019 Lansing — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent the past six months pushing for nearly $2 billion a year in additional road spending but is now opposing a Republican proposal to add $500 million in one-time funding to the 2020 budget. GOP leaders say Whitmer walked away from
By Lauren Gibbons | lgibbon2@mlive.com Sept. 9, 2019 As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders pivot their focus from road funding ideas to passing a budget before the end of the month, experts warn they shouldn’t delay too much or crumbling infrastructure will become an even more expensive problem. Most
As most of you have probably read or heard by now, legislative leaders and the Governor have agreed to move forward with the state budget without a significant road funding plan in place. The Michigan constitution requires the legislature and Governor to pass a balanced budget each year by October
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Angelo Iafrate, Sr. of MITA member Angelo Iafrate Construction Company on August 31, 2019. He was 93 years old. Angelo was the beloved husband of Rebecca and the late Vincenza. He was the loving father “Baba” of Dominic (Shirley),
As you’ve likely seen in the media, the road funding debate has had a lot of twists and turns over the past 6 months. As we inch closer and closer to the end of the fiscal year, the question remains whether or not the legislature and governor can come together
MITA’s Wild Game Dinner is right around the corner and it promises to be an event you don’t want to miss. One of this year’s featured items (pictured below) is the BOTE Rover Areo boat. Attendees can pre-purchase tickets (1 ticket for $50 or 3 for $100) for a chance
MITA has created another tool for the toolbox. The new Safety & Health Field Book is a truck proof version of the MITA Build Your Own Safety Program. MIOSHA requires that a safety program/policy be available on the jobsite and this allows members to not only be in compliance with
The Michigan Department of Transportation has released a new Power Unit Only Construction Equipment annual permit. This new permit type will allow those who own multiple pieces of construction equipment, along with the trucks and trailers, to now purchase a single permit for the power unit (truck). This will allow
This one-day introductory training course will be held on September 12, 2019 at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) office and will discuss proper procedures for underground pipe installation and inspection. The following topics are presented in this training course as they apply to the installation of culverts, storm
MITA and many of its members have been involved with the Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force since its inception at the end of 2018. One of the goals of the task force is to improve work zone safety culture across the state. The attached MDOT Office Memorandum issued by Tony Kratofil,
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Todd Aurand, an estimator for MITA member Site Development, on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was 52 years old. Todd was born on August 17, 1966 in Flint, Michigan. He graduated from Byron High School in 1984 and
