Feb 12, 2021 | Legislative
Governor Whitmer fulfilled her constitutional duty and presented the Legislature with the 2021 – 2022 fiscal year State Budget recommendations this week. The Governor’s main topics in her presentation, given by Budget Director Dave Massaron, were expanding skills...
Jan 28, 2021 | Legislative
This week Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her third State of the State address, unlike any other that Michigan has seen due to the global pandemic. It was the first time that the annual speech was not delivered to a joint House and Senate session at the Capitol...
Jan 28, 2021 | Legislative, Press Releases
“The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association applauds Governor Whitmer for prioritizing infrastructure investments, and looks forward to working with her and our partners in the Legislature in the coming year. Poll after poll continues to show that...
Jan 11, 2021 | Legislative
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that with the passing of the new stimulus package by Congress, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will re-open starting Monday, January 11 for First Draw PPP loans and Wednesday, January 13 for Second Draw PPP...
Dec 30, 2020 | Legislative
Legislation pushed by MITA that brings state law regarding employer liability protection from COVID-19 related employment disputes up to speed with CDC guidelines for critical infrastructure employees passed the Legislature and was signed into law just as the lame...
Dec 3, 2020 | Legislative
Many MITA members took advantage of the Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program early on in the pandemic. There have been several issues and concerns voiced by members and others in the industry regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA)...