Jun 6, 2018 | Legislative
This afternoon the Michigan legislature voted to repeal Michigan’s long-standing prevailing wage law. The Senate took up the measure first and passed it 23-14 before sending it over to the House for consideration. The House then narrowly passed the measure with a vote...
Jun 4, 2018 | Legislative
For several years, attempts to repeal prevailing wage on state funded construction projects have occurred and could now potentially be coming to fruition. There have been many lawmakers who have introduced legislation in the past to repeal prevailing wage, however,...
May 25, 2018 | Legislative
As legislative leaders and Governor Snyder put the finishing touches on the 2018 – 2019 state budget, an agreement was reached this week to add an additional $400 million into infrastructure funding, $330 million of which will go directly into the state...
Feb 23, 2018 | Legislative
MITA Responds to Misuse of Road Funding Dollars Earlier this year, the Isabella County Road Commission (ICRC) presented a proposal to the full county commission to build a new $10 million building to replace their current structure. The proposal is for a 30-year bond...
Feb 2, 2018 | Legislative
Governor Proposes New Water Fee In his last year as Governor, Rick Snyder is continuing his strong advocacy for improving infrastructure in Michigan. This week the Governor spent every day bringing attention to different aspects of infrastructure and environmental...
Aug 18, 2017 | Legislative
The heavy construction industry for decades has raised concerns about the regulatory burdens that federal, state and local governments have inflicted upon construction companies and consultants for infrastructure construction projects. Earlier this week, President...