Jun 15, 2017 | Legislative
Infrastructure Fund Sees $35 Million In State Budget As budget negotiations wind down between legislative leaders and the governor, the Michigan Infrastructure Fund (MIF) will see $35 million for fiscal years 2017 – 2018. Governor Rick Snyder had recommended $20...
Apr 7, 2017 | Legislative
Earlier this week, Governor Rick Snyder announced a pilot program in two areas of the state that would integrate all infrastructure in those areas under one asset management plan. The directive announced by the Governor announced was a follow-up to the 21st Century...
Feb 24, 2017 | Legislative
For his first legislative initiative, one might say House Speaker Tom Leonard swung for the fences. The Republican from DeWitt has said all along that it is his intention to attempt to eliminate the state’s income tax and to give the hard-working citizens in this...
Feb 9, 2017 | Legislative
On February 8th, Governor Rick Snyder fulfilled his constitutional duty and presented an executive budget for 2018 to the legislature. One of the overarching themes in the recommendation was increased spending on infrastructure, which is a clear sign on the direction...
Dec 22, 2016 | Legislative
With the impending increase in the gas tax occurring on January 1, 2017, the Department of Treasury is reminding business owners with motor fuel stored in bulk storage tanks of over 3,000 gallons that they must pay the difference between the old rate and the new rate....
Dec 15, 2016 | Legislative
As part of the road funding solution that was signed into law in late 2015, registration fees and gas taxes will automatically increase starting the first of the year. The $1.2 billion dollar annual increase into Michigan’s transportation system relies on half...
