Transportation Funding Discussion Heating Up

Transportation funding continues to be the most talked about issue within the Michigan legislature and has been since the new year began.  Looked at as one of the few things left undone in the 2011 – 2012 legislative cycle, there is an overwhelming sense of acceptance...

MITA Welcomes New Outreach Coordinator, Mariam Robinson

MITA is pleased to welcome Mariam Robinson to our team as the new Outreach Coordinator. Mariam will be in charge of facilitating and coordinating member connections with legislators and she will also coordinate the MTT (Michigan Transportation Team), working to get...

State of the State Message Addresses Transportation

Last week, Governor Rick Snyder gave his State of the State address where he outlined the various accomplishments from 2012, as well as laid out his top priorities for 2013.  His message and call to action for increased funding for Michigan’s transportation system...

Lame Duck Brings Great News for Underground Industry

A long time initiative to improve our underground water and sewers in Michigan is coming to completion during lame duck session at the Capitol. Bills reflecting the recommendations from the State Revolving Fund Advisory Group, of which MITA was a participant, are in...

“Right to Work” Legislation

This week, the House and Senate passed their own versions of “Right to Work” Legislation affecting both public and private employees.  The bills passed both chambers with only Republican support.  A few House and Senate GOP members did vote against the measures.  The...