Dec 5, 2011 | Legislative
One of the most important ways we can accomplish our goal for adequate infrastructure investment is by engaging the public and getting the message out that we are in a crisis regarding our roads and bridges in Michigan. As Governor Snyder said, “[We are] living on...
Nov 21, 2011 | Legislative
The government affairs team at MITA has been very active following Governor Snyder’s special message in late October. Given the rapidly changing environment, MITA staff felt it was necessary to provide members an update on the status of the efforts to secure...
Nov 21, 2011 | Legislative
This morning, President Obama, signed into law the Three Percent Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act. The law permanently repeals the requirement that federal, state, and large local governments begin withholding three percent of each payment of $10,000 or more...
Nov 11, 2011 | Legislative
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted 95-0 to pass H.R. 674, legislation to repeal a requirement for governments of all levels to withhold three percent of nearly all payments for goods and services, including construction contracts, beginning January 1, 2013. The...
Oct 26, 2011 | Legislative
Governor Rick Snyder Delivers Special Message on Infrastructure On October 26, Governor Rick Snyder delivered his important message regarding infrastructure funding at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. His message holds great promise for the heavy...
Oct 24, 2011 | Legislative
GOVERNOR SNYDER’S SPECIAL MESSAGE ON INFRASTRUCTURE Governor Snyder is expected to deliver his infrastructure message next Wednesday, October 26. The message is expected to put Michigan’s Legislature and the public on notice of Michigan’s failing roads and bridges,...