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,...
Oct 13, 2011 | Legislative
Gov. Snyder is finalizing his proposals to repair Michigan’s ailing infrastructure and is expected to deliver a special message to the Legislature in the next two weeks outlining his plan. MITA is hopeful that Snyder will offer a comprehensive solution to the state’s...
Oct 11, 2011 | Legislative
Lance Binoniemi has been named vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), filling the position vacated by Mike Nystrom when he became the executive vice president in February 2010. Binoniemi, the former...
Oct 10, 2011 | Legislative
Governor Snyder’s Administration challenged the heavy construction industry at the MITA Annual Conference to join as partners in lobbying state legislators in support of a new international bridge to Canada. MITA has taken that challenge seriously and is asking...