Governor Snyder’s Fall Agenda

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and with that comes the end of summer fun and the beginning of fall work. Agenda items slated to be addressed this fall by Governor Snyder are: state residents’ health; training for available jobs; and, fixing the...

Let’s Make Michigan Great Again!

This fall presents a huge opportunity for the heavy construction industry. In October, Governor Snyder is scheduled to deliver an infrastructure message that will include plans for increased infrastructure investment. MITA is launching a major public relations effort...

Get Motivated, Get Activated, Get Moving….

With the legislature set to resume session on September 7, it is again time ramp up our efforts to get motivated, activated and moving.  Continue calling, emailing and writing your elected officials.  The more contact the industry has with these policymakers the more...

What Should You Say When You Meet Your Elected Officials?

MITA has been encouraging its members to meet regularly with elected officials to talk to them about infrastructure funding.  This is a critical part of building legislative support for greater investment levels.  Contractors often ask, “what should I talk about when...

Action Alert: MITA Introduces New Public Relations Effort

This fall presents a huge opportunity for the heavy construction industry. In October, Governor Snyder is scheduled to deliver an infrastructure message that will likely include plans for increased infrastructure investment. In our form of state government, the...

Washington Update: Highway Reauthorization Bill Unveiled

Washington Update: Highway Reauthorization Bill Unveiled The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure rolled out details this week of a bill they hope to introduce in the coming days.  The nearly two-hour presentation, led by Chairman Mica (R-FL) included...