Jun 17, 2011 | Legislative
The Republican-led legislature is conducting business at a frenzied pace with summer recess quickly approaching and much unfinished business still pending. State policymakers spent the first six months of the year balancing the state budget and revamping the state...
May 10, 2011 | Legislative
As you are aware, a federal tax provision has been in process to take effect January 1, 2012, requiring governments at all levels to withhold 3 percent of contract payments for goods and services, including construction. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued...
Apr 29, 2011 | Legislative
The proposal to scrap the Michigan Business Tax in favor of a 6 percent profits tax for “C” corporations is one step closer to reality, passing the House today on a 56-53 vote. MITA is once again asking industry financial experts to review the legislation...
Apr 29, 2011 | Legislative
Clean Water Programs See Federal Cuts There has been final action on the federal FY 2011 Clean Water Appropriations bill and the infrastructure programs saw cuts in funding. According to the final bill, the Clean Water SRF will be $1.5 billion and the Drinking Water...
Mar 25, 2011 | Legislative
3% Withholding on Public Work to Begin in January 2012 Public owners will begin withholding 3 percent of every payment to contractors for goods and services beginning in January 2012. Among the new law’s burdensome effects, contractor cash flow would be diminished...
Mar 4, 2011 | Legislative
Legislature Off to Quick Start: Elimination of PLAs, Prevailing Wage and MIOSHA Among Issues Being Discussed With Republicans now firmly in charge of both Houses of the Michigan Legislature and the governor’s office, policymakers are off to a quick start in...
