Feb 25, 2010 | Legislative
After overcoming several procedural obstacles this week, the Senate this morning voted 70 to 28 to pass the “Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment” (HIRE) Act, which among other things extends authorization of the federal surface transportation programs through the...
Feb 2, 2010 | Legislative
The Obama Administration’s FY 2011 budget proposal is largely a stay the course plan—at least in the short-term—for the federal transportation programs. The February 1 document includes basically status quo levels of investment for the federal highway, transit...
Jan 29, 2010 | Legislative
The State Department of Environmental Quality has just released a new project priority list for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water Fund (DWRF). A copy of the most recent lists can be found by clicking here. In other news, the state’s long-time...
Jan 28, 2010 | Legislative
This week, legislation was introduced in the State House that would increase the state’s gas tax eight cents by 2013 and provide diesel tax parity (HB 5768-5770). The bills would raise approximately $480 million once fully implemented and ensure Michigan is...
Jan 6, 2010 | Legislative
Cherry Bows Out of Gubernatorial Race In Michigan news this week, Lt. Governor John Cherry announced that he is ending his bid for Michigan governor. In a letter to supporters, Cherry cited a lack of fundraising success, which led him to conclude he could not raise...
Dec 17, 2009 | Legislative
In a late night session at the nation’s capital, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $154 billion jobs bill last night that would provide an estimated additional $850 million for transportation projects in Michigan in 2010. The “Jobs for Main Street Act”...