Gas Tax Bill Introduced in State House

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...

Legislative Update for January 2010

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...

Diesel Tax Increase Clears Key Hurdle

MITA Urges Members to Call Your State Senator This week the Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill by a vote of 4-1 that would increase the diesel tax four cents per gallon (from 15 cents to 19 cents) to provide additional dollars to transportation.  The new...

MITA Companies Cause Surge in Legislative Calls

More than a dozen companies have answered the challenge to have their employees help lobby for more transportation funding, tallying over 300 calls to legislative offices in recent weeks. About a dozen more companies have agreed to do an upcoming call day and are in...