Dec 12, 2008 | Legislative
With time running out to gain legislative approval for a major state transportation-funding overhaul, the Michigan House took a step forward Thursday night by approving legislation that would allow for the debate to stay alive. The actual bills that were approved were...
Dec 11, 2008 | Legislative
House bills that would raise $1.5 billion a year in new transportation money must be passed by the Michigan House of Representatives TODAY or else face a significant delay. The only vehicle bills for the transportation proposal are in the House, meaning the House must...
Nov 14, 2008 | Legislative
MITA Unveils Lame Duck Transportation Rescue Plan In response to this week’s Transportation Funding Task Force Report (TF2), MITA announced a new $1.5 billion rescue plan to state legislators for their consideration in the current lame duck session. Highlights of the...
Nov 6, 2008 | Legislative
ARTBA has analyzed the national election contests and have provided an in-depth look of who won and lost and what that means for U.S. infrastructure efforts. Download the document by clicking here. If you have any questions please contact Mike Nystrom, Vice President...
Nov 5, 2008 | Legislative
Barack Obama raced to a landslide victory in Michigan and across the country, becoming the nation’s first black president. The Obama coattails were very strong, as Democrats picked up nine seats in the state House and increased their margin to the highest in 30...
Oct 22, 2008 | Legislative
Congress Considers Infrastructure Investment in 2nd Stimulus Package The U.S. Congress will be considering a second stimulus package after the November election. Unlike the previous package, policymakers are considering a major investment in infrastructure to help...