Nov 12, 2007 | Legislative
MITA is urging members to contact their legislators’ offices today to tell them what another 30-percent increase in the Michigan Business Tax (MBT) would do to your business. Click here for a sample letter. The House voted last week to eliminate the state’s...
Nov 9, 2007 | Legislative
On November 8 Congress delivered its first override of a veto by President Bush to approve a $23 billion bill that authorizes water infrastructure projects sought by lawmakers of both parties. The Senate voted overwhelmingly (79-14) to override the veto, with a...
Nov 9, 2007 | Legislative
ACTION NEEDED: Legislators Look to Replace Service Tax with Increased MBT; Corporate Taxes Would Skyrocket 30% The House voted yesterday to eliminate the state’s controversial new service tax and replace it with a special 30-percent surcharge on the new Michigan...
Nov 8, 2007 | Legislative
On November 6 a bi-partisan coalition in the House easily overrode President George W. Bush’s veto of a bill that authorizes high-profile projects in Michigan. The Senate is expected to follow suit November 8. The House override vote was 361-54, with all 15 Michigan...
Nov 5, 2007 | Legislative
President Bush announced his long anticipated veto of legislation to authorize $23 billion for projects aimed at improving navigation, flood control, environmental restoration, water supply and storm damage reduction. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), H.R....
Nov 5, 2007 | Legislative
There has been significant discussion in recent days regarding the repeal of the new sales tax on services and adding an M.B.T. surcharge to offset the loss. As currently being discussed, such a proposal would have a disastrous effect on the entire construction...