Five Ballot Proposals to be Decided in November Election

The statewide ballot will contain five proposals that Michigan residents must decide on November 7. Several of them will affect the heavy construction industry in Michigan. Of greatest concern to our industry is Proposal 5–the K-16 initiative . A seemingly...

Final Chance to Help MITA PAC This Election

With less than a month to go, MITA members must hurry if your contributions are going to have an influence on this year’s elections. The MITA PAC has identified a number of candidates and legislative leaders across the state who will support our industry while in...

Soaring Gas Prices Hurt Road Funds in ‘06

Road and bridge funds took a hit this year as drivers conserved at the pump, according to recent numbers just released from the State of Michigan House Fiscal Agency. The numbers show that gas tax revenue was significantly lower from January to July 2006, compared to...

Ballot Proposals Threaten Local Government

This year’s November ballot could see up to six ballot proposals, several of which, if approved, will impact local government construction-related activities. These include: 1. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which would eliminate the ability of public...