Jun 28, 2006 | Legislative
MITA Gives Boost to AT&T’s $500 Million Investment Project Legislation expected to spur a $500 million private investment in underground infrastructure was given a helpful boost by MITA last week at the state capitol. On Wednesday, MITA testified in favor of...
Jun 20, 2006 | Legislative
State Unveils $34 Million in Clean Water Projects The MDEQ will distribute $34.5 million in low-interest loans to eight water quality projects across the state, according to an announcement made last week. Manistee, Dearborn and Huron County will receive money from...
Jun 7, 2006 | Legislative
Please find below sample letters to the editor and an update on the old blue license plates: We need MITA members to speak out! Momentum continues to grow as MITA pushes for enhanced road funding in Michigan. The next few months is a critical time to build support for...
May 24, 2006 | Legislative
Governor signs “Local Jobs Today” legislation Program provides federal match to local communities and road agencies This week Governor Jennifer Granholm signed legislation to provide $80 million in much-needed state funding to expedite $400 million in local road...
May 4, 2006 | Legislative
Launch of new Web site to provide resource on transportation issues in Michigan LANSING, Mich. — Michigan business and labor leaders are joining forces again to tackle Michigan’s long-standing practice of underfunding transportation needs. “Everyone knows...
Apr 27, 2006 | Legislative
Local Jobs Today Initiative Would Mean $400 Million for Local Roads In a major development this week, the Legislature and governor agreed on a plan for the state to provide $80 million to local units of government in order to be eligible for $320 million in federal...