You Should Know..

MITA’s EVP Rob Coppersmith was appointed this morning to Governor Whitmer’s “Growing Michigan Together Council.” The purpose of the council is to identify evidence-based goals in the areas of infrastructure, population, and education. A report from the council is due...

Important Changes with Implications for the Industry

The second term of any administration will lead to changes as they relate to department heads. Overnight several departures took place that will have implications for the heavy construction industry. MITA encourages you to read the linked press release from the...

New MDHHS Epidemic Order

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently issued an “Epidemic Order” to last three weeks starting 12:01 am Wednesday November 18, 2020 that would limit the amount of people that could gather and also prohibit inside dining at restaurants...

State Budget Retains $600 Million for Transportation

Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders announced their 2021 fiscal year budget agreement this week. In what has been one of the most secretive budget processes in recent memory, expectations are that final passage will be quick through the Legislature and on to the...