Aug 31, 2012 | Legislative
A recent article discussing increased transportation funding indicated that the debate may occur during the lame duck session at the end of the year. Lame duck session is the time period between the elections, which this year occurs on November 6, and the end of the...
Aug 31, 2012 | Legislative
Requirements for contractors and subcontractors to e-verify their employees was added to the Michigan Department of Transportation budget, which begins October 1, 2012. Specifically, “the department shall require as a condition of each contract or subcontract for...
Jul 2, 2012 | Legislative
After over 33 months of extension after extension the United States Congress has finally passed a transportation reauthorization bill that will set federal funding on infrastructure through September 30, 2014. Since most of the bill’s new provisions take effect...
May 18, 2012 | Legislative
WATER AND SEWER FUNDING BILLS TO BE INTRODUCED Legislation is scheduled to be introduced early next week to address some of the state’s water and sewer system needs. Following recommendations from an advisory committee on which MITA staff served, a package of four...
Mar 30, 2012 | Legislative
LOWBOY TRAILERS: Legislature passes major success for heavy construction industry Legislation that would no longer require lowboy trailers to get over length permits has overwhelmingly passed the full House and Senate and now awaits Governor Rick Snyder’s signature. ...
