Governor Whitmer Extends Stay-At-Home Order Through April 30

The following was released by Gongwer News Service at 2:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020: Governor Gretchen Whitmer today extended her order requiring Michigan residents to stay in their homes, with some exceptions, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through April 30....

License Plate Renewals During COVID – 19 Pandemic

Several members have reached out to MITA staff over the last couple weeks inquiring as to what to do about renewing license plates and CDLs while the Secretary of State (SOS) branch offices have been closed down. MITA staff has been in communication with SOS senior...

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law

Earlier this week, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. The measure contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees.  The final version of the legislation...

Road Funding Discussions Continue

Conversations continue on long-term road funding solutions in response to Governor Whitmer’s $3.5 billion transportation bonding proposal approved in February.  Earlier this week, the House Republicans introduced legislation to remove sales tax on motor fuel over...