Jul 2, 2015 | Legislative
Mike Nystrom, Executive Vice President of MITA, made the following statement following the Michigan Senate’s passage yesterday regarding legislation that will adequately fund our state’s roads and bridges: “The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation...
Nov 14, 2014 | Legislative
In a monumental vote late yesterday afternoon, the Michigan Senate passed HB 5477, a piece of legislation that would phase in a new percentage-based gasoline tax that would eventually bring the total fee to 15.5 percent of the wholesale price of fuel. This effort will...
Oct 5, 2012 | Legislative
NEWLY FORMED SENATE TASKFORCE TO DISCUSS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING As discussion continues between legislative leaders on how we adequately fund our transportation system in Michigan, the Michigan Senate has formed a special Transportation Task Force. Members of the...
Nov 11, 2011 | Legislative
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted 95-0 to pass H.R. 674, legislation to repeal a requirement for governments of all levels to withhold three percent of nearly all payments for goods and services, including construction contracts, beginning January 1, 2013. The...
Jan 12, 2011 | Legislative
On the day that legislators were being sworn into office, House Speaker Jase Bolger announced committee assignments for the 2011-12 session. Legislators serving on these key committees will have a great deal of influence on issues of importance to the heavy...