Nov 11, 2009 | Legislative
The Senate is poised to vote tomorrow morning on legislation (SB 388 and 389) that would allow an optional tax on the vehicle registration fee to pay for state parks. While we are not opposed to state parks, for almost five years legislators have told us that “now is...
Nov 18, 2006 | Legislative
Continuing on the recent general election success where MITA-PAC earned an impressive 69-3 record in those races in which it was involved, MITA continued its streak by supporting all four winners in this week’s legislative leadership races. In leadership elections...
Jun 16, 2005 | Legislative
2005-06 Transportation Budget Passes The 2005-2006 Transportation Budget recently passed out of both the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate. Although the versions of this legislation were slightly different, ultimately, the legislation puts forth a road and...
May 18, 2005 | Legislative
The Senate passed their transportation reauthorization bill yesterday by a vote of 89 – 11. This measure includes the additional funding added by Senators Grassley and Baucus. In total, approximately $11 billion in funding is added to the $284 provided by the...
May 10, 2005 | Legislative
On Tuesday, May 10, 2005, with other business intermixed, the Senate returned to consideration of SAFETEA. It is certain that much of this week’s business will be tied up in discussions about the supplemental appropriations measure and judges. It is also becoming...
