Soaring Gas Prices Hurt Road Funds in ‘06

Road and bridge funds took a hit this year as drivers conserved at the pump, according to recent numbers just released from the State of Michigan House Fiscal Agency. The numbers show that gas tax revenue was significantly lower from January to July 2006, compared to...

Ballot Proposals Threaten Local Government

This year’s November ballot could see up to six ballot proposals, several of which, if approved, will impact local government construction-related activities. These include: 1. The Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, which would eliminate the ability of public...

Lawmakers Pass Minimum Wage Fix

Michigan employers would no longer be required to pay overtime to salaried professional employees beginning on October 1, under an agreement reached between Governor Granholm and state lawmakers. The announcement was welcome news to job providers concerned about how...

MITA PAC Scores Key Victories in State Legislative Primaries

The results from the 2006 primary election are in and MITA PAC’s record was an impressive 23-2. MITA chose to make contributions in 25 out of 79 total legislative districts with primaries. Even in open-seat contests, with no incumbents running for election, MITA PAC...