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Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

by Kimberly Glassman | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

Between 2015 and 2018, six U.S. states—Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia and Arkansas—each repealed their state prevailing-wage laws that established minimum labor standards on taxpayer-funded projects like roads, bridges, schools and water...
Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

State says it won’t pay New London for school demolition work

by Kimberly Glassman | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

New London may be forced to pay several million dollars in demolition and remediation work for a new high school project because local officials allegedly heeded the directions of Konstantinos Diamantis, the former leader of Connecticut’s school construction program....
Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

No town funds needed for Groton Long Point Road Bridge replacement

by Kimberly Glassman | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Town of Groton won’t have to pay for the planned replacement of the Groton Long Point Road Bridge over Palmer’s Cove, saving about $1.7 million in town funds, according to town and state officials. The town originally had anticipated it would participate in a...
Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

CT developer continues $15M construction to transform historic Middletown buildings into housing, dining, more

by Kimberly Glassman | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

In all, Durham developer Dominick DeMartino, who owns properties around the state, will be investing $15 million in these ambitious projects. He chose Middletown because he’s “very connected” to the city and active in numerous area organizations. Construction is...
Commentary: Results in states that repealed their prevailing-wage laws aren’t pretty

Quinnipiac University’s new $45 million recreation center part of plan to ‘nurture the community’

by Kimberly Glassman | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized

University officials, along with students, faculty and local community members, officially opened the new Recreation and Wellness Center in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, with the goal of providing students with “social, emotional and physical well-being support.”...
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