The Missouri House approved a proposal earlier this week to repeal the State’s prevailing wage law. The proposal was led by GOP leaders on the grounds that they will lower project costs. However, as seen in a recent Indiana study, it may lead to lower wages and growth. The bill still needs to be voted on again before being sent to the Senate.
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