Critics: Prevailing wage exemption bill ripe for abuse

Published: October 13, 2011
Tags: Bill 233, Chris Danou, Don Salm, Friends of Blue Mound State Park, Howard Marklein, Janet Bewley, John Koffel, Mike Kuglitsch, prevailing wage, Scott Walker, Tyler August

By Adam Wise Critics of a bill that would exempt some public projects from the state’s prevailing wage law argue the proposal opens loopholes for government abuse. Assembly Bill 233 would let public works projects bypass prevailing wage requirements when 85 percent of the cost is paid through private donations. The exemption only would apply [...]