Local preference lands on national stage (UPDATE)
Published: December 14, 2009
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By Sean Ryan The battle contractors are waging against Milwaukee’s preference for local bidders has sparked nationwide opposition to similar laws across the country. “This isn’t just in Milwaukee,” said Elaine Middleton, executive director of the Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland. “It’s just that Milwaukee seems to have been slapped by it hard.” So far, [...]