Virginia and Kentucky Reinstate Prevailing Wage for Public Construction

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What happened

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Virginia and Kentucky reinstated prevailing wages, which are government-mandated minimum wages for workers on public construction projects. Kentucky had previously removed these minimums, arguing it would lower project costs. The reinstatement followed reports that the repeal led to lower wages, deteriorated safety, and decreased productivity in the state.

From wuky.org

Why it matters

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The reinstatement changes state labor regulations for public projects. Experts noted that the previous repeal caused work to move to out-of-state companies and workers. Reinstating the wage could help ensure local construction projects utilize highly-trained workers.

From wuky.org

Who's involved

VirginiaState that reinstated the prevailing wage for public construction projects.
KentuckyState that reinstated the prevailing wage after previous repeal.
general assemblyLegislative body where the reinstatement occurred.
Commonwealth of KentuckyGovernment of Kentucky involved in the wage repeal and reinstatement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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VirginiaSpeculative
Public construction projects in Virginia might face increased labor costs due to the wage reinstatement.
KentuckySpeculative
The state of Kentucky might see changes in construction labor costs and productivity.
Kentucky General AssemblySpeculative
The Kentucky General Assembly might face increased public construction costs due to the wage reinstatement.

Coverage

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