Republicans repeal Michigan prevailing wage law

The Detroit News: Michigan’s Republican-led Legislature on Wednesday repealed the state’s prevailing wage mandate, capping a three-year battle over a law that required contractors to pay union wages and benefits on state-funded construction projects.

The measure was sent to lawmakers through a petition drive designed to bypass a veto threat from GOP Gov. Rick Snyder, who has said a repeal could hurt efforts to encourage careers in the skilled trades.

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