Sen. Thayer: Let's Add Prevailing Wage to Session Agenda
Over at the Kentucky Opportunity Coalition, Sen. Damon Thayer (2008 rank #2) writes:
Frankfort is already discussing options from expanded gaming to additional budget cuts to tax reform to meet these looming challenges. It would be my suggestion, however, that we first dedicate ourselves to maximizing every dollar we invest in Kentucky's future.
Let us look at an example. According to a report by the Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky's prevailing wage laws artificially inflate school construction labor costs by 21 percent. That means that 21 cents of those dollars are directed at inflated wages as opposed to going toward investments in larger schools, enhanced technology, more energy efficient facilities and an overall better environment for Kentucky's children to learn in.
Maybe someone at the mansion party can suggest to the Governor that all options for improving Kentucky's budget should be on the table.
