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Minnesota Contractors Argue Against Testing, Vaccination Mandates

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Minnesota Contractors Argue Against Testing, Vaccination Mandates. The Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, along with other construction trade groups, took a stance against the state’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements, saying the mandate would be costly and time consuming. cbroderick. Fri, 08/27/2021 - 09:51.

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Prevailing Wages in Minnesota: What Contractors Should Know

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In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded projects over $2,500 with one trade or over $25,000 with more than one trade. Let’s take a look at prevailing wages in Minnesota — how and when they apply, plus the penalties for not following them. Types of projects where Minnesota prevailing wages apply. Learn More.

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Minnesota Industry Group Wants Teens in Construction

Construction Equipment

Although Minnesota law permits teens ages 16 and 17 to work in a variety of fields, construction is not one of them. David Siegel, the executive director of BATC-Housing First Minnesota, told Finance & Commerce that it’s time for that to change. In response to construction labor shortages, BATC…

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Minnesota Transportation Projects to Total $1.1 Billion

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced plans to complete $1.1 billion worth of road construction in 2013, according to finance-commerce.com. The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced plans to complete $1.1 billion worth of road construction in 2013, according to finance-commerce.com. read more

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Minnesota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

A comprehensive list of Minnesota financial aid, loans, grants, abatements, workforce development, exemptions, funds & capital investment opportunities. Minnesota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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Ariens Signs Financing Deal to Support Dealers

Green Industry Professionals

Minnesota-based TCF Inventory Finance to provide inventory financing to more than 1,500 Ariens and Gravely dealers across the U.S. and Canada.

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President Biden Ups His Budget to Combat Housing Crisis

Pro Builder

It’s good, but it’s not bold,” says Edward Goetz, the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, of the increase in HUD funding. “We Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. It’s good, but it’s not enough. We need the implementation of new ideas.