Regents Failure to Follow Preference Law Costs 150-175 Iowa Jobs on Pappajohn Project
(The following is text from a press release issued on August 24, 2010. The press release focuses on the Regents’ unwillingness to abide by Iowa reciprocal preference law.)
Des Moines, IA - The Master Builders of Iowa has estimated a loss of between 150 and 175 Iowa construction jobs as a result of the recent Iowa Board of Regents award of the $71 million project to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The MBI claim on Iowa jobs losses comes on the heels of the failure of the Iowa Board of Regents to consider a response to a newly enacted Illinois preference law designed to protect Illinois business and workers against out-of-state competition.
Government Affairs
Here you will find information pertaining to the public affairs efforts of MBI. A majority of our Government Affairs agenda consists of lobbying efforts. However, you will see that other components consist of coalition efforts, communications and our political action committee (i.e. MBI-PAC). MBI is seen as one of the premiere business associations in the state. This is made evident not only from MBI's presence at the State Capitol, but also at the county, city, and local levels. MBI's government affairs program is focused on an agenda that is pro-business and pro-construction. Our efforts advocate the prudent use of taxpayers' dollars in the procurement of public projects, as well as, maintaining the integrity of the construction industry as a vital role in commerce. MBI's Lobbying Team consists of Scott Norvell and Chad Kleppe. These two individuals ensure that MBI has a full time presence at the Iowa Capitol, as well as an ever increasing presence at local governmental levels.
Links of Interest
- Iowa General Assembly
- Iowa Legislative Services Agency
- State of Iowa Website
- Associated General Contractors of America
- Iowa Taxpayers Association
