An eight-month investigation by the KING 5 Investigators reveals millions of tax dollars deceptively obtained through a program designed to help minority and women-owned contractors get a better chance of landing work on large transportation projects. Through analyzing thousands of public records and conducting dozens of interviews, the reporters found that state officials have known about the ...
Contractor Kia Ricchi of TheContractress.com shares insider knowledge about effective, cost-saving construction contracting.Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 As the economy warms and companies consider facility upgrades and expansion, it?s time for business owners to think about the costly pitfalls that often arise in working with contractors. ?Contracting Confidential,? a comprehensive training ...
On May 9, 2012, the U.S. House of Representative adopted the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. In addition to cutting $20 million from this year's Economic Census, H.R. 5326 contained an amendment proposed by Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL) that would eliminate funding?an estimated $2.5 billion over the 10 years?for the American Community Survey (ACS). As one ...