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First gas tax hike in two decades
Posted by Rodney Jenny on Wed, November 8th, 2017, 8:50 pm
SAN JOSE – Higher fuel taxes showed up at gas stations last week as part of a $52 billion spending plan to fix mounting infrastructure problems across the Golden State over the next 10 years.While the overdue 12-cent increase on gasoline and 20-cent jump on diesel was cheered by cash-strapped public agencies tasked with maintaining our roads and bridges, the tax increase faces repeal with two possible ballot initiatives being floated by Republican leaders who believe ... Read More
Hot forecast for construction drives need for people
Posted by Rodney Jenny on Tue, May 16th, 2017, 11:38 am
The construction industry suffered duringthe Great Recession, and even before that there were enough ups and downs to keep young people from pursuing construction careers.But things are changing, and we need your help to attract young folks into this business because the construction industry is a moreattractive choice than it has been in years.Let’s start with some market history.In a normal market, we begin the year scratching hard to win work. Most companies are panicked about ... Read More
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