Bill Schuette to appeal overturn of law sponsored by Rep. John Moolenaar of Midland allowing qualified contractors to bid on public contracts

Attorney General Bill Schuette and Senator John Moolenaar (R-Midland) announced today that the State of Michigan will appeal a ruling by a federal court that overturned the Michigan Fair and Open Competition and in Governmental Construction Act. Schuette said the law, signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on July 19, 2011, increases competition and lowers costs to taxpayers by allowing all contractors, regardless of union or non-union affiliation, to have equal access to competitively bid for public construction project contracts.

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