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Utah Rep. Tyler Clancy is working on legislation that would establish area standard wage policies for public construction.

Clancy's bill aims to ensure fair wages to keep Utah workers in the state without increasing project costs.

Polls show 78% of Utah voters support fair wages over lowest-cost workers.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, wants the Beehive State to have a stronger construction workforce, and he's exploring legislation to help make it happen.

Clancy discussed the potential legislation at a press conference Wednesday after a Blue Collar Caucus briefing, which gives lawmakers the chance to meet with blue collar workers to learn about their trades.

Specifically, Clancy is working to establish area standard wa

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