Save tax dollars by preempting New York’s outdated Scaffold Law in highway bill

Published May 20, 2026 8:00am ET



Americans expect their tax dollars to be used wisely, whether it’s investing in basic infrastructure, schools, or public services. However, a single law in New York is inflating the cost of federally funded projects and wasting billions of dollars contributed by taxpayers from every state.

This is not just a regional problem. It’s a national issue that affects every American who pays federal taxes.

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