Cuomo, legislative leaders reach ‘Buy American’ deal

Times Union: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a “Buy American” bill that would require that certain state agencies require the use of American-made structural iron and structural steel for all surface road and bridge projects.

The program would apply to contracts worth $1 million or more, according to the bill.

The announcement of an agreement followed the disclosure on Monday evening that those at the negotiating table were nearing a deal.

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