Three military contractors are awaiting sentencing after being convicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States and major fraud after working up sham quotes totaling almost $8 million.

Executive is remembered as a leader who built a successful construction firm with his unique ability to problem-solve and a penchant for taking risks.

The action stems from an ongoing dispute involving the Birmingham, Ala.-based company, Mexico's government and Mexican cement producer CEMEX.

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Jo Ann Macrina, a former city water commissioner, will serve a 4.5-prison term, while a former PRAD Group executive also faces criminal charges related to accusations of bribing officials.

Proposed state program would invest $4 billion in surplus funds to leverage added billions oficials said would expedite 20 projects set to relieve road congestion.