Relief in Sight
The bipartisan, House-passed Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act is on its way to the Senate. It would be a huge boost for the construction industry.
Who’s the Boss?
A new joint employer rule threatens to unnecessarily complicate
relationships between contractors and subcontractors.
A House Divided: Congress After McCarthy
A successful coup against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has left Congressional Republicans disunified—and looking for a way forward together.
Doubling Down on Davis-Bacon
The Biden administration’s new rule updating prevailing-wage regulations makes a flawed process worse—and is bad news for the construction industry.
Mission Accomplished: Construction and the FRA
The newly signed Fiscal Responsibility Act raises the federal debt limit—while also delivering much-needed reforms to the federal permitting process.
Rethinking NEPA
The federal permitting process needs to be reformed—starting with an overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act.
Labor Pains
The Biden administration’s signature legislative accomplishments—including the bipartisan infrastructure bill—could actually disrupt key infrastructure and
Mr. Smith Goes to Ways and Means
Just in time for tax day, a stalwart ally of Main Street takes the reins of a key House committee—where he could play a crucial role in defending expiring provisions
Split Decision, Part II
The midterm elections were a mixed bag for the merit shop—with key wins coming in part from ABC’s aggressive support of candidates who are committed to free
Split Decision, Part I
An evenly divided American electorate has opted for a split government in the House of Representatives, the Senate—and even in governors’ mansions across the
Not Permitted
Permitting reform is on hold as both Democrat and Republican efforts hit Congressional snags. But it’s critical for the country’s many necessary infrastructure
Not Permitted: Congressional Update
Permitting reform is on hold as both Democrat and Republican efforts hit Congressional snags.
Reconciliation Nation
Is the newly passed reconciliation bill a victory for construction?
Reconciliation Nation
The newly passed reconciliation bill is a victory for the Biden administration. Is it also a victory for construction?
Justice for All
Kentanji BrownJackson’s Supreme Court confirmation provides a historic win for Democrats—and foreshadows partisan stalemates for everyone.
PLA-ing With Fire
The bipartisan infrastructure bill was a step in the right direction. But the Biden administration’s insistence on project labor agreements is a step backward.
PLA-ing With Fire
The bipartisan infrastructure bill was a step in the right direction. But the Biden administration’s insistence on project labor agreements is a step backward.
It’s the Tax, Man
Just in time for tax season, Republicans’ 2017 tax cuts and other reforms could be undercut by some of the provisions in the Democrats’ Build Back Better Act.
It’s the Tax Man!
Just in time for tax season, Republicans’ 2017 tax cuts and other reforms could be undercut by some of the provisions in the Democrats’ Build Back Better Act.
The Filibuster Dilemma
Rules governing filibusters have been adjusted by both sides of the aisle. How much is too much?
The Filibuster Dilemma
Democrats and Republicans have both made adjustments to the rules governing the use of filibusters in the U.S. Senate. How much is too much?