Reconciliation Package Could Have Devastating Impact on Construction
The policies included in the budget reconciliation proposal would have a devastating impact on businesses, including many of the country’s small construction firms.
Can Congress Finally Agree on a Bipartisan Infrastructure Package?
On June 24, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and the White House reached an agreement on a framework for an infrastructure package that would provide approximately
Infrastructure Struggles to Find Bipartisan Pathway
President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the “American Rescue Plan,” the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief
To Succeed or Not to Succeed: Infrastructure in the New Congress
While significant infrastructure modernization and investment from the federal government has remained elusive for more than a decade, President Biden and Democrats
Small Businesses Get Tax Credit for Providing Vaccine PTO
On April 21, President Biden announced a paid leave tax credit under the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) that will help offset the cost for employers to provide
White House Releases PPP Reforms
Beginning Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, and ending March 9, the U.S. Small Business Association will only accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications from
House Sets Up Passage of COVID Relief Bill
With a slim majority and without Republican Support, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will have to ensure that moderates and progressives in her party toe the line and
Biden Signs $400B ‘Buy American’ Executive Order
Biden's new EO echoes his $400 billion campaign pledge to increase government purchases of American goods.
Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan
In a speech last week, President-elect Biden announced his plans for an additional $1.9 trillion relief package to further address the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Paycheck Protection Program Relaunched
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, reopened the Paycheck Protection Program beginning the week of January 11 for
Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID-19 Relief
As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues to impact businesses and communities, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were unable to come to an agreement
Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID Relief
As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues to impact businesses and communities throughout the country, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were unable
Congress Seeks to Support Small Businesses
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted communities, the health care system and the economy. Thankfully, Congress has acted with swift, bipartisan approval of
Congress Seeks to Support Businesses Through Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted communities, the health care system and the economy. For the construction industry, the crisis has forced work stoppages,
Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation
While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization
Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation
While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization
Immigration Reform Remains Elusive in Divided Congress
Immigration reform will likely go largely unaddressed this year and remain a top issue in the 2020 elections while the arguments over partisan proposals get louder
Democratic Candidates Vie for Union Votes in Bids to Challenge Trump
Democrats hoping to unseat President Trump in 2020 are now focusing on pulling in the union vote.
Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform
While divided government and an impending presidential election year typically heighten the battle over ideas and new legislative proposals, it is critical for the
What Merit Shop Contractors Can Expect From the 2018 Midterm Election Results
The 2018 midterm elections were an important opportunity for Democrats to chip away at near-historic levels of Republican power at the state level.
Don’t Put Construction Industry Growth in Jeopardy This November
During the past two years, the United States has seen real economic growth within the construction industry—tied, at least in part, to regulatory policies that