Continuing Resolutely Into the Lame Duck
This election day, the American people will determine the partisan control of the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives, Senate and White House—and in
What a Shock
Just how badly might Biden administration policies short-circuit the country’s clean-energy strategy?
What a Shock
Biden administration policies have the potential to limit electric vehicle infrastructure. Just how badly might they short things out?
Wanna Bet?
If you had to place a wager, how do you think the 2022 midterm elections will turn out? Key indicators and metrics from the gaming market point in a clear direction.
Wanna Bet?
If you had to bet on it, what do you think the outcome of the 2022 midterms will be?
The Once and Future Congress
Reviewing the first session of the 117th Congress and looking ahead to the 2022 midterm elections—including the potential effects of retirements and redistricting.
2022 Political Forecast Promises More of the Same—Change
While the results of recent statewide elections in Virginia and New Jersey led to headlines featuring words such as “shocking” and “upset,” a more careful
2022 Political Forecast Promises More of the Same—Change
Moving into 2022, there are three key factors that will determine just how far the political pendulum might swing away from the Democrats in power: temperature,
Trillion Dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Beats the Odds in the Senate
With a checkered history of brokering bipartisan megadeals which historically fall apart at the last minute, the U.S. Senate has managed to buck the trend and pass
Trillion Dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Beats the Odds in the Senate
The U.S. Senate passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with bipartisan support and a 34% increase in federal funding for transportation.
The PRO Act’s Legislative Limbo and Its Impact on the Construction Industry
With new Democratic majorities in both House and Senate and with President Biden in the White House, the PRO Act has emerged as a real threat for many industries
The PRO Act Would Erode Established Labor Law and Strip Worker’s Free Choice
Throughout the history of the United States, unions have played an important role in contributing to the development of many industries, including the construction
In 2020, Voters Are Still Divided
Although Democrats’ top priority in the 2020 elections has been achieved with President-Elect Biden’s win of the White House, “the most important election
Competing Infrastructure Plans Depend on Crisis Legislating
Election-year politics will only further entrench partisan posturing in the fight over COVID-19 legislative battles, which have now embroiled infrastructure.
Competing Infrastructure Legislation Depends on Lawmakers
As both chambers of the legislative branch line up the details of their respective infrastructure proposals, one noticeable omission is how to pay for these prospective
Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape
With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, two familiar names are left at the top of the ticket: President Donald
Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape
With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, one would think that the two familiar names left on the ballot at the
U.S. House Passes Big Labor Bill That Would Subvert Workers’ and States’ Rights
On Feb. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the deceptively named Protecting the Right to Organize Act. The PRO Act is rife with policies that impose radical
Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week
This summer in Washington, D.C., ABC members from across the country will have the opportunity to tell their stories and share their passion for the construction
Will Momentum or Force Prevail in the 2018 Midterm Elections?
When it comes to the 2018 midterm elections, it remains uncertain which force will prevail: momentum away from the incumbent party or a more powerful force that
2018 Political Races to Watch
Get the scoop on important congressional and gubernatorial races to watch during the 2018 election season.