Who’s the Boss?
A new joint employer rule threatens to unnecessarily complicate
relationships between contractors and subcontractors.
Washington Update
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 energy projects.
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 of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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 enterprise and open competition.
