With over one year of remote work under many of our belts, employers have generally adapted and determined how best to achieve their goals from home. However, the challenges do not end there.
Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced
Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.
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 bill passed through budget reconciliation.
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 full pay for any time their employees need to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
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 opposed to its anti-competitive provisions.
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 support the package.
Biden Signs $400B ‘Buy American’ Executive Order
Biden's new EO echoes his $400 billion campaign pledge to increase government purchases of American goods.
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 new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.










