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Immigration Reform Remains Elusive in Divided Congress

by Peter Comstock | Oct 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

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 and employers continue to struggle under the current system.

Democratic Candidates Vie for Union Votes in Bids to Challenge Trump

by Peter Comstock | Sep 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Democrats hoping to unseat President Trump in 2020 are now focusing on pulling in the union vote.

How Public Policy Is Influencing the Multifamily Market

by Doug Bibby | Aug 11, 2019
Economy | Legislation | Markets | Multifamily

Although there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to improving housing affordability, developers and policy makers can foster an open dialogue that will lead to new, friendlier policies for the development and continued operation of multifamily properties in cities nationwide.

State Elections Will Determine Success for Political Parties

by Ben Brubeck, Nick Steingart | Aug 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Americans are already laser-focused on next year’s presidential election and a handful of competitive U.S. Senate and House of Representatives races that will influence the country’s direction at the end of a decade marked by incredibly divisive politics.

Avoid Tax Trouble by Ensuring Construction Workers Are Correctly Classified

by Gregory S. Seador | Jun 13, 2019
Business | Human Resources | Legislation | Taxes

With the recent increase in the number of federal and state task forces aimed at curbing tax fraud, construction companies would be wise to ensure their businesses are in compliance with tax laws. Contractors can reduce the risk of an audit and incurring costly penalties by accurately classifying workers.

Florida Legislature Votes to Eliminate ‘CON’ Hospital Reviews

by Joanna Masterson | Jun 10, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets | Public

The Florida House and Senate sent legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) that would end the state’s certificate of need (CON) review for general hospital construction, effective July 1.

Texas Approves Law Ensuring Fair and Open Competition

by Nick Steingart | Jun 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Neutrality in State Government Contracting (H.B. 985), which ensures Texas’ entire skilled construction workforce can compete on a level playing field for public works contracts to build projects utilizing state funding or credit.

Merit Shop Construction and the 2019 Labor Agenda

by Maury Baskin | Jun 4, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Now in its third year, the Trump administration has continued to push ahead with pro-business deregulation on a number of important labor issues, though several court decisions have slowed the pace and created uncertainty.

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Immigration Reform Remains Elusive in Divided Congress

Democratic Candidates Vie for Union Votes in Bids to Challenge Trump

How Public Policy Is Influencing the Multifamily Market

State Elections Will Determine Success for Political Parties

Avoid Tax Trouble by Ensuring Construction Workers Are Correctly Classified

Florida Legislature Votes to Eliminate ‘CON’ Hospital Reviews

Texas Approves Law Ensuring Fair and Open Competition

Merit Shop Construction and the 2019 Labor Agenda

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