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States Step Up With Infrastructure Funding, But Congress Needs to Act to Avoid Trillions in Economic Losses

by Maureen Mahoney | Nov 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Democrats and Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye on much, but they agree on this: America’s infrastructure is crumbling, and it needs to be addressed.

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

by Construction Executive | Nov 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The Honolulu City Council has approved a project labor agreement (PLA) with the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council in tandem with the Hawaii Construction Alliance and their affiliated labor unions for certain “critical city projects.”

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

by Jason Culotta | Oct 8, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Wellness

How can employers develop, implement and enforce medical marijuana policies that ensure a safe workplace without running afoul of employees’ rights?

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.

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States Step Up With Infrastructure Funding, But Congress Needs to Act to Avoid Trillions in Economic Losses

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

Strong and Flexible: How Contractors Can Build Practical Medical Marijuana Policies

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

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