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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Legislation

Workforce Development and Access to Workers Remain Critical Priorities for the Construction Industry

by Brad Mannion | Jun 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Training

By prioritizing policies that strengthen workforce development initiatives, the Trump administration, in its first two years, has created a favorable landscape for the construction industry to educate its workers, introduce new people to the industry and contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy.

Nevada: PLA Neutrality Repealed, Prevailing Wage Reforms Rolled Back

by Nick Steingart | Jun 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) recently signed into law two pieces of legislation that will revise construction provisions on public works projects.

How Contractors Can Thrive Despite Tariffs and Labor Shortages

by John Robbins | May 23, 2019
Business | Business Development | Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

How can contractors weather this perfect storm of escalating costs and a shortage of workers? Here are a few tips.

Gov. Holcomb Signs Funding Package for Major Indianapolis Projects

by Nick Steingart | May 7, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Indiana lawmakers removed a provision in the state law that mandated project labor agreements (PLAs) on jobs affiliated with the Marion County Capital Improvements Board.

Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Ashlie Forum | May 5, 2019
Accounting | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

Although the total impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will only be determined with time, certain changes that begin with the 2018 tax year will have an immediate impact on contractors.

Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

by Vance Walter | May 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

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 industry at ABC Legislative Week.

Florida Bill Brings Transparency to Permitting Process

by Nick Steingart | Apr 17, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

In the opening month of the Florida legislative session, H.B. 127 passed both chambers with unanimous support.

‘Right-to-work’ Prohibition Signed Into Law in New Mexico

by Nick Steingart | Apr 3, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law H.B. 85, which bars counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state from prohibiting union security agreements in their areas of jurisdiction.
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