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OMB Releases Additional BABAA Guidance
Federal Contractors Descend on DC
NLRB Expands Joint-Employer Standard
What Contractors Need to Prioritize in Their Subcontract Negotiations
Labor Provisions for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
OSHA Awards AGC of America
Transportation Funding Uncertainty
AGC Member Orientation
Major Federal Owner Announces Construction Awards
Building Contractors Townhall
Construction Immigration Visas?
Help with Carbon Reporting and Reduction Tips?
Ready for New Davis Bacon Regs?
What Contractors Need to Know to Hire Foreign Workers
AGC Challenges NLRB Joint-Employer Standard
AGC on Work Zone Safety
Naloxone/Narcan in Construction
Updated DOD Construction Safety & Health Manual
Seven States’ Primary Results
Small Captives IRS Proposal
New Construction Risk Insights
AGC Lawsuit Against DOL Overreach
Construction Inclusion Week
AGC Weighs in on Overtime
Construction Impacts of Averted Gov’t Shutdown
New Report on Potential OSHA Heat Standard
Reps. Granger & Buck to Retire
AGC Win on Small Business Counting
AGC Sounds Alarm on OSHA Inspection Changes
AGC Talks Tariffs With Key White House Official
Congress Inches Towards Funding Government
FAA Reauthorization Advances
New Overtime Regulations?
New Work Zone Safety Rule?
IRS Holds Public Hearing on IRA Labor Standards
Don’t Let U.S. DOT Divert Road Funding
New Davis Bacon Rule Effective October 23
MT-Sen: Rosendale Already Behind
Delay Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
The Kennedy Factor
GSA Announces $2 Billion Low-Carbon Construction Investments
Political Snippets 11.16.23
AGC Meets with DOL Secretary Walsh
New H-2B Proposal
Employers Can Help Get Out the Vote
AGC Supreme Court Win
Army Corps Partnering Webinar
New EV User Fee Legislation
AGC Releases Mental Health PSAs
IRS the New DOL?
House Shutdown, Not Gov’t Shutdown
Cheney Way Down
AZ-8: Rep. Lesko to Retire
New EPA/Corps Rule for WOTUS
WebEd: Understanding Buy America Legislation to Avoid Buying Trouble
AGC at GSA’s Reverse Industry Day
Political Snippets 11.2.23
New GHG Considerations for Environmental Reviews
AGC PAC raises over $1.1M for pro-construction candidates
USDOT Buy America Waiver Expired
AGC Opposes NEPA Overreach
AGC to White House: No PLA Mandate
AGC Opposes Gov’t Mandated PLA Rule
New Congressional Pairing
AGC Addressing Mental Health
Political Snippets 10.12.23
“Real Clear” Senate Projections
The New York Shuffle
Four Reps Departing
New Leader at GSA’s Public Building Service
Political Snippets 4.5.23
Don’t Exclude Construction from Immigration Options
Polls: Trump Reaching 291
Key Pennsylvania Primary Tomorrow
Trade Agreement Reached with the UK on Steel and Aluminum
Surprising Senate Polls
Senate Review
Rep. Earl Blumenauer to Retire
DOL Redefining “Independent Contractor”
Court Rules Against DACA Program, AGC Calls on Congress to Act
Political Snippets from Around the Country
AGC Joins Call to Avert Rail Strike
Administration Proposes Blacklisting Rule Version 2.0
Clarity on OSHA Heat Hazard Enforcement?
Political Snippets 3.18.22
New WOTUS Rule (Again)
Political Snippets 8.11.22
Political Snippets 9.28.23
AGC Meets with White House on Buy America
FHWA Releases Greenhouse Gas Rule
Political Snippets 4.14.22
Sen. Joe Manchin to Retire
White House Presses Forward on Expanded Buy America Requirements
Murkowski Close; Peltola Not
House Incumbent Primaries
Biden Announcement
FAA Shutdown?
OSHA Seeks Public Disclosure of Injury/Illness Data
OFCCP Gives Contractors 30 Days to Object to Release of Their EEO-1 Reports
Construction Investment in Gov’t Funding Bill
CNN Poll: Biden Hurting
Political Snippets 8.25.22
Flexibility for COVID Relief Funds Signed into Law
Extension Granted for Federal Contractors to Object to Release of Their EEO-1 Data
NEW! ConstructorCast Episode: Evolving Marijuana Laws and Workplace Safety
AGC Scores Legislative Victories
Prepare for Shutdown
Nebraska Senate Appointment Near
$16.20 Minimum Wage
Effort to Limit Construction from H-2B Visa Program
Buy American Content Requirement Increase
Is Kennedy a Threat?
Primary Turnout as a Precursor
AGC’s Construction Inflation Alert – December 2022 edition
IA-Sen: Finkenauer Disqualified
MD-6: Potential Donnybrook Forming
GSA Seeks Industry Input on Clean Construction
AGC Comments on Changes to the DBE Program
No Regulation without Representation
EPA Bringing Hazardous Waste Liability to Almost Every Project?
New Mandate Meant to Divert Funding from Roadway Construction?
Political Snippets 4.13.23
Surprising NH Poll
New FHWA Buy America Guidance
National VMT Pilot Moves Forward
Pro-Construction Tax Bills Advance
The Republicans’ Narrow Path
New GHG Proposed Rule for Federal Contractors
$1.2 Billion PFAS Settlement
Bad Deal for Construction
Kim vs. Menendez
+$60B in IIJA Funding Released
Sinema’s Plan
High-Ranking Congressman Joins AGC for Project Tour
AGC Supports Buy America Waiver for Certain EPA Projects
OSHA to Double Heat-Related Inspections When 80°F or Higher
OSHA to Ramp Up Trenching and Excavation Enforcement
AGC to FHWA: Expedite Project Delivery
OSHA Expanding Safety Inspections Participation?
Has OSHA Inspected YOUR Jobsite for Heat-Related Hazards?
House Passes IRS Enforcement Cuts
AGC to Biden: No New Taxes on Construction Firms
DOL Proposes Changes to Davis-Bacon Wage Survey Report Form
OSHA to Publicly Disclose Contractor Injury & Illness Data
AGC's Advocacy Fund Seeks to Protect GCs from Double Liability by Applying Economic Loss Doctrine
Gov’t Watchdog Calls Foul on FHWA
Buy America Guidance Effective October 23
Have You Read USACE’s Partnering Playbook?
Government Shutdown Averted; Permitting Reform Shelved
Another Environmental Permitting Reform Bill Emerges
OFCCP Is Coming After You?
AGC Supports Buy America Waiver for Electric Vehicle Chargers
IRS Seeking Guidance on Labor Provisions for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
HUD Begins Buy America Compliance
Safety & Health Quarterly Townhall
Major AGC Permitting Wins in Debt Deal
Transformer & Electrical Component Supply Problems?
Does Environmental Permitting Reform have a Chance?
Battle for Congress, Part 3
Help an Owner, Go to Jail?
DoD and GSA Issue Differing Guidance on Inflation
AGC’s Lawsuit on Federal Contractor Vax Mandate Gains Steam
Construction Material Shortages Risk Undermining Infrastructure Projects as Most Contractors Struggle to Acquire Materials
OSHA Leaders to Address AGC at 2022 Construction, Safety and Environmental Conference
PRO-Act Provisions in Competitiveness Bill Challenging China
Got Construction Material Problems?
DOL Proposes New Independent Contractor Test
Delay of Gov’t-Mandated PLA Rule
Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Water Resources Legislation
NEW! ConstructorCast Episode: Assessing Design-Build Risk
AGC Comments on Proposed Water Quality Certification Rule Impacting Permits
Senate Race Status
EPA Sides with AGC on PVC
IRS Releases Initial Guidance on Labor Provisions for Clean Energy Tax Incentives
2023 H-2B Visas Available with Union Notification Requirement
AGC Testifies Before Congress on Inflation and Buy America requirements
3M’s $10.3 Billion Settlement
The Re-Matches
Army Corps Civil Works Leader Retires
Gov’t Mandated PLA Proposed Rule Released
AGC Weighs in on Buy America
TCC Fly-In and AGC Legislative Caucus
The “Quickie Election Rule” Returns
What’s at Stake? 2022 Midterm Elections
An Update on the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Want YOUR Employee Data Released?
Changes Coming to Small Business Size Standards
OMB Proposes Major Buy America Changes
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Improve Construction Worker Safety, Health & Outcomes
NLRB Threatens Contractor-Subcontractor Relationship
Registration & Turnout
Texas Democratic Primary Forming
AGC Supports Construction Safety Week and OSHA’s Fall Prevention Stand-Down
Building Amid Uncertainty: How Risk Management Became Everyone’s Job
Congress Passes AGC-Backed Water Infrastructure Bill
Disappointing DOD Guidance on Price Adjustment
New Emissions Mandates for Privately Held Contractors?
President Seeks Gas Tax Suspension
OSHA and EPA Leaders to Address AGC's Construction EHS Conference
FHWA on New Buy America Requirements
Federal Highway Administration Proposes Greenhouse Gas Rule
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $1B in Airport Terminal Grants
House Considers More Harmful Labor Mandates
NEW! ConstructorCast
AGC Meets with GSA Public Buildings Service
Know Before You Bid
House Clears Debt Limit Bill
New DBE Proposal from U.S. DOT
New Buy America Requirements Hit as Soon as May 14
USDOT/AGC Talk Buy America, Again
Join us for AGC’s 2023 Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference
Congress Talks Climate Change with AGC
USACE/AGC Talk PLAs & Inflation; Renew Partnership
Finally, Some Transparency in Change Order Processing
2023 AGC Federal Contractors Conference
CHIPS Act Construction-Related Tax Credit
U.S. DOT Delays New Buy America Requirements for Construction Materials
2023 AGC/FMI Study Reveals Top Risks Today and Tomorrow
Thoughts on Government-Mandated PLAs?
OSHA Closer to Heat Standard
Climate Change Risks and Strategies for Contractors
AGC Weighs in on DOL Davis-Bacon Proposed Update
Construction CHIPS In
Seen USACE’s Change Order Playbook?
Congress Faces Year-End Decisions on Spending, Tax Packages
New OFCCP Portal for Prime Contractor Identification of Subcontractors
Water Infrastructure Bill Advances
Encouraging Employees to Vote
AGC Testifies Before Congress on Workforce & Inflation
The Plan for $39B+ for CHIPS Construction
EPA Proposal May Lead to Construction Bans
Next Steps on WOTUS
Senate Approves WOTUS Repeal
Highway Funding Subsidizing Transit Operations?
Congress Calls AGC on Workforce Development
Disposal of PVC as Hazardous Waste?
AGC Backs Death Tax Repeal
OSHA Falls NEP Targets Construction
AGC Blocks WOTUS Rule in Two States
2023 D&I Assessment is Open
DOL Updates Overtime Regulations (Again)
AGC Questions Citizen Environmental Enforcement
AGC Blocks WOTUS Rule in 26 States
Overcoming Challenges & Building Opportunities
Bad Ideas Never Die
AGC Meets Commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Semiconductor Project Gov’t Mandated PLAs?
Women in Construction Findings
Permitting Reform Passes House
AGC/DOL Briefing on Davis Bacon
AGC-Backed WOTUS Rule Repeal Advances
Got Questions for a Federal Agency? Submit them for AGC’s 2023 Federal Contractors Conference
Environmental Groups Target PVC Pipes
Lightfoot Loses in Chicago
USDOT Grant Awards include Labor Mandates
Tighter Air Quality Standards Ahead?
New AGC-Backed Bill to Block Biden PLA Order
AGC Participates in FHWA Every Day Counts Virtual Summit
AGC Responds to Sec. Buttigieg’s Workforce Comments
AGC Meets with FHWA Administrator
Supreme Court Win for AGC
WebEd: The Power of Robotics
How’s Buy America Going?
Permitting Reform to Ride on Debt Increase?
Help with Work Zone Safety
U.S. House Poised to Pass Marijuana Legalization Bill
AGC Seeks Clarity from Supreme Court on Construction in Water/Wetlands
Machin Says Deal
U.S. DOT RFI on American Made Construction Materials
Arizona: Beneath the Surface
New Proposed Rule on Multiemployer Pension Plan Withdrawal Liability
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in ‘Waters of the United States’ Case
AGC Scores Legislative Victories in Defense Bill
Administration’s Plan to Impose PLAs will Harm Federal Construction
USDOT Grants Award $2.2 Billion
Why AGC's Climate Change Initiative is Important and How You Can Get Involved
Florida Competition
DeSantis Releases Congressional Map
$42B for Broadband Flows to States
Registration for the 26th Annual Construction Financial Management Conference is Now Open
Political Snippets 1.12.23
Will EPA Regulate PVC as Hazardous Waste?
AGC/OSHA Partner on Trench Safety
Political Snippets 1.19.23
Got Questions for a Federal Agency? Submit them for AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference
Boebert Polling Even
2023 Election Center
New GSA Carbon-Based Construction Materials Requirements
New Buy America Guidance Effective October 23
Political Snippets 10.19.23
UT-2: Potential Maloy Disqualification
Webinars on Latest IRA Developments
Curious PA Poll
SEC Proposes Mandatory Emissions Disclosure
OSHA Clarifies Contractors’ Obligations Under the Heat NEP
AGC Meets Commanders of U.S. Army Corps
A Cuomo Comeback?
Republicans Debate but Biden Leads
Political Snipetts 5.11.23
Political Snippets 11.30.22
Got Labor Shortages?
$100 Billion Transportation Bill
Biden Trailing in New ABC Poll
Political Snippets 8.24.23
Sen. Dianne Feinstein to Retire
Marijuana-Use and Heat Illness in Construction
Bill Blocking Biden GHG Rule Advances
House Panel Moves PLA Bill
Senate Primaries Forming
House: The Early Battlegrounds
UT-Sen: Dems Coalesce Behind Independent
White House Buy America Meeting
New House Stats
Four State Recap
House Approves Airport Funding
New Construction Inflation Alert
AGC Survey Finds Recycling Policies are Widespread
Read AGC’s Lips: No New Taxes
New IRA Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Proposal
Additional 2022 H-2B Vias Available with New Union Notification Requirement
Political Snippets 9.7.23
Gain the Edge in Contract Negotiations
The Three Iowa Ties
Political Snippets 9.27.22
NC Redistricting Again Front and Center
AGC Blocks Bad Policies
Battle for Congress Part 1– The Midterm Elections
AGC Takes EPA/Corps to Court
NY Court Orders Cong Redraw
The Updated Turnout Patterns
FHWA Requests Comments on Existing Buy America Waiver
House Committee Advances Supply Chain Bills
Political Snippets 6.14.23
Budd Laps McCrory
Construction Access to Immigration?
Sen. Inhofe to Resign
Political Snippets 2.2.23
AGC Tackles Climate Change
Political Snippets 11.11.22
Sinema Rebounds
Supreme Court Rules EPA Overstepped its Authority in Climate Change Case
Critical AGC-Backed Tax Bills Introduced
EPA Closes Door on Mine Project
WebEd: Bringing Together GC & Specialty Safety Programs
The Federal Gas Tax is the Best Bang for Consumer’s Buck for Infrastructure Improvements
Push for COVID Relief Funding Flexibility
AGC Federal Contractors Conference
Tell Congress to Stop Government-Mandated PLAs
Senate Ponders Marijuana Legalization
Get your first look at this year's sessions at the 2022 Construction Safety, Health & Environmental Conference
AGC, Delaware Contractors Association Hosts Chairman Carper on Jobsite Tour
UPDATE: USDOT Proposes Slowed Transition into New Buy America Requirements
EPA Proposes Waiver of New Buy America Requirements
HUD Issues RFI on New Buy America Requirements
NEW! ConstructorCast Episode: Environmental Highlights and Headlines
Last Chance to register for AGC’s FedCon
The Chaotic Patchwork of Build America, Buy America Act Implementation
Ready for OSHA Heat Inspections?
DOL Launches Mental Health at Work Initiative
Federal Contractor Vax Mandate to End
Infrastructure Investment & Permitting Reform on the Job
AGC Releases Workforce Summit Report
Senate Republicans Push Permitting Reform
Contractors Subject to OFCCP EEO-1 Data Release
Around the World - Part I
Political Snippets 8.4.22
EPA Hears from AGC on Buy Clean
Follow the $$: The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Construction Safety Week
AGC and Sage Begin Surveying Members for Annual Outlook
OFCCP Releases EEO-1 Data
Be Pro Be Proud
FHWA Pulls Back Controversial Memo
AGC Testifies Before Congress
Greenhouse Gas Reporting for Federal Contractors?
AGC Weighs in (Again) on Buy America
AGC Highlights Work Zone Awareness
AGC Presses for Immigration Reform
The Inflation Reduction Act & What Contractors Need to Know
New OMB Proposed Buy America Guidance
Congress Takes on Change Orders Delays
OFCCP Launches Mega Construction Focus Initiative
OSHA Proposes New PPE Rule
The Construction Regulatory Road Ahead in 2023
More Aggressive OSHA Enforcement Policy
$6.5 Billion for Drinking Water Projects
AGC Calls Foul on FHWA
AGC Federal Contractors Descend on Washington
A Big Win for the Construction Industry and Common Sense
HUD Delays New Buy America Requirements
Congress Talks Inflation with AGC
Senate Supports Tossing NEPA Rule
Labor Mandates Tied to Federal Tax Incentives
No Sweat at OSHA/AGC Meeting
Register for AGC’s Federal Contractors Conference
Contractor Superfund Liability for Common Chemicals?
House Passes COVID Bill without ERTC
AGC Members Seeking Election To Congress
Proposed Project Requirements for Species
GA-Sen: Q-Poll, An Outlier
Political Snippets from Around the Country
Romney Weak in Early Poll
Political Snippets 6.8.23
The Unique Utah Senate Race
Political Snippets 3.16.23
Political Snippets 8.18.22
OSHA Advances Heat Standard Process
Political Trivia
AGC Seeks Further Delay of New Buy America Requirements
House Passes FY 2023 Transportation Funding Bill
Mooney Defeats McKinley; Pillen Wins in Nebraska
SC Filing Closes; Rep. Rice in Battle
Republicans Gaining by Subtraction
Impending Vacancies
Rep. Banks Announces for Senate
AZ-Sen: Tilting Back and Forth
Political Snippets from Around the Country
The Trump Strategy
Michigan & Missouri Primary Preview
AZ: GOP More Complicated; Dems Less
Mo Brooks Lagging in New Poll
Rescheduling Marijuana?
DOL Briefs AGC on Davis-Bacon
2022 Elections
Where the House Stands
The Tennessee Rumor
Democrats’ Best Map Tossed
AGC Political Crossword
Post-Debate Poll Shows Oz Lead
Alabama Senate Primary Tightening
Ohio: Sen. Brown Draws First Opponent
McCarthy’s Math
Mostly Landslides
OH-Sen: Still Anybody’s Game
Political Snippets 9.8.22
Tester: Welcome to the Jungle
Shutdown for Transportation Contractors
The 14th Amendment Controversy
OSHA Finalizes Recordkeeping Rule
MSHA Proposes Silica Standard
CA Senate Race Adds New Contender
Sen. Braun Moves Toward Gov Race
AGC to White House: Don’t Mess Up Permitting Reform
Two Silica Rules for Construction?
Latest IRA Developments
Incoming! New Buy America Requirements
Shutdown for Federal Contractors
Political Snippets from Around the Country
AGC Working for Federal Contractors
Disclose Your Personal Information?
Automatic Brakes in New Trucks Proposal
Georgia Poll Providing Clues
MI-Senate: Ex-Rep. Rogers Announces
Political Snippets from across the Country
Around the World - Part II
Amo & Maloy Win Special Primaries
Wage Theft Laws Impacting Construction
Greitens’ Fortunes Falling
DeSantis Well-Positioned
OSHA PPE Proposal Lacking
Political Snippets from Around the Country
Sen. Tom Carper to Retire
The Runoffs and Undecideds
Political Snippets 11.4.22
AGC to OSHA: One Size Does Not Fit All
Advocacy E-News Ad
Practical Guide to New Davis Bacon Rule
Washington’s Definitive Race
MT-Sen: Sheehy Declares
Rep. Rice Loses; GOP Gains TX Seat
2022 Campaign Finance Report
OSHA Heat Standard Bill Introduced
California Primary Preview
Labor Mandates on Private Construction?
Biden Speeds Up & Expands Work Authorization
A Plethora of Rematches
OH-Sen: Gibbons’ Confirmed in Top Tier
Dems See Silver Lining in MN-1 Loss
OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare Standard
Polls vs. Delegates
Over 3,000 Projects to Re-Do ESA Consultations?
Political Snippets from Around the Country
Larry Hogan’s Realism
Around the World – Part IV
An Independent with a Chance
Future Highway Trust Fund Funding?
October Polls
Political Snippets 10.30.2020
RI-2: Upset in the Making?
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OR-5: Rep. Schrader Concedes
Senate Panel Clears Transportation Investment Bill
Political Snippets from Around the Country
2nd Qtr Finances: Senate
Pres Race Tightening
CA-9: An Emerging Challenge
Political Snippets from Around the Country
Around the World – Part III
Political Snippets 5.12.22
Self-Funding Candidates Saving GOP
Got Dynamic Presentations?
Political Snippets 3.2.23
DeSantis Announces
Building Tomorrow’s Heroes
Plotting the Final Push
AGC-Backed Mainstreet Fairness Act Introduced
House Money – Second Quarter
Political Snippets 4.26.23
Climate Change Townhall
Murkowski Falls Behind
White House Cherry Picks NEPA Reforms
Political Snippets 3.31.22
Four More Reps Departing
Registration Now Open for AGC’s Highway, Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference
Political Snippets 7.14.22
The Texas Runoffs
New Rule on Sustainable Procurement
Political Snippets 6.29.23
Q-Poll: Sen. Warnock Staked to Big Lead
House Money
DOL Finalizes Massive Update to Davis-Bacon Regulations
USCIS Announces Alternative Procedure for Completion of Form I-9 – Permanent Virtual Verification
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Cheney: Battle Intensifies
The New Members
Early Senate Recap
Senate Cash
Sen. Stabenow Won’t Seek Re-Election
DOL Releases Comprehensive Davis-Bacon Proposal
DCCC Red to Blue Targets
Register Now: Davis-Bacon & Related Acts Two-Part WebEd Series
Full Funding for IIJA To Be Released
Appeals Court Overturns Punitive Damages for Breach of Contract
AGC Talks with White House Officials on Domestic Manufacturing Requirements
Georgia Turning, Again?
Colorado's Second Map
Call for Proposals Now Open for AGC’s 2024 Construction Risk Conference
Political Snippets 8.17.23
Surety From A Different Angle
Sinema Switches
Political Snippets 9.15.22
Decision Time Approaching
Palin Loses Ranked Choice Special
AGC Resources on Davis-Bacon Final Rule
New White House Buy America Guidance
Slotkin for Senate; MI-7 Opens
Political Snippets from Around the Country
New York Cong Map Set
U.S. DOT Finalizes Buy America Waiver
Fielding a Strong Defense
Closing in on Revised Water Rule
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