The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) failed to follow the regulatory process when it put forth guidance seeking to limit a state’s ability to build new roads and highways, setting up congressional and, perhaps, legal challenges.

During negotiations on the fiscal year 2023 government funding bill, a last-ditch effort to limit the construction industry’s access to the H-2B visa program—the only guest-worker visa program open to construction—failed. 

What construction investment programs see, and more, in the $1.7 trillion, 4,155-page fiscal year 2023 federal government funding bill.

The 2022 midterm elections are over but the votes are still being counted. Join AGC of America for Part 3 of its "Battle for Congress" webinar series. Don't wait, register today for this can't-be-missed event. 

Help get out the construction vote! Employers are uniquely positioned and legally allowed to provide voter education to employees to encourage participation in the 2022 elections.

Employers are uniquely positioned to provide voter education to employees to help get out the construction vote this November. 

Successful football teams more often than not feature a good defense and protecting already won territory is likewise a necessary component for a winning political strategy. 

AGC could have two of its own in the next Congress with Joe O'Dea and Avery Frix on the ballot.

Join Jim Ellis, a 30-year veteran of politics, and David Ashinoff, AGC of America's Director of Political Affairs, for Battle for Congress Part 1, an AGC WebEd on the upcoming midterm elections. Don't wait, reserve your seat today!

Test your political knowledge with these trivia questions. 

Check out these political snippets on congressional and gubernatorial races from across the country.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued new carbon standards under its facilities standards for the Public Buildings Service (P-100).

AGC supports employer right to maintain safe, drug-free workplaces.

Be prepared to vote in the 2022 midterm elections. Register to vote or check your voter registration status today!

Whether you are undertaking or supporting the next challenging project, you always look for new ways to build smarter.

Test your political knowledge with our very own crossword puzzle. 

The Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee, also known as the AGC PAC, announced today that it has endorsed John James for the United States Senate. AGC PAC officials said they are supporting the James campaign because of his commitment to support the construction industry.

The Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee, also known as the AGC PAC, announced today that it has endorsed Susan Collins for the United States Senate. AGC PAC officials said they are supporting the senator’s campaign because of her strong pro-construction record.

Is already seeing eight 2020 US House challengers unseat their incumbent opponents, obviously all in the primaries, a precursor to a larger number of incumbents losing their seats in the general election? 

In typical election years, well over 90% of incumbents who seek re-election win. Therefore, eight members denied re-nomination in their own party primary elections is an unusually high number. What’s more, turning to the general election, 22 House incumbents have trailed in at least one poll since July began.

Below is the list of incumbents, alphabetically by state, who are facing what appear to be the most competitive challengers in the country.  All challengers have led the incumbent in at least one political poll of their race. Tomorrow, we will cover the remaining eleven.