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AGC of America is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 AGC Awards competitions! The Baldwin Group Build America Awards (including the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence category) and AGC in the Community competitions recognize the nation's most… Read More
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After months of review and re-review in Nebraska, Gov. Heineman approved a new route for the Keystone XL Pipeline on Tuesday. The news from Nebraska spawned an unusual bipartisan letter from 53 US Senators (44 GOP and 9 Dem). The letter to President Obama urged swift presidential approval of the… Read More
January 25, 2013
This bill (H.R. 325) suspends the current public debt limit until May 19, states that it cannot cover new spending and suspends the pay of members of the House and Senate if they do not pass a budget resolution before April 15, 2013. The bill passed by a vote of 285 – 144 with 199 Republicans and… Read More
January 25, 2013
Yesterday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) held their organizational meeting where they approved subcommittee chairman and ranking members, provided subcommittee assignments for the 113th Congress, and adopted the Committee rules and oversight plan. The… Read More
January 24, 2013
Several states are looking to increase their transportation investments by increasing revenue sources. AGC chapters are working in support of these efforts. Some of the more high profile initiatives include:
Wyoming:
On Jan. 18, the Wyoming House passed legislation by a vote of 35-24 to increase… Read More
January 24, 2013
On Jan. 2, 2013, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This provision goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2014, although there is some transition relief for plans that do not operate… Read More
January 24, 2013
A federal district court has struck down a state statute restricting the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on the basis that the statute was preempted by the federal National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
In July 2011, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the Michigan Fair and Open… Read More
January 24, 2013
On Jan. 14, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued an Administrator’s Interpretation (AI) clarifying the definition of “son or daughter” under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The guidance specifically addresses the needs for parents who request leave to… Read More
January 24, 2013
A provision in the fiscal cliff deal has increased the monthly limitation regarding the fringe benefit exclusion amount for transit passes and transportation in a commuter highway vehicle from $240 to $245 for the 2013 tax year. The legislation also allows for a retroactive increase to include tax… Read More
January 24, 2013
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The AGC Annual Convention and Constructor Expo - March 6-9, 2013, in Palm Springs, Calif. - is the ideal opportunity to see what AGC can do for you and your business, as well as to learn from industry peers and experts on how they are overcoming today’s challenges. Don’t miss out on the… Read More
January 24, 2013
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has dismissed a controversial lawsuit brought by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters international and certain subordinate bodies and individual members (Plaintiffs) against the AFL-CIO’s Building and Construction Trades Department and… Read More
January 22, 2013