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AGC Submits Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Supporting Clarity in Clean Water Permits

Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:20

The U.S.

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Permitting Reform

Wed, 07/31/2024 - 10:04

Background: On July 22, 2024, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. The legislation seeks to limit lawsuits related to energy permitting decisions and shorten the energy permitting process.

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Biden Administration Releases Update on Anticipated Regulatory Initiatives

Wed, 07/31/2024 - 09:55

Twice a year the federal regulatory agencies release an updated “Unified Agenda” that describes and provides a timeline for their ongoing and future regulatory actions. The most recent agenda provides a glimpse of what the Biden Administration may focus on in the final months of that Administration, including finalizing greenhouse gas disclosures for federal contractors and reissuing nationwide permits for specific activities in/near waters of the United States. Read more for the highlights.

Securities and Exchange Commission

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Construction Employment Increases In 215 Of 358 Metro Areas From June 2023 To June 2024

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 11:46

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AGC Win in Joint Employer Case Becomes Final After NLRB Withdraws Appeal

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:21

The U.S.

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CLRC Releases Report on Year-to-Date Collective Bargaining Settlements

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 11:12

In its latest Settlements Report, the AGC-supported Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC) advises that construction-industry collective bargaining agreements settled from January through June of 2024 provide an average increase in wages, fringe benefits and other employer payments for union craft workers in the construction industry of 4.6 percent.

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AGC's Annual Convention Call for Presentations is Now Open!

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:21

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals from speakers for our 2025 Annual Convention, taking place from April 8 – 10 in Columbus, Ohio. This premiere event is designed for industry leaders and professionals at various career stages from construction companies of all sizes to engage in collaborative learning, network with peers nationwide, and discover the latest in technology and innovation in the industry.