More Layoffs Possible Without Action on Highway Bill

Contractors nationwide are becoming increasingly concerned about possible layoffs next year if Congress does not act on a six-year surface transportation bill, which AGC predicts would reduce federal highway and transit funding by more than $15 billion, or 20 percent. A recent New Hampshire Union Leader article explored this issue, and included interviews with AGC of New Hampshire and member company Pike Industries. For more information, contact Brian Turmail at (703) 837-5310 or turmailb@agc.org.