Government Affairs
AGC’s Government Affairs Department is focused on protecting the commercial construction industry’s interests at the state level of government, while working closely with AGC of America to defend the industry at the federal level. The Legislative Committee Forum develops AGC’s core policy issues which serve as a guide for all of the Government Affairs team’s work.
AGC’s Government Affairs team works closely with a broad range of elected and non-elected public officials to shape industry sensitive legislation and regulations that impact how the industry conducts its day-to-day business. The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter PACs constitute the political arm of the chapter and engage in the following political activities: 1) support candidates seeking public office, and 2) support or oppose issues or ballot measures that have a significant impact on the construction industry.
- Read through the core policy issues for additional information on AGC’s legislative priorities and goals.
- Access our Political Action Center to find ways to make your own voice heard through contacting your local legislators.
- Visit the AGC Blog for the most current legislative news.
If you have any further questions, please contact Government Affairs Specialist Allison Koenker, 503-685-8307 or 800-826-6610.
Recent Government Affairs Blog Entries:
May 02, 2012
EPA Clean Diesel Funding Opportunity
May 01, 2012
“Quickie Election” Rule – Effective April 30, 2012
April 26, 2012
Federal Highway Bills Head to Conference
April 19, 2012
New ODOT DBE Program Goals – Public Hearing Announcement
April 11, 2012
AGC of America Rolls Out New ConsensusDocs Platform
April 09, 2012
Washington State Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Contractors
April 04, 2012
EPA Releases Template for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
April 03, 2012
Oregon Court of Appeals Ruling May Hurt LLCs
March 23, 2012
State Highway Fund Revenue Forecast
March 23, 2012
Transportation bill showdown begins next week
March 20, 2012
Governor’s Regulatory Streamlining and Simplification Project — Input Request
March 19, 2012
Training Opportunity: CARB Heavy Duty Diesel Regulations
March 13, 2012
2012 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
March 06, 2012
Oregon DEQ Announcement: Grant Funding Available
March 02, 2012
2012 Legislative Presentation to the Board of Directors
February 21, 2012
Legislature Adopts Changes to Oregon Prompt Pay Law
February 17, 2012
2012 Annual Session Reaches Half Way Point
February 14, 2012
AGC Members are Stepping Up in Salem
February 10, 2012
US Senate Moves Ahead With Transportation Bill
February 09, 2012
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your US Senator to Support Transportation Funding
February 09, 2012
Oregon Revenue Forecast Released Yesterday
February 07, 2012
Important California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Development
February 02, 2012
2012 Legislative Session Convened Yesterday
January 31, 2012
Proposed Federal Rule Could Add Cost, Administrative Burdens
January 19, 2012
A Message from the New Oregon Transportation Commission Chair
January 13, 2012
Recent news on the economy
January 06, 2012
The Economics of Construction Employment in Oregon
January 05, 2012
Feds Ban Truck Driver Use of Hand Held Mobile Phones
January 03, 2012
Prevailing Wage Rate Information and Seminars
December 21, 2011
Environmental Successes at the State and Federal Levels
December 15, 2011
Imbalance in the Real Estate Market
December 14, 2011
The Oregon Leadership Summit
December 07, 2011
Career and Technical Education Grant Application Now Available