Senate Debates Long-Term Highway and Transit Bill
News From the AGC of America By a vote of 62–36, the Senate this evening voted to begin debate on the long-term highway and transit bill known as the “Drive
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AGC’s 2015 Legislative Session Report
On Monday, July 6, the 2015 Oregon Legislature finished its business. Most observers agree this was unlike any session in recent memory. Before the session really got underway, Governor John
AGC Responds to BOLI Proposal on Portland’s Sick Leave Ordinance
The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter expressed its appreciation for Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Brad Avakian’s proposal to soften the impact of the City of Portland’s Sick
AGC Submits Comments Regarding City of Portland Sick Leave Ordinance
Today, AGC submitted comments to the City of Portland and Commissioner Amanda Fritz regarding the city’s sick leave ordinance. AGC Board Counsel cited the negative effects the ordinance would have
Poll: Put brakes on US gas tax
Two-thirds of Americans oppose increasing gas taxes, even if it means the revenue would go toward improving roads and bridges, a new poll shows. Sixty-six percent of those surveyed say
AGC Updates Core Policy Positions
Today, AGC’s Board of Directors voted to formalize two updated Core Policy Positions regarding career technical education and the use of alternative contracting methods. On Wednesday April 2, the Legislative
Missed AGC’s First Sick Leave Training? Our Next Training is Here!
AGC is here to help our members prepare for the City of Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance! AGC has developed for our members a detailed, construction-specific technical assistance package containing
AGC’s December Sick Leave Training is Fast Approaching!
On January 1, 2014, the City of Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance will go into effect. AGC is here to help our members prepare for the changes! AGC has developed
Confused by Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance?
AGC Announces Technical Assistance to Ensure Members’ Compliance with Portland’s New Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance January 1, 2014 the City of Portland’s Mandated Sick Leave Ordinance will go into effect.
Proposed Federal Rule Could Add Cost, Administrative Burdens
Here is a repost of a blog entry from AGC of America’s Tamika Carter about a proposed federal rule that may place significant additional cost and administrative burdens on your