AGC Adds New Core Policy Position
Today, AGC’s Board of Directors voted to formalize three updated Core Policy Positions and one new Core Policy Position regarding government intrusions into the construction industry. On Friday September 19,
Category: Oregon State Legislature
Workplace Safety Training Grants Available
Oregon OSHA is accepting applications for the development of innovative workplace safety and health training programs. Unique projects such as mobile apps, videos, or online educational games to engage workers
Paid Sick Leave: Your Input Needed
Provide Input on Oregon’s Statewide Paid Sick Leave Administrative Rules The Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI”) is now accepting comments from the public on the administrative rules for the
OP-ED: No transportation bill: a failure of vision, leadership
This column originally appeared in The Daily Journal of Commerce in Buildings Bridges and Roads By: Mike Salsgiver From Interstate 5 stretching from California to Washington, to Interstate 84 from
AGC’s 2015 Mid-Session Report
Last week, the 2015 Legislative Session reached its first crucial deadline. Most bills not voted on as of last Tuesday’s self-imposed deadline are likely not moving forward in this session.
Workplace Safety Training Grants Available
Interactive, mobile-friendly ideas encouraged Starting July 1, Oregon OSHA will accept applications for the development of innovative workplace safety and health training programs. Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department
Transportation Investment Will Increase National Employment
Construction Employment Declines in Half of the States Between May and June as Congress Seeks New Way to Pay for Needed Transportation Upgrades Illinois and Rhode Island Have Biggest Declines
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
2013 AGC Legislative Session Report
The 2013 Oregon Legislative Session adjourned July 8, 2013. AGC’s Legislative Report highlighting the most significant bills and investments AGC’s team worked to get approved, passed, or defeated can be
Low-Carbon Standards Bill Won’t Help The Environment or Economy
While economists and pundits describe the period from 2008 to 2013 as “the Great Recession,” for the commercial construction industry it has been the Second Great Depression. Our industry has