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
Category: Government Affairs
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.
AGC Welcomes Mike Eliason as Public Affairs Counsel
Mike recently joined the Oregon-Columbia Chapter as the newest member of the Public and Strategic Affairs Team. He will be providing legal and regulatory analysis, legislative bill drafting, as well
Sandherr Comments on State of the Union Speech
CONGRESS SHOULD HEED PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR SWIFT ACTION ON LONG-TERM TRANSPORTATION AND WATER RESOURCES BILLS Top Construction Official Adds that the President’s Proposals to Improve Skills Training Have the Potential
2014 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
AGC enjoyed a successful 2014 Oregon Legislative Session highlighted by the approval of several bills and appropriations that will help the construction sector grow. These include: additional investments in career
End of Short Session Coming Soon
Apprenticeship Bills Goes to the Governor The short February legislative session continues its march toward the finish line, with the constitutional deadline of March 9th drawing closer. This week the
2014 Legislative Session First Deadline Passed
Thursday February 13 marked the first big deadline for bills to “live” or “die” in the 2014 short session. As always, the range of bills potentially impacting our industry is
Apprenticeship Bill Passes Oregon House
Today, on only the third day of Oregon’s short legislative session, a bill of considerable interest to AGC passed out of the House. House Bill 4058 addresses the addition of apprenticeship
2014 Oregon Legislative Session Convened Yesterday
The 2014 Legislative Session opened Monday morning with the traditional organizational floor session and swearing-in of new members. The 35-day session that takes place in even-numbered years like 2014 can
Important California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Development
Readers may recall that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California unique authority under the federal Clean Air Act to adopt emissions standards, which resulted in the state