PLA Info Center
AGC’s resource for information on project labor agreements and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s Executive Order 24-31, which mandated the use of PLAs on state-funded construction projects. The executive order
Resource Type: Legislative Affairs
Measure 118: Defeat The Costly Tax on Sales
The Effects of Measure 118 to the Construction Industry: Defeat The Costly Tax on Sales A group of California pro-tax activists are promoting a drastic $6.8 billion dollar tax increase
2024 Oregon Legislative Session Recap
In the brisk, month long 2024 Oregon Legislative Short Session, the legislature was focused primarily on issues around housing and Ballot Measure 110. The legislature was successful in passing legislation
Prepare for a Federal Government Shutdown
AGC of America provides resources for federal, transportation, and utility contractors to review and consider as the federal government appears likely to shut down on Oct. 1. With Congress unlikely
Project Labor Agreements on Large Scale Federal Construction Contracts
May 12, 2022 This blog was originally published in Ideas Fuel Industries on the Schwabe, Wiliamson & Wyatt PC website. On February 4, 2022, President Biden issued Executive Order 14063,
2022 Oregon Legislative Session Report
Once again, the Oregon State Legislature overreached what voters had in mind when approving annual legislative sessions in 2010. Originally created to make technical fixes and budgetary adjustments, legislative short
EQC Votes to Establish Climate Protection Program
New DEQ program will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon by 90% by 2050 The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission voted 3-1 to establish the Climate Protection Program which sets enforceable
AGCA CEO Message About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
A message from AGC of America CEO Steve Sandherr: November 8, 2021 Colleagues: As you know, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) early Saturday morning, sending it to
New Law Allows Fiscal Year Filing for CAT
Businesses subject to Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax will be allowed to file fiscal-year returns beginning with the 2021 tax year according to statutory changes approved by the Legislature in June.
AGC’s 2021 Oregon Legislative Report
The 2021 Legislative Session will be remembered for a long list of firsts. The Capitol was closed the entire session to the public and AGC’s lobbying team. For the first