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Irrigation policy update: New Colorado law
Colorado HB26-1034 has been signed into law and is set to take effect on August 12, 2026. In Colorado, the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and the Irrigation Association have worked with policymakers and state agencies to address legislation affecting irrigation equipment and professional practice. The issues involved, as well ...
ED releases final Workforce Pell Rule
Institutions considering Workforce Pell participation should begin reviewing program eligibility, workforce alignment documentation, state approval processes and implementation timelines under the finalized framework. The U.S. Department of Education has released its Final Rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The Final Rule ...
Preparing for immigration enforcement
By Emma Peterson. The best way to stay compliant and protect your people during immigration policy changes is to prepare thoroughly. If you’ve tuned in to the news recently, you’ve probably heard a lot of chatter about changing immigration policies. There’s a lot of information out there, and it can ...
NCPI calls for clear limits on OSHA’s multi‑employer citation doctrine to strengthen worker safety and reduce litigation
New white paper proposes statutory and regulatory reforms, including a safe harbor that lets prime contractors assist subcontractors with training, PPE and technology without automatically assuming liability. The National Construction Policy Institute (NCPI) has released a landmark white paper, “Rethinking OSHA’s Multi‑Employer Citation Doctrine,” which outlines a practical, legally durable framework ...
9 strategic tips for I-9 compliance
By Mary Kate Fernandez, Adams and Reese. Learn how to avoid I-9 issues as your business navigates mergers and acquisitions. In today’s industry, we are seeing a rise in the frequency of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, private equity transactions and more! This all makes for an exciting, fast-paced market where ...
Boost your legal knowledge
By Emma Peterson. Law and Mortar is the perfect podcast for contractors who want to learn more about operating their businesses. With over 100 episodes already out, Law and Mortar is the go-to podcast for information about the legal, business and safety side of the roofing industry. In the show, ...
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