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  31. <title>Construction Firms Add 15,000 Jobs In June As Hourly Wages In The Sector Rise To $37.20 As Firms Strive To Retain Workers Amid Market Uncertainty</title>
  32. <link>https://news.agc.org/economics/construction-firms-add-15000-jobs-in-june-as-hourly-wages-in-the-sector-rise-to-37-20-as-firms-strive-to-retain-workers-amid-market-uncertainty/</link>
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  50. <description><![CDATA[<p>Construction sector employment increased by 15,000 positions in June as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that construction firms remain eager to add workers despite uncertainty about tariffs, taxes [...]</p>
  51. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/economics/construction-firms-add-15000-jobs-in-june-as-hourly-wages-in-the-sector-rise-to-37-20-as-firms-strive-to-retain-workers-amid-market-uncertainty/">Construction Firms Add 15,000 Jobs In June As Hourly Wages In The Sector Rise To $37.20 As Firms Strive To Retain Workers Amid Market Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  54. <p>Construction sector employment increased by 15,000 positions in June as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according to an <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/users/user21902/Employment-AHE%20table%20June_25.pdf">analysis</a> of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that construction firms remain eager to add workers despite uncertainty about tariffs, taxes and labor policies.</p>
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  58. <p>“Today’s construction employment numbers show firms are eager to find and hire workers even amid broader market uncertainty,” said Macrina Wilkins, senior research analyst for the Associated General Contractors of America. “Hiring is holding up better than expected, especially with upward revisions to prior months’ data, as persistent labor shortages prompt firms to hire when they can.”</p>
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  62. <p>Read <a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2025/07/03/construction-firms-add-15000-jobs-june-hourly-wages-sector-rise-3720-firms-strive-retain-workers">more</a>.</p>
  63. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/economics/construction-firms-add-15000-jobs-in-june-as-hourly-wages-in-the-sector-rise-to-37-20-as-firms-strive-to-retain-workers-amid-market-uncertainty/">Construction Firms Add 15,000 Jobs In June As Hourly Wages In The Sector Rise To $37.20 As Firms Strive To Retain Workers Amid Market Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  72. <title>U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Nationwide Injunctions</title>
  73. <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/9573/</link>
  75. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Crystal Yates]]></dc:creator>
  76. <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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  84. <description><![CDATA[<p>Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. CASA ruled that nationwide injunctions “likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts” via the Judiciary Act of 1789. The case had to do with President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, which was enjoined by multiple district courts. The Court declined [...]</p>
  85. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/9573/">U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Nationwide Injunctions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  88. <p>Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court in <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a884_new_5426.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Trump v. CASA</em></a> ruled that nationwide injunctions “likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts” via the Judiciary Act of 1789. The case had to do with President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, which was enjoined by multiple district courts. The Court declined to address the underlying merits of the executive order, but did address the issue of nationwide or universal injunctions: a tool used by judges to block the federal government from enforcing a law broadly—not limited solely to parties named in a specific lawsuit. The Court held that nationwide injunctions are likely impermissible under suits brought by non-State parties.</p>
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  92. <p>Injunctions are a foundational early remedy for groups trying to block certain regulations and programs from going into effect. AGC has applied for injunctions and currently benefits from a nationwide injunction in its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2024/06/24/federal-judge-issues-nationwide-injunction-against-department-labors-overreaching-davis-bacon-rule" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Davis-Bacon Act litigation</a>, wherein AGC is a named party in the case. On account of AGC’s broad membership and national chapter network, we predict that AGC will remain well positioned because the Court did not prohibit associations from suing on behalf of their members. Though associational standing is difficult to establish, AGC did just that in a four day evidentiary hearing in the Davis-Bacon district court.</p>
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  96. <p>The Court’s opinion was grounded in history and explained that injunctions are a form of relief that did not exist for most of our country’s history, only coming into fashion recently. Without nationwide injunctions, only the stakeholders directly involved in the lawsuit will enjoy the benefits of so-called “injunctive relief” that mandates specific government action. That is, if a court issues an injunction preventing an agency from enforcing a rule, only parties to the suit that have demonstrated direct harm (i.e., legal standing &#8211;&nbsp;<a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-victory-u-s-supreme-court-protects-industry-access-to-court-for-challenging-federal-regulations/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">see related article</a>) are definitively safe from enforcement. The agency can continue to enforce the rule against non-parties (or it could choose universal forbearance out of convenience).</p>
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  100. <p>Fortunately, the Court did acknowledge that for certain situations where a major national program is under review, there may be a path to nationwide, universal relief. This path may be especially available for challenges made under the Administrative Procedure Act via vacatur (nullifying the challenged action entirely), which is often the remedy sought by AGC in many regulatory challenges.&nbsp;The decision also leaves open other avenues to lower-court nationwide, universal relief: class actions, multi-district litigation, certain suits by states,&nbsp;and lawsuits that demand complete relief and “indivisible” remedies.</p>
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  104. <p>As noted above, the federal doctrine of associational standing allows groups like AGC to represent the interests of our members in court. We believe that rulings made in our favor will still be enjoyed by all our members. But contractors who are not AGC members may not enjoy those benefits.</p>
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  108. <p>AGC’s challenges to federal rules have historically demonstrated that the agency action hits every member similarly— e.g., increased costs, compliance headaches, competitive disadvantages. And because AGC has members across the country in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, we will continue to argue in court that anything less than nationwide relief is incomplete relief. When every member faces the same regulatory burden, it would seem the Supreme Court’s opinion would allow lower federal courts to justify broad relief as necessary to remedy AGC’s injuries (i.e., “complete relief”). On the merits—which usually are decided months after the complaint is filed and after the preliminary injunctive relief stage—AGC still retains its statutory authority under the Administrative Procedure Act to “set aside” illegal federal agency or presidential actions. AGC will be closely monitoring this issue and the consequences of this decision. The real impact of CASA will depend on how district judges interpret it on the ground and circuit courts correct them if necessary. We need to watch for several developments.&nbsp;If you have any questions about this case, please contact <a href="mailto:spencer.phillips@agc.org">Spencer Phillips</a>.</p>
  109. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/9573/">U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Nationwide Injunctions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  116. <title>Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill &#8211; AGC Wins and Next Steps</title>
  117. <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/senate-passes-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-agc-wins-and-next-steps/</link>
  118. <comments>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/senate-passes-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-agc-wins-and-next-steps/#respond</comments>
  120. <dc:creator><![CDATA[deniz.mustafa@agc.org]]></dc:creator>
  121. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  127. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=9570</guid>
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  129. <description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have both approved the Senate&#8217;s version of the One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Act (OBBBA), advancing a package that has evolved considerably since its introduction. The final text contains many of AGC’s priorities on tax, workforce, and border security, including: Passage of this bill ensures our nation does not [...]</p>
  130. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/senate-passes-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-agc-wins-and-next-steps/">Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill &#8211; AGC Wins and Next Steps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  133. <p>The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have both approved the Senate&#8217;s version of the <strong>One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Act (OBBBA)</strong>, advancing a package that has evolved considerably since its introduction. The <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text">final text</a> contains many of AGC’s priorities on <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Govt%20Regulations%20and%20Executive%20Orders/2024-10-14%20AGC%20Tax%20Team%20Comments.pdf">tax</a>, <a href="https://nclc.agc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/09/Workforce-Development-August-2024.pdf">workforce</a>, and <a href="https://advocacy.agc.org/priorities/">border security</a>, including:</p>
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  138. <li>Protecting small construction companies by making the 199A/Qualified Business Income Deduction permanent to prevent a 20% tax hike;</li>
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  142. <li>Increasing and making permanent the estate tax exemption to help family-owned construction companies; and</li>
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  146. <li>Restoring full expensing for new and used construction equipment purchases.</li>
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  151. <p><strong>Passage of this bill ensures our nation does not default on its debt and ensures most construction companies will not face a 20% tax increase – which would have been a higher rate than before the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed.</strong> AGC of America supported passage with a <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Advocacy/AGC%20Support%20-%20One%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%20June%202025.pdf">Key Vote Letter</a> circulated to all senators.</p>
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  155. <p>AGC has created a <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Advocacy/Pros%20and%20Cons%20of%20the%20One%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%20for%20Construction.pdf"><strong>Pros and Cons of the One Big Beautiful Bill</strong></a> summary of key provisions affecting the construction industry. </p>
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  159. <p>The OBBBA is now headed to President Trump&#8217;s desk, where he is expected to sign it shortly.</p>
  160. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/senate-passes-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-agc-wins-and-next-steps/">Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill &#8211; AGC Wins and Next Steps</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  169. <title>DOT Proposes New Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures</title>
  170. <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/dot-proposes-new-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures/</link>
  171. <comments>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/dot-proposes-new-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures/#respond</comments>
  173. <dc:creator><![CDATA[clara.kinney@agc.org]]></dc:creator>
  174. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
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  180. <description><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a proposed rule highlighting some potential changes to DOT’s regulatory, guidance, and enforcement procedures. The proposal would add new procedural requirements for major and high-impact rules that have a significant economic impact, including a heightened requirement for cost-benefit analysis. AGC submitted a public comment to highlight the [...]</p>
  181. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/dot-proposes-new-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures/">DOT Proposes New Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  184. <p>The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently published a proposed rule highlighting some potential changes to DOT’s regulatory, guidance, and enforcement procedures. The proposal would add new procedural requirements for major and high-impact rules that have a significant economic impact, including a heightened requirement for cost-benefit analysis.</p>
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  188. <p>AGC <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/comment/DOT-OST-2025-0007-0021">submitted</a> a public comment to highlight the valuable role that associations like AGC can play in the regulatory process and to encourage the DOT to adopt a regulatory approach that balances meaningful public engagement with the need for efficient operations. We believe DOT does its best work in collaboration with groups like AGC and our members. The proposed rule also allows DOT to meet with interested parties at <em>all</em> stages of the regulatory process, which was traditionally limited to before the proposed rule.</p>
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  192. <p>Lastly, the rule, if finalized, would change the way DOT adjudicates its enforcement actions. Appeals to DOT enforcement actions would be appealed in federal court instead of in front of in-house DOT administrative law judges.</p>
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  196. <p><strong><em>For more information on this rule, contact <a href="mailto:spencer.phillips@agc.org">Spencer Phillips</a></em></strong><strong><em>.</em></strong></p>
  197. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/dot-proposes-new-rulemaking-guidance-and-enforcement-procedures/">DOT Proposes New Rulemaking, Guidance, and Enforcement Procedures</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  206. <title>Check out the AGC-USACE Partnering Playbook for Best Practices</title>
  207. <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/check-out-the-agc-usace-partnering-playbook-for-best-practices/</link>
  208. <comments>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/check-out-the-agc-usace-partnering-playbook-for-best-practices/#respond</comments>
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  211. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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  218. <description><![CDATA[<p>In collaboration with AGC of America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published its first-ever Submittal Playbook. While not mandatory, the purpose of this playbook is to foster mutual understanding, share best practices, and offer practical solutions that help both contractors and government agencies streamline and improve the efficiency of the submittal process. The [...]</p>
  219. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/check-out-the-agc-usace-partnering-playbook-for-best-practices/">Check out the AGC-USACE Partnering Playbook for Best Practices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  222. <p>In collaboration with AGC of America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published its first-ever <a href="https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll11/id/7459"><strong>Submittal Playbook</strong></a>. While not mandatory, the purpose of this playbook is to foster mutual understanding, share best practices, and offer practical solutions that help both contractors and government agencies streamline and improve the efficiency of the submittal process. The Submittal Playbook comes on the heels of publication of the <a href="https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Users/182/86/2486/EP%2034-1-1.pdf?ver=A4U9A4U_J8A3oXAy3qyWLw%3d%3d"><strong>Construction Partnering Playbook</strong></a>, which details for how USACE should implement partnering. The partnering playbook provides several examples and draft templates on a host of issues relevant to AGC members.</p>
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  226. <p>Additional AGC and USACE collaboration include the <a href="https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll11/id/5925"><strong>Contract Changes Playbook</strong></a> for firm fixed price contracts.&nbsp; The Contract Changes Playbook was initiated based on the analysis of the <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/USACE-AGC%20Joint%20Study%20on%20Construction%20Contract%20Modifications.pdf"><strong>USACE-AGC Joint Study on Construction Contract Modifications</strong></a>. The Contract Changes Playbook provides best practices, offers transparency into challenges and obstacles, and drives accountability for timely resolution of change orders.&nbsp; Importantly, it sheds light on the considerations and procedures of USACE’s change order processes.&nbsp;</p>
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  230. <p>Visit the <a href="https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Partnering/"><strong>USACE website</strong></a> for a full listing of available resources.   </p>
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  234. <p><strong><em>For more information, contact <a href="mailto:jordan.howard@agc.org">Jordan Howard</a>.</em></strong></p>
  235. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/check-out-the-agc-usace-partnering-playbook-for-best-practices/">Check out the AGC-USACE Partnering Playbook for Best Practices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  244. <title>AGC Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Protects Industry Access to Court for Challenging Federal Regulations</title>
  245. <link>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-victory-u-s-supreme-court-protects-industry-access-to-court-for-challenging-federal-regulations/</link>
  246. <comments>https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-victory-u-s-supreme-court-protects-industry-access-to-court-for-challenging-federal-regulations/#respond</comments>
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  249. <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  254. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.agc.org/?p=9560</guid>
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  256. <description><![CDATA[<p>On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with AGC in the Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA case, which challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of California’s vehicle emissions standards. The issue before the Supreme Court was whether stakeholders can rely on the predictable and likely effects of a government regulation to [...]</p>
  257. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-victory-u-s-supreme-court-protects-industry-access-to-court-for-challenging-federal-regulations/">AGC Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Protects Industry Access to Court for Challenging Federal Regulations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  260. <p>On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with AGC in the <em>Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA </em>case, which challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of California’s vehicle emissions standards. The issue before the Supreme Court was whether stakeholders can rely on the predictable and likely effects of a government regulation to establish the right to sue. In this case, gasoline producers who were adversely impacted by California’s strict vehicle emission standards sought to challenge EPA’s decision to allow California to enforce standards above and beyond what the Clean Air Act (CAA) allows.</p>
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  264. <p>AGC had <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-fights-to-preserve-industry-access-to-courts/">filed</a><em> </em>a coalition amicus brief in the case explaining how the construction industry is often harmed by regulations that do not target us specifically and AGC/businesses should be able to obtain judicial review of agency rules that predictably harm construction firms’ economic interests. Indeed, our litigation program at AGC of America relies on the predictable downstream effects of regulations to establish standing for our members to challenge federal regulatory overreach.</p>
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  268. <p>In the <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-7_8m58.pdf">opinion</a>, Justice Kavanaugh explains that “to demonstrate standing, plaintiffs must answer a basic question— ‘What’s it to you?’ … In other words, plaintiffs must show that they possess “a ‘personal stake’ in the dispute” and are not mere bystanders.” The state of California, which intervened on behalf of the EPA, argued that if someone is not the direct object of the regulation, they should be barred from challenging the regulation in court.</p>
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  271.  
  272. <p>However, the Court explained that businesses that are harmed by the predictable behavior of third parties also have the right to challenge. In this case, it was obvious that gasoline producers would sell less gasoline once the state of California’s regulations required automakers to manufacture more electric vehicles and fewer gasoline-powered vehicles. The Court held that the gasoline producers “readily demonstrated their standing” by reference to “commonsense economic principles.” The decision affirms a broad reading of the constitutional standing doctrine and strengthens AGC’s ability to challenge regulations on behalf of our members based on predictable market effects.</p>
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  276. <p>Looking ahead, the D.C. Circuit will consider, consistent with this opinion, arguments against EPA’s 2022 decision to <em>reinstate</em> approval of California rules requiring automakers to limit average greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles and include a set percentage of electric cars in their fleets. Generally, states aren’t allowed to set their own engine emissions standards, but California is an exception: it can ask the federal government for special permission (called a waiver) to set tougher rules. The Trump Administration may also revisit the CAA waiver and/or consider whether waivers can relate to greenhouse gas standards through a new regulatory process. Also in the background is the recent congressional action that nullified a separate set of California CAA waivers using the Congressional Review Act.</p>
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  280. <p>AGC of America’s litigation program seeks to advance the industry’s interests and protect it from disruption and harm. To support these efforts, please donate to the <a href="https://advocacy.agc.org/caf/">Construction Advocacy Fund</a>.</p>
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  284. <p><strong><em>For more information on this case, please contact </em></strong><strong><em><a href="mailto:%20spencer.phillips@agc.org">Spencer Phillips</a></em></strong><em>.</em></p>
  285. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/advocacy/agc-victory-u-s-supreme-court-protects-industry-access-to-court-for-challenging-federal-regulations/">AGC Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Protects Industry Access to Court for Challenging Federal Regulations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  294. <title>AGC Releases Mid-Year Economic Update Amid Rising Industry Uncertainty</title>
  295. <link>https://news.agc.org/economics/mid-year_economic_update/</link>
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  316. <description><![CDATA[<p>In this mid-year economic outlook, AGC of America’s Chief Economist breaks down the latest trends shaping the construction industry. While many contractors remain busy, signs of a slowdown are mounting. Topics covered in this update include: 🔹 Slowing construction spending and employment 🔹 Rising uncertainty from shifting tariff policies—especially looming 50% tariffs on steel and [...]</p>
  317. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/economics/mid-year_economic_update/">AGC Releases Mid-Year Economic Update Amid Rising Industry Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  320. <p>In this mid-year economic outlook, AGC of America’s Chief Economist breaks down the latest trends shaping the construction industry. While many contractors remain busy, signs of a slowdown are mounting. Topics covered in this update include: </p>
  321.  
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  323.  
  324. <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Slowing construction spending and employment <br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Rising uncertainty from shifting tariff policies—especially looming 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum <br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The impact of immigration enforcement actions and ICE raids on job sites <br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Project delays, cancellations, and owner hesitancy<br> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Bright spots in data centers, energy infrastructure, and federal investments via the IIJA and CHIPS Act <br><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.1.0/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Growing risks of recession and inflation heading into 2026 Stay informed and prepared—watch now for insights that matter to your business.</p>
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  340. <title>Construction Spending Decreases By 0.3 Percent From April To May And 3.5 Percent Over 12 Months, Marking Largest Yearly Drop Since 2019</title>
  341. <link>https://news.agc.org/news/construction-spending-decreases-by-0-3-percent-from-april-to-may-and-3-5-percent-over-12-months-marking-largest-yearly-drop-since-2019/</link>
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  358. <description><![CDATA[<p>Construction spending fell for the fourth month in a row in May, declining 0.3 percent from April and 3.5 percent from a year earlier, the largest year-over-year decrease since February 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of a new government report. Association officials noted that growing uncertainty about potential [...]</p>
  359. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/construction-spending-decreases-by-0-3-percent-from-april-to-may-and-3-5-percent-over-12-months-marking-largest-yearly-drop-since-2019/">Construction Spending Decreases By 0.3 Percent From April To May And 3.5 Percent Over 12 Months, Marking Largest Yearly Drop Since 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  362. <p>Construction spending fell for the fourth month in a row in May, declining 0.3 percent from April and 3.5 percent from a year earlier, the largest year-over-year decrease since February 2019, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of a new government report. Association officials noted that growing uncertainty about potential new tariffs, labor policy and tax rates are prompting many private sector developers to delay or cancel planned projects.</p>
  363.  
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  365.  
  366. <p>“Uncertainty about tariffs, tax rates and labor availability are making it hard for many developers to risk moving forward with planned construction projects,” said, Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America. “While public sector demand remains solid, it just isn’t enough to offset the private sector pullbacks in activity.”</p>
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  370. <p>Read <a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2025/07/01/construction-spending-decreases-03-percent-april-may-and-35-percent-over-12-months-marking-largest">more</a>.</p>
  371. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/news/construction-spending-decreases-by-0-3-percent-from-april-to-may-and-3-5-percent-over-12-months-marking-largest-yearly-drop-since-2019/">Construction Spending Decreases By 0.3 Percent From April To May And 3.5 Percent Over 12 Months, Marking Largest Yearly Drop Since 2019</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  380. <title>Only Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From May 2024 To May 2025, As Owners Pause Or Cancel Work Amid Tariff And Policy Uncertainty</title>
  381. <link>https://news.agc.org/economics/only-half-of-metro-areas-add-construction-jobs-from-may-2024-to-may-2025-as-owners-pause-or-cancel-work-amid-tariff-and-policy-uncertainty/</link>
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  397.  
  398. <description><![CDATA[<p>Construction employment increased in 180, or exactly 50 percent, of 360 metro areas between May 2024 and May 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the construction employment growth has stalled in many parts of the country amid growing uncertainty about tax, [...]</p>
  399. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/economics/only-half-of-metro-areas-add-construction-jobs-from-may-2024-to-may-2025-as-owners-pause-or-cancel-work-amid-tariff-and-policy-uncertainty/">Only Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From May 2024 To May 2025, As Owners Pause Or Cancel Work Amid Tariff And Policy Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  402. <p>Construction employment increased in 180, or exactly 50 percent, of 360 metro areas between May 2024 and May 2025, according to an <a href="https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/users/user21902/Metro%20Empl%202025_May_Alpha.pdf">analysis</a> by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the construction employment growth has stalled in many parts of the country amid growing uncertainty about tax, tariff and labor policy.</p>
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  406. <p>“Only half of metro areas experienced a year-over-year gain in construction jobs—the fewest since March 2021,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “This appears to support other indications that investors and developers are delaying or canceling planned projects until they know how severely they’ll be affected by evolving tariff and workforce policies.”</p>
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  410. <p>Read <a href="https://www.agc.org/news/2025/06/30/only-half-metro-areas-add-construction-jobs-may-2024-may-2025-owners-pause-or-cancel-work-amid">more</a>.</p>
  411. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/economics/only-half-of-metro-areas-add-construction-jobs-from-may-2024-to-may-2025-as-owners-pause-or-cancel-work-amid-tariff-and-policy-uncertainty/">Only Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From May 2024 To May 2025, As Owners Pause Or Cancel Work Amid Tariff And Policy Uncertainty</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  420. <title>There&#8217;s Still Time to Join Us in Minneapolis</title>
  421. <link>https://news.agc.org/safety-health/theres-still-time-to-join-us-in-minneapolis/</link>
  423. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nazia Shah]]></dc:creator>
  424. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
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  434. <description><![CDATA[<p>AGC&#8217;s Summer 2025 Construction Safety &#38; Health Conference is almost here! Join us to stay up to date on all the key regulatory, legislative, and policy issues impacting construction and their implications for EHS professionals. Check out our full agenda to see our can&#8217;t miss schedule of sessions, including: Learn More and Register</p>
  435. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/theres-still-time-to-join-us-in-minneapolis/">There&#8217;s Still Time to Join Us in Minneapolis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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  438. <p><a href="https://safety.agc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AGC&#8217;s Summer 2025 Construction Safety &amp; Health Conference</a> is almost here! Join us to stay up to date on all the key regulatory, legislative, and policy issues impacting construction and their implications for EHS professionals. <a href="https://safety.agc.org/agenda/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Check out our full agenda</a> to see our can&#8217;t miss schedule of sessions, including:</p>
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  461. <p>The post <a href="https://news.agc.org/safety-health/theres-still-time-to-join-us-in-minneapolis/">There&#8217;s Still Time to Join Us in Minneapolis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://news.agc.org">AGC News</a>.</p>
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