Cargill to pay $70,000, plus legal fees, to Washington environmentalists A federal judge in Seattle issued a preliminary injunction July 2, ordering the U.S. Department of Labor to immediately ...

The Illinois legislature recently passed House Bill 1437 (H.B. 1437), which delays implementation of the fringe benefit payment mandates ...

PORT ANGELES — The cost of building affordable housing is influenced by many factors: limited funding, high interest rates, restrictive regulations and rising construction costs. But there’s one ...

With New York continuing to see development happening throughout the state, whether in the form of housing, infrastructure, or clean energy, it is imperative that we adapt our approach to ensuring ...

The Prevailing Wage Requirements and the Apprenticeship Requirements (both as defined below) apply to any taxpayer, contractor or subcontractor that employs laborers and mechanics who work on the ...

City staff will draft an ordinance after gathering stakeholder input. Supporters say the policy protects workers and boosts local economies. Critics warn it could increase project costs and deter ...

This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. A bill that would expand the scope of Oregon’s prevailing wage law is moving toward a floor vote with ...

(The Center Square) – Amid privacy concerns brought up during discussion on the floor, the Washington State Senate has passed a bill expanding access to records for the purpose of enforcing prevailing ...

As the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approaches, and with it approximately $1.7 billion earmarked for 90 construction projects in Utah, it’s time to address challenges that if ...

New York State Legislature is considering a bill (S6378/A2747) that would expand prevailing wage requirements to more private construction projects receiving public funding. The bill lowers the ...

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 requires that foreign workers admitted to the U.S. on work visas “not adversely affect the wages and working condition of U.S. workers similarly employed.” ...