ASAToday for April 22, 2026
SLDF Win – Colorado Supreme Court Reinforces Subcontractor Payment Rights on Public Works Projects
The Colorado Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision that significantly strengthens subcontractors’ and suppliers’ ability to pursue payment on public construction projects. For Senn Fortis clients, as well as many others…
Read MoreHouse Party Ratios
Last week, Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned to avoid votes to expel them from Congress based on allegations of sexual misconduct. California Governor Newsom called a special election…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
The House voted on the FIRE Act (H.R. 6387), which would exclude wildfire mitigation activities from state emissions limits, along with several permitting reform bills: The chamber also debated bills to implement…
Read MoreASA Urges Trump Administration to Exempt HVACR Equipment from Section 232 Tariffs
On Monday, April 20, ASA wrote to the Secretaries of Treasury and Commerce to raise urgent concerns about changes to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper that took effect April…
Read MoreFY 2026 DHS Appropriations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for 66 days. The White House believes that the current pay period, which ends this Friday, is the last it can cover…
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