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House Passes FY22 Water Resources Development Act This week, the House passed the 2022 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which would authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction of more than 15 pending water infrastructure projects, along with authorizing the Corps to conduct more than 70 feasibility studies for future projects. Return…

House and Senate Debate Gun Control This week, the House will vote on gun control legislation (HR 7910), which would increase the age to buy certain rifles and limit magazine sizes, codify regulations banning bump stocks, ghost guns and safe storage provisions.  Rep. Spanberger (D-VA) and 20 other Democrats wrote to Speaker Pelosi requesting that…

Upcoming June Webinar: “Wrap Up Insurance Solutions” Join us on June 14th, 2022 at Noon Eastern for the upcoming webinar, “Wrap Up Insurance Solutions”, presented by Larry Jackson Senior Vice President of Wrap Up Insurance Solutions. Larry Jackson has over thirty (30) years’ experience in the property and casualty insurance industry providing a range of…

ASA New Member Webinars Are For Everyone! Throughout the year, ASA National is offering a webinar series designed to help new members learn more about all of the amazing benefits that come with being an ASA member.  However, longtime members are always welcome!  Do you need a refresher on all of the incredible perks available…

Check Out the Latest Contractor’s Compass! The latest issue of The Contractor’s Compass is now available!  In the May issue, “Bidding to Win: Sales and Marketing”, you can find articles such as: ‘Those Filthy Animals…’: What Do You REALLY Know About Your Competition? Always Something Awesome Here’s Why You Should Be Certified Sales Effectiveness: Overcoming…

“Project Documentation 101”, Presented by Brian Carroll ASA invites you to join us on August 10th, 2022 at Noon Eastern for the upcoming webinar, “Project Documentation 101”, presented by outgoing ASA President Brian Carroll, Managing Partner at Sanderford & Carroll, P.C.. Primary Practice Areas Construction Litigation, TxDOT Claims, Heavy Civil Construction, Mediator Brian is a…

Mark Your Calendars for SUBExcel 2023! It is never too early to put incredible events on your calendar, and ASA encourages you to plan ahead for SUBExcel 2023.  If you had a great time in Destin, Florida, next year’s event is sure to be even better.  They say that everything is bigger in Texas, and…

This Week in Congress With less than eight work weeks before the August recess, House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer continue adjusting their agenda to address emerging issues such as rising gas prices, Ukraine, and alleviate baby formula shortages. While those became must-do items, the legislation party leaders initially intended to consider, including…

Pandemic Aid Tied to Title 42 An effort to secure more COVID-19 funding remains stalled because of Title 42. Last Friday, May 20, 2022, a federal judge blocked the Biden Administration from lifting a border control policy that has allowed immigration officials to turn away migrants at the border.  Republicans want to preserve the pandemic-related…

WRDA Advances The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reported on the Water Resources Development Act, a bill that would authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to complete studies and projects on a range of issues, including flood control, navigation, dredging and communication with tribal nations.  Chair DeFazio said he expects the legislation to go to…