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• Support Our Industry. Join SMACPAC Today

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Your membership strengthens Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s voice in Washington and in state capitols across the country.

• Illinois Advances Statewide Zoning Reform

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed new statewide zoning standards to expand the housing supply.

• States Lead Legal Challenge to DOE Clean Energy Funding Cuts

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  13 state attorneys general challenged the termination of nearly $8 billion in federal clean energy and infrastructure funding previously authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

• Partners in Progress: Advancing Registered Apprenticeships at the State and Local Level

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  SMART and Â鶹Èë¿Ú recently collaborated on a joint session on this topic at the recent conference in Orlando.

• SMART Begins Rolling Out Regional Director Positions

  Jan 12, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  SMART has announced the rollout of new Regional Director positions across the country to strengthen coordination and engagement at the regional level.

• Illinois Employment Law Update: New Laws and Ongoing Legislative Challenges

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Illinois continues to be an active and complex legislative environment for Â鶹Èë¿Ú members, particularly with respect to employment law, fringe benefit requirements, and prevailing wage policy.

• 2026 Gubernatorial Races: What to Watch

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  The 2026 election cycle will include 36 gubernatorial races nationwide, making it one of the most consequential state election years in recent history.

• Redistricting and the 2026 Political Landscape

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Redistricting and gerrymandering efforts are once again shaping the political environment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

• Â鶹Èë¿Ú Capitol Hill Webinar Series: Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

• Public Sector Market Forecast: State Fiscal Pressures and Opportunities for Contractors

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  While state fiscal conditions are tightening, key opportunity areas remain strong — especially in markets supported by federal funding and long-term capital needs.

• SMACPAC Update: Record Growth and a Critical Year Ahead

  Dec 4, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s Political Action Committee is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Thanks to the support of our members and the rollout of a new, aggressive strategic plan, SMACPAC saw the strongest growth in its history.

• Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill Triggers Major State Fiscal Shifts

  Dec 4, 2025 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Congressional passage of the budget reconciliation package has set off a rapid series of state-level fiscal and policy adjustments that have a direct impact on contractors.

• Convention Recap – Government Affairs Presentation Highlights

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about Stan Kolbe and Denise Murphy McGraw's engaging and informative presentation on Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s advocacy priorities.

• Congressional Redistricting Goes Into Overdrive

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  A dozen states have revised their maps or are considering doing so, while others await court decisions that could send them back to the drawing board. What was once a once-every-ten-years process is becoming a continuous cycle of redistricting.

• Chapter Highlight – Â鶹Èë¿Ú of Oklahoma

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Executive Director Darlene Schiffli discussed how they are raising the profile of mechanical and sheet metal contractors with lawmakers, building new industry partnerships, and ensuring contractors’ voices are part of every major policy discussion.

• Important State & Federal Government Affairs Program Scheduled for Â鶹Èë¿Ú Convention

  Oct 9, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  The session will provide members with the latest updates on state and federal policies directly impacting the sheet metal contracting industry. In addition, an update on SMACPAC and how members can promote Â鶹Èë¿Ú politically will be given.

• State-Level Impacts of the 2025 Government Shutdown, Tariffs, and Potential Federal Worker Firings on the Sheet Metal Contracting Industry

  Oct 9, 2025 |3 min read — State Legislative

  The 2025 government shutdown and tariff environment are creating ripple effects across the sheet metal industry where Â鶹Èë¿Ú members live and work. While these challenges are national in scope, their effects play out differently across the states.

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  Â鶹Èë¿Ú Contractors: Be Prepared for a Potential Government Shutdown

  Dec 20, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

  A government shutdown may occur on or around December 20, 2024, and there may well be significant implications for public and private contracting businesses and the construction industry.

• State Election Activity Update – December 2024

  Nov 22, 2024 |6 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about some of the recent ballot measures and state elections that will have an impact on Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors. 

• June 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  Jun 10, 2024 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about how manufacturing construction is booming thanks to the CHIPS Act, the Commerce Department's effort to promote women in construction, and how members can support SMACPAC.  

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