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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.

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.  

May 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

May 7, 2024 |6 min read — State Legislative

Â鶹Èë¿Ú staff has been busy supporting economic development efforts for state and local communities around the country.  

April 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Apr 8, 2024 |4 min read — State Legislative

Learn more about how Â鶹Èë¿Ú Oregon-SW Washington's Work on Retainage Reform, Biden Administration Approves Wind Project, DOE Approves Clean Energy Funding at Current and Former Mining Sites. 

March 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Mar 12, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

Learn more about a mega project coming to Los Angeles, a massive new development happening in New York, and a massive donation being made to combat construction worker suicide. 

February 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

Feb 5, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

Learn more about Wal-Mart's ambitious remodeling plan, the proposed natural gas ban in Chicago, and consider participating in one of the several Federal sector webinars taking place this month!

December Update: State Legislative Activity

Nov 3, 2023 |4 min read — State Legislative

Read more about the recent developments at the state and local level, including how the Department of Energy annoucement of $31 Million in Grants for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency for 19 States could impact your business. 

October Update: State Legislative Activity

Oct 9, 2023 |4 min read — State Legislative

Read more about the recent developments at the state and local level that could impact Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors.