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Government Affairs: Back to the Future?

Government Affairs: The Good Old (New) Days

MASONRY Columnist Stephen Borg gives an update from Capitol Hill.

Stephen Borg provides an update of government affairs before the Legislative Fly-In.

2019 Legislative Conference: We Need You Here!

Growing up I was one of the few boys who were not into comic books and superheroes. Fast forward to 2018. I am now married, Hollywood has decided they have a huge money-making idea, and I have a 12-year-old son.

Once the 117th Congress is sworn in January of 2019, we will need your help in getting our message across to Members of Congress from both parties to ensure that our voice is heard.

I hope you will join us in Washington, D.C. to make our voices heard as an industry as we meet with over 125 Congressional offices from throughout the country.

Steve Borg gives a recap of President Trump’s first year in office. Read up on his interesting year since winning the presidency.

The U.S. House of Representatives heeded our calls and passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R.2353) by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote on June 22, 2017.

I am typing this piece a mere four days before Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: Election Day. I am reflecting on what a crazy year 2016 has been.

The sun is shining on the Mason Contractors Association of America, and the future is bright.

President Obama has ordered the Treasury Department to release a new proposed rule that would push back on Congress’ bipartisan resolution on the “death tax”.

As Congress returns from its recess, I wanted to take this time to bring a new bill to your attention and ask that you share our concerns with your members of Congress.

Congress recently adjourned; therefore, I wanted to take this time to put an important event on your radar: the 2016 MCAA Midyear Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Let me offer you an easy tool you can use to continue to engage your elected officials during this summer season and make a lasting impact on those representing you.