Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Comes into Focus
While we got a sneak peek of President Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan back in January, on Feb. 12, 2018, we got the full outline…
Tax Reform Is Up in the Air
Republicans in Congress recently released their initial plans to overhaul the tax code. Most of the news was good, some was bad and some…
The Challenge of Change
In exit polls after the 2016 election, voters were asked, “Which candidate quality matters most?” Respondents gave one of four responses: the candidate cares…
The Next Steps — What You Can Do During Congress’ Six-Week Recess
We are now well into the summer and the three major priorities Congress set out at the beginning of the year — healthcare reform,…
Washington Summit Recap
With all the talk in America about infrastructure investment, it was about time for NUCA members and partners to get to work influencing lawmakers…
Even the Best Laid Plans
The results of the 2016 elections gave Republicans control of both chambers of Congress, the Executive Branch, and, as a result of the previous…
How Would EPA Cuts Impact Contractors?
The utility and excavation construction industry and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a complex relationship, to put it mildly. On one hand, the…
Inside Washington: What to Make of All the Chaos
To say that the first days of the Trump Administration, which officially began Jan. 20, 2017, have been chaotic might be stating the obvious….
The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days
On Jan. 20, 2017, Donald Trump took the oath of office becoming the 45th President of the United States. In his inaugural address, the…
Challenges Ahead
As we begin the New Year, still riding high on some impressive and meaningful victories from 2016, the utility and excavation construction industry has…