NLBMDA holds annual Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference
NLBMDA held its annual Spring Meeting and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 19 to March 21. NLBMDA members attended association committee meetings,...
White House infrastructure proposal faces uncertain path
The White House released an infrastructure proposal in February that would leverage $200 billion in federal funds to spur $1.5 trillion in investments for...
Federal tax code changes raise questions for businesses
President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act into law on December 22, delivering on a campaign promise and making major changes...
NLBMDA unveils national policy agenda ahead of legislative conference
NLBMDA has finalized its National Policy Agenda for 2018 as the Trump Administration begins its second year and following passage of tax reform at...
Canada begins appealing duties in softwood lumber dispute
Tensions continue to escalate in the softwood lumber dispute between the United States and Canada following actions taken by the two countries in November...
Reset begins for overtime pay eligibility
On Aug. 31, a federal district court permanently invalidated changes made to the Overtime Rule under President Obama. This follows a Nov. 22, 2016,...
Protecting the mortgage interest deduction as part of tax reform
This fall the Trump administration and Republican leaders in Congress are working on a major overhaul of the tax code. It would be a...
Busy fall ahead for Congress
When congress returns to Washington in September following the five-week summer break, they will have a full agenda that includes increasing the debt ceiling,...
Plan Now for New Electronic Logging Devices Requirements
On June 12, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, which represents independent truck drivers and small trucking...
Department of Labor Rescinds Several Obama-Era Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) notified a U.S. federal circuit court on June 2 that it intends to rescind the “persuader” rule, and...