Canada's Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced new federal legislation that took effect Dec. 9 and aims to address construction industry workers' concerns about slow remittances.
Florida legislators propose bipartisan bill to revise windstorm insurance, potentially reducing premiums for condominiums, addressing affordability and coverage issues amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis.
After fits and starts, the Louisiana legislature passed a series of reforms that will soon provide homeowners with grant money to help reroof homes affected by weather-related events to comply with new “Fortified” standards that exceed current building codes.
House Bill 741 would have reduced the benefits homeowners and businesses receive from installing solar and allow public utilities to levy additional charges.