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Obama Unveils Immigration Reform to Protect 5 Million from Deportation
During a defiant speech from the East Room of the White House Thursday night, President Barack Obama unveiled sweeping immigration reforms that would shield nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation and make it easier for highly-skilled immigrants to work here.
November 21, 2014
Design-Build
Should Government Determine the Designs of Future ATVs?
I rarely voice any opinion on governmental issues. But as an avid recreational user and professional tester of ATVs, specifically side-by-sides, this newest push by our Government to tell ATV manufacturers how they should design them is of great concern.
November 21, 2014
Business
Light-Duty Vehicles to Require Rear Backup Cameras
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published in the Federal Register its long-awaited final rule amending Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 111 to require rear backup systems/cameras on light duty vehicles
April 15, 2014
Business
Irrigation Association Creates Online Resource to Help California Drought
The Irrigation Association recently took several steps to help support the water crisis in California. On Jan. 17, California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency and directed state officials to prepare for drought conditions.
March 7, 2014
Business
How H-2B Changes Will Affect You
With this program’s wage rule in question, landscapers could be the hardest hit if Congress and the courts don’t stop it.
October 10, 2013
Business
Landscapers, Organizations Address Green Industry Issues in D.C.
As part of PLANET’s Legislative Day on the Hill, organizations, companies and landscapers stormed the Hill to talk to representatives about several green industry issues.
August 1, 2013
Business
What To Expect
In 2013, small business owners will contend with many of the same issues that made it hard to run their companies during the past 12 months. They’re also heading into the new year with a lot of uncertainty. It’s unlikely negotiations in Congress will resolve all of lawmakers’ disagreements over tax and budget issues that affect […]
December 31, 2012
Design-Build
Health Care: How does Supreme Court’s decision affect small businesses?
In a move praised by President Barack Obama and denounced by Republicans, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, including the individual mandate requiring uninsured adults to either purchase health care or pay a penalty, as well as the employer mandate that will require employers with more than 50 workers to offer health […]
June 29, 2012
Business
Judge issues injunction blocking H-2B rule changes
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) together with other interested parties initiated two lawsuits in the Northern District of Florida against the new H-2B wage rule and the H-2B program rule that were released by the Department of Labor (DOL). On Thursday, the judge in the case, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the U.S. District Court […]
April 27, 2012
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