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The Department of Labor issued its Final Rule to update overtime regulations. The 508 page Overtime Rule does not apply to hourly workers, but still may create additional financial and administrative burdens for many landscape professionals. Ā Here are a few of the highlights: The new salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions […]
Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National Honey Bee Disease Survey. The findings reveal some alarming patterns, but clearly indicate that the frequency of varroa mite infestation is far higher than previous […]
The 2016 state legislative cycle has been marked by a significant number of states examining the issue of pollinator health. Multiple states have already established Pollinator Protection Task Forces, announced plans to release studies on issues impacting pollinator health, or considered legislation designed to protect our nationās pollinator population. As many states look to conclude […]
Meeting in person with elected officials and/or legislative staff is the most effective means of political advocacy. Here are some important “do’s” and “don’ts” to ensure that your lobbying meeting is successful and effective.
LastĀ Thursday, a federal appeals court stood by its decision that challenges to the Obama administration’s controversial water rule belong with it, rather than having to first go through district courts. The Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied petitions, NALP and other industry groups, states, and property rights activists opposing the Waters of […]
NALP and its allies are diligently working to gain Congressional support for much needed H-2B relief.Ā As part of our lobbying effort, the H-2B Workforce Coalition, which is co-chaired by NALP, has turned to Representative Billy Long (R-MO) who has agreed to circulate a letter to House DHS Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Carter and Ranking Member […]
Federal regulation applies nationally but the effects of federal regulation are not the same in every state. Each state’s economy includes a unique mix of industries, so federal policies that focus on specific sectors of the economy impact states in different ways. A new research study ranks the 50 states and the District of Columbia […]
The Village of Grayslake, Illinois, unanimously approved a law designed to prevent fertilizer pollution in rainwater runoff. The new law bans the use of phosphorus-based fertilizer for lawn care and landscaping, except in certain situations. Those exempted situations include:
Last week, U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, sent a letter to Jim Jones, assistant administrator of the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing concern with a series of risk assessments being conducted on neonicotinoid insecticides known as āneonics.ā
By a unanimous vote last week, the Duluth City Council resolved to stop using neonicotinoid pesticides (neonics) Ā on city property and instructed staff members to do their best to steer clear of plants that have been treated with the insecticide. However, councilors offered one exception — authorizing the use of neonicotinoids to protect high-value ash […]
