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With roughly 14,000 local jurisdictions in the United States, itās hard to stay on top of all the proposed legislation that could negatively impact the landscape industry. However, it becomes far easier to track when NALP members are involved in the community, read the local newspaper and participate in the political processes in their area. […]
Legislation and policies are constantly evolving in the government affairs space, which is why it is critical to stay informed and engaged. āBeing informed is really simple,ā says Andrew Bray, NALP senior vice president of government relations and membership. āSign up to get The Advocate. Read stories that go on The Edge that are related […]
Dan Papineau is the director of government affairs for TruGreen, where he monitors and responds to legislation and regulations in all 50 states. He started his career working for a member of the Michigan Senate and has also held lobbying positions at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. He has […]
Federal regulators from the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Office of Pest Management Programs at the USDA all attended the National Association of Landscape Professionalsā annual Advocacy Field Trip on Sept. 9, 2025. This event serves as an opportunity to educate and expand regulatorsā perspectives on pesticides. […]
While other world events may have pushed the thought of tariffs to the back burner, this doesnāt negate their impact on industry manufacturers and suppliers as they strive to navigate the ever-changing rules. āThe impact of tariffs is top of mind and the situation continues to evolve daily,ā says Eric Bjorling, vice president of marketing […]
After taking office, President Trump signed a number of executive orders targeting illegal immigration, including Executive Order 14159, which orders U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct expedited removals of unauthorized individuals in the country. As of Feb. 3, the Department of Homeland Security has reported its agents have arrested 8,768 people. Historically, ICEās […]
On Aug. 20, 2024, the National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted over 50 scientists from EPAās Office of Pesticide Programs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at NALPās annual Advocacy Field Trip event. This year it was held at the Manassas branch office of Virginia Green Lawn Care and at the Northern Fauquier Community Park […]
NALP partnered with the Federation of Employers & Workers of America, the Seasonal Employment Alliance, and AmericanHort to host their annual H-2B fly-in on May 21-22, prior to the Department of Homeland and Department of Labor Appropriations markup. This is our prime time to speak with legislators about the importance of the H-2B program and […]
Recently, the Department of Labor issued a final rule, updating and revising regulations outlined in 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule addresses the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) employees and will take effect on July 1, 2024, increasing both the standard salary level […]
On Sept. 7, 2023, the National Association of Landscape Professionals hosted staff members of the EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and USDA to show how lawn care companies safely and effectively apply products to stop invasive species and maintain the health of our green spaces. Bob Mann, senior director of regulatory and technical affairs […]
