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By Terence Stovall and Dan Papineau Democrats enjoyed a strong election night across the country, making significant gains in state-level races and shifting the balance of political power in several key states. The party picked up gubernatorial seats, flipped legislative chambers, and gained unified control of state government in several states where power had previously […]
Written Nov. 6, 2026 Early on Tuesday night, as results began to pour in, it became abundantly obvious that it was not going to be a good night for President Trump and the Republican Party. Itās important to remember that, on average, the Presidentās party in power loses three Senate seats and 33 House seats. […]
Keven Stratton Jr., general counsel with Stratton Landscape Group, based in Pleasant Grove, Utah, has been involved in advocacy ever since he graduated from college. In his early roles, he organized grassroots outreach efforts and helped educate people on what a more principled approach to immigration policy could look like for the state. Now, he […]
Industry leaders gathered valuable knowledge on the external factors that will impact their business in the coming years at Leaders Forum, presented by NALP and powered by Aspire, in Santa Barbara, California, on Feb. 4-7, 2026. Attendees were also able to network and share their different perspectives on how they tackle various challenges and changes they […]
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 […]
Itās a new year, and with it comes a fresh start to lead your landscape company to new heights. To help guide you in your business decisions for the near future, weāve outlined a roadmap of where we think things are headed centered around some of the industryās hot topics. The Future of Artificial Intelligence […]
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 […]
