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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. […]
For years, Americans have debated whether it is time to end the twice-yearly ritual of “springing forward” and “falling back.” This month, Congress took another significant step toward that goal as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent nationwide. The bill now awaits […]
Advocacy doesnāt happen by accident. Mark Kelbacher, owner of MissionGreen Services, based in Chicopee, Massachusetts, discovered this firsthand when he realized that decisions being made at the state capital often lacked input from licensed professionals and were directly affecting how he was able to operate his business and serve customers. āRather than reacting after the […]
Recently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has quietly changed how it classifies I-9 form violations, significantly increasing the risk of fines for employers. All U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and work authorization of every employee hired after Nov. 6, 1986, by completing Form I-9. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of […]
There is strength in numbers, and in an effort to increase the industryās advocates, NALP has launched the Advocacy Ambassador Program. The Advocacy Ambassador Programās goals are to inform, engage and activate NALP members to be the sword and shield on behalf of the landscape industry. āWe want people to have a clear understanding of […]
Relentless advocacy is one of the core initiatives for the National Association of Landscape Professionals. āWe are the only national trade organization representing the entire landscape industry,ā says Andrew Bray, NALP senior vice president of government relations and membership. āWhat is happening on Capitol Hill, especially in times like now, is moving at a very, […]
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 […]
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 […]
