State Issues

• Convention Recap – Government Affairs Presentation Highlights

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about Stan Kolbe and Denise Murphy McGraw's engaging and informative presentation on SMACNA’s advocacy priorities.

• Congressional Redistricting Goes Into Overdrive

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  A dozen states have revised their maps or are considering doing so, while others await court decisions that could send them back to the drawing board. What was once a once-every-ten-years process is becoming a continuous cycle of redistricting.

• Chapter Highlight – SMACNA of Oklahoma

  Nov 12, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Executive Director Darlene Schiffli discussed how they are raising the profile of mechanical and sheet metal contractors with lawmakers, building new industry partnerships, and ensuring contractors’ voices are part of every major policy discussion.

• Important State & Federal Government Affairs Program Scheduled for SMACNA Convention

  Oct 9, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  The session will provide members with the latest updates on state and federal policies directly impacting the sheet metal contracting industry. In addition, an update on SMACPAC and how members can promote SMACNA politically will be given.

• State-Level Impacts of the 2025 Government Shutdown, Tariffs, and Potential Federal Worker Firings on the Sheet Metal Contracting Industry

  Oct 9, 2025 |3 min read — State Legislative

  The 2025 government shutdown and tariff environment are creating ripple effects across the sheet metal industry where SMACNA members live and work. While these challenges are national in scope, their effects play out differently across the states.

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  SMACNA Contractors: Be Prepared for a Potential Government Shutdown

  Dec 20, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

  A government shutdown may occur on or around December 20, 2024, and there may well be significant implications for public and private contracting businesses and the construction industry.

• State Election Activity Update – December 2024

  Nov 22, 2024 |6 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about some of the recent ballot measures and state elections that will have an impact on SMACNA contractors. 

• June 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  Jun 10, 2024 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about how manufacturing construction is booming thanks to the CHIPS Act, the Commerce Department's effort to promote women in construction, and how members can support SMACPAC.  

• May 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  May 7, 2024 |6 min read — State Legislative

  SMACNA staff has been busy supporting economic development efforts for state and local communities around the country.  

• April 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  Apr 8, 2024 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about how SMACNA Oregon-SW Washington's Work on Retainage Reform, Biden Administration Approves Wind Project, DOE Approves Clean Energy Funding at Current and Former Mining Sites. 

• March 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  Mar 12, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about a mega project coming to Los Angeles, a massive new development happening in New York, and a massive donation being made to combat construction worker suicide. 

• February 2024 Update: State Legislative Activity

  Feb 5, 2024 |3 min read — State Legislative

  Learn more about Wal-Mart's ambitious remodeling plan, the proposed natural gas ban in Chicago, and consider participating in one of the several Federal sector webinars taking place this month!

• December Update: State Legislative Activity

  Nov 3, 2023 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Read more about the recent developments at the state and local level, including how the Department of Energy annoucement of $31 Million in Grants for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency for 19 States could impact your business. 

• October Update: State Legislative Activity

  Oct 9, 2023 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Read more about the recent developments at the state and local level that could impact SMACNA contractors.

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