State Issues

• FY27 Budget Proposal Raises Concerns for Local Governments

  Apr 29, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Proposal calls for reductions in non-defense discretionary spending, alongside increased investment in defense and select new initiatives — a shift that could have direct implications for state and local governments.

• Reserve Your Chapter Tables for the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Getting a table represents a great opportunity to bring your chapter together and enhance your Convention experience!

• Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Munroe Visits SMCA of Philadelphia Member Prime Sheet Metal

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Members highlighted the essential role SMCA contractors play in creating family-sustaining jobs, providing strong benefits, and supporting local communities.

• Construction Legal Trends Continue to Evolve

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Contractors are facing increased scrutiny and evolving expectations across jurisdictions, making it essential to stay informed and proactive.

• Buffalo Bills Stadium Project Draws National Attention

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  The project — one of the largest public-private stadium investments in the country — underscores the significant role of skilled construction labor in delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure.

• Florida Advances New Union Election Requirements

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Legislation builds on earlier efforts to reshape public-sector labor policy in the state and reflects a broader national trend of reevaluating union governance, participation thresholds, and accountability.

• Support Our Industry. Join SMACPAC Today

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Your membership strengthens SMACNA’s voice in Washington and in state capitols across the country.

• Illinois Advances Statewide Zoning Reform

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed new statewide zoning standards to expand the housing supply.

• States Lead Legal Challenge to DOE Clean Energy Funding Cuts

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  13 state attorneys general challenged the termination of nearly $8 billion in federal clean energy and infrastructure funding previously authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

• Partners in Progress: Advancing Registered Apprenticeships at the State and Local Level

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  SMART and SMACNA recently collaborated on a joint session on this topic at the recent conference in Orlando.

• SMART Begins Rolling Out Regional Director Positions

  Jan 12, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  SMART has announced the rollout of new Regional Director positions across the country to strengthen coordination and engagement at the regional level.

• Illinois Employment Law Update: New Laws and Ongoing Legislative Challenges

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Illinois continues to be an active and complex legislative environment for SMACNA members, particularly with respect to employment law, fringe benefit requirements, and prevailing wage policy.

• 2026 Gubernatorial Races: What to Watch

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  The 2026 election cycle will include 36 gubernatorial races nationwide, making it one of the most consequential state election years in recent history.

• Redistricting and the 2026 Political Landscape

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Redistricting and gerrymandering efforts are once again shaping the political environment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

• SMACNA Capitol Hill Webinar Series: Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

• Public Sector Market Forecast: State Fiscal Pressures and Opportunities for Contractors

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  While state fiscal conditions are tightening, key opportunity areas remain strong — especially in markets supported by federal funding and long-term capital needs.

• SMACPAC Update: Record Growth and a Critical Year Ahead

  Dec 4, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  SMACNA’s Political Action Committee is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Thanks to the support of our members and the rollout of a new, aggressive strategic plan, SMACPAC saw the strongest growth in its history.

• Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill Triggers Major State Fiscal Shifts

  Dec 4, 2025 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Congressional passage of the budget reconciliation package has set off a rapid series of state-level fiscal and policy adjustments that have a direct impact on contractors.

• 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.

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