EPA Declares Pre-2015 WOTUS Rule Now in Effect

Regulations

Jul 01, 2026

Federal Appeals Court Upholds New York's Gas Appliance Ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit yesterday upheld New York City and New York State laws that restrict the use of gas-powered and other fossil-fuel-powered appliances in new construction.

Log Homes

Jul 01, 2026

National Log Homes Open House Month Celebrates 15 Years of Log Home Heritage

This July marks the 15th annual National Log Homes Open House Month. Log homes – known for their rustic charm – have a lot to offer. Here are five benefits of log homes.

Economics

Jun 30, 2026

Consumer Confidence Inched Up in June

Consumer confidence inched up in June due to improved views of business conditions and recent declines in oil prices easing inflation fears.

Economics

Jun 30, 2026

Construction Job Openings Increase

The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in May, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to declines in construction activity, particularly in housing.

Economics

Jun 26, 2026

Property Tax Revenue Leads State and Local Tax Growth in Q1 2026

Property tax revenue collected by state and local governments was higher in the first quarter of 2026 according to the Census Bureau’s quarterly summary of state and local tax revenue.