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

Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Economy Adds 57,000 Jobs in June

The U.S. labor market lost momentum in June, with total nonfarm payroll employment rising by just 57,000, the smallest gain since February’s outright decline. Downward revisions to April and May payroll estimates subtracted a combined 74,000 jobs from previously reported totals, reversing the sizable upward revisions reported a month earlier and suggesting underlying hiring momentum was weaker than initially reported.

Economics

Jul 01, 2026

Residential Construction Spending Increases in May Due to Remodeling

Private residential construction spending rose modestly in May 2026, marking the third consecutive month of gains, albeit at a slower pace. According to the latest construction spending data from the U.S. Census Bureau, private residential construction spending came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $930.2 billion in May, up 0.3% from April and up 1.8% from a year ago.

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.