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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. in 2019, with further annual increases until it reaches 14.5% Water and Sewer Services. The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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A plumbing contractor may suffer from injuries related to chemical or hazardous waste making contact with their skin , or working in confined spaces , such as sewers or manholes, that offer limited access to oxygen. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.

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Milwaukee Tool Announces MX Fuel, a New Battery Platform for Light Equipment

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Updated 5/29/20 - Milwaukee has announced official release dates for many of the new light equipment in their new MX Fuel lineup. The original article was published in October of 2019, which should help explain some of the timelines mentioned below. Let’s get to the details… The MX Batteries.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said. Customs and Border Protection processing area with self-check kiosks and screening equipment; and.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. The sales and use tax abatement is used during the construction and equipping of the facility. Pollution control equipment.

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Less Is More In New England

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Rochester Public Works has multiple new road, water and sewer improvement projects that will support existing and continued growth in commercial and industrial development. As part of the project, Finlays has committed to hiring 73 new full-time employees by 2019. Stamford’s labor force has grown 3.65 percent since 2012.