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NALP Supports Introduction Of Returning Worker Exception Act

Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is applauding Reps. Cuellar (D-TX), Joyce (R-OH), Keating (D-MA) Pingree (D-ME), Chabot (R-OH), and Harris (R-MD) for introducing the bipartisan Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021. This legislation would enact H-2B reforms and cap relief through a returning worker exception while also providing ...

$300K Settlement Reached In Kentucky 31 Investigation

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The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Dynamic Seed Source, LLC (Dynamic), and Dynamic’s owner, Trevor Abbott, have settled allegations that Dynamic and Abbott violated the Oregon Seed Law. An ODA investigation found Abbott and Dynamic Seed Source LLC mislabeled at least 161 seed lots as Kentucky 31, resulting in 207 ...

Coverage When It Counts

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Is your lawn and landscaping business fully insured? When it comes to protecting your business with the right insurance, it’s essential that you make wise choices. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for owners to be underinsured or to make poor coverage choices. That’s why we’ve reached out to some pros to ...

Winter Weather Protection

It’s a job that’s usually done in the worst of conditions — total darkness, or blinding snow, or a coating of ice, or all at the same time. And the stakes are high. Unlike some lawn and landscape services where aesthetics is a top priority, snow and ice management is ...

Proposed New York Law Could Raise Labor Costs

I recently became aware of pending legislation in the state of New York that, on its face, seems egregious in nature as it targets snow contractors and landscape contractors — unfairly, in my humble opinion. As it already stands, it is becoming harder and harder for snow and ice management ...

Neonics Remain Under Fire In Canada, Europe

The controversy over pesticide use and pollinator health shows few signs of abating.

Manufacturers Go Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month: This Week’s Industry News

Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings in the green industry. Fisher Engineering, SnowEx Go Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fisher Engineering announces the support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in ...

The Mother Of Canada’s Pesticide Bans Leaves Mixed Legacy

Environmental angel or industry devil? Your call.

Stay Engaged In Defending Your Green Industry Livelihood

Take advantage of lawmakers’ August recess to tell your story once again.

Industry Needs Permanent Fixes to H-2B Visa Program

Green industry pros urged to tell their stories and push for returning worker exemption during NALP’s Day on the Hill visits.
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