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News & Analysis as of May 17, 2013

Government Contractor Exemption Bill Passes House

by Bruce Ely, David Pugh | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 4/17/2013

On April 9, the House of Representatives passed HB 419 on a vote of 89-6. The bill, sponsored by Representative Paul DeMarco (R-Homewood) among others and championed by the Alabama Chapter of the Associated Builders &...more

HB16 Would Make Significant Changes to Economic Development in Alabama

by Alex Leath | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 1/11/2013

Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) has introduced HB16, the Alabama Economic Development and Fiscal Accountability Act, for the upcoming legislative session that would make substantial changes to economic development...more

"Nevada Jobs First" Act Alters Nevada Preference Requirements on Public Works Contracts to the Detriment of Nevada General...

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 5/30/2011

With little fanfare earlier this year, the Nevada Legislature passed and Governor Brian Sandoval signed into law Assembly Bill 144, which is designed to increase the number of Nevada residents employed on public works...more