Bill would direct state agencies to track unlicensed construction labor contractors House Bill 4,012 A directs the Bureau of Labor and Industries and the Construction Contractors Board to carry out a temporary mission to identify and report on unlicensed labor contractors in construction, increase worksite screenings, and provide education to licensees; sponsors said the bill focuses on education rather than new punitive authority.

A new bill in Oregon aims to tackle unlicensed labor in construction by prioritizing education and data collection over punishment, but can it really protect workers and level the playing field?

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Minnesota housing finance agency bill includes tax credit and affordable housing measures Minnesota housing finance agency must report on affordable housing stability and policy framework

Minnesota lawmakers are taking significant steps to reshape affordable housing with new measures that promise transparency, collaboration, and financial stability for communities.

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Minnesota Approves $51M for Labor and Workforce Development Budget in 2027 Minnesota allocates $51 million for labor and workforce initiatives through 2027.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2373 proposes a groundbreaking $51 million investment in labor and workforce development, tackling wage theft and bolstering job training programs!

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Governor supports reforms for streamlined workers' compensation and wage recovery processes Governor's initiatives aim to simplify workers' comp system and enhance wage recovery enforcement.

New York is gearing up for major reforms that promise to simplify workers' compensation and tackle wage theft head-on, ensuring every worker gets what they deserve.

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