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The Irrigation Association voiced its concerns about California Assembly Bill 1573 in a letter submitted to California state senators. 
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The IA joined the Manufacturers for Sensible Regulations coalition in expressing concern over several Biden administration regulations.
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The Census Bureau reported that privately‐owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,631,000.
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Though current data suggest positive labor trends, there’s reason to believe a macroeconomic cooling period might be on the way.
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Irrigation & Lighting magazine’s Changing the Landscape awards program application window closes July 1.  
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Many businesses think the lowest price approach is the only way to market their services and products. This is not always the case.
Kyle Brown, Irrigation & Lighting editor-in-chief
This July, celebrate Smart Irrigation Month by taking the time to help your clients see the same value in effective water management that you do.
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Creating solid diversity, equity and inclusion efforts go a long way in developing teamwork, supporting labor issues and improving revenues.
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The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, will host “From Irrigation to Water Management,” a one-hour webinar on June 20.  
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Irrigation & Lighting magazine’s Changing the Landscape awards program application window closes July 1. Applications can be found online.