Irrigation

2022-Economic-Census-First-Look-estimates-now-available
The 2022 census reports an increase in the number of establishments with paid employees, rising to over 8 million.
Immigration document
Adjustments to the rule aim to help USCIS cover operational costs and improve application processing times. 
DOL’s-final-rule-aims-to-combat-misclassification-of-workers
The rule is effective March 11 and revises its guidance on how to analyze and classify who is an employee or contractor under the FSLA.
NavigatingNewWaters-CorporateTransparencyAct
The CTA is designed to prevent the misuse of shell companies and opaque ownership structures by malicious actors.
Proposed-Colorado-Senate-bill-prohibits-landscaping-practices-for-water-conservation (1)
It would take effect in early 2025 if passed and prohibits installation of nonfunctional turf, artificial turf or invasive plant species.
IA-opens-2023-Anthony-W-Tony-LaFetra-scholarship program-applications
Applications for 2024 scholarships are now open and are due March 31, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2024. 
Proposed-federal-overtime-pay-changes-could-impact-business-environment
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Washington, D.C., has expressed opposition to the overtime proposal.
Housing-Starts-November
The Census Bureau reported that privately owned housing starts in November were at 1,560,000, 14.8% above the revised October estimate. 
Comment-period-extended-on-two-impactful-irrigation-related-proposals
The public comment periods for two impactful irrigation-related proposals have been extended following requests by the Irrigation Association.
New-year-new-irrigation-regulations
Nevada State Bill 220 and Maryland HB0772 go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The two new laws have direct impacts on the irrigation industry.