07
Aug
Fed Rate Cut Good for Housing
From NAHB Now In a policy change widely expected and good for housing and home building, the Federal Reserve on July 31 reduced its key, short-term federal funds rate...
31
Jul
Dallas’ Controversial Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Effective Aug. 1, But Faces Legal Challenge
The City of Dallas’ controversial paid sick leave ordinance is scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, 2019, for employers with more than 5 employees. The ordinance, similar...
24
Jul
NAHB Opposes Portman-Shaheen Energy Bill
From NAHB Now Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) on July 17 introduced the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, legislation opposed by NAHB because it would...
24
Jul
New FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 to Determine Flood Insurance Rates
From NAHB Now The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which oversees and implements the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), has initiated a long-term effort to transform the program to...
24
Jul
Dallas’ Controversial Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Scheduled to Go Into Effect Aug. 1 for Some Employers
The City of Dallas’ controversial paid sick leave ordinance is scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, 2019, for employers with more than 5 employees. The ordinance, similar...