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On Wednesday, over 450 attendees will convene in Beaver Creek, Colorado for the 2018 SLMA Annual Conference! Click here for the conference guide,...

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Last week, the House of Representatives passed HR 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, on a very close vote of 213-211. The legislation...

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From SLMA's OSHA Counsel at Kilpatrick Townsend: The OSHA Injury Tracking Application ("ITA") currently is accepting 2017 OSHA Form 300A injury...

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RALEIGH, N.C. - BB&T Insurance Services, a subsidiary of BB&T Insurance Holdings, will begin doing business as McGriff Insurance Services...

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The American Wood Council, the National Alliance of Forest Owners and the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association responded in a joint...

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Washington, DC - Today, the Waters Advocacy Coalition released the following statement in response to the preliminary injunction against the 2015...

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On Friday, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced a mark-up of its 2018 farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The bill includes...

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Washington, DC - With a super-majority mandate from 94% of industry production representing 78% of companies voting in the referendum, the Softwood...

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Last week, members of SLMA participated in the Young Lumber Professionals East Roundtable at Canfor Southern Pine in South Carolina. Participants...

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Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order requiring agencies to "prioritize actions that reduce waste, cut costs, enhance the resilience...

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Following days of debate last week, the House failed to pass a new farm bill 198-213, with 17 Members not voting. Every Democrat voted against the...

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REMINDER: By November 19, 2018, all existing fixed ladders that currently do not have any fall protection must have a cage, well, ladder safety...

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