ABC National's Government Affairs program is designed to protect and advance the merit shop construction industry. We do this by working at all levels of government, federal, state and local. We work with all elected and appointed government officials. ABC National is the main contact point of federal affairs, and our 78 chapters are the primary contact with state and local affairs. However, we are a team that works collaboratively to assist our membership and our industry.
State Legislation and News TrackingVisit
ABC issues page to view issues relevant to the merit shop.
State Labor Legislation Enacted in 2007 - BLS Report
2008 Legislative Session - Political and Legislative Reference Information
Gubernatorial and State Legisalative Partisan Breakdown Matrix Gubernatorial Partisan Breakdown Map Legislature Partisan Breakdown Map
State and Local Candidate Questionnaire
Electing candidates that believe in open competition and free enterprise is the first step in our fight against PLA's, the prevailing wage and other merit shop issues. Contact
ABC National Government Affairs staff to see sample questionnaires for state and local candidates so you can determine if they have earned your chapter's support.
State Official Financial DisclosuresHave you ever wondered what financial interests officials in you state might have? Now you can find out with just a few mouse clicks. By using government ethics disclosure laws, the
the Center for Public Integrity has made the outside interests of thousands of legislators public.
State Lobbying, Election and Campaign Finance Laws
Are you complying with your state's lobbying, election and campaign finance laws?
State Lobbying and Campaign Finance Information
Helpful LinksNational Conference of State Legislators (NCSL)American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)National Association of Government Labor Officials (NAGLO)