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Articles Tagged with ''politics and HVACR''

Twenty-One States Kick Off New Year with Minimum Wage Hikes

Six states on track to reach $15 an hour in the future
December 12, 2019
Twenty-one states will be raising their minimum wage to start the New Year, and six states are on track to reach $15 in the future.
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Senate HFC Phasedown Bill

Senate HFC Phasedown Plan Debuts With Broad Support

AIM Act would authorize an EPA-guided phasedown and require A2L training for technicians
Robert Beverly
December 2, 2019
Federal legislation to create an orderly phasedown of HFC-based refrigerants has finally seen the light of day.
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HARDI Opens Portal to D.C., Urges Members to Take Action on the HFC Phasedown

New legislation introduced in Washington
November 12, 2019
HARDI has opened an online portal that allows individuals to easily take action in support of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act.
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AHRI, ACCA Express Support For Senate HFC Legislation

HVACR groups anxious for a federal solution for refrigerant phasedown
November 5, 2019
AHRI expressed its support for legislation designed to capture a larger share of the market for refrigeration and a/c products and equipment.
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AHRI Applauds Legislation Promoting Innovation for Refrigerant Technologies

Law would promote new, American-made tech
October 31, 2019
The act would authorize the EPA to establish a national phase down schedule for a group of refrigerants.
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Politics Extend Estate Tax Skirmish

Politics Extend Estate Tax Skirmish

HVAC associations respond when the House tries to curtail exemption limits
Robert Beverly
October 21, 2019
H.R. 3301 has generated an unusual mix of support and objection from HVAC groups and other industries.
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From left: Luis Serrano, technician, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning; Barton James, ACCA president and CEO; and Eric Knaak, ACCA chairman of the board and vice president and general manager of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning.

White House Draws Worker Education Pledge from ACCA, HVAC Leaders

A 75,000-opportunity commitment highlights ACCA’s day at the White House
Robert Beverly
August 26, 2019
Representatives from American industries came to the White House to observe the Trump administration’s Pledge To The American Worker.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America Meet With President Trump

Committed to providing job opportunities to America’s workers
July 26, 2019
ACCA attended an event at the White House with President Trump to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Pledge to America’s Workers.
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Danfoss Hosts EnVisioneering Symposium

Convenes thought leaders from industry, advocacy, and policy backgrounds
July 18, 2019

The 33rd Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium convenes thought leaders from industry, advocacy, and policy in Washington, D.C.


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Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma talks with ACCA’s Todd Washam and others in a meeting about opioid addiction and related issues. - The ACHR News

ACCA’s Washam Reveals What’s on the Table in Washington

Mildly flammable refrigerants, the fate of the estate tax, and overtime rule scratch the surface
Robert Beverly
July 15, 2019

The NEWS asked Washam for a couple of predictions and an update on ACCA’s activities in Washington.


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