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Washington Supreme Court Weighs Future of Natural Gas Access

Voter-approved Initiative 2066 prevents restrictions on natural gas options

January 27, 2026

The Washington Supreme Court is reviewing Initiative 2066, a voter-approved measure that could shape natural gas access, electrification policy, and HVAC contractor options.

HVAC Legislation: 2024 Year in Review

Refrigerant Transition, Scrapping of Chevron Doctrine Among the Year’s Critical Issues

Matt Jachman

December 11, 2024

HVACR political insiders talk about some of the year’s most important developments, and about what might be ahead for the industry in Washington, D.C.

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Did the Election Turn Down the Heat on Anti-Gas Measures?

Voters in California and Washington State rejected initiatives designed to curb gas use

Joanna R. Turpin

December 3, 2024

The battle over natural gas is heating up, as courts and voters push back. But environmental groups aren’t backing down and will continue to fight against the use of gas in space and water heating.

Biden Campaigns for Harris at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19

The swing state campaign rally, just weeks ahead of Election Day, comes at an essential time

Austin Keating

October 16, 2024

Biden highlighted the economic growth under his presidency, and said that while Harris has been “loyal so far,” she will “cut her own path” going forward.

Unions are at a Crossroads Right Now

The extension of unions is at stake

Richard D. Alaniz

January 28, 2021

Unions’ continued relevance in today’s workplace is clearly at a crisis point. Their very existence is at stake.

The Workplace Under a Biden Administration

How might organized labor change in a Biden presidency?

Richard D. Alaniz

December 23, 2020

Organized labor has high hopes that a Democratic administration will mark the turning point in an ongoing decline in union membership.

HVAC Contractor Bill Lee Wins Tennessee Governor's Race

November 7, 2018

Bill Lee, the chairman of Nashville, Tennessee-based Lee Co., will replace outgoing GOP Gov. Bill Haslam.

Kyle Gargaro

October 10, 2016

Keep up with the national scene and pool your time/resources together, but don’t forget about the local guys.

Climate Change Illustrates Contrast in Party Platforms

Democrats call climate change an urgent crisis, Republicans barely mention it

Ron Rajecki

August 1, 2016

Well, as we’re all aware, 2016 is a presidential election year and the United States’ “noble experiment in democracy” continues. Obviously, I’m going to tread lightly in these turbulent political waters, but I thought it might be interesting to take a look behind the scenes and examine the parties’ respective platforms.