For First Time in 5 Years, Greene County Proposes Increase in Building Permit Fee
Background – Greene County has not increased the one- and two-family dwellings building permit fee since ’07. In ’04, the County and HBAGS had reached an
Background – Greene County has not increased the one- and two-family dwellings building permit fee since ’07. In ’04, the County and HBAGS had reached an
Throughout 2012, your Regulatory Advocacy Committee has been meeting with code officials throughout the region regarding adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code. One of
At the October membership meeting, HBA members had a chance to meet and hear from general election candidates, including those supported by your political action
Seventh District Congressman Billy Long visited with HBA small business members at the Remodeling Expo on Friday, October 12. Long especially wanted to hear from
The November general election is just around the corner and your political advocacy committee and the Coalition for Building a Better Tomorrow have been busy
The HBA’s Regulatory Advocacy Committee recently met with the City of Springfield, City Utilities and Greene County to discuss code adoption, building regulations and other emerging
The City of Springfield has reached an agreement with plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the City’s controversial E-Verify ordinance approved by voters in February. It
The City of Rogersville is focused on its future…and boosting residential building is fundamental to its economic development strategy. “We want to attract more retail
HOMEOWNERSHIP IS UNDER ATTACK! Local economies have suffered from the slowdown in home construction, and home buyers and owners face difficulties getting access to affordable mortgage loans
KY3‘s Jay Scherder reported Tuesday (8/28) on the increasing threat drought conditions potentially pose to economic development in the region. As water supply drops nearer
For the fourth time, OSHA has delayed full enforcement of its residential construction fall protection directive, giving employers until Dec. 15 to comply before imposing
City Utilities of Springfield is working to make its customers aware that water supply levels have fallen so dramatically that planned conservation measures could impact
The Southeast regional offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced this month it will increase enforcement efforts aimed
Former HBA Employee Shane Schoeller narrowly won a very competitive three-way Republican primary for Secretary of State on August 7, and will now face Democrat Jason Kander
Shane Schoeller, former director of Government Affairs for the HBAGS, is focused on becoming Missouri’s next Secretary of State. Yes, tomorrow is Missouri’s Primary