Industry Insider – February 25, 2021

Advocacy in the Industry

SFAA Joins “Build by the Fourth of July” Campaign: Diverse Coalition Urges Congress to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
U.S. Chamber of Commerce | February 22, 2021

Senate EPW Committee Holds First Infrastructure Hearing of 2021
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works | February 24, 2021

SFAA and NASBP Discuss Importance of the Legislative Fly-In on the Latest Episode of the “Let’s Get Surety” Podcast
NASBP | February 23, 2021

Register for the Virtual Legislative Fly-In with SFAA & NASBP
SFAA & NASBP | March 25, 2021


Contract Surety

SBA Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Preferred Surety Bond Program
U.S. Small Business Administration | February 21, 2021


Construction

Gov. Tony Evers Wants $2.4 Billion for State Building Projects, Nearly Half for UW System
Wisconsin State Journal | February 23, 2021

Maryland, Citing Traffic Relief, Recommends Current Bay Bridge as Best Site for a New Span
Washington Post | February 23, 2021

Despite COVID-19, Los Angeles Development Still Strong
Construction Dive | February 18, 2021

Final Phase of Centennial Bowl Highway Project Takes Center Stage in North Las Vegas
Engineering News-Record | February 22, 2021


Public-Private Partnership

Hogan Says Baltimore Could Get a Version of Washington’s Purple Line If Private Sector Bought In
Baltimore Sun | February 24, 2021

Jaxport Agrees to Public-Private Partnership to Expand SSA Marine Terminal
Jacksonville Business Journal | February 22, 2021


Commercial Surety

West Virginia House Continues Occupational Licensing Reform Efforts Over Objections
Parkersburg News and Sentinel | February 23, 2021


Fidelity

Man Accused of Embezzling Over $1 Million Faces Federal Charges
Wilkes Journal-Patriot | February 23, 2021

Demand for Social Engineering Fraud Coverage on the Rise
Business Insurance | February 16, 2021

Manager of Grass Seed Company Faces Charges for Embezzlement, Fraud Schemes
Salem Statesman Journal | February 24, 2021