Advocacy
NAHB’s Bringing Housing Home® | Virtual Meetings with Colorado Congressional Delegation Scheduled for May – RSVP Today
NAHB’s Bringing Housing Home® is an opportunity for our members to conduct in-district meetings with our U.S. representatives and senators. These meetings are key to strengthening relationships with our Washington lawmakers and to keep the housing industry as a priority in Congress. We encourage your participation in these meetings, which will be conducted entirely via…
Read MoreHBA April 8 OSHA Update Virtual Session
On April 8, the HBA of Metro Denver Jobsite Safety Committee sponsored a training session with OSHA Compliance Specialist John Olaechea. The session covered several updates to the agency’s health and safety regulations, as well what it is currently prioritizing during inspections of the residential-construction industry.
Read MoreMetro Housing Coalition-Backed Candidates Victorious in Parker City Council Election
The HBA’s Metro Housing Coalition supported two candidates in an April 20 special election in Parker to fill two vacant seats on City Council. The HBA’s fundraising and political organization provided both direct and indirect contributions to help solidify a business-friendly majority in Parker. Candidate Joshua Rivero was the night’s top vote-getter with 4,616 votes,…
Read MoreThe Advocate | April 6, 2021
April 6, 2021 Please contact Morgan Cullen, mcullen@hbadenver.com or 303-551-6730 with questions about any content within this monthly newsletter, or to become engaged in any of the HBA of Metro Denver’s Technical or Regulatory Committees. Jobsite Safety Committee: OSHA Update for Construction – April 8th, 8:00AM This discussion will cover updates regarding the new administration…
Read MoreNAHB Call to Action – Contact Your Member of Congress on Soaring Lumber Costs
Contact Your Member of Congress on Soaring Lumber Costs Housing’s potential to lead the economy forward is limited as long as lumber remains expensive and scarce. Congress needs to push the administration to undertake a thorough examination of the lumber supply chain, identify the causes for high prices and supply constraints, and seek immediate remedies that will increase production. Since the…
Read MoreThe Advocate | March 2, 2021
The Advocate | March 2, 2021 March 2, 2021 Welcome to the new look of the Advocate. In my role as Director of Government Affairs, I will sending out this monthly update on the major issues impacting our members and industry in the 34 cities and 8 counties across the metro Denver area. This monthly…
Read MoreNew Priced Out Study Highlights the Housing Affordability Crisis
A new study by NAHB puts a spotlight on the nation’s housing affordability crisis and illustrates how even a relatively small increase in the price of a home can prevent hundreds of thousands of households from achieving the goal of homeownership. The study found that a $1,000 increase in the U.S. median new home price…
Read MoreGovt Affairs Update from CAHB
Gov. Polis launches Dial 2.0; NAHB requests experience on lumber; General Assembly returns next week Last Friday, Governor Polis announced the state’s new COVID-19 Dial 2.0. The Dial 2.0 is an update that changes the incidence metrics for each level, significantly lowering the threshold of cases that must be met in order to restore personal…
Read MoreHBA of Metro Denver hires Morgan Cullen as Director of Government Affairs
Cullen will represent homebuilders in front of 34 local governments Morgan Cullen, HBA of Metro Denver Director of Government Affairs The Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA) has tapped Morgan Cullen as its Director of Government Affairs. Cullen, who started with the HBA on Monday, will be responsible for outreach and interaction for the…
Read MoreSBA and Treasury Release Updated PPP Rules
The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department have released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the $900 billion coronavirus relief package that was enacted into law at the end of December. The coronavirus rescue package provides relief for small businesses from burdensome loan forgiveness requirements; creates a “second…
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