This year’s special session brought significant changes that impact Minnesota’s labor and infrastructure sectors. Increased funding, updated regulations, and new support. Curious how these changes will impact your contractors, crew safety, civil infrastructure, or workforce development programs? Don’t miss the full breakdown.

On June 9, 2025, during a special session called by Gov. Walz, a bill (SF17) passed that includes amendments to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (“ESST”) laws and the Minnesota Paid Leave laws. The previously worded and newly amended provisions are numerically laid out below:

On June 14, 2025, Minnesota Governor Walz signed the omnibus bill, S.F. No. 17, which included changes to both statutes. The changes to the statutes are as follows:

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the bill known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This legislation has significant tax consequences, many of which are effective for 2025.

Your team’s safety on the job is incredibly important to us. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of preventable accidents occur due to risky electrical practices. As a member, you gain access to exclusive safety tools, business resources, and productivity support to keep your team compliant, efficient, and prepared for what’s ahead.

Members, if ever you are interested in applying for a seat on the Board of Electricity or the Apprenticeship Board, etc., and you would like the endorsement from the Electrical Association, we have in place a new procedure to request our help. Don't worry, it's easy!

A range of heat illnesses can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Below are a few common types of heat illnesses and how to identify them.

I am sure you have heard about Fault Managed Power and Class 4 Circuits in the 2023 NEC. This is covered  in new  Article 726 of the NEC. This new Class may  redefine how the electrical industry delivers high power safely across long distances—without the traditional risks of shock or fire.

1. The NEC code definition that describes a ”long time rating” is ____.