Stephen Borg
Stephen Borg is Vice President of The Keelen Group.
20 articles by Stephen Borg:
The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
Like many government regulations, the intent may be clear and worthwhile, but the implementation causes more harm to law-abiding citizens and business owners than it does to actually block or punish the bad actors the regulation was meant to address. Th Full story
Mason Contractors Assemble
Growing up I was one of the few boys who were not into comic books and superheroes. Fast forward to 2018. I am now married, Hollywood has decided they have a huge money-making idea, and I have a 12-year-old son. Full story
A Divided Government, But a Massive Opportunity
Once the 117th Congress is sworn in January of 2019, we will need your help in getting our message across to Members of Congress from both parties to ensure that our voice is heard. Full story
Dust Off Those Suitcases
I hope you will join us in Washington, D.C. to make our voices heard as an industry as we meet with over 125 Congressional offices from throughout the country. Full story
A View from the Inside: Washington, D.C.
Steve Borg gives a recap of President Trump’s first year in office. Read up on his interesting year since winning the presidency. Full story
Urge your Senators to Pass the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
The U.S. House of Representatives heeded our calls and passed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R.2353) by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote on June 22, 2017. Full story
The Sun Is Shining on the MCAA
The sun is shining on the Mason Contractors Association of America, and the future is bright. Full story
2016 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference Recap
In the midst of crazy political times, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) had another great week in Washington, D.C. Full story
Yet another big step for the MCAA
While a lot can be said of the MCAA leadership and board in these endeavors, it is you, the MCAA members, who have heeded the call, sacrificed your time and made your voice heard. Full story
2015 Masonry Industry Legislative Conference recap
What another great week in Washington, D.C. for the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) annual Masonry Industry Legislative Conference. Full story
MCAA Annual Convention recap
We had yet another productive and successful time in early-February at the 2015 MCAA Annual Convention held during the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas. Full story
Report of the MCAA Legislative Committee
The report of the MCAA Legislative Committee presented at the 2015 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Will OSHA listen?
Final post-public hearing comments have been submitted to OSHA in response to their proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica. Full story
Silica public hearings concluded
The proposed new rule to reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to crystalline silica is one of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry. Full story
Silica comments in
One of the biggest issues facing the masonry industry is the proposed new rule being pursued by OSHA to further reduce the permissible amount of workers’ exposure to silica. Full story
Update on the OSHA Silica Exposure Rule
One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head. Full story
OSHA releases new silica exposure rule
One of the biggest issues that the MCAA has been watching in Washington, D.C., for the last decade has finally come to a head. Full story
Laying the foundation on Capitol Hill
What another great week we had during the annual Masonry Industry Legislative Conference in Washington, DC from May 6-8, 2013. Full story
Engaging your elected officials
It is paramount that you meet with your elected officials on the issues that matter most to you and your business. Full story
Legislative update from the MCAA
We won some huge legislative victories in the 112th Congress (2011-2012) with the help of many MCAA member companies. Full story