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This week, the Labor Department announced that workers earning less than $35,568 a year will be eligible for overtime pay. The new rule takes effect on January 1, 2020 and will impact approximately 1.3 million workers, who will earn time and a half for any work they...

Aimee Jorjani, Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, addresses attendees Yesterday evening ACRA had the opportunity to co-sponsor a reception for the new Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Aimee Jorjani....

It was reported in an article published earlier today by the Washington Post that the National Park Service has found that up to 22 archaeological sites could be damaged or destroyed in the construction of the border fence. The sites are a part of Organ Pipe Cactus...

This post is authored by Shawn Patch, Principal Investigator, Sr. Archaeologist, and Sr. Geophysical Specialist at New South Associates. Like many ACRA members, I have participated in CRM Day on Capitol Hill several times. During my visits I was only able to meet with...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is interested in gaining an understanding from stakeholders across the preservation field about core values we hold, the challenges being faced, and what innovation is occurring currently. Click here to provide your...

We are looking forward to seeing many of you soon at the 2019 ACRA Conference in Spokane! ACRA's room block at the Historic Davenport is full, so if you have not booked your room yet, we wanted to provide you with some additional options: Montvale Hotel Distance from...

This post was authored by Kim Redman of Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. In May of this year, during ACRA’s annual Hill visits, I was lucky enough to meet one-on-one with Colorado Senator Cory Gardner.  I felt lucky that I had that opportunity, because you are...

CRM firms tend to place far more emphasis on client acquisition rather than on client retention—and this is generally a business mistake. The interactions between a CRM firm and its clients aren’t just one-time business transactions - they are an ongoing relationship...

Yesterday, ACRA submitted comments to the Forest Service on proposed revisions to its NEPA regulations. ACRA's CRM member firms drew on their experience as consultants to project applicants and federal agencies subject to NEPA review to advise the Forest Service that...