Aug 10, 2015 | American Loggers Council, Editorials
As my presidency of the American Loggers Council comes to a close I wanted to sum up the many issues I have spoken to over the past year. While loggers may relate to this specifically, all facets of the wood products industry should be cognizant of what is happening...
Jun 12, 2015 | Business News, Economics, Editorials, Governor LePage, Maine House, Taxation
By Dana Doran and Jon Olson Special to the Press HeraldAUGUSTA — As the 127th Maine Legislature attempts to complete its first session, the topic of tax reform is certainly dominating the conversation, with most of the conversation focused on income taxes.Certainly,...
Mar 25, 2015 | American Loggers Council, Call to Action, Economics, Editorials, General, News
April 2015 By Myles Anderson, ALC President Have you ever thought what it would be like to wake up one morning to the reality of having lost your job, lost all the infrastructure that once supported your job and wonder how your community and your family would survive?...
Nov 26, 2014 | American Loggers Council, Call to Action, Editorials, General
December 2014 By Myles Anderson, ALC President Perception is complex constructions of simple elements joined through association and is subject to the influence of learning. Perception can result from a catastrophic event or a description provided by someone you...
Aug 6, 2014 | American Loggers Council, Business Impact, Business News, Call to Action, Editorials, General, Industry News, News
August 2014 By Brian Nelson, ALC President Do you know where the products you use and the food that you eat come from? Chances are good that if you live in rural America then you probably do. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans who live outside of rural...
Aug 6, 2014 | Business Impact, Business News, Call to Action, Economics, Editorials, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulations, General, Industry News, News, Safety
July 2014 By Brian Nelson, ALC President Are you concerned about the future of the timber industry? If not, you are most likely in the minority. Mill closures, mergers, high cost of raw materials, shortage of qualified operators, the constant barrage of government...