S2 E1 Honorable John Faso - NY Build Coalition

In our first episode of Season 2 of insights. intouch., host Kristin Thorne sits down with former Congressman John Faso to discuss a critical issue impacting construction costs, insurance markets, and overall affordability in New York.At the center of the conversation is the proposed Infrastructure Expansion Act, a federal effort aimed at addressing New York’s long-standing Scaffold Law, also known as the state’s “absolute liability” standard.What we cover:What the Scaffold Law actually is (and why it’s often misunderstood)How it drives up construction and insurance costsThe connection between liability laws and affordabilityWhy this issue is now being taken to the federal levelWhat it means for carriers, contractors, and taxpayersAs affordability continues to dominate headlines, this episode takes a deeper look at one of the structural drivers behind the costs, and why meaningful reform remains so complex.Thank you for listening!  If you would like to be a guest on the show or have a fraud story we should look into email us at [email protected] For more information about the iFraud Foundation visit www.ifraud.org