Today we remember and have gratitude for those who have served our country. Wishing our listeners a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend.

Programming note: Taking vacation in June! this will be our last newsweek update until July 8th!

We discuss the hottest stories this week, and breaking news today with Trent Johnson of Blue Book, and the Blue Book Newswire. If you are not a current subscriber to the Lumber Newswire, click here to subscribe for free today! www.lumberbluebook.com All thoughts and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our employers, or anyone mentioned in this podcast. Questions of Comments? [email protected]

Covered in this episode:

Golf gossip

Patrick Lumber hosts PWLA and NAWLA events

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Wood Products

Mergers & Acquisitions:

Woodgrain makes another acquisition

Masterbrand acquires Supreme cabinetry brands

White Cap acquires SE company

Expansions & Curtailments:

West Point virginia veneer mill reopens

PPG invests 3B in new Tennessee location

JD irving invests new facility in Ashlyn Maine

EPA announces fine for Potlatch Violations

Market update:

NAR reports existing home sales down slightly

Mortgage rates drop below 7%