ASAToday for November 21st, 2024
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act The $74 billion WIOA bill, which was crafted by Democrats and the White House to address lagging workforce development has widespread Republican opposition due to the price tag.…
Read MoreStudent Loans
Student Loans President Biden and Senate Democrats are working on legislation to cancel certain student loans. The Administration is considering limiting loan forgiveness based on borrowers’ income, but officials from the Education…
Read MoreDomestic Terrorism
Domestic Terrorism Majority Leader Schumer stated that he expects the Senate to act on legislation to combat domestic terrorism. “We, all of us, have an obligation to protect Americans by treating these…
Read MoreSBA’s Comments on Davis Bacon Act Proposed Rule
SBA’s Comments on Davis Bacon Act Proposed Rule On May 17, 2022, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) filed a comment letter recommending that the Department of…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
This Week in Congress This week, the House voted on legislation that would address rising gas and home energy prices, along with an approximately $80 billion six-year reauthorization of the nation’s workforce…
Read MoreASA Advances Transportation Infrastructure Legislation on Capitol Hill
ASA Advances Transportation Infrastructure Legislation on Capitol Hill This week, ASA attended the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC)’s 2022 Legislative Meeting to advance transportation infrastructure legislation on Capitol Hill. Sen. Fischer (R-NE), a…
Read MoreWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the House considered the WIOA bill, which includes 39 amendments and a full list of amendments can be found here: https://rules.house.gov/sites/democrats.rules.house.gov/files/Rule_HR6531HR7309S2938.pdf…
Read MoreCOMPETES Act
COMPETES Act As negotiations continue on the COMPETES Act (anticompetition with China legislation), House Democrats and outside groups are pushing for immigration provisions that would attract high-skilled workers and boost critical sectors…
Read MoreMay 17th Primary Day in KY, NC, OR, ID, and PA
May 17th Primary Day in KY, NC, OR, ID, and PA Tuesday, May 17th marked the busiest primary day this year with primaries in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. In…
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