Archive for January 2023

Non-Compete Clause Proposed Rule On January 9, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking for the Non-Compete Clause Rule.  The proposed rule would, among other things, prohibit an employer to: enter into or attempt to enter into a non-compete clause with a worker maintain with a worker a non-compete clause…

SUBExcel Keynote Speaker: Chris Cassidy We can’t wait to see you in Texas!  Register today! During SUBExcel on Friday, March 10th, come learn from Chris Cassidy, NASA Astronaut, Navy SEAL, CEO and President of the National Medal of Honor Museum, during his presentation “Mission: Possible – It’s In You”. In this talk, CAPT Cassidy shares…

Available to View Now! “What Surety Professionals and Their Clients Need to Know About the November Mid-Term Elections and the New Makeup in the U.S. Congress” Free to All ASA members using the promo code asafree!  Click here to view this presentation today! During this panel discussion, construction industry lobbyists shared their thoughts on the…

Click Here to Register for this Webinar Today! Upcoming Webinar: Building Engagement: Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else’s Join us on February 7th for the upcoming webinar, “Building Engagement: Keep Your Top Talent from Becoming Someone Else’s”, presented by Lisa Ryan. Before the pandemic, today’s workplace faced a talent shortage, an aging workforce,…

This Week in Congress This week, the House returned to D.C. after a tumultuous Speaker election.  They voted on a revised rules package, along with IRS-related legislation.  The Senate returns to session on Monday, January 23, 2023. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

Speaker of the House Last week’s soap opera that took place on the House floor was day and nighttime drama at its best! After five days and 15 ballots, Kevin McCarthy was finally elected as Speaker of the House at 12:37 AM on Saturday. When McCarthy fell one vote short on the 14th ballot, he…

House Rules Package The text of 55-page rules document outlines the GOP priorities and procedures for the next two years including a three-page addendum that Speaker McCarthy agreed to during last week’s negotiations with the House Freedom Caucus and others. The document lays out the most controversial concessions McCarthy made in order to become speaker…

The House Plans to Slash the FY24 Budget The deal between Speaker McCarthy and his conservative detractors lays a foundation for massive spending cuts.  The House GOP lawmakers need to agree among themselves about what’s actually on the table. If spending bills for FY24  are capped at the FY22 levels, that assumes a reduction of…

House Committee Chairs The House Republican conference chose chairs for the 118th Congress.  The Chairs include: Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA), Chair, House Agriculture Committee Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), Chair, Small Business Committee Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), Chair, Ways and Means Committee Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), Chair Homeland Security Committee Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Chair, Education…

Peer-to-Peer Learning at SUBExcel! You’ve asked for it, and we listened!  In addition to the top notch speakers and education sessions that have always enhanced our annual event, this year’s SUBExcel will include more opportunities for you to share ideas and insights from your fellow attendees.  We look forward to hearing what these exciting new…