ASAToday for April 29, 2026

ASA Submits Comments on DOL’s Independent Contractor Proposed Rule ASA, along with the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC), submitted comments on the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Independent Contractor Rule.  The SBLC (ASA…

The Rural Internet Improvement Act ASA, along with the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), congratulated Sen. Klobuchar (D-MN) on introducing S.5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act.  ASA and NASBP have…

Department of Energy’s Three New Workforce Programs The Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) is pleased to share three new workforce programs: the State-Based Home Energy…

This Week in Congress Congress returned this week to pass the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), along with attempting to fund the government before December 16th and potentially extending that funding…

ASA Supported Procurement Policies Included in the FY23 NDAA On December 6, 2022, the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released and included in it was ASA supported procurement policies regarding…