ASAToday for September 2, 2026
FY 2027 Appropriations Moves Forward
The Chair of the House Appropriations Committee wants all 12 appropriations bills reported out by July 4. The House likely will pass a few of the bills before the elections – GOP…
Read MoreData Centers: The Next Political Hot Button
America’s data center boom is sparking a political firestorm. The U.S. now has more than 3,000 operational data centers, with 1,500 more in the pipeline—but local residents aren’t thrilled. Polls show strong…
Read MoreSLDF WIN: Colorado Supreme Court Reinforces Subcontractor Payment Rights on Public Works Projects
Subcontractors face real legal challenges every day—issues that affect when and how they get paid, how risk is allocated, and how their businesses operate. The Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) ensures they…
Read MoreThis Week in Congress
The House contemplated votes on the FISA section 702 reauthorization bill (S. 1318) and the Senate-passed budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 33), the farm bill (H.R. 7567), and the Stopping Indoctrination and…
Read MoreFY 2026 DHS Appropriations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been unfunded for 73 days. The administration announced that it cannot continue to pay DHS employees past the end of this month absent enactment of…
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