ASAToday for March 17, 2026

KCASA Opposes Increasing Statutory Bond Requirements KCASA strongly opposes SB 436,which would amend K.S.A. 19-214 by increasing the statutory bond requirements for counties from $25,000 to $100,000. An increase of $75,000 would…

ASA Baltimore Supports Strengthening Maryland’s Prompt Pay Law ASA Baltimore supports SB 671, which would strengthen prompt payment protections for subcontractors across Maryland by ensuring clearer rules and fairer treatment in public…

This Week in Congress The House considered the Senate-revised version of the appropriations minibus, along with legislation (H.R. 4090) aimed at improving access to critical minerals. Additionally, the House voted on H.J.…

House Party Ratios As a preliminary matter, last weekend voters in Houston elected Christian Menefee (D) to replace the late Rep. Sylvester Turner (D).  The House will have 218 Republicans and 214…

The Pending Partial Government Shutdown! On Tuesday, the voted 217-214 to avoid a partial government shutdown; however, included in the funding package was a continuing resolution (CR) through February 13th for the…