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Department of Labor Announces Final Independent Contractor Rule On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the Labor Department announced a final rule making it more difficult for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors. The change officially eliminates a 2021 policy by the Trump administration and is intended to ensure that millions of workers, including those in…

Retiring Members of Congress As of this writing, 35 members of the House and seven members of the Senate are not seeking re-election in 2024. Senate: Of the U.S. Senate members not running for re-election, six (Sens. Stabenow (D-MI), Cardin (D-MD), Carper (D-DE), Romney (R-UT), Laphonza Butler (D-CA), and Manchin (D-WV)) announced their retirements from…

The First Session of the Do Nothing 118th Congress With the record of just 20 bills having passed both chambers and been signed into law in 2023, this Congress is on track to be one of the most unproductive in modern history. The vast majority of the bills were uncontroversial and passed by either unanimous…

SLDF Fundraiser at The National WWII Museum SUBEXCEL 2024 is two short months away and the early bird registration deadline is January 19th. If you’re looking for another reason join your ASA colleagues in New Orleans, the Subcontractor Legal Defense Fund (SLDF) is hosting its fundraiser at The National WWII Museum on Saturday, March 9,…

Join Us at SUBExcel! SUBEXCEL 2024 is two short months away and the early bird registration deadline is January 19th. Join colleagues, friends, and fellow ASA members March 6-9 in bustling New Orleans for SUBEXCEL 2024, the premier education and networking event for Subcontractors, Specialty Trade Contractors, and Suppliers.  Highlights of the conference include the…

Introducing New CMFA CEO, Neil Shah All of us at ASA would like to welcome the new CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association, Neil Shah. After more than 12 years of exceptional leadership from Stuart Binstock, Neil Shah will be taking over as Construction Financial Management Association’s (CFMA’s) President & CEO starting July 10,…

Click Here to Register for this Webinar Today! Upcoming Webinar: Ownership Succession in the Construction Industry Join us on January 9th at noon for the upcoming ASA webinar, “Ownership Succession in the Construction Industry”, presented by Chuck Fenske. What are the different options for succession and what are the pros/cons of each? During the presentation,…

Photo taken outside the Capitol Rotunda! ASA Government Relations 2023 Recap Despite the ever-changing political, regulatory, and legislative landscape, the ASA Government Relations Team wanted to briefly update you on our 2023 legislative successes as we enter the holiday season. Though this year has proven to be challenging, we offer thanks to our Government Relations…

This Week in Congress Congress entered the final stretch of the year negotiating a bicameral compromise on the FY24 NDAA, which sets national defense policy, and other legislative priorities.  Additionally, the Senate debated a $100 billion supplemental bill in the hopes of passing it before Congress adjourns for the year.  A dozen mostly progressive members…

Numerous House Members Exiting the Chamber Several coveted committee seats will be vacant in 2024 as over 30 members of Congress exit the House, prompting a scramble for sought-after spots in the next Congress.  The retirement wave in the past few weeks has included a former speaker, long-serving members in vulnerable districts, and influential dealmakers.…