NIADA continues its efforts to make vehicle repairs more affordable for its members and consumers. NIADA sent letters…| Dashboard by NIADA
Independent auto dealers and industry members will head to Washington, D.C., to speak with legislators on the state…| Dashboard by NIADA
With the deadline approaching for the end of the used car clean vehicle tax credit, the IRS issued…| Dashboard by NIADA
Goods imported into the U.S. costing less than $800 will no longer be exempt from duties as of…| Dashboard by NIADA
Take action for housing and climate solutions now. Tell your Assembly representative to support SB 79 for transit-oriented development. The post Tell Your Legislator to Support Transit-Oriented Development Bill appeared first on Greenbelt Alliance.| Greenbelt Alliance
State and Regional Resilience Manager, Jordan Grimes, unpacks what happened with CEQA reforms in Sacramento and what to expect next. The post Now You CEQA, Now You Don’t: Unpacking Major New Reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act appeared first on Greenbelt Alliance.| Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt Alliance is advocating for at least 11 bills in Sacramento to advance a climate-smart agenda. Get our legislative priorities. The post 2025 Legislative Session: Tackling the Dual Environmental and Housing Crises appeared first on Greenbelt Alliance.| Greenbelt Alliance
After decades of polarizing discussions, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 130 into law, including much-needed CEQA reforms for urban infill housing. The post CEQA Reform to Accelerate Infill Housing Is Now Law in California appeared first on Greenbelt Alliance.| Greenbelt Alliance
The House and Senate are currently in recess, so this will be a slightly lighter newsletter when it comes to news from the Capitol. US and EU Agree to Trade Deal On August 21st, the United States and the European Union (EU) jointly announced a Framework Agreement on tariffs. While it isn’t a complete [...]| NTRA
Ahead of its Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association joined a coalition of more than 20 associations| Dashboard by NIADA
Rising Republican Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger will address dealers and industry members on the current legislative environment in Washington,| Dashboard by NIADA
The SECURE Act 2.0 includes changes designed to make it more attractive to offer retirement plans and to improve retirement benefits for employees.| SPARK
Bills to Fix Gambling Tax Deduction Change Gaining Sponsors in the House The centerpiece of the second Trump administration, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law on July 4th, 2025. However, one change made in the bill has caused an uproar on both sides of the aisle. The Senate changed [...]| NTRA
In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide when withdrawal liability assumptions must be adopted, impacting multiemployer pension plans and contributing employers.| Word on Benefits
Last week, MFU celebrated the official retirement of Minnesota’s long-serving Agricultural Mental Health Specialist, Ted Matthews, at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) summer conference at the Grand Casino… The post Legislative Update: Ted Matthews honored for mental health work appeared first on Minnesota Farmers Union.| Minnesota Farmers Union
It’s no secret the solar industry has been stockpiling components such as panels and racking since before the Inflation Reduction Act. Under threat of a shortened runway to qualify for credits recently made reality with the passage of the reconciliation bill, the trend has very definitely accelerated.| POWER Magazine
Near midday Wednesday, the United States Senate narrowly passed the massive, near 1,000-page budget reconciliation package. The bill aims to reshape federal spending, making steep cuts to food assistance and… The post Legislative Update: Senate narrowly passes massive budget bill appeared first on Minnesota Farmers Union.| Minnesota Farmers Union
We’re mourning the horrific and incalculable loss of Speaker Melissa Hortman. Many MFU members met Rep. Hortman through lobby days at the Capitol, at the State Fair, Farmfest, or at… The post Legislative Update: Speaker Hortman to lie in state appeared first on Minnesota Farmers Union.| Minnesota Farmers Union
The state budget reflects a step forward for several of MFU’s grassroots priorities in agriculture, taxes, healthcare and education| Minnesota Farmers Union
Continuing Tax Bill Updates The centerpiece of the second Trump administration, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), continues its march through the Senate. After passing the House of Representatives by a single vote, the Senate has been taking its turn trying to pass the Act, albeit with its own changes. Importantly, one of the most significant| NTRA
Learn how the employee benefits industry will be impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.| Word on Benefits
Speak up to your lawmakers and stop Utah’s Risky Nuclear Gamble by asking the key questions! Impacted communities must have a say in decisions that affect their health, safety, and future.| HEAL Utah
On Monday, May 19, the state legislature adjourned with much of the state budget left undone. In order to complete their work before state funding runs out on June 30,… The post Legislative Update: Ag bill passes in regular session appeared first on Minnesota Farmers Union.| Minnesota Farmers Union
PassTime, NIADA, the Montana IADA and the state association president, Chad Randash, owner of Randash Auto Center in Bozeman, successfully worked to amend a| Dashboard by NIADA
THANK LEGISLATORS FOR SUPPORTING RADON AWARENESS BY PASSING S.C.R. 5! ← Action Alerts The Issue — Radon Risks in Utah Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in Uta…| HEAL Utah
Earlier this week leaders in both the Senate and House agreed to budget targets—topline spending numbers for each committees jurisdiction.| Minnesota Farmers Union
As the 2025 Utah Legislative Session comes to a close, we at HEAL Utah are reflecting on the policies that will shape our state’s environment and the health of its people. This session brought deba…| HEAL Utah
The Trump administration has announced several regulatory rollbacks designed to curb limits on power plant emissions, along with cutting protections for| POWER Magazine
HEAL Utah is deeply concerned that S.B. 316 and 337 undermine environmental oversight at a time when it is more needed than ever. Fill out our action alert today!| HEAL Utah
A Baton Rouge judge has temporarily prevented the Louisiana Board of Ethics from moving forward with replacing the board’s top employee in response to a lawsuit brought by legislators.| Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana’s Industrial Tax Exemption Program will remain in place while most other tax breaks will disappear in state tax structure overhaul.| Louisiana Illuminator
Landry's tax overhaul could reduce income taxes for virtually everyone in Louisiana and eventually increase how much money the state can access over the next five years| Louisiana Illuminator
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump called on his party to force a shutdown if Democrats don’t accept a GOP bill to require an ID to register to vote.| Louisiana Illuminator
Despite many hours of testimony from experts, state lawmakers still haven't heard why auto insurance rates are so much higher in Louisiana than in other states.| Louisiana Illuminator
The first two bills Rep. Steven Jackson authored during his first regular legislative session had an unusual target for a new lawmaker| Louisiana Illuminator