Capital Loop - May 15. 2017
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House passes overtime pay change for private sector
The House passed H.R. 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act, May 2, which would offer private sector workers the choice of compensatory time (leave) or overtime pay for any extra hours worked. Read more
Bipartisan Secure Rural Schools bills debut in both chambers of Congress
The legislation would extend the now-expired program, which compensates counties for revenue loss due to federal timber management practices, for an additional two years. NACo has written to Sens. Hatch (R-Utah) and Wyden (D-Ore.) as well as Reps. McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Bonamici (D-Ore.) in support of the bills. Read more
Remote sales tax bills reintroduced in 115th Congress
NACo supports both pieces of legislation, which would allow states and counties to enforce existing sales tax laws on remote and online purchases. Read more
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National Association of Counties Releases Analysis of Government Spending Bill Impacts on Local Government
NACo applauds the inclusion of items in the two “minibus” packages for government spending reflecting support for county priorities.
Congressionally Directed Spending for Fiscal Year 2025: How counties can navigate the earmarks process
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U.S. Congress passes second FY 2024 minibus to complete annual appropriations process
Congress voted to pass its second six-bill minibus package, completing the FY 2024 appropriations process.