Prism Group's Daily Summary
NEXT YEAR'S TAX PACKAGE COULD HAVE A PRICE CONSTRAINT... Assuming Republican control of the White House and Congress next year, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the scope of tax cut provisions enacted into law – at least on paper. But a new report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that lawmakers may be looking at a more than $7 trillion price tag to extend several expiring provisions as well as enact several Trump campaign promises, a hefty price tag that may cause heartburn for some in the party.
MASTERCARD DEBUTS PLATFORM TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES CONSOLIDATE DIGITAL TOOLS... Mastercard has introduced a new platform designed to help financial and service providers offer their small business customers a way to consolidate the tools they use to run and grow their businesses. Better known as Mastercard Biz360, the platform is a “one-stop shop” that allows owners to access new features while integrating their existing digital tools.
THE STATE OF THE STATES
SESSIONS BY THE NUMBERS:
Four states are in regular session. Louisiana is in special session.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING:
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services will host events for National Apprenticeship Week from Nov. 18-23, connecting residents with training and career opportunities through Registered Apprenticeship programs.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D) announced $500,000 in grants awarded to eight organizations to support apprenticeship programs across the state. The grants aim to meet the growing demand for skilled workers and drive economic growth.
LAWMAKERS... IN OR OUT?
The House... convenes today at 10:00 AM ET. The full schedule may be found here.
The Senate... convenes today at 10:00 AM ET. The full schedule may be found here.
HAPPENING ON THE HILL
The House...
Committee on Appropriations will hold a hearing on TODAY, 11/14 at 10:30 AM entitled “Social Security Administration."
The Senate...
Committee on Finance will hold a hearing on TODAY, 11/14 at 10:00 AM entitled “Hearing to Consider the Nominations of Deva A. Kyle, of Virginia, to be Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for a term of five years, vice Gordon Hartogensis, term expired, and David Samuel Johnson, of Virginia, to be Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury, vice J. Russell George, deceased."
Committee on Judiciary will hold a hearing on Thursday, 11/14 at 10:00 AM entitled “Executive Business Meeting."
BILLS OF INTEREST
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
AT THE AGENCIES
The U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor announced in a press release that today it published a guide designed to educate employers about the benefits of using skills-first hiring practices and encourage them to use those practices to build a better, more qualified workforce.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury
Check back next week for possible updates.
The U.S. Department of Commerce
Check back next week for possible updates.
The U.S. Trade Representative
Check back next week for possible updates.
The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced in a press release that it will host the 2024 Innovation Ecosystem Summit on Nov. 14 and 15. The Virtual Summit Will Empower America’s Innovation Ecosystem Builders and Entrepreneurs to Propel Advancements and Growth in STEM-based Technology Startups and High-Growth Small Businesses
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