Prism Group's Daily Summary
PROGRESSIVE POLICY INSTITUTE RELEASES REPORT ON CAREER PATHWAYS... In PPI’s Campaign for Working America’s latest report, Career Pathways: How to Create Better Alternatives to College, author and workforce development expert, Taylor Maag, presents an alternative to “college for all” policies in the form of integrated workforce development and education strategies that enable economic mobility.
FTC CRACKS DOWN ON HARMFUL REVIEWS... Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products.
But fake reviews and testimonials have been a persistent problem for small businesses, many of whom rely on recommendations for business. In order to combat this, the FTC has issued a final rule, banning the purchase or sale of reviews, and allowing the agency to seek civil penalties against known violators.
THE STATE OF THE STATES
SESSIONS BY THE NUMBERS:
Five states are in regular session. California is in special session.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING:
Governor Brian Kemp (R) delivered the keynote address at Georgia’s Governor's Workforce Summit this year. Governor Kemp announced Georgia has been named the top state for business by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 11th consecutive year. With a notable increase in enrollment at the state's higher education institutions, the governor set a goal to make Georgia a top state for talent.
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that while statewide employment has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, more than half of Wisconsin’s counties still lag behind 2019 job figures. Although unemployment remains low, the recovery has been uneven across the state.
LAWMAKERS... IN OR OUT?
The House... convenes today at 4:00 PM. The full schedule may be found here.
The Senate... convenes today at 3:00 PM. The full schedule may be found here.
HAPPENING ON THE HILL
The House...
Committee on Small Business will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "“Holding the SBA Accountable: Testimony from Small Business Administrator Guzman."
Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "Dazed and Confused: Breaking Down the SEC’s Politicized Approach to Digital Assets."
Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "Protecting Americans' Savings: Examining the Economics of the Multi-Billion Dollar Romance Confidence Scam Industry."
Committee on Appropriations will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 10:00 AM entitled "Inspectors General HUD, DOT, and Amtrak."
Committee on Ways and Means' Health Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "Investing in a Healthier America: Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment."
Committee on Ways and Means' Trade Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Friday, 9/20 at 9:00 AM entitled "Protecting American Innovation by Establishing and Enforcing Strong Digital Trade Rules."
The Senate...
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 2:30 PM entitled "Streamlining and Coordinating Support for Rural Small Businesses."
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing Tuesday, 9/17 at 2:30 PM entitled "Back to School: Shedding Light on Risks and Harm in the Private Student Lending and Servicing Market."
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing Wednesday, 9/18 at 2:00 PM entitled "The Macroeconomic Impacts of Potential Tax Reform in 2025."
Committee on Finance will hold a hearing Tuesday, 9/17 at 10:00 AM entitled "Lower Health Care Costs for Americans: Understanding the Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act."
Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing TODAY, 9/16 at 9:00 AM entitled "How Georgia’s Abortion Ban Harms Women: Health Care in Jeopardy."
Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing Tuesday, 9/17 at 10:00 AM entitled "A Threat to Justice Everywhere: Stemming the Tide of Hate Crimes in America."
Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing Tuesday, 9/17 at 2:00 PM entitled "Oversight of AI: Insiders’ Perspectives."
Committee on the Judiciary will hold a hearing Thursday, 9/19 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
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
The U.S. Department of Commerce
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced U.S. and IPEF Partners Holding First In-Person Meetings of the IPEF Supply Chain Council and the IPEF Crisis Response Network.
The U.S. Trade Representative
Check back tomorrow for possible updates.
The U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration produced a press release on SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman and FTC Chair Lina Khan Discussing How to Enhance Small Business Competitiveness.
Was this email forwarded to you? Curious for more information?
Subscribe to EIW Today to receive the morning newsletter directly in your own inbox!
Comments