Category Archives: Government Relations
I-9 Central Helps All Employers
By: Yvette LaGonterie, Chief, Outreach, Verification Division, USCIS, DHS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched I-9 Central, a new plain language online resource center dedicated to making guidance about the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, more accessible. Since 1987, … Continue reading
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Explaining the California Business Exodus and What That Means for Texas
Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development Earlier this week, Mike Rosa, VP Economic Development, and I had the pleasure of visiting the Los Angeles area to meet with a few companies interested in relocating to the Dallas region. While … Continue reading
DRC’s Letter to Rep Hensarling Against Proposed Airline Tax Increases
Dear Representative Hensarling, On behalf of the Dallas Regional Chamber, I am writing to urge you to voice opposition to a White House proposal to reduce the federal deficit by charging more taxes and fees to the U.S. airline industry … Continue reading
Congressman Hensarling discusses his recent appointment & our upcoming Congressional Forum
By John McCarley, Social Media Guy Have you registered for our upcoming Congressional Forum? If not, here’s one more reason why you should! I was excited when I found out that Dallas area Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Chairman of the House … Continue reading
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DRC to Host New Dallas Council Members
By Fred Guerra, Director-Public Policy & Education The Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) will host newly elected City Council Members Sandy Greyson and Scott Griggs at a luncheon tomorrow at the Tower Club Dallas. Greyson previously served on the City Council … Continue reading
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Stalled Debt Talks and David Walker
Posted by: Steven Monacelli, Member Services Intern Democrat and Republican leaders have met at the White House for the past few weekends with hopes to hammer out a deal to raise the debt ceiling, but the negotiations seem to have … Continue reading
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Revamping State Taxes: Options and Implications
By Jay Barksdale, Vice President, Public Policy “While state leaders generally have opposed an increase in state taxes this session, many have set as a long-term goal the restructuring of the state tax system. In 1997, then-Gov. George W. Bush … Continue reading
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Almost 1,500 New Laws for Us
Posted by Amy Gibson, Manager, Public Policy Much of the attention surrounding this year’s state legislative session has been about the budget, education and redistricting. But did you know that Perry signed 1,458 bills into law and allowed 27 … Continue reading
Small Business is Big Business in Federal Contracting
posted by: Steven Monacelli, Member Services Intern Fiscal year 2010 saw the largest two-year increase in federal contract dollars awarded to small business in over a decade, according to the Small Business Administration. Additionally, it was the second consecutive yearly … Continue reading
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What Did The Texas Legislature Accomplish In 140 Days?
By Fred Guerra, Director of Public Policy The 82nd Texas Legislature adjourned on Monday, May 30 without acting on several important issues including redistricting, healthcare containment costs, windstorm insurance, sanctuary cities, and public education. Consequently, Governor Perry called a Special … Continue reading
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