SEC outlines examination priorities for 2023

By Dave Kovaleski   |   February 9, 2023   |   Federal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations posted its examination priorities this week for 2023. The examination priorities are published annually to provide investo...

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Republicans form working group on ESG proposals

By Dave Kovaleski   |   February 7, 2023   |   Federal

Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee formed a Republican Working Group to combat environmental, social, and governance (ESG) proposals. The working group will be led by U.S. Rep. ...

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Bill targets worker shortage, labor skills gap

By Douglas Clark   |   February 6, 2023   |   Federal

A group of lawmakers recently introduced a bill that targets the nation's worker shortage by closing the skills gap. U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson (R-OH), Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-DE), Michael Turner (R-O...

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Measure targets IRS user fee reductions

By Douglas Clark   |   February 6, 2023   |   Federal

U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Mike Braun (R-IN) are espousing the benefits of the recently introduced IRS User Fee Reduction Act, which would require the IRS to reduce user fees by 95 percent...

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Rep. Calvert introduces bill to protect bonus pay

By Dave Kovaleski   |   February 6, 2023   |   Federal

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) introduced legislation designed to protect employee bonuses from certain federal requirements. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA), the Department of Labo...

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