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Washington Snapshot: Congress Nears Long-Term Government Funding Deal, Immigration Still Unresolved
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
Hill Leaders Reach Agreement on Long-Term Budget Deal, Immigration Issue Remains Unsolved
Pay-for-Success Measure Passes with CR in the House
Senate Committee to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform Implementation
Treasury, IRS Release Updated Priority Guidance for…
Washington Snapshot: President Trump Delivers First SOTU, House Committee Examines IRS Reform
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
President Delivers First SOTU, Congress Reacts
Mnuchin Urges Action on Debt Limit as Congress Seeks to Prevent Another Shutdown Next Week
Tax-Writers in House Continue Work Post-Tax Reform
HUD and COF Launch Exchange Highlighting Public-Philanthropic…
Washington Snapshot: New IRS Chief, Government Reopens After Brief Shutdown
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
After three-day shutdown, government reopens; Congress continues to grapple with immigration
Chuck Rettig tapped to be new IRS Commissioner
Senate confirms Jerome Powell as new Federal Reserve Chair
In the States: States consider Medicaid work requirement…
Washington Snapshot: Government Shutdown Deadline Nears, Immigration Deal is Key
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot:
With no agreement on DACA, Congress pursues another short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown
Senate races with potential Finance Committee implications
Administration continues push to expand broadband access
House committee marks up bill…
Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees
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Democrats Throw Cold Water on Immediate Fixes to Tax Reform
Tax-Writing Committees Add New Members, New Budget Chair Announced
The Intersection of SALT and Charitable Contributions
Immigration Agreement Could Unlock Funding Compromise
IRS Estimates What it…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Legislation Takes Effect
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax legislation takes effect, Senate Finance Committee Chairman to retire
Deadline to pass FY18 spending measure looms
Two new U.S. senators sworn in
In the States: State legislatures convene to confront uncertainty caused by the federal tax bill
News from…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Awaits Signature by President Trump
We will be taking a break from sending Snapshot through the rest of this year, and will return on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. We wish all our readers a safe and happy holiday!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform goes to President Trump’s desk for signature
Congress is up against a tight…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Just Days Away from Passage
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Conference Committee Commences as GOP Leaders Announce a Deal
Congress Avoids Shutdown, Stalls Shutdown Decision
IRS to Pursue Changes to 1023-EZ in 2018
Clarification on IRS Notice 2017-73
In the States: Governors and Lawmakers Prepare for Budget…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Heads to Conference, Moves Closer to Passage
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Bill Proceeds to Conference Committee
Congress Faces Deadline to Avoid a Government Shutdown
IRS Requests Comments for Certain Situations Involving DAFs
In the States: Governors, Legislatures Struggle to Close Budget Gaps, Illinois Improves Government-…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Advances Tax Bill, Moving Full Speed Toward Passage
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: The Senate begins debate on tax reform, advancing tax reform ever closer to the President’s desk
In the States: Michigan nonprofits and philanthropic groups promote Census 2020, a year in review of the charitable deduction challenges and expansion,…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS: House Passes H.R. 1
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup.
IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages.
In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition
News from the Hill…
Washington Snapshot: TAKE ACTION NOW to Protect Charitable Giving
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent
New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis
In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits
News from the Hill…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS - House Unveils Long-Awaited Tax Reform Bill
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill
Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS
Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018
In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…
Washington Snapshot: Release of Tax Reform Bill Imminent
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: House votes on key measure to advance tax reform; tax bill expected next week
IRS releases 2017-2018 Priority Guidance
In the States: Elected official fundraising for nonprofits under review in the states
News from the Hill
So, What's Up…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Votes to Pass Budget, Brings Tax Reform a Step Closer
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Senate to vote on legislation that would lay the path for tax reform
Repealing the Johnson Amendment Remains a Target
A reflection on executive and regulatory activity in the Trump Administration
In the States: Elected official fundraising…
Washington Snapshot - October 5, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Budget Consideration Maintains Tax Reform Momentum
HHS Secretary Price Resigns
IRS Changes 1023-EZ Form
In the States: Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Portland Arts Tax
News from the Hill
So, What's Up with Tax Reform?
In the coming months…