Learn More About H-2B Program Changes and Take Action
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced changes to the H-2B visa temporary worker program that are scheduled to take effect on April 23, 2012. These updates could have a [...]
New Congress Likely to Consider Next Farm Bill and Internet Gaming
Two important Congressional issues to monitor are development of the next Farm Bill and Internet gaming legislation. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), former chairman and now ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, oversaw [...]
Payroll-Tax Meetings May Impact Small Business Incentives
The Congressional conference committee assigned to consider a longer term extension of the payroll-tax deduction through 2012 met again on Wednesday, February 1. At stake is whether the temporary two-month [...]
Ways and Means Committee Taking Shape
As the 112th Congress gets underway and Republicans take control of the House, leadership roles and membership in the powerful Ways and Means Committee have changed. Members in these coveted positions have [...]
Second Session of 112th Congress Under Way
The second session of the 112th Congress is just getting under way as members of the U.S. House of Representatives return from recess this week and the Senate does the [...]
Havre de Grace voted 2011 Horse of the Year
Contact: Jim Gluckson (646) 335-6835 Third consecutive year that a female horse wins racing's highest honor Fox Hill Farm’s 4-year-old Filly Havre de Grace was named Horse of the Year Monday [...]
Kendall-Jackson, Adequan ® and Roberts Communications Network sign on as official partners of Eclipse Awards
Contact: Eric Wing (914) 521-5316 The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Kendall-Jackson Winery, Adequan ® and Roberts Communications Network have reached agreements to serve as Official Partners of [...]
DOJ Opionion Could Impact Horseracing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a letter and related opinion in late December that may have significant implications for U.S. horseracing. The opinion specifically addresses the legality of intrastate Internet [...]
Changes to Investment Incentives for 2012
Two investment incentives for business that were available for horse owners in 2011 were not included in federal legislation recently passed by Congress to continue the payroll tax deduction through [...]
House Bill Passes with Continuation of 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation
The House voted 234 to 193 on Tuesday evening to pass legislation that continues 100 percent small business bonus depreciation through 2012. Known as the “Middle Class Tax Relief and [...]