Federal Legislative Updates
White House Highlights of Phased-In Healthcare Reforms to Benefit Texans
August 30, 2010
On Medicare a $250 tax-free rebate to help offset the cost of hitting the so-called “donut hole” in Medicare drug coverage for almost 42,000 senior Texans, that will be implemented through 2020 Eligibility of all Medicare enrollees for preventive health services such as colorectal cancer screenings, mammograms and annual wellness visit without co-payments, coinsurance or deductibles. Uninsured [...] Read More »
August 26th Celebrates Women’s Right of Suffrage
August 30, 2010
Ninety years ago, on August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was certified which allowed women the right of suffrage. The 19th Amendment states, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of SEX. [...] Read More »
Public Policy Announcement – Contact Your Senator Now!
August 09, 2010
Support the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 — Contact Your Senator NOW! Take Action! Access to credit is a critical issue for small business. H.R.5297 – the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 – will create the Small Business Lending Fund Program directing the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments [...] Read More »
Texas State Legislature
Texas Employers, Don’t Miss Out Small Business “Bail Out”
August 30, 2010
The state of Texas has initiated the Back to Work program that offers wage subsidy to employers that hire unemployed Texans through 28 work development boards and has set aside $15M for a period of two years. Businesses, small and large are offered a portion of new employees’ wages for a set period of time [...] Read More »
Immigration Issues
August 30, 2010
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed the $600 M Border security bill that will be used to hire 1,000 border security agents, purchase security machines and equipment, a third portion will benefit DOJ agencies like the FBI, the DEA and the ATF to address deal with drug dealers and human traffickers, and a $26 [...] Read More »
Texas State Legislative “How To’s”: How to contact members and track bills
September 19, 2005
It is easy to contact Texas legislators and track bills. Here are several easy steps to doing so. Read More »
Call to Action
NAWBO Announces New Partnership with Hogan & Hartson
December 10, 2009
This Formidable Advocacy Firm Gives NAWBO a More Powerful Voice on Issues Impacting Women-Owned Businesses Washington D.C.— Founded in 1975, NAWBO is the voice of America’s more than 10 million women-owned businesses and is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of women entrepreneurs across all industries. With the announcement of a new partnership with formidable [...] Read More »
Houston Mayoral Candidate Debate Luncheon
September 15, 2009
Join the area Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 for the Houston Mayoral Candidate Debate Luncheon! Time: 11:00 a.m. Networking / 11:30 Lunch Place: Intercontinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South Dear NAWBO Members: NAWBO Houston has a table of 10 at this event. We are looking for members of NAWBO who are interested in attending this [...] Read More »
Peace through Business Students Arrive Tomorrow
August 06, 2009
...And the media is paying attention. Take a minute to see The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's (IEEW) latest coverage on the upcoming PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS Conference! Read More »
