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U.S. Senate Passes Major Tax and Spending Bill with Provisions Beneficial to Many Small Businesses
On July 1, 2025, the United States Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on a 51-50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance provided the tiebreaking vote. The U.S. House must approve the Senate’s version before the bill can be…
North Dakota Bucks Trends by Passing Law Allowing Insurers to Direct Policyholders to Certain Auto Body Shops
North Dakota has decided to buck a trend in the way states approach automotive insurance issues. Most states discourage auto insurance companies from directing their policyholders to certain auto body shops. In other words, they cannot prevent their policyholders from…
ASA Coalition Legislation would Resolve Core Issues Faced by Independent Auto Repairers
Some in Congress like to invoke independent auto repair shops to appear on the side of the little guy. They now have an opportunity to support legislation that addresses their data concerns as well as important safety issues for independent…
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Step Back to Speed Up: Why Perspective Is the Business Edge You’re Ignoring
I often take a walk, in a nearby park. It’s quiet, simple, and ironically one of the most productive parts of my day. The trees have changed. The paths have shifted. And every time I walk it, I realize how…
Family in the Auto Shop: Yes, Hell No, or It Depends?
If you've ever had one family member at Thanksgiving who says something wildly inappropriate or still treats you like you're twelve, you already know: family dynamics are tricky. Now imagine inviting that same person into your business. In the automotive…
Steering Your Auto Shop Toward Success: A Guide for Owners
I speak with auto shop owners from across the country and most are facing similar challenges. Feeling overworked by being the go-to person Stuck in the day to day Constantly managing crises and emergencies And if that isn’t enough, most…
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U.S. Senate Passes Major Tax and Spending Bill with Provisions Beneficial to Many Small Businesses
On July 1, 2025, the United States Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) on a 51-50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance provided the tiebreaking vote. The U.S. House must approve the Senate’s version before the bill can be…
Congressional Hearing Shines Spotlight on Issues Important to ASA Members like Vehicle Safety and Data Access
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 – The United States House of Representatives’ Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on June 26, 2025 titled, “Looking Under the Hood: The State of NHTSA and Motor Vehicle…
North Dakota Bucks Trends by Passing Law Allowing Insurers to Direct Policyholders to Certain Auto Body Shops
North Dakota has decided to buck a trend in the way states approach automotive insurance issues. Most states discourage auto insurance companies from directing their policyholders to certain auto body shops. In other words, they cannot prevent their policyholders from…
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