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U.S. House Committee on Appropriations releases House Economic Stimulus Legislation
From TakingTheHill.com The U.S. Senate is still working to reach agreement on the Senate Stimulus package. The U.S. House has just begun its process on the House Stimulus bill. To read the full summary of the House Stimulus, click HERE.…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 'Stay at Home' order
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a "Stay at Home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and running through 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020. Below is a copy of…
CR: 'These common household products can destroy the novel Coronavirus'
From Consumer Reports News of stores running out of hand-sanitizing gels and chlorine wipes may have you worried about how to protect your family at home as COVID-19 spreads. But plain old hand soap will go a long way. “It isn’t…
Update: More states include auto repair as 'Essential Businesses'
From TakingTheHill.com & Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an emergency order to close all non-essential businesses across the state. The order requires "the closure of anything" that isn't included in the U.S. Department of Homeland…
COVID-19: Small businesses in all 50 states now eligible for 'Economic Injury Disaster Loans'
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - All small businesses in all 50 states are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. To read the U.S. House Committee on Small Business FAQ sheet, click HERE. To learn more about the loans, click…
Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline & federal tax payments regardless of amount owed
WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on…
COVID-19: States issue 'Stay at Home' orders
From TakingTheHill.com UPDATE: Connecticut & Nevada governors issue 'Stay at Home' orders WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont both announced stay at home orders for their states. Gov. Sisolaks’ Executive Order under Section 7…
Video (COVID-19): ASA leader shares positives from a 'tough week,' issues 'calls to action'
https://youtu.be/4gsIPwvYtVs NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas - ASA President/Executive Director Ray Fisher summarizes the week regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and provides a couple of important "calls to action." CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST: https://bit.ly/2vCIg7H
COVID-19: ASA asks members to write letters favoring tax relief for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to ensure small businesses aren't left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automotive Service Association is urging automotive repair and maintenance facilities to write to their members of Congress in support of a "100…
Facebook Live: ASA's Washington, D.C. representative discusses COVID-19 situation
https://youtu.be/uKczn4SoLiA WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provided an important update Friday during a Facebook Live, as ASA continues efforts to protect and bring needed legislative and other aid to auto repairers.
(COVID-19) Updated: List of states approved for SBA Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2020) - States approved for U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans to date are: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana Nevada New…
ASA Podcast (COVID-19): Washington, D.C. stimulus packages offer help for small business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative, fights every day for our members. This Podcast tells you how important that work is to your business. Listen in as Bob offers insight and the very latest information on what…
NHTSA offers proposal for occupant protection for Automated Driving Systems
From TakingTheHill.com The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) on occupant protection for automated driving systems. Per NHTSA, the proposal aims “to modernize numerous Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and clarify ambiguities…
ASA seeks shops to remain open as ‘Essential Businesses’ during COVID-19 Outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has submitted a letter – with aftermarket coalition members – to the National Governors Association, U.S. Conference of…
Mark your calendar! ASA sets Aug. 24-25 for Co-located Events - CARS, TTF, ABM & more
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — ASA has slated Aug. 24-25 as the new dates for the association’s joint CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service), TTF (Technology & Telematics Forum), annual business meeting and live PODCASTS. The event had originally…
(Aftermarket Matters) Coronavirus & your repair shop: How to minimize the impact
From Aftermarket Matters Editor’s Note: Carolyn Coquillette is the founder and CEO of Shop-Ware Inc., based in San Francisco, and is owner of Luscious Garage, a hybrid specialty shop, also in San Francisco. Below is from Coquillette’s Shop-Ware blog. Coronavirus…
COVID-19: ASA urges members to contact governors for federal disaster assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 18, 2020 – During this critical time of the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Automotive Service Association has been working in a coalition to assure independent repairers are included in any stimulus package for the…
