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DOL Issues New Worker Classification Rule

The final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to clarify the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

FCIP Avoids Cuts in Biden’s 2025 Budget

President Joe Biden’s FY2025 budget does not include cuts to the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP), which is welcome news and a significant win for the agriculture community.

Wildfire Act Blazes Through House Financial Services Committee

The bill will require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on wildfire damage, the existing state of insurance coverage, possible government mitigation responses, and the challenges faced by private insurers.

NFIP Reauthorized Until March 8

A short-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program through March 8 was included in the short-term continuing resolution passed by Congress last week.