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ASA-WI Newsletter July-August 2010
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ASA of Wisconsin Sporting Clays & Optional Five Stand
9-28-2010

Champions Academy 2010
9-18-2010

Membership Meeting
10-26-2010

Membership Meeting
11-16-2010

Membership Meeting
1-25-2011

Better, Faster, Stronger: What Arizona's New Law Means for Payments to Subcontractors

On May 11, 2010, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed S.B. 1375, a law that will strengthen the payment rights of construction subcontractors throughout the state. "Every subcontractor should be aware of the new law's provisions, ensure that contracts reflect them, and know how to exercise their rights," says podcast presenter Richard Usher, Hill & Usher LLC, Phoenix.

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:12:34 +0000

ASA-FASA Podcast: Traps To Avoid When a Customer Files Bankruptcy
In this podcast for construction subcontractors, attorney Bill Norton of Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings in Nashville, Tenn., discusses: steps to take early on in a project that could help if the prime later files for bankruptcy; some of the typical events that follow a bankruptcy filing; and tips for preserving claims and getting a maximum financial recovery.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:30:59 +0000

ASA's Ten Survival Tips for Subcontractors in Lean Times
Learn the value of cost-cutting, preserving lien rights, double-checking bids, holding current market share, and more.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:56:45 +0000

ASA's Marketing and Selling in a Down Economy
In 20 minutes, construction subcontractors can learn how to re-vamp their marketing and sales strategies, and close new sales.
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:25:31 +0000

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Additional Advocacy Resources

Here are links to the U.S. Congress....

U.S. House of Representatives: http://clerk.house.gov/

U.S. Senate: http://www.senate.gov/

And to the Wisconsin Legislature....

Wisconsin State Assembly: http://www.legis.state.wi.us/asmhome.htm

Wisconsin State Senate: http://www.legis.wisconsin.gov/senhome.htm


And to the Executive Branch....

The White House: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

The Governor's Office: http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/


And the Judicial Branch....

U.S. Supreme Court: http://www.supremecourt.gov/

Wisconsin Supreme Court: http://www.wicourts.gov/about/organization/supreme/index.htm

There are several good digests for political information....


Wheeler Report: http://www.thewheelerreport.com/

WisPolitics: http://www.wispolitics.com/

Rasmussen Reports: http://www.rasmussenreports.com/


For election/lobbying information - both state and national - here are some good links....

Elections 2010: http://thewheelerreport.com/lxn10/index.htm

Candidates Running for State Office: http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/page/all_candidates_registered_06_14_10_pdf_89882.pdf
 
Wisconsin Government Accountability Board - Elections/Lobbying: http://gab.wi.gov/

Campaign Finances: http://www.wisdc.org/wdc.php

U.S. House Elections: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/house/2010_elections_house_map.html 

U.S. Senate Elections: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/senate/2010_elections_senate_map.html
 
Governor's Races: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/governor/2010_elections_governor_map.html


For the parties and other such organizations....

Democratic Party of Wisconsin: http://www.wisdems.org/

Republican Party of Wisconsin: http://www.wisgop.org/

Americans For Prosperity - Wisconsin Chapter: http://www.americansforprosperity.org/wisconsin


And some fun stuff....

Miss Pronouncer - How to Pronounce a Legislator's Name http://www.misspronouncer.com/about.html

Wisconsin Blue Book (Digest Of State Information): http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/bb/09bb/index.htm


State Agencies

Department of Commerce: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/

Department of Commerce - Building Contractor Registration: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/SB/SB-BuildingContractorProgram.html

Department of Workforce Development - Apprenticeship: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/apprenticeship/

Department of Workforce Development - Prevailing Wage: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/prevailing_wage_rate/


Federal Agencies

OSHA: http://www.osha.gov/

Required Job Posters:

State: http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/dwd/posters.htm

Federal: http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/osdbu/sbrefa/poster/matrix.htm