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Feb. 23
The February ESOP Report is packed with content. The ESOP Report is a member benefit. If you, or someone you know, would like to receive a copy of the ESOP Report please join The ESOP Association.
Feb. 02
Des Moines Iowa, February 2, 2022 – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds today visited Library Binding Services (LBS Inc.), a 100% Employee Owned business, to promote a plan that would eliminate state taxes for retirement plans, including ESOPs, and would encourage more Iowa business owners to sell their businesses to their employees as a retirement succession plan.
Jan. 28
The Pennsylvania State house has passed HB 285 which would permit the deferral of taxation on a lump-sum distribution from Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP). The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), puts the state on par with the rest of the nation and allows certain business owners who sell stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to defer capital gains taxes collected at the sale of the business.
Jan. 27
Welcome to the first ESOP Report of 2022. Each month the ESOP Report is sent to TEA Members to keep them apprised of the latest topics, trends, news, and events in our community. 
Jan. 07
January 2022 Hawaii Chapter of The ESOP Association's Name in the Newsletter winner, Chapter Awards, letter from the Chapter President, ESOP Focus & More!
Jan. 05
Looking for a good winter brew? Look no further than these seasonal beers from a few of our favorite ESOP Breweries.
Jan. 03
National, Regional, and Chapter Meetings Happening All Year!
Mar. 24
Important changes—bringing you incredible opportunities to get engaged in public policy and advocacy—are taking place at your ESOP Association. Updates to TEA's governance coupled with a suite of new advocacy programs offer a path for members of all experience levels to get involved in ESOP advocacy. Get all the details in multiple articles in this month's ESOP Report. 
Plus, you can get the latest details on the National Conference, which is now open for registration; learn about TEA's new Group Captive Workers' Comp Insurance Plan; read about a new Issue Brief on control premiums in ESOP valuations; and more!
Mar. 22
Marty Walsh, the two-term mayor of Boston, was confirmed as the Labor secretary by the Senate in a 68-29 vote on Monday, March 22, 2021.
Please see the ESOP Association's Official Statement for more on this news.