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Dec. 14
The ESOP Association released the following statement on the unexpected passing of Will Raap, a visionary leader in employee ownership, organic gardening, and locally sourced and sustainable food.
Nov. 28
This month's issue of the ESOP Report includes a recap of the 2022 Employee Owned Conference with a special feature on the 2022 AACE Award Winners.
Oct. 26
In this month's issue of the ESOP Report, enjoy a special feature on our upcoming Employee Owned 2022 Conference. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss! 
Sep. 29
In this month’s jam packed issue: TEA talks Employee Ownership Month, the recent petition filed with the Department of Labor, and several events and updates for the Employee Ownership Foundation, including ESOPATHON!  Also don’t miss the EOM poster contest winner, an AACE Awards update, and Edmunson Scholarship recipients. 
Sep. 22
The ESOP Association (TEA), the national trade association  representing companies with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and ESOP  professionals, today exercised rights under the Administrative Procedure Act to petition  the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to undertake a long-delayed rulemaking essential  to the formation and ongoing operation of ESOPs.
Aug. 31
In this month's issue: TEA Launches legal challenges in defense of ESOPs, commentary on regulatory overreach by TEA President & CEO Jim Bonham, new advocacy resources to help you engage this Employee Ownership Month, and much more.
Aug. 12
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August 12, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Statement on Final Passage of Inflation Reduction Act
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376).  It will now advance to President Biden and is expected to be signed into law in the next ten days.
 
Aug. 08
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August 8, 2022
 
The ESOP Association Hails Senate Passage of Critical Provisions in Reconciliation Bill
The Senate-passed reconciliation bill in Congress, titled the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), includes language promoted by The ESOP Association to protect employee stock ownership plans from new excise taxes on stock repurchases.  This provision potentially paves the way for a tremendous financial incentive to form employee stock ownership plans.  
 
Jul. 29
Welcome to the July issue of the ESOP Report. This month we feature a lot of information about employee engagement, growing a culture, and resources to help your ESOP.
Jun. 28
Welcome to the June issue of the ESOP Report - find the latest ESOP news, tips, topics, and more!