In the latest episode, Katy Johnson describes the most important provisions included (and not included) in Republicans' sweeping budget reconciliation bill.

With Congress having approved sweeping tax and budget legislation, the Council celebrates several important policy advances for employer plan sponsors.

With the sweeping tax and budget bill headed for the president's desk, the Council highlights the wins for plan sponsors and the need for bipartisanship on future policy.

The sweeping GOP legislation does not include any changes to the employee benefit plan tax incentives, but does include an important extension of telehealth flexibility.

The high court's decision not to hear PCMA v. Mulready effectively upholds an appellate court ruling that ERISA preempts a state law regulating PBMs.

The Council provided an update on the latest news in paid leave policy and legislation.

The high court upheld the USPSTF as constitutional, meaning health plans must continue to cover certain items and services as “preventive care” without cost-sharing.

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson promotes the Council's webinar programming, including an upcoming session on paid leave policy.

the House Education and Workforce Committee approved a bill to reverse a rule that makes it easier for retirement plans to consider ESG factors when choosing investments.

The Council’s interactive website tool for obtaining information on state and municipal paid sick leave laws has been updated with changes to more than two dozen jurisdictions.

The Council's policy staff provided an update on legislative, regulatory and judicial activity.

In the latest episode, Katy Johnson summarizes the agenda and activity from the Council's most recent Policy Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.