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New Temporary Worker Program Threatened

Retain Worker Program

Mileage Rate Increase

Per Diems Could Impact Some Hoteliers, AHLA Offers Tips for Affected Properties

House Bill 4306 - Electronic Recordkeeping

Pseudoephedrine Law

How A Bill Becomes Law

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Loss Prevention Management Bulletin

Procedures for H-2B Temporary Labor Certification in Non-Agricultural Occupations

Repeal of Tourism Promotion Tax - Effective July 1, 2007

Update on Sales Tax Exemption for Breakfast Included in Guest Room Rate

Important Information on Minimum Wage Increase

Travel Safety Alert

Southwest Airlines new carry-on policy

Credit Card Scam Alert

Handwashing Poster Scam Alert

State Law Mandates Changes in Credit Card Receipt

Mixed Beverage Tax Reporting Changes

State Sales Tax - Exemption for 100% Disabled Veterans

Per Diems Could Impact Some Hoteliers, AHLS Offers Tips for Affected Properties