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Your Congress in Action: April 6, 2026
Along with the cherry blossoms and the start of another season of futility for the Nationals, one of Washington’s main springtime traditions is the release of the President’s budget request for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget proposal released by the Trump White...
ACTION ALERT: Message Your Senator for 2027 Historic Preservation Funding
A key Senate committee is on the verge of deciding how much federal funding SHPOs and THPOs will receive in the next fiscal year. We need your help in asking Senators to support robust funding. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is the primary federal funding...
Executive Order on Contracting & DEI
President Trump last week issued a new Executive Order intended to prevent federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The EO says that, while his administration has "made significant progress in ending racial...
Now on Demand: Fire Insurance Records
If you missed last week's webinar on fire insurance records, it is now available on demand! When professionals in CRM-related fields are asked what they know about fire insurance records, their response is most often: “Oh yeah! Sanborn maps...” Don't race out of the...
Take the ACRA Financial Survey Now
Today marks the return of ACRA’s Financial Survey, last conducted over a decade ago – and your participation is vital! The survey is anonymous and collects information on the CRM industry to support longitudinal analysis of business conditions, workforce trends, and...
Your Congress in Action: March 23, 2026
It has been a challenging year for federal employees. Between DOGE-orchestrated layoffs and buyout offers, agency closures, return-to-office mandates, and a series of government shutdowns, the nation’s civil servants have faced unprecedented levels of stress. The...
ACTION NEEDED: Send a Message to Congress for 2027 Historic Preservation Funding
Congress is about to determine how much federal funding SHPOs and THPOs will receive in the next fiscal year - and we need your help in asking representatives to support robust funding. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is the primary federal funding mechanism for...
New Executive Order on Housing
President Trump issued an executive order (EO) Friday that seeks to increase homebuilding by, among other things, directing the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) to explore ways to reduce or streamline Section 106 consultations on housing and...
Webinar 3/26: Fire Insurance Records
When professionals in CRM-related fields are asked what they know about fire insurance records, their response is most often: “Oh yeah! Sanborn maps...” Don't race out of the station with your sirens blaring just yet! Did you know that Sanborn maps are just the...
New Member Benefit: Discounted Payroll & HR
American Cultural Resources Association has joined forces with ADP to offer complimentary HR screening appointments to small business owners in our network! Stay ahead of legislative updates and compliance mandates by scheduling a meeting with our dedicated...