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 New overtime rule put on hold 
Just days before the implementation date, a federal judge in Texas halted the Department of Labor's (DOL) new federal overtime rule, which would have doubled the Fair Labor Standards Act's salary threshold for exemption from overtime pay. This decision was made after 21 states filed an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction in October to stop the rule. This means that the rule will be on hold while the court determines whether or not the overtime rule is valid.
Until a final decision is reached, employers may continue to follow existing overtime rules. However, many employers have already either raised exempt employees' salaries to meet the new threshold or reclassified employees who are still earning less to nonexempt status. Employers may want to consider leaving those in place for now as the rule is not permanently barred. Consult with your HR team to ensure that steps are in place for whatever decision is made at the federal level. Review this update from Nonprofit Knowledge Matters for more details.
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Participate in Pop-IN to Pre-K December 12-16 
Pop IN to Pre-K week is an opportunity for you to showcase your preschool and pre-k program by inviting your community, including families, funders, faith leaders, elected officials and others, to see your program in action. RSVP to participate as soon as possible.
Your participation will not only showcase your program, it will help to advance the cause of expanding pre-k funding in Indiana! The effort is part of the All IN 4 Pre-K campaign, which is a coalition of Hoosier families, community advocates and business leaders that is working hard to expand pre-k funding in Indiana in 2017. View the flyer to learn more.
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Organization Day recap 
November 22 was Organization Day at the Statehouse. The Indiana General Assembly convened for the first time leading up to the 2017 legislative session. Organization Day gives legislators, including the twenty or so newly elected legislators, the opportunity to connect with their peers and discuss legislative topics for the coming session.
The 2017 session will begin on January 3 and must end no later than April 29. This session is a "long session" where lawmakers will decide the state's next two-year budget, which is typically about $30 billion. Legislators will make tough funding decisions on state government services, including education, infrastructure and public safety. Senate Committee Chairs and House Committee Chairs have been announced. Look for caucus priorities to be released soon.
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Our United Way Day at the Statehouse will be held on Tuesday, March 7. We invite staff, volunteers, board members and agency partners to join our Statehouse Day. We especially encourage new volunteers and staff to visit the statehouse and meet your legislators during this important, budget session.
Come and meet with your legislators to discuss key topics that are important to your community! Register today.
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Weigh in on issues important to you!
Submitting comments during rulemaking periods is an important way to shape policy. State and federal agencies appreciate specific comments about possible impacts and ways to improve proposed rules. Below are a few open comment periods in Indiana.
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Department of Education is accepting public comments on the Every Student Succeeds Act to help shape the state plan. Learn more.
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 IaUW Public PolicyIaUW is a nonpartisan organization that works to advance policy principles and compromise solutions for the common good. We focus on policies that are aligned with the impact work in local communities conducted by our 60 United Ways and United Funds.
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Education, so that children are prepared for and succeed in school;
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Income/Financial Stability, so that individuals and families may achieve and sustain financial stability;
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Health, so that individuals may access quality healthcare; and
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Strong Communities, where a statewide 2-1-1 network and a strong charitable sector help communities thrive.
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Frequently Requested Links / Documents
iauw.org - Learn about the Indiana Association of United Ways, current trainings and conferences and the ways we support local United Ways/Funds, partners and communities.
IaUW Policy / Advocacy info - Review and download IaUW Policy Priorities, Third House calendar, bill lists, fact sheets, talking points and testimony.
Federal Advocacy Action Center - Contact your member of Congress provided through our partnership with United Way Worldwide.
IaUW Policy Update Archive - Read prior issues, special articles and key documents produced by IaUW related to public policy and advocacy.
Community Report Card - Check out key indicators in Education, Income and Health for your neighborhood, county or region.
IN211.org - S earch for human service information available through the referral database or by calling 2-1-1. Download reports about resources, needs, gaps and trends from Indiana 211 Partnership.
NRN Calendar - Register for high-quality and affordable training for nonprofit staff and volunteers by the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network.
Indiana General Assembly - Check the hearing or floor schedule, watch a live or recorded hearing or floor session and look up your legislators.
Congress.gov - Look up bills introduced or passed in Congress.
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Save the Date - United Way Day at the Statehouse on March 7
