Tax and Financing
Tax and Financing
Along Those Lines, Episode 12: The Push for Congress to Save Co-ops’ Tax-Exempt Status
In the latest podcast episode, learn why it's vital for Congress to pass the RURAL Act.
RUS Electric Loan Program
USDA Awards Electric Co-ops $181 Million for Line, Metering Upgrades
USDA loans will help 214,000 rural residents and businesses in 10 states.
Tax and Financing
Q&A: How Co-op Priorities Are Faring in Congress This Year
Congress has less than two months of legislative days left this year to pass co-op priorities.
Tax and Financing
Budget Crisis in Alaska Could Mean Skyrocketing Bills for Electric Co-op Members
Electric cooperatives in Alaska prepare for loss of subsidies and higher bills.
Employee Benefits
House Votes to Repeal ‘Cadillac Tax’ on Health Care Plans
Co-ops provide health care benefits to more than 100,000 employees, retirees and their families.
RUS Electric Loan Program
USDA Invests $858 Million to Improve Rural Electric Service Infrastructure
Latest RUS electric loans: $858 million, 17 co-ops, 450,000 residents and businesses, 17 states.
Employee Benefits
House Passes Legislation to Reduce Electric Co-op Pension Premium Payments by More Than $30 Million
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) today applauded House passage of H.R.
Employee Benefits
Sen. Johnny Isakson Receives NRECA Distinguished Service Award
The Georgia senator helped save electric co-op pensions from $300 million in assessments.
Tax and Financing
USDA Awards $485 Million in Loans to Electric Co-ops to Improve Systems
Latest RUS electric loans: $485 million, 10 co-ops, 77 million consumers, 12 states.
*Tax Reform*
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Co-ops From Losing Tax-Exempt Status
The new bill would correct an unintended consequence of the 2017 tax law.