Family Businesses Articles

Senate Concludes OBBBA Vote-a-Rama

The Senate approved a revised version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) (H.R. 1) on July 1, concluding a vote-a-rama that began the morning of June 30 and lasted over 24 hours.   Consideration was further delayed after Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced his...

Tax Update: Senate Passes Reconciliation Package

Moments ago, the Senate passed Republicans’ multi-trillion-dollar reconciliation package, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting a tie-breaking vote in favor of passage.   Sens. Susan Collins...

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Senate’s ‘Vote-A-Rama’ Keeps Family Business-related Amendments on the Line Today, Senate voting continues on numerous filed amendments affecting family-owned businesses. Called the “vote-a-rama,” Republicans and Democrats are finalizing their votes on amendments to...

Saying It Out Loud June 2025, By Pat Soldano

By Patricia M. Soldano President Family Enterprise USANew Study Says College Students Ponder ‘Legacy,’ ‘Succession,’ and ‘Generating Revenue’ When Considering Joining the Family-owned Business   But Family Communication Still Ranks High as Major Issue   This...