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Legislation
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Associations Get Snagged by States Scrutinizing Licensing
ASAE and other associations are tracking a proliferation of occupational licensing reform bills in the states, some of which…
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10 Steps to a Successful Capitol Hill Fly-In Day
Anyone who follows the news knows that political activism has been on the rise. According to a Washington…
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ASAE Cofounds Group Defending Certifications
The Professional Certification Coalition, created by ASAE and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, is responding to statehouse challenges…
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California Fast-Tracks Data Privacy Legislation Into Law
A month after GDPR took effect, the state passed the country’s strongest data protection rules this week in…
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ASAE Pushes Treasury for Changes in Tax Law
With the 2018 tax year well underway, ASAE and many other associations are still seeking changes to—or at least…
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ASAE Urges Veto of Missouri Credentialing Bills
Two bills passed by the Missouri legislature define certification as a government function, threatening voluntary certifications offered by…
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How Storytelling Can Help Congressional Champions Make Your Case
Most associations rely on two time-tested strategies for their advocacy efforts: storytelling and congressional champions. With the first…
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Louisiana Certification Bill Amended to Address Association Concerns
Language that would have barred the use of professional certifications in the state was removed from the proposed…
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Associations Press for Changes to Louisiana Credentialing Bill
Facing an outcry from professional credentialing organizations, Louisiana lawmakers may be ready to amend the proposed Occupational Licensing…
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Schooling Lawmakers in the Importance of Nondues Revenue
How much does Capitol Hill know about how associations operate and how nondues revenue streams are reinvested in an…
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How Associations Can Navigate Equal-Pay Laws
Equal-pay laws have become a hot topic as more states and municipalities enact laws to reduce the gender…
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The Power of Association Advocacy
The sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax system that was hurried through Congress at the end of 2017…
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Farm Equipment Groups Pledge to Make Equipment Repairs More Accessible
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association have pledged to boost access to information related…
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Association Agenda: Our Voice Matters
Tax overhaul demonstrates role of association advocacy.
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Days After FCC Repeal, New Net Neutrality Bill Draws Criticism
A new bill introduced in the wake of the FCC’s repeal of open-internet rules doesn’t go far enough…
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Associations Monitoring Tax Reform Impact
Having ushered through a budget that provides a historic opportunity to overhaul the tax code, congressional Republicans are…
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ASAE Focuses on Royalties in Senate Tax Bill
As the tax bill makes its way to the full Senate after Thanksgiving, ASAE is urging tax-writers to…
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Travel Groups Push for TSA, PreCheck Revamps
The U.S. Travel Association, Global Business Travel Association, and other groups are calling for legislation that would revamp…
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Tax Bill Omits Provisions That Most Concerned Associations
The tax bill rolled out by House Republicans on November 2 includes a number of provisions that will…
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After Equifax Hack, Groups Press for Stronger Data Breach Laws
With the response to Equifax’s data breach putting fresh attention on the lack of federal standards, a wide…
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Still No “Bathroom Bill” in Texas as Special Session Ends
Opponents of a bill that would have restricted restrooms available to transgender people celebrated its demise in the…
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How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules
Sunscreen has long been banned by many schools because of its treatment as an over-the-counter drug, but state…
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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session
A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill”…
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Fraternity Groups Put Full Support Behind Anti-Hazing Legislation
The REACH Act, which would increase reporting requirements after hazing incidents in hopes of preventing tragedies, has received…
