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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
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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Securities Association Leads Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Scams
An operation led by the North American Securities Administrators Association led to nearly three dozen enforcement actions against…
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The American Gaming Association Scored a Big Advocacy Win. Now What?
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has made sports betting legal across the country. That represents a victory for…
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Associations React, Advocate as GDPR Takes Effect
As Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation took effect on Friday, associations found themselves advising members, advocating—and, in one…
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ASAE Sends Fringe Benefit Comments to Treasury
A provision in the tax law passed last year eliminated a deduction for transportation and other fringe benefits…
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Patient Advocacy Group Spreads the Word About Preventing Lyme Disease
Tick bites can accompany summertime hiking, camping, and even backyard playing, but LymeDisease.org has put together resources to…
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Missions Place Nonprofit Brands Atop World Value Index
Nine of the top 10 organizations listed in the 2018 edition of Enso’s World Value Index, a ranking…
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New Alliance Aims to Decentralize AI With Blockchain
The Decentralized AI Alliance, announced this week at a tech conference, aims to offer an alternative to more…
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U.K. Industrial Group Aims to Ease the Brexit Pain
The trade body EURIS, which represents numerous U.K.-based associations, is launching a new advisory network, with the goal…
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Youth Travel Group Ensures Trips Go on For Thousands of Ohio Students
After a company cancelled planned school trips and subsequently filed for bankruptcy, the Student Youth Travel Association mobilized…
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AMVETS Partners With VA to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis
Following a White House order providing more mental health assistance to veterans, the veterans service group has launched…
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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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Hawaii Property Owners Can Turn to This Association to Cover Volcano Losses
The Hawaii Property Insurance Association, a state-created group that works as a public-private partnership, serves as an insurer…
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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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As Senate Jumps Into Net Neutrality Debate, Advocacy Heats Up
As Senate Democrats use every vote they have to force a debate about net neutrality on the Senate…
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Heart Association’s New Accelerator Puts Focus on Community Health
Concerned about the greatly differing health outcomes for people who live even short distances away from one another,…
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Tech Groups Warn of China Blowback on Tariff, Security Issues
With Chinese tech companies in U.S. government crosshairs and tariffs at the center of the conversation, associations in…
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Outbreak Shines Light on Complicated Problem for Produce Industry: Traceability
With an outbreak of E. coli hitting a major part of the romaine lettuce supply, the challenges of…
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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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The Advocacy Battle Behind Rearview Cameras in Cars
Tragic “backover” incidents involving young children gave advocacy groups a reason to push for laws mandating the use…
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The Partnership Behind Arizona’s Teacher Walkout
A grassroots movement for increased school funding inspired the Arizona Education Association to help---first, by not getting in…
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The Future of Data Ownership
High-profile data breaches have many people concerned about their online privacy. As consumers become better informed about data…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Authors Guild’s Unusual, Unique Legal Win
It took 17 years, but the Authors Guild and other writers’ groups scored a major win in a…
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ASAE Pushes for Delay in UBIT Changes Under Tax Law
Associations need guidance from the Treasury Department on how to comply with new requirements for calculating and reporting…
