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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Why Advocacy Needs to Move Beyond “Awareness”
Associations are rightly enthused when their public-policy actions get some attention, but that attention means little without action.…
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4 Tips for Advocacy in a New Administration
What should government relations professionals be doing now to initiate their advocacy work with the Trump administration? Start…
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The Age of Agile Advocacy for Associations
President Donald Trump entered office on a promise to change Washington, DC. What that means for the workings…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Report: Why Growing Distractions Put Pedestrians at Risk
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association finds that pedestrian fatalities are on the rise; the…
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Brewers Association Launches Beer Nutrient Database
With small-scale brewers left at a disadvantage by forthcoming nutrition requirements at restaurants, the Brewers Association is getting…
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Pew Study: Americans Want Paid Leave, Want Employers to Offer It
According to the Pew Research Center, paid family and medical leave has generally broad support, but the devil…
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Years After Going Dormant, Wisconsin Venture Capital Association Makes Comeback
Following in the footsteps of a nearby Michigan group, the Wisconsin Venture Capital Association is coming back to…
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Hotel Industry Embarks on Pilot to Prevent Food Waste
Teaming with the World Wildlife Fund and The Rockefeller Foundation, the American Hotel & Lodging Association will offer…
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911 Outages Show Need for System Upgrades, Group Says
Two recent outages of the 911 system—one national, one local—highlight the risks that come with failing to modernize…
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Groups Gear Up for Fight to Protect Programs Targeted by Budget Proposal
The White House’s budget proposal, which raised concerns around the funding of domestic programs, has a number of…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How the Advertising Industry Is Breaking Down Tech’s Walled Gardens
The Association of National Advertisers and its members have been concerned about the walled-garden nature of many tech-driven…
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8 Ways Government Relations Pros Can Reach Freshmen Members of Congress
Change is the only constant in Washington, DC, and with the 115th Congress sworn in and ramping up…
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Report: Terror Risk Tops Safety Concerns for Business Travelers
In a new Global Business Travel Association report, the association found that many business travelers said they were…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
White House’s Draft Budget Plan Raises Alarm in Nonprofit World
The Trump administration’s draft budget plan deeply cuts funding for many agencies that nonprofits rely on. Independent Sector,…
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Amid March Madness, Gaming Group Calls for Regulated Betting System
Almost all the bets placed on the NCAA tournament are illegal, but Americans should have a way to…
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Coalition Steps Up to Spur Innovation in Florida
To pave the way for stronger entrepreneurship, better coordination, and more networking, Launch Florida is bringing together disparate…
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Infrastructure Report Card Shows Critical Need for Investment
Despite dismal grades on the latest “Report Card for America’s Infrastructure” spotlighting the need for investment, the American…
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Report: $100 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Spending Needed
In a new report, Airports Council International-North America says federal funding only covers about half of the estimated…
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American Health Care Act: Prominent Associations Speak Out
Three large associations that notably supported the Affordable Care Act have come out against the long-awaited Republican replacement,…
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Eating Disorders Group Wraps Up Successful Awareness Week
The National Eating Disorders Association closed out its National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with a PSA from singer-songwriter…
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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill
As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony…
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Jewish Center and School Groups Ramp Up Response to Bomb Threats
After 100 bomb threats to Jewish community centers and schools, groups are working to keep member schools and…
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Membership Hack: Two-for-One Fly-In Visits
The National Association of Counties turns members into advocates by doubling the value of their trip to Washington,…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: Higher Learning
The 2017 NASPA Annual Conference is set to start this weekend. More than 5,000 attendees are expected in…
