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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Corporations Likely to Tackle Social Issues by Joining Coalitions
A new survey from the Public Affairs Council finds that companies are increasingly putting their clout into the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Savon de Marseille Recipe Causes Debate for French Groups
Savon de Marseille, which is being considered for a geographical indication, is very popular, but the exact recipe—both…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Justice Department Won’t Update Music Publishers’ Consent Decrees
The decades-old consent decrees guiding the actions of ASCAP and BMI weren’t updated after a long Justice Department…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How the Little Free Library Became Hugely Influential
One guy's single spark of inspiration led to a global movement of book-sharing that has expanded far beyond…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
After Brexit Vote, Scotch Whisky Association Calls for Clarity
Even without its ties to the European Union, will the U.K. remain a country focused on free trade?…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Bill that Would Lift Bike Ban in Wilderness Areas Draws Mixed Reactions
Conservation and biking groups have assorted opinions when it comes to proposed legislation that would lift the existing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Beekeeping, With Associations’ Help, Takes New York City By Swarm
NYC has become an unexpected hot spot for beekeeping, with associations helping to buoy the trend in the…
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Drug Store Group Launches Immunization Initiative
Wanting to boost pharmacy-based immunization rates, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is launching three demonstration projects…
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GMO Labeling Bill Becomes Law, Remains Contentious
A new law mandates GMO labeling for most foods, but advocacy groups argue that the new law allows…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Could Reduced DC Metro Service Derail Business?
The general manager of the District’s subway system wants to permanently shorten its hours. Restaurant and hotel associations…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Green Thumb: American Forests’ Tree Canopy Strategy
American Forests turn cities green by building up the tree canopy.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Waiting for November
Tax reform depends on who takes control of the White House.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Proposed Debt Collection Rule Changes Draw Responses
Too far or not far enough? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's plans to limit how often debt collectors…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Senate Bill Aims to Reform Federal Checkoff Programs
A bipartisan bill recently introduced into the Senate would require that industry-funded checkoff programs disclose their budgets and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Michael Jordan Donations Strike Careful Political Balance
One of the greatest basketball legends of all time is troubled by the recent increase in violence against…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
High School Football: Georgia Group Tackles Heat Risks on Practice Field
Athletic organizations like the Georgia High School Association are hopeful that football players will stay safe this summer…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Electric Vehicles: Energy Department, Power Association Team Up
A new agreement between the American Public Power Association and the U.S. Department of Energy could help get…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Ride-Sharing: Public Transit Group Says Uber, Lyft Complementary
In a new report, the American Public Transportation Association says it sees ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft—and…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Australian Footballers Square Off Against Stigma Around Mental Illness
Athletes, coaches, and researchers Down Under are teaming up to launch an online initiative to encourage men to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
ASAE Voices Support for Overtime Reform Bill
ASAE voiced support for a bill that would alleviate some of the concerns employers have with the Department…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
5 Tips for Measuring Your Advocacy Success
There’s one clear metric for success in almost every association government relations program, according to Brian Pallasch, CAE:…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Starbucks, U.K. Groups Put Energy Into Better Paper Cups
Traditional paper cups, which often have plastic mixed in, can be very difficult to recycle. But thanks to…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
EMV Migration Forum Changes Name, Expands Mission
The industry forum designed to boost uptake of chip cards in the United States sees much potential for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IT Group: Pokémon Go Is “Rogue” Software
The International Association of IT Asset Managers says the buzzworthy augmented-reality game introduces too many security risks to…
