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Telecom Groups Sue Over Net Neutrality Rules
With the FCC’s Open Internet Order officially published in the Federal Register, several trade groups have taken the…
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Two Associations Champion Hospitality Industry With Joint Hill Day
The American Hotel and Lodging Association is joining together with the National Restaurant Association to lobby Congress this…
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Survey: Mental Health Struggles to Reach Parity with Medical Issues
New research from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that insurance companies are failing to provide adequate…
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Cannabis Association to Tommy Chong: Sorry, it’s Not Personal
While the comedian and entrepreneur has gained a reputation as a prominent legalization advocate, the National Cannabis Industry…
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Smooth Sailing: New Group Promises to Ease Family-Travel Stress
Planning and going on a big family vacation can create unwanted drama. To help families travel easier, the…
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Infographic: The MLB Players Association’s Salary Impact
To celebrate the beginning of the 2015 Major League Baseball season, take a look into the influence of…
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Boating Group: Help Us Build a Better Life Jacket
The boating enthusiasts group BoatUS, teaming with two manufacturers groups, is in the midst of holding a design…
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Retail Group: Delay Launch of Upgraded Payment Systems
With the retail industry under the gun to upgrade its retail systems, a recent letter by the Food…
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Boy Scouts’ LGBT Policy Challenged by New York Chapter
The Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America this week hired Pascal Tessier, one of…
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Could “Safe Phone Zones” Help Stop Distracted Driving?
The Governors Highway Safety Association has given a thumbs-up to moves by Illinois and other states to create…
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Indiana Governor, Lawmakers Promise to Clarify Religious Freedom Law
After a week of backlash and widespread criticism over the state’s newly signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Indiana…
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Association Startup Stories
Association executives who were around in an organization's early days might look back on those times fondly—long hours…
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Work Continues on Tax Reform
There's widespread agreement on the need for tax reform, but what it would look like differs significantly depending…
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Editor’s Note: Good Beginnings for Association Startups
Meet three association startups that are looking to set the path for their respective industries.
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Starting Line: Association Startups Take Their Marks
The association startup space is budding just as much as the for-profit space is in Silicon Valley. Check…
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Association Agenda: Lines Drawn on Tax Reform
Both parties continue push for comprehensive tax reform.
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Pilots, Mental Health Groups Respond to Germanwings Tragedy
Associations representing airline pilots and the mental health industry reacted to the fatal Germanwings crash over the weekend.…
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House Ways and Means Approves IRS Oversight Bills
Last week, the committee passed several bills intended to reform the Internal Revenue Service, which is still recovering…
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Anthropology Group Takes Stand in Native American Mascot Debate
Though the American Anthropological Association has been a vocal proponent of indigenous rights throughout its history, the group…
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As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana
Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has…
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Nursing Home Groups Backing House Medicare Payments Plan
While a Medicare payments plan would likely force groups focused on nursing homes to make sacrifices, they say…
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Cybersecurity: Retailers Hit New Milestone in Cybersharing Efforts
Piggybacking on an existing system for the financial industry, the Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center earlier this month…
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Gen Con Considers Leaving Indianapolis Over “Religious Freedom” Bill
Organizers for Gen Con, Indianapolis' largest convention based on scale and economic impact, have sent a letter to…
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Energy Groups Hustle to Court Over Federal Fracking Rules
Two associations in the energy space have filed a lawsuit against the federal government for attempting to create…
