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Advocacy
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American Associations Day: Headed to the Hill
Lawmakers hear from association execs on American Associations Day.
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WMATA: Why DC’s Metro System Banned “Issue” Ads
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which has long allowed advocacy messages to be posted throughout its system,…
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Associations Should Look to the States for Advocacy Action
The gridlock in Washington has been well documented in recent years. The partisan chokehold may be easing, but…
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Medical Scribes: Industry Group Says Field Rising Quickly
In the past few years, electronic medical records have created the need for a new type of employee:…
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Retail Association Pushes for Greater Credit Card Security
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe won praise from the Retail Industry Leaders Association after he signed a directive mandating…
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UK Bars Launch Night Time Industries Association
At a time when prominent clubs are facing closure and the United Kingdom’s highest-ranking police officer has recommended…
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Tech, Trade, and Library Groups Form Copyright Mega-Coalition
The Re:Create Coalition brings together various groups from the technology, trade, and library industries. The alliance will advocate…
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Fraternal Government Relations Coalition Puts Undergrads in Spotlight
When the Fraternal Government Relations Coalition took to Capitol Hill last week, it was helped by dozens of…
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Washington Restaurant and Lodging Associations Become One
Realizing they are stronger together than apart, the two groups recently announced an upcoming merger that will help…
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Monday Buzz: 100 Years of Kindness to Animals
A celebration of humane treatment of animals hits a centennial landmark. Plus: A familiar face in membership joins…
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Anti-Tobacco Group Plays Small Ball, May Win Big in San Francisco
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has pushed for Major League Baseball to ban smokeless tobacco from the game…
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Native American Groups See Potential in Legal Cannabis
With a new coalition in tow, Native American tribes nationwide are considering the potential sale of legal marijuana…
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Consumers Union Builds Massive Support in Robocall Fight
The nonprofit group behind Consumer Reports can count hundreds of thousands of supporters in its fight against automated…
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Defense Lawyers Group Pushes for Change After FBI Forensics Report
A review of transcripts from criminal cases dating back more than 20 years found that 95 percent included…
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American Library Association’s Ferguson Memorial Damaged
On Sunday, a tree put up in honor of Michael Brown—the teenager fatally shot last year by a…
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ASAE Sends Comments to Senate Tax Reform Working Groups
The association community wants to be sure its voice is heard as five Senate working groups get busy…
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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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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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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…
