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Report: Meeting Planners Anticipate Attendance Increase

Associations Now

The Future Partners report also found that planners remain concerned about inflation and a challenging political climate. The post Report: Meeting Planners Anticipate Attendance Increase appeared first on Associations Now.

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Journalism Groups Sue California Over Independent Contractor Law

Associations Now

In a lawsuit, the groups argue that California Assembly Bill 5, which limits how much an employer may use freelance workers without classifying them as employees, is an unconstitutional restriction on speech and the media. When AB5 was signed into law, our members in California were understandably upset,” ASJA President Milton C.

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Internet Association Hires New Head Lobbyist In California

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Sacramento, CA – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Dylan Hoffman joined the organization as Director of Government Affairs for the State of California, where he will serve as IA’s head lobbyist in Sacramento. He will report directly to IA’s Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs, Robert Callahan. He holds a B.A.

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California Contractor Bill Will Have Far-Reaching Impact, Associations Say

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Several associations are raising concerns about a recently passed California measure that was touted as targeting gig economy businesses, saying it could bring new costs and workforce challenges in many other industries that rely on contractors. The California News Publishers Association sought exemptions for both.

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Forestry Group Looks at Big Picture Amid California Wildfires

Associations Now

The Alameda County Firefighters Association Local 55 recently launched a GoFundMe to raise money for firefighters from Redding, California, who have continued to fight the Carr wildfire despite losing their homes in the disaster. This has been a wake-up call for California. The fund has raised more than $20,000 so far.

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California Group Helps Shape Water Conservation Policies

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After years of drought, California saw a deluge of rain and snow. As the governor lifts the drought emergency status, the Association of California Water Agencies is helping inform the next conservation policy moves. The post California Group Helps Shape Water Conservation Policies appeared first on Associations Now.

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An Open letter to Crowdfunding Companies from the California Association of Nonprofits

Beth Kanter

Note from Beth: The crowdfunding industry has sponsored legislation in California to clarify what is legally permissible. The California Association of Nonprofits is seeking feedback from the broader nonprofit community about these proposed guidelines. Jan Masaoka’s guest post provides more details. Background.