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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

Similar to North Carolina’s HB2 , SB 6 would require people to use restrooms or changing areas that correspond to the gender on their birth certificates in buildings operated by public entities, such as government buildings, public schools, and public university facilities. Dan Patrick.

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Association Blasts Medicare for Paying Unlicensed Prosthetics Providers

Associations Now

The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics reports that 15 states currently have certification laws: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. A report [PDF] from the U.S.

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You’re Never Too Old to Learn Something New

Association Adviser

I spoke with CEO of AGC Georgia Michael Dunham the other day about association leadership, career development and mentoring (see his Corner Office profile). That may not seem surprising, but consider as recently as 2012, career/professional development was barely in the top 5. Hank Berkowitz, Association Adviser.