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John Graham on ASAE’s 2017 Advocacy Efforts

Association Adviser

We opposed several version of this bill that would pre-empt existing anti-discrimination ordinances in cities like Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio that protect the community. ” The post John Graham on ASAE’s 2017 Advocacy Efforts by Association Adviser staff first appeared on AssociationAdviser.com.

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ASAE Joins Tourism, Business Groups to Oppose Texas “Religious Refusal” Bill

Associations Now

ASAE President and CEO John Graham, FASAE, CAE, joined leaders from Texas Welcomes All, Texas Competes, Visit Dallas, Visit Fort Worth, PCMA and others at a press conference in Austin to oppose SB 17 and SB 15, another bill pending in the Texas Legislature.

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Groups Concerned Pending Texas Bill Could Weaken LGBTQ Protections

Associations Now

But six major Texas cities—Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Plano and San Antonio—have their own nondiscrimination protections in place. The bill failed to pass during the 2017 legislative session and during a special summer session.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

Associations Now

So far, six local affiliates have been announced in Austin, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Detroit; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dallas-Fort Worth; and the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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If You’re Looking for a Job, Look Inland, Lists Say

Associations Now

The city topped two recent surveys: Glassdoor’s “ 25 Best Cities for Jobs in 2017 ” and Apartment List’s “ Top 10 Metros for Millennials.” If you’re in the job market, you might want to head to Pittsburgh—especially if you’re just starting out in your career.

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Humane Association: Why Aren’t Military Dogs Reunited With Their Owners?

Associations Now

A recent investigative report by the CBS affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth found that veterans were often unable to get their dogs back from the military. Richard Hudson (R-NC) has called for an investigation into the situation, funds for which which are earmarked in the 2017 NDAA. ”).