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Advice for New Lawyers

Association Navigator

I’m speaking again this week to University of Alabama law students about career opportunities for lawyers working in government relations. University of Alabama Law School – Tuscaloosa. The rankings and reputation of the University of Alabama School of Law have steadily increased over the last quarter century.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.9.18

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week plus a few extra. More info/register.

Chicago 174
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How Green Are Your State’s Purchasing Practices?

Associations Now

Four states—Alabama, Idaho, Mississippi, and Ohio—reported no green purchasing programs or activities. The map and state profiles are part of a larger effort by NASPO to educate members and their colleagues at state procurement offices on green purchasing practices. Click to enlarge. Image via naspo.org.

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Persistence Pays Off for Public Broadcasters

Associations Now

Funding fell sharply from a 2008 high of $277 million to $178 million in 2012, according to data from the National Educational Telecommunications Association, reported on by The New York Times. Our stations are having some success in telling their stories in a more compelling way than they have in the past.”.

Alabama 40
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Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

Associations Now

Three of the other five states—Alabama, Mississippi, and Utah—have historically shied away from the lottery due to religious concerns. last year that the group was eyeing different ways to fund education. The Eagle Forum has argued that education benefits are offset by the encouragement of gambling among young adults.

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New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy

Associations Now

But another report, from the Illinois Public Health Institute , argues that people would simply buy sugary drinks with their own cash instead. ABA has traditionally opposed such bans, saying last year : “Education is at the core of changing behavior, not passing laws and regulations limiting choice.

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As Newtown Anniversary Nears, Associations Help Schools Tackle Security

Associations Now

Department of Education , was released in June. While some groups, such as NASRO, have come out against that idea (suggesting it could lead to accidental or friendly-fire shootings), some states have enacted laws that would allow teachers or other staff to carry firearms, according to the Center for Public Integrity report.