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Speaking to Alabama Law Students about the Association World

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I’m excited to again speak to University of Alabama law students about opportunities in the association world. Partner Mike House is the organizer of Alabama’s government relations program that brings students to Washington for a semester to work and study. courtesy of [link]. How I Came to Association Work.

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Internet Association Opens Texas Office And Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director

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This expansion is a significant addition to IA’s 50-state government affairs program and existing offices in California, Illinois, Washington State, and New York. The websites, apps, and services powered by IA’s members have an enormous positive benefit for all Americans, and the southern U.S. The internet sector represents 10.1

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How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules

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According to Stateline , six states—Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Utah, and Washington—have passed laws this year allowing sunscreen to be used during school activities. But associations in the dermatology field are taking steps to ensure kids are free to use sunscreen at school.

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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

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Inspiration is everywhere, said Dan VanDiver with the Alabama Association of School Boards. “I I don’t necessarily look to associations for new ideas. It’s one resource Amy O’Rourke, who runs the Florida Association of Licensed Investigators, turns to regularly. Suffice it to say, we did a lot of talking. . she said. .

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Persistence Pays Off for Public Broadcasters

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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. If all goes well, the state will join Florida, Indiana, and 19 others that have increased their support in the current state budget cycle.

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