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Four States Put Up So Parks Don’t Stay Shut Up

Associations Now

Tired of watching their local economies struggle as officials scrambled to provide alternatives to disappointed tourists, political leaders in Arizona, Colorado, New York, South Dakota, and Utah agreed to fund the reopening and operation of National Park Service parks attractions shuttered on October 1 due to the partial government shutdown.

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Partnerships Take Affordable Food Program Nationwide

Associations Now

This program really serves two masters in that it helps low-income people purchase more food, and it helps the farmers earn more revenue,” Miller said. Other states included in last week’s second round of federal funding were Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Arizona, and California.

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Strategic Communications Power Membership Value at the American Public Power Association

Association Adviser

So we have some revenue goals, which we’ve been able to achieve and surpass, with the help of our advertising sales partner, Naylor. For example, one of our member utilities serves the Navajo Nation — spread across Arizona, Utah and New Mexico — where there are still about 15,000 families that have never been connected to electricity.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Arizona, Ohio and other states have shuttered schools for weeks to try to limit transmission of the virus. The monthlong shutdown will cause lost revenues conservatively estimated at $100 million. The announcement came after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

Arizona, Ohio and other states have shuttered schools for weeks to try to limit transmission of the virus. The monthlong shutdown will cause lost revenues conservatively estimated at $100 million. The announcement came after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus.