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26 ways association professionals find problem-solving inspiration

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But the time commitment means for many, the certification is not an option. . Arkansas State Employees Association executive director John Bridges needed to find a way to connect with his members quickly as state policy needs arise, but he didn’t know of any resource to solve that problem. The takeaway? Prioritize networking. .

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

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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

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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.