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A Hairy Situation: Occupational Licenses Face New Scrutiny

Associations Now

A hair braider’s fight against Arkansas’ tough licensing requirements for cosmetologists is just the latest example of a growing debate about whether licensure of some professions is really needed. A bill in the Arkansas legislature would remove hair braiding from cosmetology regulation. To license or not to license?

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

Associations Now

As a Texas Senate committee considered a proposed “bathroom bill” in a Tuesday hearing, ASAE submitted written testimony opposing SB 6, saying the measure discriminates against members of the LGBT community and is bad for business.

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As Newtown Anniversary Nears, Associations Help Schools Tackle Security

Associations Now

An Obama administration proposal to fund a community policing program that would support such efforts is still being reviewed by Congress.) Such bills have been introduced in 35 states; South Dakota was the first to pass a measure in March, and six others—Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas—followed suit.

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Advocating for a Better Legislative Flow

Association Adviser

GTM: The Beaver (Arkansas) Water District has put in a rate increase for source water protection through landscape protection. On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. AA: Can you give an example of such a partnership between farms and utilities, and its benefits?