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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

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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. ASAE has thousands of members, business partners, and volunteer leaders who live and work in Texas.

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As Newtown Anniversary Nears, Associations Help Schools Tackle Security

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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.