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Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills

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Though the California Medical Association has taken a neutral stance, other groups in the U.S. More states are considering following the lead of California and four other states in crafting legislation that would allow physicians to assist in the deaths of terminally ill patients. The issue is also contentious north of the border.

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

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Precedents set by passage of key ballot initiatives on issues as diverse as genetically modified organisms, marijuana, and sugary beverages have associations and trade groups speaking out. Also on Tuesday, a ballot measure passed in Berkeley, California, that taxes sugary beverages a penny per ounce. A First-of-its-Kind Beverage Tax.

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Membership Marketing Blog: Membership Marketing Response.

Membership Marketing

Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. So the other day, we decided to run response rates by state for one membership organization. California. Membership Marketing Blog. Speaking Engagements. Good Blogs.