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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

A group of local visitor bureaus, businesses, lawmakers, and associations spoke out against the proposed Texas “bathroom bill” on Monday as the legislature prepared to kick off a 30-day special session. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference.

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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. According to an economic impact study by TAB, passage of the legislation could result in the loss of $8.5

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: When the Professional is Also.

Idea Architects

A couple of weeks ago, my Twitter feed was filled with Tweets from friends and colleagues talking about workshop proposals they had submitted for the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." One focuses on the proposal; one focuses on the personal.

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So What’s Taking High-Speed Rail So Long?

Associations Now

Its proposed route eventually would connect the city of Miami with Orlando International Airport. “68 trips a day” in Texas: The 239 miles separating Dallas and Houston could get a lot shorter by 2021. However, the private-sector plan All Aboard Florida is filling the void.