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Based on the audit, GAO estimated that 88 percent of lobbyists filed initial LD-2 reports as required for new lobbying registrations, and 93 percent could provide documentation for income and expenses. MORE
Here are just a few MORE of the nonprofits you can help in this massive one-day regional fundraising effort. We’re hoping to raise millions of dollars for local DC/MD/VA nonprofits – help us get them on the roster MORE
With the backing of the American Wind Energy Association, 17 different turbine manufacturers announced last week that they would limit production this fall. To get out of the way of migrating bats. MORE
The partial federal shutdown—now a full month in—may be providing furloughed employees a lot of heartache, but associations are doing their part to offer a reprieve to these workers, who often play a central role in the way they operate. National Association of State Workforce Agencies. MORE
The Supreme Court agreed last week to hear an antitrust class action dispute —in which ASAE filed an amicus brief earlier this year—over whether membership and governance rights in a trade association are enough to constitute a conspiracy in the event of anticompetitive behavior. MORE
Just days after the Education Department presented a new “gainful employment” rule targeted at for-profit colleges, the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities filed a lawsuit claiming that the rules violate federal law. MORE
The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International supports their bid for exemption from the current ban on commercial uses of drones. The FAA has been working on rules to govern commercial uses of drones, also called UAVs, since 2009. MORE
A coalition of business groups and convention and tourism leaders, which includes ASAE, is expressing concern that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature could weaken protections for the state’s LGBTQ workers. MORE
A coalition of associations, including ASAE, is supporting the government’s request that a court dismiss a lawsuit challenging Labor Department regulations for association health plans. MORE
As the District reviews its tax code and seeks higher revenue, a new tax on nongovernmental employers is being considered. It could affect the bottom lines of all DC-based associations. associate director of public policy at ASAE. “It’s MORE
Forthcoming regulations for personal trainers in the District of Columbia have many in the industry—particularly those affiliated with CrossFit—concerned about the long-term effects of the new rules. But a coalition of trainer groups is supporting the regulations. MORE
Have you met Mike Panetta , one of the Partners here at Beekeeper Group? As a proud graduate of American University’s School of Public Affairs, Mike was interviewed to celebrate the program’s 80th anniversary this year. MORE
Consumer Confidence While most Americans are well aware of the numerous data breaches that have hit retailers, banks, and other companies, they are not changing their shopping habits, according to a new survey. As it stands, 47 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. MORE
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler says that the agency is still committed to proposing open-internet rules in the wake of a court decision invalidating its previous standards, but his agency is still working on the details. MORE
On the Lighter Side Most association executives know the District of Columbia is a real place, but apparently that doesn’t extend to TSA agents. The agent didn’t know what the District of Columbia is. A lot of people felt that way. MORE
The District of Columbia has a long way to go before its troubled streetcar program can get off the ground, but an analysis by the American Public Transportation Association indicates that the problems ailing the system can definitely be fixed. MORE
Small businesses in the District are concerned with the technological flaws and potential cost of the city’s small-business health options program. Over 82 percent of ASAE’s DC-based members are smaller than 50 employees and are required to enter the healthcare exchange program. MORE
Here’s a nice bit of evidence you can share the next time your association has an election and you need to prove that voting is actually worth your members’ time. percent of the association’s members, or 7,212 people, voted in the election. Other Links of Note. MORE
With a number of states allowing individuals to register their gender under a nonbinary status, the airline industry is likewise adjusting its flight-booking terminology beyond “male” and “female.”. The publication reports that all of the major U.S. MORE
12 % The percentage of police officers in the U.S. out of 700,000) who are women, according to 2011 data supplied to the FBI. And with the help of one association, the trend is growing. And the rise of women in in D.C. MORE
By inviting its scientists to a Wikipedia edit-a-thon, the American Geophysical Union helped to boost the quality of the Earth and space science information available to the public. You’ve heard of telethons, dance-a-thons, and hackathons. MORE
The court agreed with Taylor, who argued that because the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act prohibits regulation of “model aircraft,” the rule was invalid. “Congress is of course always free to repeal or amend its 2012 prohibition on FAA rules regarding model aircraft. MORE
ASAE wants officials considering changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code to know that “Option 36″ should not be an option for raising additional revenue for the city. MORE
That appears to be the strategy that the state of Illinois is taking as it adds six “ Safe Phone Zones ” to the Illinois Tollway in the coming weeks. And a network of “Texting Zones” showed up in New York state in 2013. MORE
91 % The percentage of DACA recipients who are employed, according to recent data from the Mark Zuckerberg-backed pro-immigration group FWD.us. Since the decision was announced, 15 states and the District of Columbia have sued to block Trump’s move.). MORE
A study conducted by the Worldwatch Institute and Cornell University Global Labor Institute demonstrates the emergence of a “Green Economy,” one that promises to positively impact the 21st century workforce. Recently, the popularity of “Green” jobs has skyrocketed, especially among the younger generation. Department of Education will provide $48.6 By Steven Worth Though the current economic downturn has negatively affected many, a new industrial sector is on the rise. MORE
For a second time in a year, Washington’s tattoo shops and artists say, the Health Department has proposed rules that show a basic lack of understanding of their work. This would effectively make all tattooing a violation of the regulations. MORE
It’s less than a week until Election Day, and if you’re in search of your nearest polling location or a sample ballot, a new resource from the Internet Association may be just the ticket. Don’t know where to find your polling place? Need details about what’s on your local ballot? MORE
With Type 2 diabetes among the most prominent chronic diseases, the latest campaign by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation promises to help out a lot of people. The District of Columbia Department of Health is also listed as a corporate partner. MORE
An industry lawsuit to stop a USDA rule requiring country-of-origin labeling on meat products hit a roadblock this week, as an appeals court ruled in favor of the agency—for a second time. MORE
A coalition of library organizations has stepped into the legal showdown between the Federal Communications Commission and the telecommunications industry over open internet rules. In comments to Law360 [subscription], the Association of Research Libraries’ Krista L. MORE
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacists is launching a task force to look into how these and other healthcare professionals can better assist patients in managing their medical marijuana use. Department of Justice. MORE
Following a new discussion draft being released on the District of Columbia’s proposed Universal Paid Leave Act, ASAE testified before the DC Council saying the revised bill would still create problems for association employers and employees in the city. MORE
A number of national parks have suffered severe declines in service—and have faced closures—as a result of the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government. MORE
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments December 7 in an antitrust class action dispute over whether membership and governance rights in a trade association are enough to constitute a conspiracy in the event of anticompetitive behavior. MORE
This week, the association celebrates the anniversary of that achievement—and looks forward to the steps it hopes to take next. Before we got rid of smoking in restaurants, we got rid of smoking on airplanes. MORE
Accessibility Challenge The failure of many 911 systems to stay up to date has also created an accessibility problem: Many such systems are difficult for functionally deaf Americans to use, Mother Jones recently reported. But the problem is, not many of us use TTYs anymore.”. MORE
In a letter to Senate leaders, the heads of four banking industry associations argued that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should be led by a bipartisan commission, rather than an individual director. MORE
We talk a lot about the use of social media for advocacy campaigns here at Beekeeper Group, but yesterday we saw a local issue absolutely explode on social media. The resulting tsunami of tweets, Facebook posts, and emails directed at the District of Columbia Council forced them to backpedal a proposed piece of legislation that would have imposed an inflated minimum base fare for the smart-phone dispatched sedan service, Uber. MORE
Plus: Twitter gives users more control of who they block. So far, 23 states and the District of Columbia have moved on laws related to medical marijuana, decriminalization, or legalization. ” Most of the board members are based in the western U.S., MORE
Disclosure: my first job out of college was as a news reporter for The Associated Press. When I read the USA Today article outlining the various positions about the case of mandatory dues, I looked at it from the perspective of an association professional. The U.S. MORE
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A coalition of associations, including ASAE, is supporting the government’s request that a court dismiss a lawsuit challenging Labor Department regulations for association health plans.
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A coalition of business groups and convention and tourism leaders, which includes ASAE, is expressing concern that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature could weaken protections for the state’s LGBTQ workers.
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AUGUST 25, 2015
Forthcoming regulations for personal trainers in the District of Columbia have many in the industry—particularly those affiliated with CrossFit—concerned about the long-term effects of the new rules. But a coalition of trainer groups is supporting the regulations.
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With a number of states allowing individuals to register their gender under a nonbinary status, the airline industry is likewise adjusting its flight-booking terminology beyond “male” and “female.”. The publication reports that all of the major U.S.
Beekeeper Group
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We talk a lot about the use of social media for advocacy campaigns here at Beekeeper Group, but yesterday we saw a local issue absolutely explode on social media. The resulting tsunami of tweets, Facebook posts, and emails directed at the District of Columbia Council forced them to backpedal a proposed piece of legislation that would have imposed an inflated minimum base fare for the smart-phone dispatched sedan service, Uber.
Associations Now
JANUARY 22, 2019
The partial federal shutdown—now a full month in—may be providing furloughed employees a lot of heartache, but associations are doing their part to offer a reprieve to these workers, who often play a central role in the way they operate. National Association of State Workforce Agencies.
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Associations Now
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
This week, the association celebrates the anniversary of that achievement—and looks forward to the steps it hopes to take next. Before we got rid of smoking in restaurants, we got rid of smoking on airplanes.
Associations Now
MARCH 2, 2015
Small businesses in the District are concerned with the technological flaws and potential cost of the city’s small-business health options program. Over 82 percent of ASAE’s DC-based members are smaller than 50 employees and are required to enter the healthcare exchange program.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
A coalition of library organizations has stepped into the legal showdown between the Federal Communications Commission and the telecommunications industry over open internet rules. In comments to Law360 [subscription], the Association of Research Libraries’ Krista L.
Associations Now
JANUARY 2, 2019
A number of national parks have suffered severe declines in service—and have faced closures—as a result of the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 3, 2016
By inviting its scientists to a Wikipedia edit-a-thon, the American Geophysical Union helped to boost the quality of the Earth and space science information available to the public. You’ve heard of telethons, dance-a-thons, and hackathons.
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Associations Now
JULY 6, 2016
The Supreme Court agreed last week to hear an antitrust class action dispute —in which ASAE filed an amicus brief earlier this year—over whether membership and governance rights in a trade association are enough to constitute a conspiracy in the event of anticompetitive behavior.
Associations Now
JUNE 4, 2015
Here’s a nice bit of evidence you can share the next time your association has an election and you need to prove that voting is actually worth your members’ time. percent of the association’s members, or 7,212 people, voted in the election. Other Links of Note.
Associations Now
JULY 16, 2014
On the Lighter Side Most association executives know the District of Columbia is a real place, but apparently that doesn’t extend to TSA agents. The agent didn’t know what the District of Columbia is. A lot of people felt that way.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 29, 2014
It’s less than a week until Election Day, and if you’re in search of your nearest polling location or a sample ballot, a new resource from the Internet Association may be just the ticket. Don’t know where to find your polling place? Need details about what’s on your local ballot?
Associations Now
OCTOBER 10, 2013
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacists is launching a task force to look into how these and other healthcare professionals can better assist patients in managing their medical marijuana use. Department of Justice.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
With the backing of the American Wind Energy Association, 17 different turbine manufacturers announced last week that they would limit production this fall. To get out of the way of migrating bats.
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Following a new discussion draft being released on the District of Columbia’s proposed Universal Paid Leave Act, ASAE testified before the DC Council saying the revised bill would still create problems for association employers and employees in the city.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 29, 2013
As the District reviews its tax code and seeks higher revenue, a new tax on nongovernmental employers is being considered. It could affect the bottom lines of all DC-based associations. associate director of public policy at ASAE. “It’s
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MARCH 21, 2017
Accessibility Challenge The failure of many 911 systems to stay up to date has also created an accessibility problem: Many such systems are difficult for functionally deaf Americans to use, Mother Jones recently reported. But the problem is, not many of us use TTYs anymore.”.
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DECEMBER 18, 2014
Have you met Mike Panetta , one of the Partners here at Beekeeper Group? As a proud graduate of American University’s School of Public Affairs, Mike was interviewed to celebrate the program’s 80th anniversary this year.
Associations Now
APRIL 2, 2015
That appears to be the strategy that the state of Illinois is taking as it adds six “ Safe Phone Zones ” to the Illinois Tollway in the coming weeks. And a network of “Texting Zones” showed up in New York state in 2013.
Associations Now
MAY 22, 2017
The court agreed with Taylor, who argued that because the 2012 FAA Modernization and Reform Act prohibits regulation of “model aircraft,” the rule was invalid. “Congress is of course always free to repeal or amend its 2012 prohibition on FAA rules regarding model aircraft.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 8, 2016
In a letter to Senate leaders, the heads of four banking industry associations argued that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should be led by a bipartisan commission, rather than an individual director.
Associations Now
AUGUST 14, 2013
12 % The percentage of police officers in the U.S. out of 700,000) who are women, according to 2011 data supplied to the FBI. And with the help of one association, the trend is growing. And the rise of women in in D.C.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
Just days after the Education Department presented a new “gainful employment” rule targeted at for-profit colleges, the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities filed a lawsuit claiming that the rules violate federal law.
Associations Now
JULY 31, 2014
An industry lawsuit to stop a USDA rule requiring country-of-origin labeling on meat products hit a roadblock this week, as an appeals court ruled in favor of the agency—for a second time.
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APRIL 5, 2016
Based on the audit, GAO estimated that 88 percent of lobbyists filed initial LD-2 reports as required for new lobbying registrations, and 93 percent could provide documentation for income and expenses.
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Here are just a few MORE of the nonprofits you can help in this massive one-day regional fundraising effort. We’re hoping to raise millions of dollars for local DC/MD/VA nonprofits – help us get them on the roster
Associations Now
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler says that the agency is still committed to proposing open-internet rules in the wake of a court decision invalidating its previous standards, but his agency is still working on the details.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
91 % The percentage of DACA recipients who are employed, according to recent data from the Mark Zuckerberg-backed pro-immigration group FWD.us. Since the decision was announced, 15 states and the District of Columbia have sued to block Trump’s move.).
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JULY 23, 2014
The Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International supports their bid for exemption from the current ban on commercial uses of drones. The FAA has been working on rules to govern commercial uses of drones, also called UAVs, since 2009.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
Consumer Confidence While most Americans are well aware of the numerous data breaches that have hit retailers, banks, and other companies, they are not changing their shopping habits, according to a new survey. As it stands, 47 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S.
SCD Group
JANUARY 10, 2016
Disclosure: my first job out of college was as a news reporter for The Associated Press. When I read the USA Today article outlining the various positions about the case of mandatory dues, I looked at it from the perspective of an association professional. The U.S.
Associations Now
MARCH 17, 2016
With Type 2 diabetes among the most prominent chronic diseases, the latest campaign by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation promises to help out a lot of people. The District of Columbia Department of Health is also listed as a corporate partner.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
ASAE wants officials considering changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code to know that “Option 36″ should not be an option for raising additional revenue for the city.
Associations Now
MARCH 24, 2015
The District of Columbia has a long way to go before its troubled streetcar program can get off the ground, but an analysis by the American Public Transportation Association indicates that the problems ailing the system can definitely be fixed.
Plexus Consulting
JULY 7, 2014
A study conducted by the Worldwatch Institute and Cornell University Global Labor Institute demonstrates the emergence of a “Green Economy,” one that promises to positively impact the 21st century workforce. Recently, the popularity of “Green” jobs has skyrocketed, especially among the younger generation. Department of Education will provide $48.6 By Steven Worth Though the current economic downturn has negatively affected many, a new industrial sector is on the rise.
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JUNE 11, 2015
Plus: Twitter gives users more control of who they block. So far, 23 states and the District of Columbia have moved on laws related to medical marijuana, decriminalization, or legalization. ” Most of the board members are based in the western U.S.,
Associations Now
AUGUST 15, 2014
For a second time in a year, Washington’s tattoo shops and artists say, the Health Department has proposed rules that show a basic lack of understanding of their work. This would effectively make all tattooing a violation of the regulations.
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