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As “Religious Freedom” Law Passes, Controversy Heats Up in Indiana

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Following in the footsteps of Gen Con, the NCAA—which is hosting the Final Four in Indianapolis next month—has spoken out about a controversial Indiana state law that could allow businesses to deny services to the LGBT community on religious freedom grounds. On Thursday, Indiana Gov. We’ve made significant investments in Indiana.

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Thinking Beyond the Traditional Meeting Space

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Several unique locations sit within the borders of Indy, including the following: Georgia Street , a three-block outdoor street and walkway that connects the Indiana Convention Center, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Circle Centre and several restaurants and hotels.

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ASAE Set to Oppose Discriminatory Bill in Texas

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Over the past two years, ASAE has opposed the proliferation of similar legislation in Georgia, Indiana , and Arkansas, among other states. ASAE’s advocacy efforts in this area are guided by and consistent with the organization’s diversity and inclusion policy , Clarke said.

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Design Group Pushes Back on North Carolina’s HB2

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Last year, Indiana passed, then modified a bill that would have permitted business owners to refuse service to customers based on religious beliefs. More recently, Georgia and Mississippi passed similar measures. In Georgia, the governor vetoed the legislation; in Mississippi, the governor signed the bill earlier this week.

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ASAE Cites Discrimination, Business Impact in Testimony Opposing Texas Bill

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Over the past two years, ASAE has opposed the proliferation of similar bills in Georgia, Indiana , and Arkansas, among other states. ASAE’s advocacy efforts in this area are guided by and consistent with the organization’s diversity and inclusion policy , said Jim Clarke, CAE, senior vice president for public policy.

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North Carolina LGBT Law Widely Rebuked

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Meanwhile, the Motion Picture Association of America, which had previously spoken out against a similar bill in Georgia that has yet to be signed by the governor, emphasized that its members are opposed to “any law that legitimizes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.”.

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

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