Associations Now

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Seven years ago, a tragic incident in a hotel room mobilized the hospitality industry to change the way that its phone systems work. Pai became and advocate for the proposal, and Congress passed “Kari’s Law” in 2017. “We Associations played an important role in shaping Kari’s Law after a high-profile tragedy.

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2017

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. billion by 2026 if the bill passes.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 26, 2013

Similar incidents have occurred at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, the Ballpark at Arlington in Texas, and Reliant Stadium in Houston, among others. The affected industries participate heavily in public hearings. The incident was the third in Atlanta in the last year and the second death at the stadium since 2008.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 7, 2014

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. One industry group, the U.S. However, the private-sector plan All Aboard Florida is filling the void.

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