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New Illinois Domestic Violence Law Leans On Hairstylists’ Unique Role

Associations Now

Taking effect next year, an Illinois law mandates that hairstylists receive education on how to handle instances of suspected domestic violence. Now, a new state law in Illinois could help hairstylists act on signs that something might be seriously wrong. The law, signed in August by Illinois Gov.

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Illinois Ruling Throws Wrench Into ‘Amazon Tax’ Dispute

Associations Now

Illinois’ highest court has struck down a state law intended to allow sales tax on e-commerce—the exact opposite of a New York state court’s decision on a similar law earlier this year. More details: An association’s court victory: On Friday, the Performance Marketing Association won its case in the Illinois Supreme Court.

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Just Because You Can

Smooth The Path

I have noticed this behavior in rural Illinois and in bustling New York City. People do nice things for other people all the time without any thought of repayment. Smiles are smiled, compliments are given, we exchange jokes with strangers, and hold doors for each other. Why do we like doing random acts of kindness?

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Satisfaction survey: Homeowners overwhelmingly happy with community association living

Ungrated

The online survey includes responses from 1,507 homeowners and condominium association members nationwide with oversampling conducted in four states: Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and Washington state. Results from nine almost identical national surveys conducted since 2005 are strikingly consistent.

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Electric charge: Where will community homeowners plug in?

Ungrated

In attempts to make charging accessibility at home easier, some states and cities, including Illinois, Florida, Colorado, and New York, have enacted “right to charge” laws. Board members and managers can plan to either provide charging stations as an amenity or offer residents guidelines to install their own.

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Internet Association Opens Texas Office And Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director

InternetAssociation

This expansion is a significant addition to IA’s 50-state government affairs program and existing offices in California, Illinois, Washington State, and New York. The websites, apps, and services powered by IA’s members have an enormous positive benefit for all Americans, and the southern U.S.

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Could “Safe Phone Zones” Help Stop Distracted Driving?

Associations Now

The Governors Highway Safety Association has given a thumbs-up to plans by Illinois and other states to create designated zones for drivers to use their cellphones. 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.