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Private-Public Collaborative Group Advocates for Library Funding

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Specifically, CCLI is calling on Congress to support funding of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the FY2018 federal budget, as well as the reauthorization of the Museum and Library Services Act. “In

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Ethanol Industry Suffers Setback as EPA Proposes Lower 2014 Target

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The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to decrease the required amount of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply has producers on the defensive. But the oil industry suggests the proposal doesn’t go far enough. However, the proposal is up for public comment before EPA makes its final determination.

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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

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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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ASAE Launches Challenge to Recognize Power of Digital Credentials

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With a new competition and the help of other organizations, ASAE is asking the public to submit proposals on how to use digital credentials to help close the skills gap. Recently, employers have had difficulty identifying and hiring qualified candidates to fill the 5.4 million open jobs in the United States, according to a U.S.

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Innovation: Key to Boosting Meeting Attendance

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Here’s how it works: Marketing firms or individuals can submit proposals to explain how they will at least double attendance in two years. Yes, you read right, NAA is going to give $1 million to the chosen proposal if it succeeds.). By leading innovation, we exponentially increase the amount of money poured in.

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Drug Store Group Launches Immunization Initiative

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This work will help fulfill the goals of an $800,000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant that NACDS was awarded to examine innovative healthcare collaborations designed to demonstrate increased rates of pharmacy-based immunizations including influenza, pneumococcal, pertussis, and herpes zoster. Anderson in a press release.

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The Fantasy Sports Industry Is Still Growing—Despite the Extra Regulations

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According to a June press release from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, it generates $7.22 “The fantasy sports industry’s continuing growth demonstrates consumers’ passion for the hobby and their desire to play with friends and family,” Charchian said in the release. million players in the U.S.