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Governors Association Helps Members Leverage Possibilities of the Great Outdoors

Associations Now

Governors from a number of states, including Maine, Oregon, Vermont, Montana, and Nevada, took part in the network’s launch last week. This effort hearkens back to the founding of the organization,” she said in the release. “In

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Association Brain Food: 3.17.23

Reid All About it

The main event was chicken (instead of veal) piccata with steamed asparagus (another menu deviation because, oh my, I knew asparagus in that sauce would be so good and it was) and bucatini amatriciana. You will leave with a plan for mindful leadership practice that will benefit you and your organization. More info/register.

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Vermont Becomes First Mover on GMO Labeling

Associations Now

There are no conditions on Vermont’s efforts to regulate genetically modified organisms: Unlike other Northeastern states, where GMO labeling laws are contingent on what their neighbors do, Vermont will go it alone when its law goes into effect in 2016. But not everyone’s happy with the outcome.

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GMA Takes Vermont to Court Over GMO Labeling Law

Associations Now

The Grocery Manufacturers Association, with three other trade groups, filed a lawsuit against Vermont last week, arguing that the state’s first-in-the-nation law requiring GMO food labeling is unconstitutional. Vermont’s law has no such contingency. “[But] I don’t think there are going to be any surprises.”

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Opioid Addiction Fight Takes Center Stage With Governors

Associations Now

Opioid addiction has become serious enough nationally that when the association for the nation’s governors had the president’s ear earlier this week, it was the main topic of discussion. But what may be surprising is the strong support those groups are receiving from a key political organization.

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