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Pennsylvania Government to Levy Tax on Membership Fees

Associations Now

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a sales and use tax ruling Jan. The ruling has drawn the attention of membership associations in Pennsylvania and at least one organization – the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants – has reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for a meeting.

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Pennsylvania Legislation Threatens Private Certification, ASAE Says

Associations Now

A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania legislature is the latest in a series of state-level measures that threaten certifications offered by associations and other private organizations, according to ASAE and the Professional Certification Coalition.

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Campaign Shares Pennsylvania Public School Success Stories

Associations Now

The Success Starts Here campaign, organized by the Pennsylvania Schools Boards Association, seeks to raise positive awareness of the public school system. Last week, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) launched its Success Starts Here campaign to share success stories from the state’s 500 school districts.

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Gun-Control Critics Use Novel Law to Gain Ground in Pennsylvania

Associations Now

A new law meant to curtail local gun-control ordinances in Pennsylvania has already put two of the state’s largest cities—Philadelphia and Pittsburgh—in the National Rifle Association’s litigation crosshairs. Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has said that state attorneys will not defend the new law in court.

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Mike Liptak Joins Internet Association As Director, Federal Government Affairs

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Today, Internet Association announced Mike Liptak will join the organization as Director, Federal Government Affairs. He is a graduate of Grove City College in Pennsylvania. ###. As IA builds its largest government relations team since the association’s creation, Mike will be a valuable team member.”

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Fact-Checking Groups Aim to Minimize Coronavirus Confusion

Associations Now

Per the Poynter Institute, nearly 50 fact-checking organizations in 30 countries—including major U.S. These organizations, which have published more than 80 separate stories between them, are both debunking questionable rumors and making clear verifiable information.

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ASAE Announces Passing of CEO John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE

Associations Now

Graham leaves behind an organization marking its centennial in 2020, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of ASAE’s work moving forward. The Graham family will hold a private service for John in Pennsylvania and a memorial service in Washington, DC, will follow.