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Why A State Construction Group Gave Legislators a Drug Test

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The West Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Council got more than two dozen state legislators to voluntarily take a drug test—all while making the point that the tests have been a major success for the contracting industry. The idea behind the initiative?

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Months Before 2020 Census Gets Underway, State Nonprofits Boost Campaigns

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The 2020 Census is pretty close to getting going, and nonprofit organizations in states around the country are getting their ducks in a row to ensure that everyone gets counted. This Coalition is vital because it’s going to take all of us to make sure West Virginia counts in the 2020 Census,” Wells said in a news release. “If

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Medical Groups Boost Opioid Education Offerings

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The organization collaborated with ITN Productions to create a series of videos that show off how different parts of the medical field are tackling the crisis at a community level—including universities, diversion control officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration, nurses, and the AMA itself.

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WV Medical Group Opens Membership to Physician Assistants

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In a move to help physicians and physician assistants work together both inside and outside the hospital, the West Virginia State Medical Association is adding PA’s to its membership lineup. Gupta said West Virginia can be a model for medical groups across the country in how to best unify the two professions at all levels.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.29.19

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West Virginia inmates will be charged by the minute to read e-books on tablets. Check out this 15-minute web series covering hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Organizer: ASAE Greater Washington / National Capital Community. Organizer: ASAE Small Staff Association Professionals Community.

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

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Austin, TX – Internet Association (IA) announced today the opening of a Southern Region office in Austin, TX, with James Hines joining the organization as Director of State Government Affairs, Southern Region. Robert Callahan, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs.

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How Does Nick Saban Do It?

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He is an extreme micro manager, but he’s able to do it because he is so organized, moves so quickly, and never get tired even though he’s 60 now. I particularly enjoyed the description of his upbringing in West Virginia, helping his parents run Saban’s Service Station and Dairy Queen, right in front of the family home, open from 6 a.m.

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