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Groups Denounce Texas Bill as Discriminatory Ahead of Special Session

Associations Now

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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6 Ways To Engage Association Members

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CMA’s in-house PR team scored a few important industry media placements, which included a placement of EPN’s press release on Meetings Today’s homepage for seven consecutive days. Other “hot-button” topics included: Nurse Staffing Ratios: NJSNA spoke out against proposed legislation mandating staff ratios for patient care.

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Late-Fee Debate Puts Spotlight on Library Association Policies

Associations Now

This month, the city council of San Jose is expected to consider a proposal to change the way it handles late fees at its libraries. One council member, Pierluigi Oliverio, has proposed a two-week fine-amnesty program for those with late materials. One California city has a $7 million problem, counted out 50 cents at a time.

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Meetings Group Connects Associations and Hotels

Associations Now

It will also increase association buying power by bundling proposals from two or more members looking to book the same location around the same time into one RFP for hotels to bid on. For its association members, AMBC provides attrition insurance if not all guest rooms in a hotel block are booked as well as helps the group resell extra rooms.

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

Associations Now

According to a June press release from the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, it generates $7.22 billion in revenue annually and counts 59.3 But here’s the thing that you might not have realized if you’re not a sports fan—it’s still everywhere, and it’s still growing. million players in the U.S.

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Could Higher Fees Be Coming to Air Travel?

Associations Now

Flying isn’t the cheapest thing in the world, and a set of tax proposals could prevent things from getting any cheaper on the business travel front anytime soon. The proposals include a gradual increase in the maximum Aviation Passenger Safety Fee passengers pay to $7.50 Will these pass?

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Senator Pushes to End Sports Leagues’ Nonprofit Status

Associations Now

billion in revenue each year. The changes wanted: With his recently proposed PRO Sports Act , Coburn wants to close the loophole for sports leagues earning more than $10 million a year in revenue, arguing that the leagues don’t actually need it. What does the National Football League have in common with the the U.S.