CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Feb. 4, 2013
Association working to expand cell, Wi-Fi services in national parks The National Park Hospitality Association has partnered with the National Park Service in an effort to expand wireless connectivity in all 59 national parks, although critics worry such a move could destroy the wilderness experience that parks offer.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Feb. 1, 2013
U.S. Chamber urges businesses to dispute labor board rulings The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is recommending that companies challenge recent rulings made against them by the National Labor Relations Board after a court invalidated three of President Barack Obama's appointments to the five-member body, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 31, 2013
Alternative energy associations exit conservative group in protest Two associations representing wind and solar energy producers have confirmed they have dropped out of a conservative political advocacy organization because it is proposing that states drop their renewable energy mandates.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 30, 2013
AdvaMed reports first payment of "job-killing" tax The Advanced Medical Technology Association says medical device manufacturers paid $97 million as a result of a new federal tax passed as part of the Affordable Care Act, and they're not happy about it.Under the new 2.3 percent tax, manufacturers are required to pay an estimated average of $194 million per month in medical device tax payments, with a payment of approximately $97 million due semimonthly, according to AdvaMed.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 29, 2013
Groups praise renewed efforts at immigration overhaul As Congress once again takes up immigration legislation, at least three associations said they were pleased that lawmakers appear to be making some headway in the politically thorny issue. A bipartisan coalition of senators unveiled their proposal Monday, and President Barack Obama is expected to release his own proposal. In response, the National Restaurant Association said it was encouraged by new efforts "to fix our broken immigration system."
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Jan. 28, 2013
Court rules for petroleum groups in biofuels battle In a victory for the American Petroleum Institute, a federal court ruled Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could not mandate the use of cellulosic biofuels if those fuels are not commercially available. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of API in a lawsuit the association brought against the EPA over its 2012 mandate.
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