CEO DATELINE - Association warns about use of ‘sound cannons' by police departments
As some cities deploy "sound cannons" to communicate with and disperse crowds gathered for recent Black Lives Matter protests, an association representing speech and hearing professionals is warning that the devices can cause permanent hearing damage. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Associations launch diversity and inclusion efforts for staff, members
Several associations have launched initiatives to raise awareness about diversity and inclusion among their employees and members, with the groups saying the recent Black Lives Matter protests have brought new focus on the issue. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Poll: Public opposed to federal aid for industry groups that lobby
A new poll by a left-leaning advocacy group suggests most people would be opposed to expanding federal relief for COVID-19 to 501(c)(6) groups if the money goes to organizations that lobby on behalf of large businesses. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Ophthalmologists urge law enforcement to stop using rubber bullets
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is calling on U.S. law enforcement agencies to stop using rubber bullets as a form of crowd control, saying the bullets can cause serious eye injuries and blindness. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - ASAE announces week-long push for federal aid for associations
ASAE is planning a week-long effort to call attention to the plight of 501(c)(6) associations, which are finically struggling but are not eligible for the federal aid available to small businesses and other nonprofits. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - Energy, fishery groups applaud Trump rollbacks of regulations
President Donald Trump recently announced he would suspend many government regulations to aid the economy and lift a ban on fishing in an ocean sanctuary, in both cases winning praise from associations opposed to the regulations in question. Want more news?
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