Water safety legislation
California Passes Every Child a Swimmer Bill
A California bill meant to promote swimming and water-safety education for children awaits the Governor's signature.
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Dream Designs 2020
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2018 Best of Aquatics - Community Outreach
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Campaign Aims to Get More African-American Kids Swimming
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Changing Tide: USSSA’s Executive Director Retires After Establishing Historic Growth Initiative
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CPRParty Asks President Trump for Industry Tax Credits
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2017 Power Issue
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