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[email protected] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 4 Industry Outlook 6 Chairman’s Message 8 2021 PRLA Board of Directors 9 Meet the 2021 Officers 10 2019–2020 Legislative Session Recap and Contributions 20 Legislator Spotlight 22 Legislative Corner 26 Education & Training 28 New Members p 10