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Independent Women's Voice: Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:

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Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom

Legislation modeled on Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" would modernize benefits for today's workforce and protect Independent Contracting Status

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TOPEKA, KS -- Today, Kansas Representative Laura Williams introduced HB 2602 modeled after Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" designed to protect worker freedom while ... Show Full Article

Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news:

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Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation

The Florida Chamber Foundation released the 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, unveiled during the Florida Chamber Foundation 2026 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit, offering a data-informed assessment of Florida's economy and what business leaders can expect in the year ahead.

The report examines what current and emerging trends mean for employers, job creators, and long-term economic ... Show Full Article

FFRF Action Fund: Secularist N.J. Gov. Sworn in on U.S. Constitution
MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 31 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:

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Secularist N.J. gov. sworn in on U.S. Constitution

FFRF Action Fund salutes newly sworn-in New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill as its "Secularist of the Week" for taking her oath of office on the Constitution rather than a religious text -- thereby honoring the wall between her office and religion.

Sherrill, who was ... Show Full Article

Demand Progress: Don Lemon's Arrest Continues Trump's Attack on a Free Press
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 31 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026:

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Don Lemon's Arrest Continues Trump's Attack on a Free Press

Washington, D.C. -- On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that journalist Don Lemon was arrested at her direction. Federal judges had already rejected attempts by the U.S. Department of Justice to secure a warrant to arrest Lemon. This arrest comes amid the Trump administration's ongoing campaign to silence the press covering grassroots reactions to the president's deeply unpopular decisions. Recently, Demand Progress ... Show Full Article

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Trump's Religious Freedom Day Freaks Atheists
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:

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Trump's Religious Freedom Day Freaks Atheists

On January 16, President Donald Trump forever declared this day to be Religious Freedom Day, honoring the central place that religion has played in anchoring our freedoms. He specifically cited the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which was codified on January ... Show Full Article

COA Holds High-Level Private Events During CAF's 2026 Economic Forum in Panama
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026:

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COA Holds High-Level Private Events During CAF's 2026 Economic Forum in Panama

The presidents of Panama and Bolivia, as well as Chile's president-elect, participated in meetings held within the framework of CAF's summit.

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Panama City, Panama, January 30, 2026--This week in Panama City, Council of the Americas held a CEO roundtable luncheon with Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz and Chile's President-Elect Jose Antonio Kast, as well as a private briefing with Panama's President ... Show Full Article

American Investment Council: All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The American Investment Council issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026:

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All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment

AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors:

"For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to diversify retirement savings. President Trump's EO is a great step that will help all Americans enjoy the ... Show Full Article