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ACLU of Florida Condemns House Passage of Anti-Voter Bill That Would Remove Eligible Florida Voters From the Rolls (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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ACLU of Florida Condemns House Passage of Anti-Voter Bill that would Remove Eligible Florida Voters From the Rolls
HB 991/SB 1334 imposes new barriers to registration and will prompt widespread voter disenfranchisement
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Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 991 by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka by a vote of 83 to 31.
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Alaska A.G. Cox Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger With Warner Brothers (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 26 -- Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Alaska Attorney General Cox joins Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Scrutinization of Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers
(Anchorage, AK) -Alaska joined an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bothers. The merger, if approved, would give Netflix a con more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Colorado had 110,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 116,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Colorado was 3.5 percent in December and 3.7 more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Kansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Kansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Kansas had 68,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 66,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Kansas was 4.5 percent in December and 4.3 percent more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 137,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Missouri was 4.3 percent in December, unchang more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Montana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Montana Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Montana had 23,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 25,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Montana was 4.1 percent in December and 4.5 perce more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Utah had 67,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 70,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Utah was 3.6 percent in December and 3.8 percent in the more PR
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Wyoming Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Wyoming Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Feb. 25, 2026
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Wyoming had 11,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 13,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Wyoming was 3.6 percent in December and 4.2 perce more PR
Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 25 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Coalition of Attorneys General Urge the U.S. Department of Justice to Scrutinize Netflix's Proposed Merger with Warner Brothers
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, alongside Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, led an 11-State coalition in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking it to thoroughly scrutinize Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Brothers. I more PR
Davids Statement on the ROTOR Act Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Statement on the ROTOR Act Vote
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids issued the following statement after the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act - a bipartisan bill aimed at improving aviation safety standards - failed on a vote before the U.S. House.
"I'm disappointed the ROTOR Act failed today," said Davids. "This bill was an important first step in mea more PR
ESU Launches University Exclusive Water Ambassador Program to Protect Kansas Resources (10)
EMPORIA, Kansas, Feb. 26 -- Emporia State University issued the following news:
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ESU Launches University Exclusive Water Ambassador Program to Protect Kansas Resources
Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center at ESU Partners with Kansas Water Office, Expanding Water Education and Engagement
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Emporia State University's Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center (PAROC) is partnering with the Kansas Water Office to launch a Water Ambassadors Program, enabling high school students more PR
Faith Technologies to Invest $79 Million in Opelika Manufacturing Expansion (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 26 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Faith Technologies to invest $79 million in Opelika manufacturing expansion
OPELIKA, Alabama - Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in Opelika, a significant new investment that will grow the region's skilled workforce.
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Kansas City Woman Sentenced to 87 Months for Covid-19 Fraud and Identity Theft (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026:
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Kansas City Woman Sentenced to 87 Months for Covid-19 Fraud and Identity Theft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court today for her role in a wire fraud and aggravated identity theft case that resulted in more than $40,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans being issued under the more PR
Lockton: February 2026 Real Estate & Hospitality Market Update (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- Lockton, an insurance broker, issued the following news:
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February 2026 Real Estate & Hospitality Market Update
Our February 2026 Real Estate & Hospitality Market Update offers timely and industry-specific insights and guidance to help real estate business leaders manage their insurance and risk programs effectively.
The report highlights insurance considerations across property, casualty, management liability, and cyber, and provides a look at more PR
Rep. Estes Statement on POTUS State of the Union Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Estes Statement on POTUS State of the Union Address
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Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday night:
"Throughout the course of the last year, Republicans have united to put America First, leading with results both in the administration and here in Congress. The President is right to be optimistic - we have accomp more PR
Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union
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Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety
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Senator Marshall Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Praises President Trump's State of the Union Address
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Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress:
"President Trump laid out a clear vision for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America," said Senator Marshall. "From rebuild more PR
Senator Marshall: Our Job is to Get the President's Legislation Done (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Our Job is to Get the President's Legislation Done
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Senator Marshall Joins KCMO Radio, Pete Mundo
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO Radio's Pete Mundoto discuss legislative priorities following the State of the Union address, the Democrats' unwillingness to stand up for Americans, voter ID, and the challenges facing Kansas farmers.
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Senator Marshall: The American Economy is On the Way Up (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: The American Economy is On the Way Up
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Senator Marshall Joins CNN, The Lead with Jake Tapper
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined CNN's The Lead with Jake Tapper to discuss the State of the Union address, the state of the American economy, the cost of living for Kansans, and the situation in Iran.
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Senator Marshall: TrumpRx is Out There Saving People Thousands (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: TrumpRx is Out There Saving People Thousands
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Senator Marshall Joins The Scott Jennings Show
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Scott Jennings Show to discuss the State of the Union, TrumpRx, the cost of healthcare, and the SAVE Act.
Click HERE or on the image above for Senator Marshall's full interview.
On the success of TrumpRx:
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Trump Administration Strips Lesser Prairie Chicken of Endangered Species Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Trump Administration Strips Lesser Prairie Chicken of Endangered Species Protections
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WASHINGTON-The Trump administration issued its final decision today to strip federal Endangered Species Act protection from the imperiled lesser prairie chicken. The decision eliminates the birds' safeguards against oil and gas development and other threats.
"It's shameful that the Trum more PR
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