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Texas House Considers Discriminatory Bill Alternative

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The Dallas Observer reported that 66 witnesses spoke against the bill, while six spoke in favor. You do not want to tie the hands of Texas employers on their ability to recruit talent,” Texas Association of Business President Chris Wallace told the committee. This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott came out in support of House Bill 2899.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

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Launching a chapter network has helped PEN America, a literary organization with almost 100 years of history, recruit new members and reinvent opportunities for member engagement at the local level. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.