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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block unlawful SNAP eligibility guidance
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents.
The coalition seeks to block new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that wrongly treats several
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block unlawful SNAP eligibility guidance
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents.
The coalition seeks to block new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that wrongly treats severalgroups of legal immigrants as ineligible for food assistance, including permanent residents who were granted asylum or admitted as refugees. The attorneys general argue that the guidance contradicts federal law and could impose massive financial penalties on states, and are asking the court to declare the guidance unlawful.
"On the eve of Thanksgiving, we would do well to remember that there are millions of hungry Americans who rely on SNAP to provide for their families," said Attorney General Neronha. "As this Administration continues its unlawful attempts to withhold assistance from those who need it most, we continue to claw back funding for Americans across the country. Removing SNAP eligibility, with zero notice, from non-citizens who lawfully reside here is antithetical to our American values. I look forward to a day that our federal government doesn't directly contradict our collective ideals but until then, we continue the fight."
On October 31, USDA issued new guidance to state SNAP agencies describing changes to program eligibility under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which narrowed eligibility for certain non-citizen groups, including refugees, asylum recipients, and others admitted under humanitarian protection programs. The USDA memo, however, incorrectly asserted that all individuals who entered the country through these humanitarian pathways would remain permanently ineligible for SNAP, even after obtaining green cards and becoming lawful permanent residents. Last week, Attorney General Neronha and 20 other attorneys general formally called on the federal administration to clarify its position or withdraw and correct the memo. The USDA has not replied.
The coalition emphasizes that this position is not mentioned in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" or in any other federal law. Federal statutes make clear that refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, individuals whose deportation has been withheld, and other vulnerable legal immigrants become eligible for SNAP once they obtain their green cards and meet standard program requirements. The attorneys general argue that USDA's memo illegally rewrites those rules and threatens to cut off food assistance for people who are fully eligible under the law.
Additionally, the attorneys general argue that USDA's guidance misapplies the agency's own regulations. Federal rules give states a 120-day grace period after new guidance is issued to adjust their systems without facing severe financial penalties. USDA is now claiming that this period expired on November 1, just one day after the guidance was released and before states even had a single business day to review it. The coalition argues that this interpretation is impossible under USDA's own regulations, which state that the 120-day period cannot begin until new guidance is actually issued. And because the statute also imposes a cost-shifting framework on the SNAP program for states that USDA determines have unacceptable error rates in administering the program, by disregarding its own rules, USDA is exposing states to major financial penalties for errors caused by the agency's late and inaccurate memo.
States have already begun implementing the statutory changes enacted earlier this year, but USDA's abrupt and incorrect guidance now forces them to overhaul eligibility systems overnight. The attorneys general warn that this will create widespread confusion for families, increase the risk of wrongful benefit terminations, erode public trust, and place states in an untenable situation where they must either violate federal law or accept severe financial liability. The attorneys general are asking the court to vacate the unlawful guidance and block its implementation to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance.
Joining Attorney General Neronha in this lawsuit are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-coalition-sue-block-unlawful-snap-eligibility-guidance
Ohio State Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards With Distinction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction:
* City of Ashland (Ashland County)
* Cuyahoga County Public Library (Cuyahoga County)
* City of Hilliard (Franklin County)
* City of Sharonville (Hamilton County)
* Southwest Ohio Regional Transit
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 27 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction:
* City of Ashland (Ashland County)
* Cuyahoga County Public Library (Cuyahoga County)
* City of Hilliard (Franklin County)
* City of Sharonville (Hamilton County)
* Southwest Ohio Regional TransitAuthority (Hamilton County)
* City of Amherst (Lorain County)
* City of Vandalia (Montgomery County)
* City of Dover (Tuscarawas County)
* City of Franklin (Warren County)
"By keeping accurate financial records, governing bodies demonstrate their commitment to efficient, effective, and transparent service," Auditor Faber said. "This award honors public entities that have put in the hard work to keep their finances in order."
The Auditor's Office presents the Auditor of State Award with Distinction to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report:
* The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State's office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System, on a GAAP accounting basis and prepare a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report).
* The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings or questioned costs.
* The entity's management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than the threshold per the Uniform Guidance
- Lack of timely report submission
- Bank reconciliation issues
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance
- Findings for recovery less than $500
- Public meetings or public records issues
* The entity has no other financial or other concerns
The full reports are available online at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.aspx.
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The Auditor of State's office, one of five independently elected statewide offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,900 state and local government agencies. Under the direction of Auditor Keith Faber, the office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies, and promotes transparency in government.
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Original text here: http://ohioauditor.gov/news/pressreleases/Details/7732
Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. Attorney General Brown and the coalition are seeking to block new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that wrongly treats
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. Attorney General Brown and the coalition are seeking to block new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that wrongly treatsseveral groups of legal immigrants as ineligible for food assistance, including permanent residents who were granted asylum or admitted as refugees. The attorneys general argue that the guidance contradicts federal law and could impose massive financial penalties on states and are asking the court to declare the guidance unlawful.
"The Trump Administration is doing everything possible to target immigrants - even taking food from Marylanders' tables," said Attorney General Brown. "Our Office refuses to let people starve as part of the federal immigration crackdown."
On October 31, USDA issued new guidance to state SNAP agencies describing changes to program eligibility under the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which narrowed eligibility for certain non-citizen groups, including refugees, asylum recipients, and others admitted under humanitarian protection programs. The USDA memo, however, incorrectly asserts that all individuals who entered the country through these humanitarian pathways would remain permanently ineligible for SNAP, even after obtaining green cards and becoming lawful permanent residents.
Attorney General Brown and the coalition emphasize that this position is not mentioned in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" or in any other federal law. Federal statutes make clear that refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, individuals whose deportation has been withheld, and other vulnerable legal immigrants become eligible for SNAP once they obtain their green cards and meet standard program requirements. The attorneys general argue that USDA's memo unlawfully rewrites those rules and threatens to cut off food assistance for people who are fully eligible under the law.
The attorneys general argue that USDA's guidance also misapplies the agency's own regulations. Federal rules give states a 120-day grace period after new guidance is issued to adjust their systems without facing severe financial penalties. USDA is now claiming that this period expired on November 1, just one day after the guidance was released and before states even had a single business day to review it. The coalition argues that this interpretation is impossible under USDA's own regulations, which state that the 120-day period cannot begin until new guidance is actually issued. And because the statute also imposes a cost-shifting framework on the SNAP program for states that USDA determines have unacceptable error rates in administering the program, by disregarding its own rules, USDA is exposing states to major financial penalties for errors caused by the agency's late and inaccurate memo.
States have already begun implementing the statutory changes enacted earlier this year, but USDA's abrupt and incorrect guidance now forces them to overhaul eligibility systems overnight. The attorneys general warn that this will create widespread confusion for families, increase the risk of wrongful benefit terminations, erode public trust, and place states in an untenable situation where they must either violate federal law or accept severe financial liability. The attorneys general are asking the court to vacate the unlawful guidance and block its implementation to ensure that families do not lose critical food assistance.
Joining Attorney General Brown in this lawsuit, are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Sues-to-Block-Unlawful-SNAP-Eligibility-Guidance--.aspx
Md. A.G. Brown Co-leads Brief Defending State Voter Databases From Federal Overreach Amid Privacy Concerns
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Co-leads Brief Defending State Voter Databases from Federal Overreach Amid Privacy Concerns
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting California's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit demanding complete, unredacted voter registration databases from states across the country.
The brief, filed in United States v. Shirley Weber, et al. in the U.S. District Court for
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Attorney General Brown Co-leads Brief Defending State Voter Databases from Federal Overreach Amid Privacy Concerns
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting California's motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit demanding complete, unredacted voter registration databases from states across the country.
The brief, filed in United States v. Shirley Weber, et al. in the U.S. District Court forthe Central District of California, argues that the federal government's demand is part of a larger effort to aggregate personal information, collected by states, about the people who live in the country. The brief points out, though, that the federal government lacks legal authority to compel states to turn over sensitive voter data and that such demands violate both the Constitution's protection of state authority over elections and federal privacy laws.
"Maryland voters deserve to cast ballots without worrying that their registration information will be mishandled," said Attorney General Brown. "The administration's unlawful demands threaten both individual privacy and our collective confidence in our elections. We won't allow federal overreach to undermine voting rights or discourage participation in our democracy."
The federal government has demanded voter database information from 42 states and has filed lawsuits against seven states in addition to California. The requested data includes personally identifying information such as partial Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers, and could also include information about voters' party affiliation, disability status, and participation history. The unredacted information could expose participants in address confidentiality programs designed to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault survivors, law enforcement officers, and judicial officials.
The brief places these voter data demands in the broader context of unprecedented federal efforts to collect and aggregate Americans' personal information. Similar demands have been made for state SNAP and Medicaid data, with courts already issuing preliminary injunctions blocking some of these efforts as unlawful.
The brief argues that the Department of Justice's demands exceed its authority under three federal statutes the government cites in support of its efforts: the Help America Vote Act, the National Voter Registration Act, and the Civil Rights Act of 1960. None of these laws authorize the sweeping collection of sensitive voter information, and the Civil Rights Act's record inspection authority was specifically designed to investigate racial discrimination in voting - not to conduct general compliance reviews.
Additionally, the brief argues that the federal government has failed to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, which requires agencies to follow specific procedures before collecting personal information and strictly limits what data may be collected and how it may be shared. The Act specifically prohibits agencies from retaining records describing how individuals exercise First Amendment rights unless expressly authorized by statute.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing the brief are the attorneys general of Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Co-leads-Brief-Defending-State-Voter-Databases-from-Federal-Overreach-Amid-Privacy-Concerns.aspx
Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence Announces Board Appointments and Interim Executive Director
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence Announces Board Appointments and Interim Executive Director
Executive board members for the Maryland non-profit recognized
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The Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence, Inc. (IWEE), a Maryland non-profit dedicated to empowering and advancing women entrepreneurs across the state, announces the appointment of Teresa Payne-Nunn as the interim executive director, as well as the IWEE Board of Directors for fiscal
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COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 27 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence Announces Board Appointments and Interim Executive Director
Executive board members for the Maryland non-profit recognized
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The Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence, Inc. (IWEE), a Maryland non-profit dedicated to empowering and advancing women entrepreneurs across the state, announces the appointment of Teresa Payne-Nunn as the interim executive director, as well as the IWEE Board of Directors for fiscalyear 2026 (FY26). The new leadership supports the strategic transformation, growth and innovation within IWEE through the diverse expertise of its members.
"I am honored to serve the IWEE during this transition," said Payne-Nunn. "IWEE is uniquely positioned to uplift women entrepreneurs by addressing barriers and creating pathways for scalable growth. I look forward to working with the team and community partners to strengthen the Institute's impact, preparing the way for its next chapter of leadership."
Teresa Payne-Nunn is a seasoned executive with extensive experience driving strategic transformation, growth and innovation across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She brings a strong record of executive leadership, governance and community engagement to every board she serves. Before she retired, Payne-Nunn served as senior vice president of the Americas at Xerox Corporation, where she led the company's most profitable and highest-growth division globally. Prior to that, she held other high-impact roles, including senior vice president of U.S. Federal Operations, where she secured the largest contract wins in Xerox's history, and senior vice president of U.S. East Sales at W.W. Grainger, where she managed $1 billion in revenue and over 600 employees. Payne-Nunn holds a bachelor's of science degree from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business and an executive leadership certificate from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
"The appointment of board leadership, along with a new interim executive director, marks an exciting new chapter for IWEE," said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO. "Together, this expanded leadership team will provide a strong foundation for the Institute's continued growth and ensure it is well-positioned to empower the next generation of women entrepreneurs across Maryland."
IWEE is an organization that dedicates its resources to empower women entrepreneurs through cohort-style programming, workshops, access to capital and ecosystem engagement. By addressing the specific challenges women face in an entrepreneurial ecosystem, IWEE fosters scalable and sustainable growth opportunities for women-led businesses.
The slate of FY26 board officers includes:
* Chair - Pamela Allison, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
* Vice Chair - Gail Bassette, Bowie State University
* Secretary - Erica Anthony, Morgan State University
* Treasurer - Ann-Marie Waterman, Coppin State University
"I have served on the board as chair for the Institute of Women Entrepreneur Excellence for over two years," said Allison. "Through this position, I have witnessed the organization's evolution and impact to women entrepreneurs throughout Maryland, thereby supporting continued economic growth."
The IWEE board currently consists of 8 members, many of whom have served on the board since the organization's inception in 2022. IWEE was established in collaboration with four of Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Bowie State University, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, and Coppin State University. Each institution provides a professional to serve on the board, aiding in programmatic advisement and implementation.
A full list of the IWEE board members includes: chair Pamela Allison, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; vice chair Gail Bassette, Bowie State University; secretary Erica Anthony, Morgan State University; treasurer Ann-Marie Waterman, Coppin State University; Allison Alexander, Marathon Fund; Farrah Holder, Blue Fire Equity; Treava Hopkins-Lobby, EEO Services LLC; and Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO.
Pamela Allison is the endowed chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore where she teaches and serves as the point person for entrepreneurial ventures in the community. Prior to this role, Allison served as department chair for the university's hospitality and tourism and management program, and pursued her own entrepreneurial ventures, founding Fluffy Fizzies. She has a background in education and business, taught at the college level for the past 15 years and has been a higher education administrator since 2013. She holds a doctorate from the University of Central Florida.
Gail Bassette is the director of economic development and strategic engagement at Bowie State University, where she provides strategic leadership in cultivating partnerships and funding initiatives that strengthen the university's research enterprise, expand its economic and community impact, enhance workforce readiness and fuel entrepreneurial growth. Prior to this role, Bassette held senior executive positions as the cabinet secretary for Maryland's Department of General Services, where she oversaw the design, construction and leasing of more than 20 million square feet of state-owned real estate, managing a $1.6B annual operating and capital budget. As President and CEO of TCE Incorporated, she expanded the company into a 250-employee enterprise with revenues exceeding $45 million, and as executive director of the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency's Federal Procurement Center, Bassette helped secure over $400 million in contracts for minority-owned businesses, creating over 3500 jobs. She holds a master's degree in Technology and Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and a bachelor's degree in Communications Media from Bowie State University.
Erica Anthony is an associate professor of management and the chair of the Department of Business Administration at Morgan State University. Prior to joining Morgan State University, she worked in various roles at the telecommunications corporation, Sprint, and as a systems engineer for Honeywell. These experiences heightened her fondness for business and understanding the interactions facilitated within organizations, which led her to pursue a doctoral degree in Organizational Behavior Human Resources from Purdue University. In addition to her doctoral degree, she also holds an MBA from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. Furthermore, she is a certified personal and executive coach, earned through the International Coach Federation (ICF)-Accredited Coach Training Program, College of Executive Coaching. Anthony is a member of the PhD Project, ICF, Southern Management Association and the Academy of Management (AoM).
Ann-Marie Waterman is a proven higher education professional with over 20 years of experience and knowledge of post-secondary policies, processes and procedures related to budget, accounting, human resources, information technology and student support services. As chief of staff at Coppin State University, she serves as an essential partner to the president and is charged with working across all campus sectors to allocate resources and manage day-to-day operations. Prior to this role, Waterman served as the assistant dean for Administration, Finance & Operations at Howard University School of Law, where she managed the overall administration, operations and implementation of initiatives. Waterman holds a doctorate, master's, MBA and bachelor's degree from Howard University.
Allison Alexander is a venture capital professional who is passionate about creating value for investors while helping to change the narrative for founders who lack access to startup capital. Alexander is a partner at The Marathon Fund, an early-stage investment firm that provides pre-seed and seed capital and expert guidance to emerging, high-growth technology companies. Prior to Marathon, Alexander was one of four managing directors in a middle market private equity firm with investments in the utilities and government services sectors. She is also a licensed attorney who previously served as vice president and general counsel for a private investment firm with nearly $2 billion under management and as senior vice president and general counsel for a global life sciences company, both headquartered in Maryland. Prior to that, she spent several years as an attorney in the Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies practice group at DLA Piper, where she also helped to lead mentoring and professional development programs for the firm's attorneys. Alexander holds a doctorate in law degree from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University.
Farrah Holder is a founder and managing partner at Blue Fire Equity, where she brings over 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, marketing and business development. Over the course of her career, she has led more than $5.1 billion in transaction value across private equity, venture capital and investment banking. Holder partners with founders who are ready to accelerate growth through organic and inorganic strategies. Previously, she served as a managing director at IMB Partners, where she played a pivotal role in originating and closing five lower middle market acquisitions and developing the firm's investment thesis in Defense & Government Technology. She led the firm's rebranding and was instrumental in scaling the organization from four to 18 employees. Holder has authored or been featured in more than eight private equity publications and is a frequent speaker on industry panels. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Treava Hopkins-Lobby is an accomplished executive, educator and community advocate with over 36 years of service in the federal government, specializing in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), conflict resolution, disability accommodations and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs. She has held leadership positions across several federal agencies, including as director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Fairness at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), deputy director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and director of the Division of EEO Compliance at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where she also oversaw the Reasonable Accommodation Program and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Staff. Hopkins-Lobby is a certified mediator, EEO counselor and investigator, and she has spent over 20 years serving as a Federal Shared Neutrals Mediator, resolving workplace discrimination cases and facilitating conflict resolution to improve organizational culture. She holds two master's degrees from the University of Maryland, a bachelor's degree from American University and two associate's degrees from Montgomery College, where she is also an alumna of their extensive fitness and wellness programs. She also received her EEO Studies certification from Cornell University's ILR School.
Troy LeMaile-Stovall currently serves as CEO for TEDCO, the economic engine for Maryland's technology and life science-based startups, and Strategic Advisor for Hunter Lewis, LLC, an investment management advisory firm. An entrepreneur at heart, LeMaile-Stovall founded the management consulting firm LeMaile-Stovall, LLC and co-founded GulfSouth Capital where he was the first President and CEO. As he continued his career, LeMaile-Stovall became the accomplished and award-winning CEO he is today; he has led/co-led over $2B in debt and equity offerings with over a dozen exits with double digit returns. In addition to his role as TEDCO's CEO, LeMaile-Stovall is a NACD Certified Director, serving on numerous Boards including University of Maryland School of Medicine, World Trade Center Institute, Parkway Properties, Archipelago Learning, Internet America, SchoolStatus, EpiCor Software, Harkins Builders, LIM College, Southern Methodist University Dept. of Electrical Engineering, UDC Foundation, and Landover, MD-based Zion Church, led by Sr. Pastor Keith Battle. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University, a master's degree from Stanford University (AT&T Bell Labs Fellowship) and an MBA from Harvard University.
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About TEDCO
TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, enhances economic empowerment growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology and life science-based companies in Maryland. Learn more at www.tedcomd.com.
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Original text here: https://www.tedcomd.com/news-events/press-releases/2025/institute-women-entrepreneur-excellence-announces-board
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State's 2025 Coordinated Election
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State's 2025 Coordinated Election
Secretary of State Jena Griswold today certified the statewide 2025 Coordinated Election, making the results of the election official and final.
"Today's election certification concludes the statewide 2025 Coordinated Election," said Secretary Griswold. "I want to thank county clerks and election workers for their work on this year's elections."
After the election, the Secretary of
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DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies the State's 2025 Coordinated Election
Secretary of State Jena Griswold today certified the statewide 2025 Coordinated Election, making the results of the election official and final.
"Today's election certification concludes the statewide 2025 Coordinated Election," said Secretary Griswold. "I want to thank county clerks and election workers for their work on this year's elections."
After the election, the Secretary ofState's office worked with Colorado's County Clerks to complete a bipartisan post-election audit that verified the results of the election. After the audit, each county's canvass board certified the election results. The canvass boards then submitted the final results to the Secretary of State's office. Some counties continue to conduct recounts of local contests, and will certify those local contests when complete.
Returning a mail ballot was the preferred method for voters, with 98.23% of voters choosing to cast their mail ballot during the 2025 Coordinated Election - a total of 1,686,307 ballots returned - and 1.77% of voters choosing to vote in-person - 30,348 total ballots returned.
2025 Coordinated Election statistics
* Total active voters: 4,135,705
* Total ballots cast: 1,716,655
* Turnout among active voters: 41.51%
* Turnout among eligible voting population:
- Ballots cast by Unaffiliated Voters: 734,632 (42.79% of total ballots cast)
- Ballots cast by Democratic Voters: 518,655 (30.21% of total ballots cast)
- Ballots cast by Republican Voters: 441,533 (25.72% of total ballots cast)
* 4,234 voters used Colorado BallotCure to fix a signature or ID discrepancy with their ballot in the 2025 Coordinated Election.
Statewide abstract of votes cast for the 2025 Coordinated Election (https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Results/2025/2025CoordinatedCertifiedResults.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2025/PR20251126ElectionResults.html
Arizona State Senate Republicans: Senator Farnsworth Drives Innovation Effort to Protect Cities and Advance Next-Generation Air Mobility
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 27 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Senator Farnsworth Drives Innovation Effort to Protect Cities and Advance Next-Generation Air Mobility
Senator David Farnsworth, Chair of the Senate Appropriations & Transportation Committee, is accelerating Arizona's role in next-generation transportation by championing legislation in the 2026 session to support advanced air mobility while ensuring cities remain protected from monopolies that could control future transit networks.
Senator Farnsworth is working
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 27 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2025:
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Senator Farnsworth Drives Innovation Effort to Protect Cities and Advance Next-Generation Air Mobility
Senator David Farnsworth, Chair of the Senate Appropriations & Transportation Committee, is accelerating Arizona's role in next-generation transportation by championing legislation in the 2026 session to support advanced air mobility while ensuring cities remain protected from monopolies that could control future transit networks.
Senator Farnsworth is workingwith industry leaders, municipal officials, and aviation innovators on a bi-weekly basis to position Arizona as a leader in the future of travel. His vision centers on integrating vertiports and autonomous air systems while prioritizing local decision-making and opportunities for economic growth. As advanced air mobility rapidly evolves, Senator Farnsworth is developing legislative concepts to establish a clear, fair, and innovation-driven framework for Arizona.
The initiatives being developed by Senator Farnsworth aim to support the creation and installation of vertiports and vertistops across the valley, empowering cities to make independent decisions without being constrained by monopolistic control over development and landing spaces. With a strong emphasis on open competition, local empowerment, and sustainable practices, Senator Farnsworth is ensuring that Arizona is well-prepared for the exciting transportation innovations that lie ahead.
"I warmly invite all industry leaders, aviation innovators, and community advocates to share their valuable insights with my office as we develop this important legislation," said Senator Farnworth. "Advanced air mobility holds exciting potential to transform transportation for everyone in Arizona. To fully harness this opportunity, it's crucial to cultivate a competitive environment that discourages monopolies. Together, we can build a collaborative future, ensuring that innovation thrives, and no single company overshadows the incredible advancements ahead. This approach is essential for embracing innovation and establishing vertiport systems that will drive the next wave of economic growth. I look forward to announcing the bill language in the near future once it has been refined."
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Original text here: https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/senator-farnsworth-drives-innovation-effort-to-protect-cities-and-advance-next-generation-air-mobili
