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W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Applauds Trump Administration Decision on Critical Minerals List
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Treasurer Pack Applauds Trump Administration Decision on Critical Minerals List
Metallurgical Coal Added with Nine Others
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State Treasurer Larry Pack released the following statement after the Trump Administration added ten new minerals to the critical minerals list.
"We applaud President Donald Trump and his administration for recognizing the importance of metallurgical coal. Producing met coal domestically is crucial to bolstering the U.S. steel industry
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CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 8 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Treasurer Pack Applauds Trump Administration Decision on Critical Minerals List
Metallurgical Coal Added with Nine Others
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State Treasurer Larry Pack released the following statement after the Trump Administration added ten new minerals to the critical minerals list.
"We applaud President Donald Trump and his administration for recognizing the importance of metallurgical coal. Producing met coal domestically is crucial to bolstering the U.S. steel industryand lessening our reliance on foreign sources, especially China," Treasurer Pack said. "The Trump Administration's viewpoint on our coal industry is a stark contrast from the Obama-Biden era policies that actively tried to kill our coal industry. The change in philosophy will only benefit West Virginia, and for that, we thank President Trump."
The ten new minerals are:
* Copper
* Uranium
* Silver
* Boron
* Potash
* Phosphate
* Lead
* Rhenium
* Silicon
* Metallurgical coal
As required by the Energy Act of 2020, United States Geological Services updated their methodology to quantify the risks associated with potential supply chain disruptions and recommend mineral commodities for inclusion on the updated 2025 List of Critical Minerals. The updated methodology uses an economic model that the USGS developed to estimate the potential effects of foreign trade disruptions of mineral commodities on the U.S. economy.
For the full list: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/mineral-resources-program/science/about-2025-list-critical-minerals
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Original text here: https://wvtreasury.gov/About/Press-Releases/details/treasurer-pack-applauds-trump-administration-decision-on-critical-minerals-list
R.I. A.G. Neronha Reaches Agreement to Keep Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals Open Through November
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Attorney General Neronha reaches agreement to keep Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open through November
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has reached an agreement with Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. (Prospect) to fund the operations of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital through the end of November. Attorney General Neronha agreed to provide Prospect with access to up to $3 million of the approximately
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Attorney General Neronha reaches agreement to keep Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open through November
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has reached an agreement with Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. (Prospect) to fund the operations of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital through the end of November. Attorney General Neronha agreed to provide Prospect with access to up to $3 million of the approximately$51 million Hospital Fund to cover anticipated operating losses during the month of November while the parties consider an alternative buyer for these facilities.
"Maintaining access to care is critical for the communities that Roger Williams and Fatima Hospital serve, as well as our statewide health care system," said Attorney General Neronha. "This temporary funding solution will ensure that until the transfer of the hospitals to new ownership, patients will continue to receive care from the dedicated health care professionals at both facilities. But make no mistake - time is of the essence, and these hospitals will not survive without swift action. Rhode Islanders are counting on these hospitals for life-saving care, and the Office is committed to keeping them open."
This agreement follows a motion filed by Prospect on Thursday, October 30, 2025, seeking to either transfer the hospitals to the State of Rhode Island or close the hospitals by the end of the year. In a status conference on November 7, 2025, the Office and Prospect announced the short-term funding agreement. Read the stipulation, filed on November 6, 2025, here (http://www.riag.ri.gov/media/7896/download).
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-reaches-agreement-keep-roger-williams-and-fatima-hospitals
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity & Special Olympics Pennsylvania Announce Expanded Partnership to Enhance PA ABLE Outreach
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity & Special Olympics Pennsylvania Announce Expanded Partnership to Enhance PA ABLE Outreach
Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an expanded partnership today between Pennsylvania Treasury's PA Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (PA ABLE) and Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) at Villanova University during SOPA's Fall Festival.
"With this new partnership, we are able to provide additional resource availability and better awareness of the
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025:
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Treasurer Stacy Garrity & Special Olympics Pennsylvania Announce Expanded Partnership to Enhance PA ABLE Outreach
Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an expanded partnership today between Pennsylvania Treasury's PA Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (PA ABLE) and Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) at Villanova University during SOPA's Fall Festival.
"With this new partnership, we are able to provide additional resource availability and better awareness of thereal financial opportunities available for Pennsylvanians living with disabilities through PA ABLE. We want to reach as many Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families as possible, so they know about PA ABLE and have access to the tools and opportunities necessary to achieve success and independence."
- Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity
SOPA provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 1,700 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners will compete in events like powerlifting, bocce, soccer, volleyball, flag football, and long-distance running/walking.
"We believe in partnerships that go beyond the playing field. Our collaboration with PA ABLE reflects a shared commitment to empowering athletes and their families to build brighter, more secure futures. Together, we're helping our community not only compete and achieve in sports but thrive in life."
- Matt Aaron, President & CEO of SOPA
Through this expanded partnership, Treasury and SOPA will work together on outreach and education efforts, ensuring more individuals and families across Pennsylvania learn about the benefits of a PA ABLE account. This partnership will grant Treasury access to SOPA events across the state and allow for PA ABLE branding at SOPA events.
PA ABLE accounts allow Pennsylvanians with disabilities to save tax-free for expenses like housing, education, assistive technology, everyday needs and more - without impacting important benefits.
Currently, to be eligible to save with an ABLE program, a person's disability must be onset prior to their 26th birthday.
Starting in Jan. 2026, ABLE eligibility will expand to include those whose disability is onset prior to age 46, which would include millions more Americans, including one million Veterans.
"I encourage anyone with a disability or who has a family member or friend with a disability to learn more about what PA ABLE can do for them."
- Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity
Since taking office, Treasurer Garrity has reduced PA ABLE account fees six times for PA ABLE account owners. PA ABLE is the fifth largest ABLE program in the country.
To learn more about program eligibility and how to start saving with PA ABLE, visit paable.gov, email info@paable.gov or call 855-529-2253.
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Original text here: https://www.patreasury.gov/newsroom/archive/2025/11-07-SOPA.html
N.H. Gov. Ayotte: Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Helping Students Learn Distraction-Free
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Helping Students Learn Distraction-Free
On Wednesday, November 5, Governor Kelly Ayotte and Commissioner of Education Caitlin Davis visited schools to hear from school leaders, educators, and students about the impact of the State's new bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.
"We want every student in our state to reach their full potential in and out of the classroom, and cell phones were getting in the way of that," said Governor Ayotte.
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools Helping Students Learn Distraction-Free
On Wednesday, November 5, Governor Kelly Ayotte and Commissioner of Education Caitlin Davis visited schools to hear from school leaders, educators, and students about the impact of the State's new bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools.
"We want every student in our state to reach their full potential in and out of the classroom, and cell phones were getting in the way of that," said Governor Ayotte."I was proud to sign a bell-to-bell cell phone ban into law, giving districts the flexibility to adopt what works best for them while ensuring teachers don't have to be the phone police. We're already hearing great feedback -- classrooms are more focused, lunchrooms are lively again, and students are reconnecting with each other."
Studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics and insights from social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt show excessive screen time is associated with increased rates of anxiety, depression and sleep deprivation among children and teenagers. Schools that have implemented a bell-to-bell policy see fewer distractions in the classroom, reduced instances of cyberbullying, better student engagement, and improved morale among teachers.
"Removing the distraction of cell phones from our classrooms has been an important part of our efforts to make New Hampshire an even better place to learn," said Commissioner Davis. "Educator feedback shows that the bell-to-bell cell phone ban helps teachers focus on student success and support students in learning and building stronger peer relationships."
The Governor and Commissioner visited Brian S. McCarthy Middle School in Nashua, Campbell High School in Litchfield, and Bedford High School in Bedford for tours and discussions on the new policy's positive impact.
"We're already seeing the benefits of the bell-to-bell cell phone policy in our schools -- a more positive, focused learning environment for teachers and students alike." said Bedford High School Superintendent Michael Fournier. "I thank Governor Ayotte, the Legislature, and the Department of Education for empowering our schools to create a policy that fits our needs and helps students learn distractions-free."
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Original text here: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news/bell-bell-ban-cell-phones-schools-helping-students-learn-distraction-free
Mo. A.G. Hanaway Adds Another Count To St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery Removal Proceedings
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 8 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Attorney General Hanaway Adds Another Count To St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery Removal Proceedings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced her Office plans to add another count to the quo warranto case seeking to remove Alfred Montgomery from public office. This count demonstrates that as Montgomery remains in jail he is unable to fulfill his responsibilities as sheriff.
"The fact remains; it is impossible for Montgomery
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Nov. 8 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025:
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Attorney General Hanaway Adds Another Count To St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery Removal Proceedings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced her Office plans to add another count to the quo warranto case seeking to remove Alfred Montgomery from public office. This count demonstrates that as Montgomery remains in jail he is unable to fulfill his responsibilities as sheriff.
"The fact remains; it is impossible for Montgomeryto fulfill his duties while he is incarcerated miles outside of the city he is supposed to protect," said Attorney General Hanaway. "He has failed citizens, detainees, and his own staff for far too long. We are adding a new count to our case asking the Court to permanently remove him from the office he has so blatantly forfeited. St. Louis has a bright future ahead and it isn't with Montgomery as sheriff."
This case highlights a systemic pattern of corruption, neglect, and abuse of authority that has eroded public trust in law enforcement operations in the City of St. Louis.
The Attorney General's Office first demanded Sheriff Montgomery's resignation in June 2025 following credible reports of corruption, financial mismanagement, and workplace instability. When he refused, the Office filed a 90-page petition for a writ of quo warranto outlining six counts of misconduct, including unlawful arrests of private citizens, failure to transport inmates for critical medical care, misuse of taxpayer resources for personal benefit, and reckless spending of public funds. The court has since temporarily removed Montgomery from office until final resolution of the quo warranto case.
Total counts in the writ of quo warranto case against Alfred Montgomery:
* NEW: Montgomery violated Sec. 106.220 by failing to personally devote his time to the performance of the duties of the office of the sheriff of the City of St. Louis.
* Montgomery ordered deputies to handcuff and detain a deputy commissioner of the St. Louis City Justice Center without authority, violating state law and her civil rights.
* Montgomery is accused of illegally arresting a lawfully licensed private security guard and seizing the individual's firearm, despite lacking any legal authority to make arrests to deprive citizens of their protected constitutional rights.
* Montgomery refused to carry out his legal duty to ensure detainees received medical treatment, failing to provide required transports more than sixty times during his first seven months in office, despite clear guidance from prior sheriffs, the City Councilor, and the Board of Aldermen that the Sheriff's Office bears that responsibility.
* Montgomery used on-duty deputies and taxpayer-funded vehicles to transport and supervise his children, a clear violation of Missouri's prohibition on deriving personal benefit from public office under Sec. 105.452.
* Montgomery willfully or fraudulently violated an official duty by mismanaging the finances and creating an increasing monetary deficit for the Sheriff's Office.
Under Missouri law, the Attorney General is authorized to file a petition for a writ of quo warranto to remove an official who has unlawfully held office or forfeited it through willful neglect, abuse of duty, or misconduct. Today's supplemental petition reaffirms Attorney General Hanaway's commitment to rooting out government corruption and upholding the rule of law in Missouri.
The supplemental pleading can be read here (https://ago.mo.gov/wp-content/uploads/Supp.-Pleading.pdf).
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Original text here: https://ago.mo.gov/attorney-general-hanaway-adds-another-count-to-st-louis-sheriff-montgomery-removal-proceedings/
Ga. Gov. Kemp: October Net Tax Revenues Up 6.9%
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Kemp: October Net Tax Revenues Up 6.9%
The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $175.9 million, or 6.9 percent, compared to FY 2025 when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.53 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $10.88 billion for an increase of $240.4 million, or 2.3 percent, compared to October 2024, when net tax collections totaled almost $10.64 billion.
The changes within
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Kemp: October Net Tax Revenues Up 6.9%
The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of October approached $2.71 billion for an increase of $175.9 million, or 6.9 percent, compared to FY 2025 when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.53 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $10.88 billion for an increase of $240.4 million, or 2.3 percent, compared to October 2024, when net tax collections totaled almost $10.64 billion.
The changes withinthe following tax categories account for October's overall net tax revenue increase:
Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections during October approached $1.34 billion, for an increase of $78.7 million compared to last year, when net Individual Tax collections totaled nearly $1.26 billion.
The following notable components within Individual Income Tax combine for the net increase:
* Individual Income Tax refunds issued (net of voided checks) increased by $10.2 million or 4.2 percent
* Income Tax Withholding payments for October decreased by $7.9 million, or -0.6 percent, from FY 2025
* Individual Income Tax Return payments increased by $82.8 million, or 45.7 percent, over October 2024
* Individual Income Tax Estimated payments increased by $9.1 million, or 28.8 percent, from FY 2025
* All other Individual Tax categories, including S-Corp payments, were up a combined $4.9 million
Sales and Use Tax: Gross Sales and Use Tax collections in October totaled $1.6 billion -- an increase of $89.8 million, or 5.9 percent, over FY 2025. Net Sales and Use Tax increased by $46.1 million, or 6.2 percent, compared to last year when net Sales Tax revenue totaled $743.9 million. The adjusted Sales Tax distribution to local governments totaled $797.1 million, which was an increase of $49 million, or 6.6 percent, from last year's adjusted distribution total of $748 million. Sales Tax refunds declined by $5.3 million compared to FY 2025.
Corporate Income Tax: Corporate Income Tax collections for October decreased by $8.5 million, or -12.2 percent, compared to last year, when net Corporate Tax revenues totaled nearly $69.6 million.
The following notable components within Corporate Income Tax make up the net decrease:
* Corporate Income Tax refunds issued (net of voids) were up $30.9 million compared to October 2024
* Corporate Income Tax Estimated payments increased by $27.9 million, or 51.1 percent, from FY 2025
* All other Corporate Tax payments, including Corporate Return payments, were down a combined $5.5 million
Motor Fuel Taxes: Motor Fuel Tax collections for the month increased by $14.2 million, or 8 percent, compared to FY 2025, when motor fuel tax collections totaled $177.9 million in October.
Motor Vehicle - Tag & Title Fees: Motor Vehicle Tag & Title Fee collections for the month increased by roughly $8.6 million, or 26.6 percent, compared to last year, while Title ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) collections increased by nearly $7.9 million, or 11.8 percent, compared to the previous October.
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Original text here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-11-07/gov-kemp-october-net-tax-revenues-69
DCNR Names New District Forester for Tuscarora State Forest
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2205:
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DCNR Names New District Forester for Tuscarora State Forest
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Dave Yeager as the district forester for Tuscarora State Forest, which spans Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties.
"Dave is a committed and dedicated leader who has gained valuable conservation experience in his career with the department,"
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2205:
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DCNR Names New District Forester for Tuscarora State Forest
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Dave Yeager as the district forester for Tuscarora State Forest, which spans Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry counties.
"Dave is a committed and dedicated leader who has gained valuable conservation experience in his career with the department,"Dunn said. "We are confident he will be a great steward leading the management of this beautiful working forest and its wonderful natural resources."
Yeager oversees the 96,000-acre forest district that covers the narrow valleys and steep, rocky ridges of the ridge and valley region of Pennsylvania. This fertile, well-watered forest district is home to abundant populations of wildlife and is ideal for growing majestic oak and hemlock forests.
"Having begun my career with DCNR in the Tuscarora, this forest and surrounding community is a welcoming place that always feels like home," Yeager said. "I look forward to maintaining the wild character of the Tuscarora State Forest and close-knit friendly atmosphere of the local communities we serve while exploring ways in which to engage and connect new people with this wonderful forest and the opportunities it provides."
Yeager noted that the Tuscarora shares a lot of similarities to the big woods of Northern Pennsylvania without the long drive. Popular recreation activities in the forest include boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking, sightseeing, snowmobiling and more.
A Chambersburg, Franklin County, native, Yeager holds an associate degree in Forest Technology from Penn State Mont Alto and studied Forest Science at Penn State. He began his career with DCNR as a forest technician in Tuscarora State Forest and subsequently held roles as a forester in Michaux State Forest, as an infrastructure specialist in DCNR's Harrisburg office, and as an assistant district forester in Rothrock State Forest.
Yeager enjoys most outdoor activities pointing to camping, hunting, fishing, and kayaking as his favorites. He credits his father and grandfather with nurturing his love of nature and continues to share that familial love of the outdoors with his wife, Heather; daughters, Kimber and Evelyn; and son, Coal.
Visit DCNR's website for more information about Tuscarora State Forest and check out DCNR's Calendar of Events for the latest happenings on public lands.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-district-forester-for-tuscarora-state-forest
