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Report on Attorney General's General Election Day 2026 Operations
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 (TNSxrep) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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November 05, 2026
Report on Attorney General's General Election Day 2026 Operations
Concord, NH -- Attorney General John M. Formella announces the results of the Attorney General's General Election Day Operations which took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Tuesday's successful election was the result of extraordinary efforts of thousands of local election officials. The primary role of the Attorney General's Office is to support and assist these election officials.
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CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 (TNSxrep) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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November 05, 2026
Report on Attorney General's General Election Day 2026 Operations
Concord, NH -- Attorney General John M. Formella announces the results of the Attorney General's General Election Day Operations which took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Tuesday's successful election was the result of extraordinary efforts of thousands of local election officials. The primary role of the Attorney General's Office is to support and assist these election officials.
Ateam of more than 50 attorneys, investigators, staff from the Attorney General's Office, the Secretary of State's Office and other state agencies deployed to polling locations across the state. This team of inspectors was scheduled to visit every polling location in the State. Each inspector completed a detailed checklist and worked with local election officials to resolve any issues that may have been identified.
The Attorney General's Election Hotline received approximately 277 calls during the day Tuesday. Each call was assigned to an attorney for resolution of the issue identified. The majority of issues were resolved on Tuesday by working directly with local election officials.
Calls to the hotline primarily involved questions and concerns about high voter turnout, activity at polling locations, and electioneering. Callers raised questions about long lines, high volumes of voters, and the registration of new voters at polling locations. The Office also received questions and complaints about electioneering at or near polling locations. These matters were addressed in coordination with local election moderators, who play a critical role in ensuring New Hampshire's elections are conducted fairly and in accordance with the law. The state's longstanding model of local control at the polls allows moderators to address issues directly and effectively within their communities.
The Office received no credible allegations of election interference. It also received no hotline complaints concerning celebrities appearing at polling locations in connection with Turning Point Action activities, or complaints concerning the activities of federal Department of Justice or congressional election observers present in New Hampshire.
The Attorney General's Office also responded promptly to an incident reported at a polling location in Laconia, working with local election officials and the Laconia Police Department to support an appropriate response. Laconia Police are investigating an alleged assault involving an individual affiliated with Turning Point Action at the Woodland Heights polling location in Ward 5. The incident resulted in an arrest on November 4. The Attorney General's Office remained engaged with local officials as the matter was addressed.
Overall, Election Day operations proceeded without any significant disruption to the administration of the election. The hotline and statewide inspection efforts allowed the Attorney General's Office to respond quickly to questions and concerns while supporting local election officials in their important work.
The following state agencies provided personnel who assisted our efforts:
The Department of Environmental Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Safety provided personnel to assist in our poll inspection efforts. The Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Emergency Operations Center and the Joint Information Center provided support throughout the day. The Office also worked closely with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies including the New Hampshire State Police.
The Attorney General's General Election Day Operations were led by Senior Assistant Attorney General Sean Locke, Chief Investigator Richard Tracy, and Paralegal Jill Tekin of the Election Law Unit as well as Associate Attorney General Matthew Broadhead.
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Original text here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/report-attorney-generals-general-election-day-2026-operations
Iowa Economic Development Authority: Main Street Iowa Awards $1.1 Million in Challenge Grants to 11 Communities
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
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Main Street Iowa Awards $1.1 Million in Challenge Grants to 11 Communities
November 5, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $1.1 million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 11 communities across the state: Boone, Centerville, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Grundy Center, Lansing, Mount Vernon, Nevada, Newton, Ottumwa and West Des Moines.
The grants support the rehabilitation of underutilized downtown buildings, spurring economic growth and encouraging
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 6 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
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Main Street Iowa Awards $1.1 Million in Challenge Grants to 11 Communities
November 5, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $1.1 million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 11 communities across the state: Boone, Centerville, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Grundy Center, Lansing, Mount Vernon, Nevada, Newton, Ottumwa and West Des Moines.
The grants support the rehabilitation of underutilized downtown buildings, spurring economic growth and encouragingfurther investment in Iowa's historic main streets.
Among this year's recipients are:
* Boone -- An 1895 commercial building will gain a restored stone facade, a first-floor cheese and cocktail lounge and two upper-story apartments.
* Grundy Center -- Built in 1887 as a department store, a long-vacant building will house a furniture and home decor showroom, as well as a hair and nail salon.
* Ottumwa -- A fire-damaged 1890 building will be transformed into a first-floor steakhouse and three upper-story apartments.
* West Des Moines -- A vacant 1930s church will be converted into 20 salon suites, providing affordable space for independent businesses.
"The impact of these projects goes beyond the buildings themselves," said Debi Durham, director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. "They bring new businesses, new residents and more reasons to head downtown. And that momentum can spread beyond one building or one block and throughout the entire community."
The grants are administered through IEDA's Iowa Downtown Resource Center, which includes the Main Street Iowa program. Funding is awarded as matching grants to local Main Street programs for selected projects. The estimated total cost of the 11 projects is more than $4.3 million.
"The Challenge Grant has consistently pushed many projects in Main Street communities forward," said Jim Engle, director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center. "These downtown building rehabilitation projects have created better business climates, brought historic buildings back to life and created a new, exciting vibe in our Main Street districts."
Since the first Challenge Grants were awarded in 2002, the program has provided more than $17.6 million in funding, leveraging more than $76.8 million in additional investment.
For more information about the Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant program, contact Sarah Lembke at 515.348.6181 or sarah.lembke@iowaeda.com.
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Original text here: https://opportunityiowa.gov/press-release/2026-11-05/main-street-iowa-awards-11-million-challenge-grants-11-communities
HAWAII HEALTH DEPT. ALERTS PUBLIC TO RECALL OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET STANDARDIZED + FULL SPECTRUM BLEND ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 6 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH ALERTS PUBLIC TO RECALL OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET STANDARDIZED + FULL SPECTRUM BLEND ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
Nov 4, 2026
HONOLULU -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Vitality Works Inc., of its 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed to Whole Foods Market stores in Hawai'i and was
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HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 6 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
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DOH ALERTS PUBLIC TO RECALL OF 365 WHOLE FOODS MARKET STANDARDIZED + FULL SPECTRUM BLEND ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
Nov 4, 2026
HONOLULU -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Vitality Works Inc., of its 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
The recalled product was distributed to Whole Foods Market stores in Hawai'i and wasalso available for purchase online through Amazon from Nov. 24, 2025, through Oct. 20, 2026. The product is packaged in white plastic bottles labeled as 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha 120 count, with UPC 9948252099. The product can be identified by lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028, both printed on the bottom of the bottle. The FDB is working with the local stores to ensure that the recalled product is no longer available for sale.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. In some cases, Salmonella infection can lead to more serious but rare conditions, such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. Children, older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of severe illness.
Anyone experiencing symptoms after consuming the recalled product should contact their healthcare provider immediately. There have been no reported cases of injury or illness in Hawai'i to date.
The FDB advises consumers to verify if they purchased the recalled product by checking the UPC code on the label as well as the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom of the bottle. If the product is subject to recall, consumers should not consume it and should discard the recalled product. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market stores. Consumers with questions may contact Vitality Works Inc. at 505-268-9950 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. HST.
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Original text here: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-alerts-public-to-recall-of-365-whole-foods-market-standardized-full-spectrum-blend-ashwagandha-capsules/
Gov. Newsom: California Expands Water Storage Infrastructure, Largest New Reservoir in More Than 50 Years Clears Final Permit
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Nov 5, 2026
California expands water storage infrastructure, largest new reservoir in more than 50 years clears final permit
The 1.5 million-acre-foot Sites Reservoir will store enough water to supply more than 4.5 million homes for one year
What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California just reached a major milestone. After decades of planning, Sites Reservoir secured its final water-right permit, driven by Governor Newsom and other state leaders who made the
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SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Nov 5, 2026
California expands water storage infrastructure, largest new reservoir in more than 50 years clears final permit
The 1.5 million-acre-foot Sites Reservoir will store enough water to supply more than 4.5 million homes for one year
What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California just reached a major milestone. After decades of planning, Sites Reservoir secured its final water-right permit, driven by Governor Newsom and other state leaders who made theproject a priority. The approval clears the way for construction and moves California closer to adding 1.5 million acre-feet of new water storage to prepare for a hotter, drier future.
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SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom's push to expand California's water infrastructure through the Sites Reservoir reached a major milestone as the State Water Resources Control Board approved the project's final water right permit. The decision puts California on track to build its largest new reservoir in more than 50 years -- helping modernize California's water infrastructure and strengthen water reliability for generations to come.
The decision marks a major achievement in the Governor's work with other state leaders to deliver critical infrastructure after decades without construction of a comparable water storage project. By establishing appropriate conditions for diverting and storing water from the Sacramento River, the permit moves California closer to building a reservoir designed to capture water during wet periods and save it for dry years.
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"We made Sites Reservoir a priority because California can't afford to keep waiting for the water storage we need. From 2020 to 2022, California went through its driest three-year period on record, followed by nine atmospheric rivers in just three weeks. That's the reality we're up against. The approval shows California can get big infrastructure projects moving again. Sites Reservoir is a smart investment in our future, helping ensure our communities, farms, and wildlife have the water they need when it matters most. Now it's time to get shovels in the ground.
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Located in Glenn and Colusa counties, Sites Reservoir is designed to capture water from the Sacramento River during eligible high-flow periods and store it for use during prolonged dry conditions.
"Our water system was built for a climate that no longer exists," said California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot. "To adapt, we need to capture water during huge storms and wet winters to get us through worsening droughts -- and that's exactly what Sites Reservoir will do. All regulatory approvals have now been provided and California is on the verge of breaking ground on this critical investment for our communities, economy, and environment. This is how we secure our water future in a shifting climate."
Because it sits off the river, the reservoir will not block fish migration or spawning. The project would add 1.5 million acre-feet of water storage capacity, enough to supply more than 4.5 million homes for one year.
Once complete, Sites Reservoir will:
* Capture and store high flows from the Sacramento River during large storms and wet winters, providing flood management benefits.
* Deliver water to wildlife refuges, including the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area, and San Luis National Wildlife Refuge.
* Provide up to 200,000 acre-feet of water for use during emergency-declared droughts.
* Create new recreational opportunities for an estimated 187,000 visitors annually.
Preparing California for a changing climate
California's water supplies are facing unprecedented pressure as rising temperatures reduce mountain snowpack and intensify swings between drought and flooding.
State projections indicate California could lose 10% of its water supply by 2040 due to hotter and drier conditions, while the reliability of the State Water Project could decline by as much as 23%. These challenges are outlined in the State Water Project Adaptation Strategy, which identifies actions to protect California's future water supplies.
Supporters of Sites Reservoir across the state are saying:
"This is a big moment for boosting our water supply," said Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04). "I was proud to be an early champion for Sites Reservoir - appropriating the first funding for it as a State Senator - and as Congressman, securing even more funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With the permitting process now complete, I'm looking forward to seeing construction begin as soon as possible to make this reservoir a reality."
"The approval is a major milestone for Sites Reservoir and brings us one step closer to delivering the water infrastructure California needs," said Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters). "This project will create jobs, help protect the environment, and support our farms and communities. Our work with tribes and other regional stakeholders will be essential to our ultimate success. With a strong El Nino underway, we are reminded that we must capture water when it is abundant and store it for the dry years ahead. I applaud this important progress toward making Sites Reservoir a reality."
"This is an important day for Sites Reservoir and for California," said Fritz Durst, Chair of the Sites Project Authority Board of Directors. "Sites has been decades in the making, and we are closer than ever to making it a reality. With this decision, we're ready to move forward and turn years of planning into action."
"Our focus has always been on developing a Sites Reservoir Project that is affordable, permittable, and buildable," said Jerry Brown, Executive Director of the Sites Project Authority. "Reaching this point has taken sustained collaboration with our partners across California. The water right decision puts us in a strong position to move the Project toward construction."
"Sites Reservoir turns California's water challenges into opportunity -- capturing water in wet times to sustain our communities, farms, fish and wildlife through dry years," said David Guy, President of the Northern California Water Association. "By pairing modern infrastructure with dedicated environmental water, Sites Reservoir is an investment in a vibrant future for healthy rivers and landscapes in Northern California and a more resilient California. The State Water Board action shows a clear path forward for the Sites Project Authority to turn decades of planning into a lasting investment for California's rivers, landscapes, and communities."
"Sites Reservoir offers California an opportunity to turn state water policy into tangible and lasting public benefits," said Jeff McCreary, Director of Operations for Ducks Unlimited's western region. "Completing Sites would translate voter support and legislative direction into infrastructure that strengthens California's resilience and serves communities, farms, and the environment."
"Water remains a challenge for wetlands south of the Delta, and this is a dedicated public ecosystem benefit of the Sites project," said Ric Ortega, General Manager, Grassland Water District. "The Sites water-right permit is an essential step to delivering the environmental water our wetlands need."
"Millions of Bay Area residents can take comfort that the action by the State Water Resources Control Board will help ensure the reliability of our water supply for decades to come while also strengthening our resilience to unpredictable weather changes," said Libby Schaaf, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council. "Thanks to the leadership of voters, the State Water Board, and Governor Newsom for fast-tracking the project, California is now prepared to break ground next year on the largest reservoir built in the state in generations. The Bay Area Council is proud of our role from the beginning in advocating for this important infrastructure investment."
"Sites represents the kind of strategic investment California needs -- capturing available water during high-flow periods and providing greater flexibility to meet future water supply and environmental needs," said Charles Wilson, Executive Director and CEO, Southern California Water Coalition. "We appreciate the Board's extensive work to balance water reliability with environmental protection."
"Water reliability is economic reliability. Sites Reservoir is a critical investment in California's future, helping protect the businesses, jobs, and communities that depend on a dependable water supply," said Stuart Waldman, President, LA BizFed. "For Southern California businesses, the cost of continued delays is real--greater uncertainty, higher costs, and lost opportunities for economic growth. We need to move forward with smart infrastructure investments like Sites Reservoir that strengthen our economy and protect our future."
"The approval of the Sites Reservoir water rights permit is a major step forward for California's economy, workforce, and water future," said Joshua Arce, Executive Director, California Alliance for Jobs. "Projects like Sites Reservoir don't just create good-paying construction jobs--they build the infrastructure that supports businesses, agriculture, and communities for generations. California cannot afford to let critical infrastructure remain stuck in endless delays while our water challenges continue to grow. This decision demonstrates that we can protect our environment, invest in our future, and move essential projects forward. Now it's time to get Sites Reservoir built."
Building California's water future
Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California has advanced Sites Reservoir through major state investments, streamlined environmental review, and coordination with project partners. In June, the Governor announced nearly $269 million in additional funding, bringing the project's total eligible state funding to approximately $1.36 billion.
With the water right approval, the project has cleared all regulatory approvals needed to initiate construction. Now, Sites Project Authority and participating water agencies turn to advancing financing needed to begin construction.
A record of action on water
Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom has advanced an ambitious approach to water management - expanding storage, investing in aging infrastructure, and preparing communities for increasingly extreme droughts and floods.
Major milestones include:
* 2019 - Expanding access to safe drinking water: Established the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, supporting efforts that have helped approximately 1 million Californians gain access to safe drinking water.
* 2020 - Creating a roadmap for water resilience: Released California's Water Resilience Portfolio, outlining 142 actions to strengthen water supplies, protect ecosystems, and prepare for climate extremes.
* 2022 - Preparing for a hotter, drier California: Launched California's Water Supply Strategy to expand water storage, recycling, and conservation while adapting to declining snowpack.
* 2023 - Capturing more stormwater: Accelerated groundwater recharge during historic storms through executive orders and streamlined permitting, helping California achieve 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge. Invested nearly $1 billion over a decade to support the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, helping communities advance groundwater sustainability efforts as nearly 3,000 groundwater-related projects were initiated statewide to protect water supplies for future generations.
* 2023 - Building water infrastructure faster: Signed SB 149, a landmark infrastructure streamlining law, and used it to fast-track Sites Reservoir. The project went on to quickly defeat a CEQA challenge in court.
* 2024 - Bringing salmon back: Completed the largest river restoration projects in American history by removing four dams along the Klamath River in partnership with tribes, reopening 400 miles of spawning habitat. Launched California's Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future, with nearly 70% of its 71 actions now underway and another 26% complete.
* 2026 - Advancing California's next generation of water infrastructure: Launched development of California Water Plan 2028, establishing a statewide planning target of 9 million acre-feet by 2040, and secured approximately $1.36 billion in eligible funding to advance Sites Reservoir.
* 2026: Restoring rivers and the Delta: Championed the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program, which the State Water Board adopted in October as part of the first major update to the Bay-Delta Plan's Sacramento/Delta protections since 1995. The program pairs increased river flows with the restoration of more than 27,000 acres of aquatic habitat.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/11/05/california-expands-water-storage-infrastructure-largest-new-reservoir-in-more-than-50-years-clears-final-permit/
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 11.5.26
SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Nov 5, 2026
Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.5.26
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Colin Brown, of Soquel, has been appointed State Epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health. Brown has been the United Kingdom Health Security Agency Lead for the National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance and a Visiting Professor
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SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.5.26
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Colin Brown, of Soquel, has been appointed State Epidemiologist at the California Department of Public Health. Brown has been the United Kingdom Health Security Agency Lead for the National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance and a Visiting Professorof Infectious Diseases at the University of Oxford since 2025. He has been Deputy Director for Epidemic and Emerging Infections and Head of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections Division at the United Kingdom Health Security Agency since 2020. Brown has been Co-Director of a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections since 2021. He has been an Attending Physician in Infectious Diseases at the Royal Free Hospital in London since 2017. Brown was the United Kingdom Health Security Agency Lead for the National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance at Imperial College London from 2022 to 2025. He is a fellow of the United Kingdom's Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Pathologists, and the Faculty of Public Health. Brown earned a Medical Degree from the University of Edinburgh, a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Science from the University of St. Andrews. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $282,000. Brown is not registered to vote.
Jay LaPlante, of Seattle, Washington, has been appointed Tribal Advisor at the California Public Utilities Commission. LaPlante has been a Tribal and Community Engagement Consultant at Kauffman & Associates, Inc. since 2025. He was a Regional Tribal Liaison at the National Park Service from 2024 to 2025. LaPlante was a National Tribal Affairs Advisor at the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2023 to 2024. He was a Tribal Liaison at the California State Office of the Bureau of Land Management from 2022 to 2023. LaPlante was a Regional Tribal Liaison at the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2015 to 2022. He is a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation and founder of the Native Wellness Institute. La Plante earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Portland State University. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $150,324. LaPlante is a Democrat.
Michela Alioto-Pier, of San Francisco, has been appointed to the California Citizens Compensation Commission. Alioto-Pier has been Chief Government Affairs Officer of North American Hull Optimization since 2025. She has been the founder of Alioto-Pier Vineyards since 2005. Alioto-Pier has been a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute since 1997. She served as Supervisor of the San Fransico Board of Supervisors, District 2, from 2004 to 2011. Alioto-Pier earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security Policy from Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology from the University of California, Los Angeles. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Alioto-Pier is a Democrat.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/11/05/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-11-5-26/
Attorney General Jones Statement on Virginia's 2026 Election Results
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Statement on Virginia's 2026 Election Results
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement on Virginia's election results:
"These results are a big win for Virginians who turned out to reject Donald Trump's extremism and voted for a better future for themselves and their loved ones. I'm deeply encouraged by the overwhelming support for amendments that will enshrine reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights in our
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Statement on Virginia's 2026 Election Results
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement on Virginia's election results:
"These results are a big win for Virginians who turned out to reject Donald Trump's extremism and voted for a better future for themselves and their loved ones. I'm deeply encouraged by the overwhelming support for amendments that will enshrine reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights in ourConstitution. These results reflect the hope, dignity, and shared values of Virginians who believe everyone deserves the freedom to make personal decisions about their lives and families.
This progress has taken decades of dedication by countless advocates, including my father. As a Delegate, my late father Jerrauld C. Jones championed one of the original bills to restore voting rights to Virginians who had paid their debt. I proudly followed in his footsteps in 2021, and I'm grateful to see this essential right restored for so many who have fought tirelessly for their place in our democracy.
This is a historic moment for all of Virginia, filled with pride, optimism, and the promise of a better future for every community across the Commonwealth."
November 4, 2026
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Original text here: https://www.oag.state.va.us/media-center/news-releases/3149-attorney-general-jones-statement-on-virginias-2026-election-results
Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 6 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Nov. 4, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
"I have promoted online safety through legislation that has been passed in South Dakota as well as the
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PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 6 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Nov. 4, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation aimed at strengthening online protections for children and teens.
"I have promoted online safety through legislation that has been passed in South Dakota as well as thestate's $52 million settlement with Meta," said Attorney General Jackley. "States are doing their part to protect children. Now it is up to Congress."
The bipartisan group, in a letter to congressional leadership, expressed continued support for Senate Bill 1748. The bill would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms while preserving states' authority to enact and enforce laws protecting children from online harm.
In their letter, the attorneys general emphasized that the safeguards established through the Meta settlement, while significant, cannot provide consistent protections across the entire technology industry.
Others supporting the letter are from: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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INFODOC: https://www.naag.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/2026-11-04-Kids-Online-Safety-Act-KOSA-S.1748.pdf
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3185
