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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Final Defendant Sentenced To Life in Prison for Rapid City Double Homicide
PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Final Defendant Sentenced To Life in Prison for Rapid City Double Homicide
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the final defendant convicted in a 2022 double homicide in Rapid City has been sentenced to life in prison.
Montell Olivera, 29 of Rapid City, received three life sentences when he was sentenced Friday in Pennington County Circuit Court. He had earlier been convicted by a Pennington County
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PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Final Defendant Sentenced To Life in Prison for Rapid City Double Homicide
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the final defendant convicted in a 2022 double homicide in Rapid City has been sentenced to life in prison.
Montell Olivera, 29 of Rapid City, received three life sentences when he was sentenced Friday in Pennington County Circuit Court. He had earlier been convicted by a Pennington Countyjury on two counts of First-Degree Murder and one count of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder.
"This sentencing completes an extensive effort by law enforcement and prosecutors to bring finality to this case," said Attorney General Jackley. "The families of the victims have received justice."
Olivera, along with Dillon Wilson, 22, and Erin Provancial, 45, (female), both of Rapid City, were convicted by a Pennington County jury in the August 2022 shooting deaths of Joseph Standing Bear, 29, of Norris and Petan Milk, 37, of Rapid City. The two other defendants were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of two counts of Aiding and Abetting First-Degree Murder and one count of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder.
A total of eight individuals were charged in connection with the homicides and events that followed. The remaining charged individuals entered into plea agreements and testified for the State during the trial.
On Aug. 20, 2022, the group drove to the Surfwood Apartments in Rapid City. Three of the eight individuals remained in the vehicle, while five entered the building. Once inside, Olivera shot both Standing Bear and Milk multiple times before fleeing the apartment. The group then left the scene in the waiting vehicle.
Agencies that investigated the case were the Rapid City Police Department, Pennington County Sheriff's Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
The case was prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office and the Pennington County State's Attorney's Office.
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Original text here: https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=3033
Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting
Bethlehem, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks to the 2026 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's Annual Meeting, highlighting the Commonwealth's major economic victories over the last three years and the Shapiro Administration's work to grow Pennsylvania's economy.
See below for Governor Shapiro's remarks as prepared
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro's Remarks as Prepared for Delivery for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Annual Meeting
Bethlehem, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered remarks to the 2026 Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's Annual Meeting, highlighting the Commonwealth's major economic victories over the last three years and the Shapiro Administration's work to grow Pennsylvania's economy.
See below for Governor Shapiro's remarks as preparedfor delivery:
Thank you, Don - happy St. Patrick's Day!
And thank you for your leadership of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Council over the last 14 years -
Your commitment to public service here in this community has made a real difference.
Not just as a County Executive, a Mayor, and a cabinet secretary under Governor Rendell...
...But as a true civic leader who has brought people together with one goal: making the Lehigh Valley a better place to live - and a better place for companies to grow and thrive.
Today, the Valley is a leader in economic development, innovation, and job creation.
And that's because of leaders like Don - and all of you here today, from the private sector and public service.
You know, last time I addressed this event, I was your newly elected Governor, just a few months into my term.
I laid down a marker here.
I told you then that I wanted us to compete.
I shared my vision for moving at the speed of business, and taking the collaborative example you set here in Lehigh Valley across the Commonwealth.
Because look, before I took office, Pennsylvania wasn't competing for big private sector deals.
Our permitting processes were too slow.
Our economic development toolkit was outdated and underfunded -
Despite having an extraordinary workforce trained in our union halls and our top-notch universities, too many were forced to look elsewhere for good jobs instead of staying right here at home.
We weren't connecting the dots between all of the assets we had here in Pennsylvania.
We weren't on the playing field.
That's changed dramatically over the last three years.
And today, I'm proud to come back to the Valley and stand before you to report that not only is Pennsylvania competing again - we are winning!
And the Lehigh Valley is a leader in that effort.
We're building new industrial sites that will host factories and labs and power plants.
We're improving our Main Streets and supporting the small businesses that line them.
And on my watch, we've achieved record economic growth.
In just three years, we've worked with the private sector to create over 22,000 jobs and secured over $40.4 billion in private sector investment -
That's more than the previous 15 years, combined!
That includes billions of dollars and thousands of new jobs from companies who are investing right here in the Lehigh Valley.
Companies like Kerry Group - a global food and beverage company based in Ireland - who is investing here in the Valley, buying a plant in Hanover township where they will roast and extract coffee and create 61 new jobs.
Companies like Schless Bottles, who relocated its manufacturing facility from New Jersey to Allentown, creating 98 new jobs in the process.
And of course, companies like Eli Lilly and Company who is setting up shop here in this community, making the largest investment in life sciences in Pennsylvania history!
$3.5 billion and 2,800 new jobs.
That's happening here, in the Lehigh Valley.
Alongside local government and economic development leaders like Don, Mayor Reynolds and Mayor Tuerk, and County Executives Siegel and Zrinski, we are creating real economic opportunity for our people and our businesses and our communities.
But it's not just here in the Lehigh Valley -
We've taken the work we've done here and expanded it all across our Commonwealth.
We did it by taking 4 concrete steps to make sure Pennsylvania is a leader when it comes to economic development.
First, we've put the right people in place - leaders like Secretary Rick Siger from the Department of Community and Economic Development and Ben Kirshner, who you heard from earlier today.
And Secretary Pat Browne, who is an integral part of so many deals.
Second, we brought Republicans and Democrats together in a divided legislature to invest over half a billion into economic development.
Third, we worked aggressively to reform our permitting process and speed up government - slashing wait times, reducing backlogs, and finally fixing our permitting processes.
We went from the bottom of the pack to the top.
And fourth, we developed a plan - creating the first comprehensive economic development strategy for Pennsylvania in two decades.
I announced that plan more than two years ago - half a mile away from here at OraSure's facility in Bethlehem.
In that plan, we put a point of emphasis on life sciences as one of our 5 pillars of opportunity for the future.
Because life sciences is an industry where we are poised for explosive innovation and growth.
Case in point, this morning, we announced that TerraPower Isotopes is moving into the Bellwether District in Philadelphia to manufacture cancer-fighting drugs using nuclear science.
TerraPower looked at more than 350 different sites across the country for this project.
And in the end they chose to invest $450 million to open this facility in Pennsylvania and create 225 new jobs - because they recognize the real momentum we're seeing in the life sciences.
And it's not just in cities like Philly or Pittsburgh - but in places like the Lehigh Valley thanks to its rich tradition in innovation and manufacturing.
That's why global life sciences companies like B.Braun have made the Lehigh Valley home for over 45 years, and under my Administration, they're investing another $20 million to grow their footprint here.
It's why we were able to convince Lilly, the most valuable pharmaceutical company in the world - to make the biggest life sciences investment in the Commonwealth's history nearby in Fogelsville.
Over the last nearly two years, my Administration - in collaboration with Don - pushed hard to get Lilly to come to the Lehigh Valley.
We were aggressive and we refused to take no for an answer - and because we're bullish on this region and its success.
We believed in the potential of this region - and now major companies like Lilly are investing $3.5 billion to build a new manufacturing facility that's going to create thousands of jobs in construction and the life sciences.
That's just one example of how the Lehigh Valley has proven itself time and again over the years as a major player when it comes to economic development.
And it's thanks to the collective work of this great organization - and all of you - who have worked to develop a focused plan that plays to this region's strengths to attract investment and create real opportunity.
Today, the Lehigh Valley stands as a model for communities across the county to follow.
But don't take just my word for it.
Just two weeks ago, Site Selector named this region the number one mid-sized market in the entire country for economic development.
That's an incredible achievement - and a testament to work you've done as a group to put the Lehigh Valley on the map and an economic region on the rise.
The budget I announced last month builds on that momentum we're seeing here in the Valley and across all Pennsylvania to continue that rise.
From capitalizing on the momentum and excitement we are seeing in the life sciences by spurring innovation, providing funds for clinical research trials, and backing startups who are ready to commercialize their brilliant ideas...
To boosting grant initiatives like PA First that are strengthening our talent pipeline...
And doubling down on our commitment to growing our main streets - including America's best Main Street, right here in Bethlehem.
Pennsylvania is on the rise.
And it's because of the work we've done to make our Commonwealth competitive again by working with our local economic development groups, making targeted investments that capitalize on our strengths, and leaning in on the areas where we have the most potential to grow.
For 31 consecutive months, our unemployment rate has been below the national average.
Last year, we ranked 3rd in the entire country for the number of jobs gained - behind only Texas and North Carolina.
Think about that!
Under my Administration's leadership, Site Selector Magazine named us the top state in the Northeast for economic competitiveness.
Forbes rated us one of the best states in the country to start a business.
And a Moody's analysis showed that we have the only growing economy in the Northeast.
That's all because of the work we've done to make Pennsylvania more competitive.
But we're not resting on our laurels. We're going to keep at it.
We're going to take inspiration from the Valley's history of leadership and innovation.
Because this community has been an economic leader for over 175 years.
Just behind me - across the street from where we now gather - the SteelStacks of Bethlehem Steel remind us of that history.
For the first 140 years, that leadership looked like that blast furnace and the molten hot steel it produced.
Steel that would be used to build the Empire State Building and the Golden Gate Bridge - and protect our freedoms overseas.
Today, that leadership looks like high-tech manufacturing and life sciences innovation that will save lives.
And while that innovation may look different, it all starts in the same place.
Right here in the Lehigh Valley, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is competing again - and we are winning.
We have the right leaders in place - leaders like Don Cunningham.
We have a strategic plan - and we are funding it.
And we are moving at the speed of business.
Pennsylvania is on the rise - and the Lehigh Valley is leading the way.
Thank you for your partnership.
I look forward to all we'll continue to accomplish together in the years to come.
Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/gov-shapiro-s-remarks-as-prepared-for-lehigh-valley-ecdev-corp--
Minn. Gov. Walz Proposes Balanced Budget to Lower Costs, Make Big Tech Pay Their Fair Share, and Respond to Operation Metro Surge
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Proposes Balanced Budget to Lower Costs, Make Big Tech Pay Their Fair Share, and Respond to Operation Metro Surge
Governor Tim Walz today released his 2026 supplemental budget proposal at the Eastside YMCA. The budget prioritizes lowering costs for middle class families, helping Minnesotans through workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence, and responding to Operation Metro Surge, while making responsible cuts to continue Minnesota's record of balanced budgets. The
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Proposes Balanced Budget to Lower Costs, Make Big Tech Pay Their Fair Share, and Respond to Operation Metro Surge
Governor Tim Walz today released his 2026 supplemental budget proposal at the Eastside YMCA. The budget prioritizes lowering costs for middle class families, helping Minnesotans through workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence, and responding to Operation Metro Surge, while making responsible cuts to continue Minnesota's record of balanced budgets. TheGovernor's full supplemental budget proposal is available online .
"As families see higher prices and more economic uncertainty, we're proposing legislation to make everything from child care, to housing, to property taxes more affordable for middle class families," said Governor Walz. "This is a fiscally responsible plan that cuts spending to maintain a balanced budget while preparing our economy and our workforce for the challenges of artificial intelligence."
The Governor's supplemental budget would cut $370 million in state spending in Fiscal Year 2029 and reduces the structural deficit by nearly 20%. By slowing the rate of growth in programs that for years have been key drivers of increased spending and minimizing the impacts on eligibility and service levels, the Governor's budget would leave a projected balance of $1.8 billion on the bottom line in FY 28-29.
Lowering Costs for Families
The Governor's proposed budget would offset rising child care costs by providing families with child care refunds. Expanding the Dependent Care Tax Credit would benefit 104,800 families with young and school aged children and increase the maximum allowable expenses by $3,000 for one child and $6,000 for two or more children under five years old. The budget also includes $33 million for permanent supportive housing, $34 million for first-time homebuyer downpayment assistance, and a cut to the statewide sales tax by .075%, which would be the first sales tax cut in state history.
Supporting Workers Impacted by Artificial Intelligence and Making Tech Companies Pay Their Fair Share
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, business practices, and jobs. As tech companies see record profits while workers bear the costs, the Governor is proposing proactive steps to ensure workers and businesses are prepared to compete and succeed in the changing economic landscape. The Governor is proposing a social media tax on tech companies with over 100,000 monthly users. The revenue would be dedicated to workforce and economic development initiatives designed to prepare Minnesota's workforce and businesses for increased AI adoption and other emerging technologies. He is also proposing a new Governor's Council on the Future AI Economy that would help provide guidance on how funds should be invested to ensure Minnesota remains a leader in innovation while ensuring Minnesotans benefit from technological change.
Operation Metro Surge Response
Operation Metro Surge had significant financial and societal impacts on Minnesota families, children, schools, businesses, and the economy. The Governor's supplemental budget prioritizes resources to help Minnesota recover, with $10 million in partially forgivable loans for businesses that faced significant revenue loss; a $10 million investment in the Human Services Response fund at the Department of Human Services to help support the health and wellbeing of Minnesotans; and rental support for 9,150 Minnesota renters through the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program.
Gun Violence Prevention, Safety, and Security
Gun violence has inflicted immense heartbreak and loss in Minnesota. The Governor's budget would build on previous gun violence prevention measures taken in Minnesota with proposals to ban military-style assault rifles and high-capacity magazines; ensure accountability among responsible gun owners by requiring safe storage and reporting of lost or stolen firearms; close the ghost gun loophole; implement a firearm insurance requirement; establish a firearm and ammunition tax; and create and expand early intervention resources, including school resources. The supplemental budget also includes increased penalties for impersonating a police officer and funding for Capitol security enhancements.
Fraud Prevention and Financial Integrity
Governor Walz and state leaders have taken extensive action to protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen program integrity across state government. The supplemental budget builds on these actions with increased detection and oversight, strengthened investigative and enforcement authority, and increased criminal penalties. The budget also establishes a Statewide Office of Inspector General; prohibits legislatively named grants; adds capacity for fraud prevention at the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Unit; strengthens program integrity at Managed Care Organizations; and allocates $30M over three years to update Minnesota's legacy IT systems.
The Governor also plans to work with the legislature this session to find a path forward to preserve Hennepin Healthcare's Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), an important statewide asset. He has tapped former Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to work directly with hospital and health system leaders across the state to address financial challenges facing providers, strengthen coordination between the state and hospital systems, and develop recommendations.
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Original text here: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/733146
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations
Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs, one in support of the Endocrine Society (ES) and one in support of the World Professional Association
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations
Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs, one in support of the Endocrine Society (ES) and one in support of the World Professional Associationfor Transgender Health (WPATH), which are being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump administration's preferred policies.
The coalition filed briefs in support of lawsuits filed by ES and WPATH challenging the FTC's improperly motivated demands that the organizations turn over extensive information regarding their deliberative processes, personnel, internal and external communications, political advocacy, educational programs, finances, and more. Both ES and WPATH are seeking a court order to block the FTC's Civil Investigative Demand for this information, which the FTC seeks to further the Administration's political agenda, rather than to ensure the wide availability of safe healthcare.
"This federal investigation is not about safety -- it is about silencing medical experts whose findings the Trump Administration does not like," said Attorney General Brown. "We are filing this brief because Marylanders deserve to make decisions about their health based on scientific evidence, not ideology."
In their briefs, Attorney General Brown and the coalition note that states have long been recognized as the regulators of healthcare and play a unique and critical role in ensuring that all people, including children and youth, have access to the highest quality and safest care. To ensure that state public health policies and medical policies are driven by the latest developments and consensus among the medical and scientific community, states look to the policies and recommendations of healthcare experts, such as ES and WPATH, for guidance and trusted information. States must be able to rely on the quality and accuracy of these professional organizations' guidance, which would be compromised by the federal government's politically driven interference.
The attorneys general argue that targeting ES and WPATH is part of a pattern by the Trump administration that disagrees with widely held public health and medical recommendations of respected medical professionals and public health officials. The Administration often issues guidance that conflicts with recommendations on many different medical issues, ranging from childhood vaccines to whether pregnant women can safely take medicines like Tylenol.
On March 10, Attorney General Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a similar amicus brief supporting the American Academy of Pediatrics in their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal data demands.
The coalition is urging the court to grant ES and WPATH preliminary injunctions to stop the FTC's investigative demands for information.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing the ES brief are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
Joining Attorney General Brown in filing the WPATH brief are the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Joins-Multistate-Opposition-to-Trump-Administration%e2%80%99s-Attacks-on-Indepndent-Professional-Medical-Or.aspx
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Women's Health Department Honor 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 18 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Women's Health Department Honor 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026
Chicago, IL - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the USDVA Women's Health Department at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center today announced the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026 at Malcolm X College. Women veterans were nominated for their extraordinary leadership, contributions, and commitment
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 18 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026:
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The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Women's Health Department Honor 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026
Chicago, IL - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the USDVA Women's Health Department at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center today announced the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026 at Malcolm X College. Women veterans were nominated for their extraordinary leadership, contributions, and commitmentto the women veteran community.
"It is my honor to congratulate these 25 exceptional veterans -- Illinois women whose inspiring dedication and community leadership represent the very best of our state," said Governor JB Pritzker. "This incredible group continues to make a lasting impact and shape a brighter future for all women veterans."
"The women selected were among an impressive collection of nominees," said IDVA Director Terry Prince. "Each woman veteran has identified unmet needs and challenges and bravely approached them with innovation and determination, resulting in a profound impact on the community."
"To become a leader you need, driving innovation and positive change through expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence. While also empowering, mentoring, and inspiring others to achieve their full potential! These Veterans have shown that strength and compassion can walk side by side, that leadership is rooted in service and that the impact of a Veteran extends far beyond the battlefield." said USDVA Program Director Angela St. Paul.
The program included remarks by IDVA Director Terry Prince and a keynote address from Ashley Tuburan, U.S. Navy veteran, attorney, and founder of DONUT MESS WITH HER, LLC. Ashley was in the first class of honorees in 2025. The honorees were presented with personalized awards and enjoyed networking and refreshments.
The program was coordinated by IDVA Women Veterans Program Coordinator Margo Watson and USDVA Program Specialist Angela St. Paul.
The IDVA Women Veterans Program is committed to supporting the unique challenges and opportunities of women veterans. It is designed to provide women veterans access to services and resources and to build a community of strong women with shared experience. To learn more, visit: https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/women.html
The USDVA Women's Health Services program provides a full spectrum of comprehensive medical care tailored to the unique needs of women Veterans. This includes primary care, reproductive health, mental health, and specialty services delivered by designated women's health providers. For more information, visit: https://www.va.gov/chicago-health-care/health-services/women-veteran-care/
Here are the honorees for the 25 Women Veterans Leaders of 2026
* Melissa Beckford (Army)
* Justyna Berry (Army)
* Staci Boyer (Navy)
* Rochelle Crump (Army)
* Lourdes Hurtado Fernando (Army)
* Dr. Glenisha Foreman (Marine Corps)
* Tawanda Hanible (Marine Corps)
* Melissa Farmer-Hill (Army)
* Dr. Sonia Kennedy (Army)
* Celeste Latham (Air Force)
* Nicole Mandeville (Army)
* Dr. Nikelcia Marcelin (Army)
* Dr. Karen Stendson-McMillan (Army)
* Nancy O'Connell (Air Force)
* Ashley Owings (Army, Navy)
* Ramona Pozek (Army)
* Telisha Reinhardt (Navy)
* Jen Solum (Air Force)
* Shirley Spruiel (Army)
* Aretha Spurlock (Army)
* Amiee Wagoner (Army)
* Kimyada Wellington (Army)
* Shamika White (Navy)
* Katia Woods (Army)
* Shannon Yount (Marine Corps)
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Original text here: https://www.illinois.gov/news/release.html?releaseid=32303
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Releases Statement on First Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Trump Administration Funding Freeze
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Releases Statement on First Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Trump Administration Funding Freeze
Attorney General Kris Mayes today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's illegal effort to categorically freeze trillions of dollars in essential federal funding to states:
"When the Trump administration attempted to unilaterally freeze
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PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Releases Statement on First Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Trump Administration Funding Freeze
Attorney General Kris Mayes today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's illegal effort to categorically freeze trillions of dollars in essential federal funding to states:
"When the Trump administration attempted to unilaterally freezefederal funding, they threatened Medicaid coverage, dollars that go to fight the fentanyl crisis, and countless other essential programs," said Attorney General Mayes "This decision affirms that was unlawful, and that no president can cut off funding appropriated by Congress on a whim. This is yet another win for Arizona against the federal government's unlawful actions over the past year."
In January 2025, Attorney General Mayes joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in suing to stop the implementation of a new federal policy that would have categorically withheld trillions of dollars in essential funding, impacting a vast array of important public services that states provide. In March 2025, Attorney General Mayes won a preliminary injunction blocking the policy, and today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely affirmed that order.
A copy of the filing is available (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/new-york-et-al-v-donald-j-trump-united-states-office-of-management-and-budget-et-al-ruling-2026.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-releases-statement-first-circuit-decision-upholding-block
A.G. Mayes Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Operation, Election Wagering in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Operation, Election Wagering in Arizona
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed criminal charges against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC, the companies behind the Kalshi prediction markets platform, for operating an illegal gambling business in Arizona without a license as well as for election wagering.
"Kalshi may brand itself as a 'prediction market,' but what it's actually doing is running an illegal
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PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Operation, Election Wagering in Arizona
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed criminal charges against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC, the companies behind the Kalshi prediction markets platform, for operating an illegal gambling business in Arizona without a license as well as for election wagering.
"Kalshi may brand itself as a 'prediction market,' but what it's actually doing is running an illegalgambling operation and taking bets on Arizona elections, both of which violate Arizona law," said Attorney General Mayes. "No company gets to decide for itself which laws to follow."
The 20-count criminal information alleges that Kalshi accepted bets from Arizona residents on a wide range of events in violation of Arizona law. These events included professional and college sporting contests, proposition bets on individual player performance, and whether the SAVE Act would become law. Among the charges are four counts of election wagering, including bets on the 2028 presidential race, the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial race, the 2026 Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary, and the 2026 Arizona Secretary of State race.
Arizona law prohibits operating an unlicensed wagering business, and separately bans betting on elections outright.
On Thursday, March 12, Kalshi sued the State of Arizona preemptively in an attempt to avoid accountability under Arizona law.
"Arizona will not be bullied into letting any company place itself above state law," said Attorney General Mayes.
A copy of the filing is available (https://mcusercontent.com/cc1fad182b6d6f8b1e352e206/files/66012fc8-0e50-80f4-c896-b82706c7f32b/Kalshi_Filing.pdf).
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Original text here: https://www.azag.gov/press-release/attorney-general-mayes-charges-kalshi-illegal-gambling-operation-election-wagering
