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R.I. A.G. Neronha Successfully Defends State in Baseless Department of Justice Complaint
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on April 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha successfully defends State in baseless Department of Justice complaint
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today released the following statement after Judge Mary S. McElroy granted the State's motion to dismiss the civil complaint brought by the Department of Justice in United States vs. Amore.
"Historically, the Department of Justice has sought to protect the public by upholding the rule of law; this isn't the case anymore. More
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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 18 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on April 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha successfully defends State in baseless Department of Justice complaint
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today released the following statement after Judge Mary S. McElroy granted the State's motion to dismiss the civil complaint brought by the Department of Justice in United States vs. Amore.
"Historically, the Department of Justice has sought to protect the public by upholding the rule of law; this isn't the case anymore. Morethan half a century after Watergate, which established a tradition of operational independence, the Department of Justice has been compromised by the Trump Administration and is now primarily focused on doing the President's bidding, which more often than not, is entirely baseless and often retaliatory in nature.
"My Office is full of talented, hardworking lawyers, some of whom flawlessly argued on behalf of Secretary Amore before the Court. That said, I never thought for a second we wouldn't win this case, because lawsuits concerning lawful conduct are largely unsuccessful. The President cannot legally access personally identifiable information within our voter rolls; their maintenance and security remain responsibilities that Congress and the Constitution entrust to the states.
"I thank Judge McElroy for her thoughtful decision in this matter, and Secretary Amore for his partnership in this case. My Office and democratic attorneys general across the country will continue our relentless pursuit of the rule of law, and we will not hesitate to protect Americans from executive overreach."
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Original text here: https://riag.ri.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-neronha-successfully-defends-state-baseless-department-justice
Ore. Business Development Dept.: $10 Million Awarded to Reduce Infrastructure Barriers in Housing Development
SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- The Oregon Department of Business Development issued the following news release:
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$10 Million Awarded to Reduce Infrastructure Barriers in Housing Development
Awards will fund 11 new housing infrastructure projects, producing an estimated 722 new housing units
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To assist with Oregon's statewide housing shortage, Business Oregon has awarded $10 million to support 11 new housing infrastructure projects. Those projects are estimated to produce an estimated 722 new housing units in 11 different communities that represent the North Coast, Portland Metro, Mid-Valley,
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SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- The Oregon Department of Business Development issued the following news release:
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$10 Million Awarded to Reduce Infrastructure Barriers in Housing Development
Awards will fund 11 new housing infrastructure projects, producing an estimated 722 new housing units
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To assist with Oregon's statewide housing shortage, Business Oregon has awarded $10 million to support 11 new housing infrastructure projects. Those projects are estimated to produce an estimated 722 new housing units in 11 different communities that represent the North Coast, Portland Metro, Mid-Valley,South Valley/Mid-Coast, Central, South Central, Southern and Greater Eastern South regions.
Governor Tina Kotek has made housing production a top priority. In support of that vision, Business Oregon launched the Housing Infrastructure Financing Program (HIFP) in 2025 to help communities overcome one of the most persistent barriers to housing development: the cost of infrastructure.
HIFP provides grants, loans, and forgivable loans to help local governments and their partners finance essential infrastructure, such as roads, water systems, sewer lines, and stormwater improvements, that unlock housing opportunities across the state.
"Getting more Oregonians into homes they can afford means investing in the critical infrastructure necessary to increase housing supply," Governor Tina Kotek said. "Whether it's improving roads or bolstering water systems, these funds will help unlock new, shovel-ready housing opportunities in every corner of Oregon that will put us one step closer to our housing production goals."
The Housing Infrastructure Financing Program was established during the 2025 legislative session through House Bill 3031, with an initial $10 million investment funded through a lottery bond sale expected in May 2026. All awards are contingent on the successful sale of these bonds.
Awarded funding may be used for the development or improvement of transportation infrastructure; water, wastewater or stormwater infrastructure; site development and system capacity improvements that are tied to a specific housing project; construction-related activities; and direct project management costs
"Housing is the foundation of thriving communities, and infrastructure is what makes housing possible," said Business Oregon Director Sophorn Cheang. "These investments reflect our commitment to meeting Oregonians where they are -- removing the financial obstacles that have long delayed housing production and helping local governments turn their visions into real homes for real people."
For questions or technical assistance, please contact your Regional Development Officer or email housing.infrastructure@biz.oregon.gov.
To learn more about the Housing Infrastructure Financing Program, visit www.oregon.gov/biz/.
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Business Oregon, the state's economic development agency, invests in Oregon businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy. The agency's services span rural community development and infrastructure financing; business retention, expansion and recruitment; export promotion and international trade; investments in industry research and development and entrepreneurship; small business assistance; and support for arts and cultural organizations. Learn more at biz.oregon.gov.
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Original text here: https://biznews.oregon.gov/acton/rif/14786/s-095d-2604/-/l-0007:4d5c/l-0007/showPreparedMessage?sid=TV2:7OgLisojR
Minn. Governor's Office Announces Appointments on April 18, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release:
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Governor's Office Announces Appointments
The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, Board of Cosmetology Examiners, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority, Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, and the Statewide Independent
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 18 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release:
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Governor's Office Announces Appointments
The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, Board of Cosmetology Examiners, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority, Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, and the Statewide IndependentLiving Council.
Dean Wrobbel - Annandale, MN
Board of Firefighter Training and Education
Home Rule Charter City Representative
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Board of Firefighter Training and Education:
The Board of Firefighter Training and Education supports firefighter training and education and works to fund standardized training and licensing of firefighters in Minnesota.
Additional information on the Board of Firefighter Training and Education can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/24).
Ronda Chakolis-Hassan - Minneapolis, MN
Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist #1
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
John Manahan - Bloomington, MN
Board of Pharmacy
Public Member #2
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Board of Pharmacy:
The Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and the quality, labeling, and distribution of drugs. It also administers the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program the Minnesota Insulin Safety Net Program, and the Opiate Product Registration Fee Program. Additionally, the board investigates complaints, takes disciplinary actions, issues licenses and registrations, conducts inspections, and provides technical assistance to licenses/registrants, other state agencies, and elected public officials.
Additional information on the Board of Pharmacy can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/30).
Lindsey Hickey - Rochester, MN
Board of Psychology
Psychologist Training Program Rep
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Board of Psychology:
The Board of Psychology examines and licenses qualified individuals, establishes license fees, creates and enforces ethical requirements, establishes and approves continuing education programs, educates the public, and facilitates consumer complaints.
Additional information on the Board of Psychology can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.state.mn.us/Agency/Details/33).
Zariyah Chude - Plaine, MN
Board of Cosmetology Examiners
Private School Instructor
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
Alva McMillan - Apple Valley, MN
Board of Cosmetology Examiners
Licensed Esthetician #1
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
Lisa Simon - Owatonna, MN
Board of Cosmetology Examiners
Public School Instructor
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Board of Cosmetology Examiners:
The Board of Cosmetology's mission is to serve and care for creative professional licensees, applicants, and the public. The Board is committed to public protection, superior service, and continuous improvement.
Additional information on the Board of Cosmetology Examiners can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/165).
Joel Hoffman - Duluth, MN
Great Lakes Fishery Commission's Committee of Advisors
Public at Large Advisor
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Great Lakes Fishery Commission:
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was established in 1955 by the Canadian/U.S. Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. The commission coordinates fisheries research, controls the invasive sea lamprey, and facilitates cooperative fishery management among the state, provincial, tribal, and federal agencies.
Additional information on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission can be found on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission website (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglfc.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMaren.Stewart%40state.mn.us%7C5f1a9c8ae1f44e2e8c6308de9ca19e7a%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C639120415121091039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yxWJM21PlgTGVEkUPXyuSH0R%2B2XMM0WrX2rr%2Bvf5Xgc%3D&reserved=0).
Gretchen Ritter - Minneapolis, MN
Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission
At-Large Member
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
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About the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission:
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) brings together leaders from midwestern states to develop cost-savings, generate collaborative solutions to challenges and opportunities in higher education, and promote postsecondary alignment with workforce needs.
Additional information on the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission can be found on the Midwestern Higher Education Compact website (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhec.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMaren.Stewart%40state.mn.us%7C5f1a9c8ae1f44e2e8c6308de9ca19e7a%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C0%7C639120415121109319%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DHG1O1DUrWCLRor03BfFvNhxA9y19Bler8af%2BTRbyZ4%3D&reserved=0).
Abby Loesch - Arden Hills, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Youth Education Representative
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 4, 2027
Nathan Prouty - Apple Valley, MN
Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service
Community Member #9
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service:
The Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, also known as ServeMinnesota, provides grants, training, and technical assistance to nonprofits, government agencies, and schools that run AmeriCorps programs.
Additional information on the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.state.mn.us/Agency/Details/105).
Martha Earley - Woodbury, MN
Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority
Member
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority:
The purpose of the authority shall be to assist health care organizations and institutions of higher education in the construction, financing, and refinancing of projects.
Additional information on the Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/110).
Harold Wolle - Madelia, MN
Minnesota Rural Finance Authority
Public Member #5
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 7, 2030
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About the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority:
The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority develops the state's agricultural resources by extending credit on farm real estate security and depreciable agricultural property.
Additional information on the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/115).
Angie Bosch - Fargo, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Center Director Member #1
Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
Daniel Roherty - Saint Paul, MN
Statewide Independent Living Council
Member #4 Effective: April 22, 2026
Term Expires: January 1, 2029
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About the Statewide Independent Living Council:
The Minnesota Statewide Independent Living Council (MNSILC) works collaboratively with the Centers for Independent Living to create, monitor, and evaluate the State Plan for Independent Living. MNSILC coordinates with other entities in the state that provide similar or complementary independent living services.
Additional information on the Statewide Independent Living Council can be found on the Secretary of State's website (https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/152).
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are seeking qualified and diverse individuals who are passionate about using their knowledge, skills, and lived experiences to serve the state of Minnesota. A list of boards and commissions, including open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website.
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Original text here: https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/742109
Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan That Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise financial institutions, weaken enforcement, and result in less relief
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise financial institutions, weaken enforcement, and result in less reliefand protection for consumers.
Attorney General Brown and the coalition's letter (https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Calls-on-Consumer-Financial-Protection-Bureau-to-Abandon-Plan-that-Would-Decimate-Enforcement,-Consu.aspx) opposing the CFPB's proposed strategic plan explains how it is essential that the CFPB - as the nation's only federal agency charged with financial consumer protection as its exclusive mission - maintain a robust supervision program to protect consumers nationwide and the financial marketplace.
In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, Congress created the CFPB recognizing the need for an effective single financial regulator specifically dedicated to protecting consumers from harm. Since its creation, consumers have received over $21 billion in consumer relief as a result of the CFPB's enforcement and supervision work.
Since taking office, however, the Trump administration has unsuccessfully attempted to eliminate nearly all CFPB staff. Currently, the CFPB is attempting to reduce a team of 72 supervision staff in the Office of Supervision Policy and Operations to one person, dramatically impacting the agency's ability to supervise covered entities. Under the proposed strategic plan, such staggering workforce reductions would continue.
Attorney General Brown and the coalition raise concerns that the CFPB will effectively abdicate several critical statutorily mandated roles entirely, leaving consumers vulnerable to greater harm at a time when 40% of U.S. adults have experienced some sort of financial fraud or scam in the past 12 months. Over the past year, the CFPB has abandoned billions of dollars in harm to consumers it previously attempted to recoup on their behalf.
Attorney General Brown and the coalition also highlight how the CFPB's role has significant benefits for financial institutions by promoting fair competition, educating industries about compliance, and providing confidential resolutions of legal violations.
In their letter, Attorney General Brown and the coalition describe how:
* The strategic plan's proposal to "realign the organization" and "eliminate non-essential roles" will result in a dramatic reduction of the staff needed to perform the agency's statutory obligation;
* The plan undermines the CFPB's statutory requirement to supervise financial institutions;
* The plan's goal of minimizing "duplicative enforcement" and introducing a deregulatory agenda will place more burden on states to enforce consumer protection laws by abandoning the long-standing state and CFPB partnership; and
* The CFPB's 2025 actions, along with several of the plan's stated goals, have resulted and will continue to result in less relief for consumers, not more.
Joining Attorney General Brown in sending the letter are the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Original text here: https://oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/Attorney-General-Brown-Calls-on-Consumer-Financial-Protection-Bureau-to-Abandon-Plan-that-Would-Decimate-Enforcement,-Consu.aspx
Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court, District Attorney, and Solicitor General Appointments
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court, District Attorney, and Solicitor General Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Tyler J. Browning to the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable A. Gregory Poole; Matthew M. "Matt" McCord to the Superior Court of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable W.
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ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court, District Attorney, and Solicitor General Appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the following judicial and prosecutorial appointments: Tyler J. Browning to the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable A. Gregory Poole; Matthew M. "Matt" McCord to the Superior Court of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable W.Fletcher Sams; Dorothy V. Hull as District Attorney for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jonathan L. Adams; and John D. Harvey as Solicitor General of the State Court of Bryan County, filling a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Donald L. Montgomery, Jr., to the State Court of Bryan County.
Tyler J. Browning is the managing partner at Browning, Browning & Gilkinson, LLC, focusing primarily on family law. He has spent his entire 26-year legal career in Cobb County. In addition to representing clients in a variety of family law and civil cases, Browning serves as a Guardian Ad Litem and special master, as well as a state-certified mediator and arbitrator. Prior to entering private practice, Browning prosecuted cases as an Assistant Solicitor General in Cobb County and served as Staff Attorney for Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert E. Flournoy, III.
Browning received his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia, where he served as Chief Defender of the University Judiciary. He received his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. Browning has lectured on family law issues at the Family Law Institute, Cobb County Bar Association, Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association, and Kennesaw State University, among other organizations.
Browning is an active member of the Marietta community, serving on the Board of Trustees of the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and as an officer of the Downtown Marietta Development Authority. He is also an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Marietta. Browning and his wife, Ashley, also an attorney, live in Cobb County with their two children.
Matthew M. "Matt" McCord has served as the Stockbridge Municipal Court Judge since 2014, the Hampton Municipal Court Judge since 2023, and as a pro tempore in the State Courts of Henry, Dekalb, and Fayette County. He has served two terms as president of the Council of Municipal Court Judges. Additionally, he was a member of the Georgia Judicial Council and served by appointment of the Chief Justice on the Judicial Council's Misdemeanor Bail Reform Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Judicial Security and Awareness Committee, the Court Reporting Matters Committee, and the Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Judicial Branch. Judge McCord is the Vice-Chair of ICJE, and from 2020-2023 he was the Chair of the Georgia Council of Municipal Court Judges Training Council, overseeing the training of Georgia's 380 municipal court judges. From 2018 until 2024, he was an adjunct professor at the College of Law at Georgia State University, teaching evidence in the Fall and litigation in the Spring semesters.
Judge McCord began his career as an assistant solicitor in Clayton County and then was an assistant district attorney in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit. Following his service as a prosecutor, he worked for the Atlanta firm of Harper, Waldon, and Craig (now Waldon Adelman). He has been a general practitioner in his firm, McCord Law, for 18 years.
A life-long Georgian, he graduated from Morrow Senior High school and studied music at the University of South Carolina, where he was the drum major of the Carolina Band. He earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgia State University College of Law in 1999. Judge McCord served on the staff of the Fayette County High School Marching Band for 29 years. He and his wife teach Sunday School together at their church in Pike County, where they live with their three children
Dorothy V. Hull has been a prosecutor handling violent crimes and crimes against children for 29 years. She served as an assistant district attorney in Bibb County for 24 years before joining the District Attorney's Office of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit where she served as chief assistant district attorney for five years. In addition to prosecuting crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, rape, and child molestation, Hull has written hundreds of appellate briefs and argued for the state of Georgia in the Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court.
The daughter of Frank and Ann Vinson, Dorothy Hull grew up in Milledgeville, Georgia, and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Georgia College and State University in 1993. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1996. Following law school, Hull worked as a law clerk for the Superior Court judges of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit before beginning her career as a prosecutor in the Macon Judicial Circuit.
Hull lives in Monroe County, Georgia, with her husband of 22 years, Mike Hull, chief deputy for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and their children, Katherine and Benton.
John D. Harvey has practiced law in Georgia since 1997. He has represented government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and individuals throughout courts in Georgia in serious and complex matters. He has served as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Pembroke, Assistant District Attorney for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit, the Bryan County Attorney and a pro tempore in the State Court of Bryan County.
Harvey received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Samford University where he was a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. He continues to practice law at the law firm of John Harvey PC, in Pembroke, Georgia. John also has a passion for flying and is a jet qualified commercial pilot.
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Original text here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-04-17/gov-kemp-announces-superior-court-district-attorney-and-solicitor-general
Colo. Labor Department and iAging Partner to Launch Older Worker Survey
DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release:
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Labor Department and iAging Partner to Launch Older Worker Survey
The State of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), in conjunction with Workforce Colorado, other workforce organizations and the nonprofit iAging, is conducting a comprehensive survey to gain insight from workers and job seekers aged 50 and over. Respondents are asked to share their experiences with work, job transitions, and career changes. The unique survey aims to strengthen understanding of
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DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued the following news release:
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Labor Department and iAging Partner to Launch Older Worker Survey
The State of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), in conjunction with Workforce Colorado, other workforce organizations and the nonprofit iAging, is conducting a comprehensive survey to gain insight from workers and job seekers aged 50 and over. Respondents are asked to share their experiences with work, job transitions, and career changes. The unique survey aims to strengthen understanding ofthis valuable, growing demographic, evaluate how well current policies and programs support older workers, and identify areas for improvement.
Coloradans aged 50-plus can take the Older Adult Survey online here (https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8699370/Older-Adult-Survey-Colorado-2) to help shape future workforce support programs and opportunities across the state. Survey respondents will be entered into drawings to win gift cards.
"We are so fortunate in Colorado to have a strong community of people aged 50 and older who remain active and interested in participating in the work and volunteer force in our state," says Kelly Folks, Director of the Division of Employment and Training for Colorado. "It's important that support and policies are in place to elevate the valuable experience of this vital group. The survey is designed to assist in determining what is working and what needs to change."
According to CDLE's Office of Labor Market Information, 674,800 workers aged 55 and older are actively working or looking for work in Colorado. There are another 27,500 workers aged 55 and older that are not actively looking for work, but state that they want a job now. Adding this group to workers aged 55 and older who are unemployed, gives us approximately 48,600 workers aged 55 and older representing a potential untapped talent pool of older workers.
"With people living longer and birth rates declining over the last 40+ years, a thriving economy depends on ensuring older adults find a place in the Colorado workforce, which makes participation in the survey more important than ever," says iAging CEO Karen Brown, a nonprofit assisting with survey distribution and analysis.
This workforce survey is being conducted by iAging, CDLE and its affiliated partners, contractors, and consultants. All participant information is confidential.
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Original text here: https://cdle.colorado.gov/press-releases/press-release-labor-department-and-iaging-partner-to-launch-older-worker-survey
Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments
SACRAMENTO -Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Russell Fong, of Sacramento, has been appointed Undersecretary of the Government Operations Agency. Fong was Chief Deputy Director at the Governor's Office of Planning and Research from 2023 to 2024. He served in various roles at the California State Controller's Office from 2020 to 2023, including Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Staff, and Chief
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SACRAMENTO, California, April 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 17, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments
SACRAMENTO -Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Russell Fong, of Sacramento, has been appointed Undersecretary of the Government Operations Agency. Fong was Chief Deputy Director at the Governor's Office of Planning and Research from 2023 to 2024. He served in various roles at the California State Controller's Office from 2020 to 2023, including Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Staff, and ChiefOperations Officer. Fong was the Deputy Director of Administration and Management at the California Department of Housing and Community Development from 2019 to 2020. He was the Chief Financial Officer for the California High-Speed Rail Authority from 2013 to 2019. Fong held several positions at the California Public Employees Retirement System from 2005 to 2013, including Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Executive Officer of Operations, Assistant Executive Officer of Administration and Division Chief of Fiscal Services Division. He held multiple roles at the California Department of Technology from 2000 to 2005, including Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Director of Administration. Fong was Vice President at the California Bank and Trust from 1998 to 2000. Fong earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $224,940. Fong is a Democrat.
Alicia de la Garza, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. de la Garza has been Policy Advisor at the California Department of Water Resources since 2025. She was Senior Public Information Officer at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services from 2024 to 2025 where she was Public Information Officer from 2021 to 2024. de la Garza was a Social Media Specialist at Cache Creek Casino Resort from 2014 to 2020. She was a Producer at CBS Television from 2010 to 2014. de la Garza earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communications from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $147,528. de la Garza is a Democrat.
Meagan Tokunaga Block, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director of Program Development and Strategic Initiatives at the California Housing Finance Agency. Tokunaga Block has been Assistant Program Budget Manager at the California Department of Finance since 2025. She held multiple positions at the California Housing Partnership Corporation from 2021 to 2024, including Senior Financial Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Housing Finance Analyst. Tokunaga Block was a Special Assistant to the Controller at the California State Controller's Office from 2019 to 2021. She held multiple positions at the California Department of Finance from 2015 to 2019, including Staff Finance Budget Analyst, Finance Budget Analyst, and Executive Fellow. Tokunaga Block earned a Master of Business Administration degree from University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Art degree in Public Policy Analysis and Politics from Pomona College. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $170,664. Tokunaga Block is a Democrat.
Cacilie "Cess" Williams, of Fair Oaks, has been appointed Special Assistant to the Secretary at the California Environmental Protection Agency. Williams held two roles at the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom from 2023 to 2025, including Paroles and Clemency Analyst from 2024 to 2025 and Special Assistant to the Appointments Secretary from 2023 to 2024. They were an Operations Manager at 101 Mortgage & Realty from 2020 to 2023. Williams was a Labor Organizer at National Union of Health Care Workers from 2021 to 2022. They were a Loan Officer Assistant at American Pacific Mortgage from 2017 to 2020. Williams was a Deputy Probation Officer II at El Dorado County Probation Department from 2013 to 2017. They earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $115,608. Williams is a Democrat.
Brian Conley, of Laguna Woods, has been reappointed to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, where he has served since 2018. Conley has been President and Chief Executive Officer at Community College Connections since 2012. He was a Professor at Golden West College from 1975 to 2012. Conley earned a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education and Humanities from California State University, Fresno and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from California State University, Sacramento. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Conley is a Democrat.
Sandra Magana Cuellar, of Corona, has been reappointed to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, where she has served since 2018. Cuellar has been Director of Government Affairs at Charter Communication since 2000. She was a Project Director at Hispanas Organized for Political Equality from 1997 to 2000. Cuellar was a Project Coordinator at the Contreras-Sweet Company in 1997. She was an Intern at Consensus Planning Group from 1996 to 1997. Cuellar was an Assistant Account Executive at Oralia Michel Public Relations from 1995 to 1996 and an Assistant Tour Publicist at Levine-Schneider Public Relations from 1994 to 1995. Cuellar is a member of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from University of California, Berkeley. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Cuellar is a Democrat.
M. Jeff Ohlfs, of Twentynine Palms, has been reappointed to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, where he has served since 2018. Ohlfs has been a Supervisor (reservist) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Operations Division Response Directorate since 2017. He held several positions at Joshua Tree National Park from 1990 to 2016, including Chief Park Ranger, District Park Ranger and Park Ranger. Ohlfs was a Park Ranger at Hot Springs National Park from 1987 to 1990 and at C&O Canal National Historical Park from 1985 to 1987. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Ohlfs is a Republican.
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Original text here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/04/17/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-4-17-26/
