Gov. Reynolds Appoints Amber Thompson as District Judge

From: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds

May 23, 2025

On May 23, 2025, Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Amber Thompson as a district judge in Judicial District 8A.

Thompson, of Sigourney, Iowa, serves as the Keokuk County Attorney.? She received her undergraduate degree from Mount Mercy College and law degree from Drake University Law School.

Thompson fills a vacancy created following the retirement of the Hon. Myron Gookin.?Judicial District 8A includes Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Poweshiek, Van Buren, Wapello, and Washington counties.??

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Governor Abbott Announces Pasadena Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

From: Texas Governor Greg Abbott

June 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Pasadena has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step… Read More

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For Healthy Texas Women Waiver

From: Texas Governor Greg Abbott

June 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Healthy Texas Women federal Medicaid demonstration waiver is renewed through June 30, 2030, following… Read More

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas Senate District 9

From: Texas Governor Greg Abbott

June 27, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 9 seat recently vacated by Kelly Hancock. Candidates… Read More

Governor Abbott Announces First Texas Energy Fund Loan To 122 MW Natural Gas Facility

From: Texas Governor Greg Abbott

June 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the first Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan agreement will fund a 122 megawatt (MW) natural gas power plant in Texas. With the TEF executed by the Public Utility… Read More

Governor Abbott Directs TWPD, TAHC To Establish Texas New World Screwworm Response Team

From: Texas Governor Greg Abbott

June 25, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team following… Read More