Texas received the largest award of the five states selected. The funding will help establish a statewide network providing women business owners with greater access to business counseling, training, technical assistance, and resources to start and grow their companies.

 

Through its affiliation with BBB Heart of Texas, the organization already has connections across 105 Texas counties, creating an opportunity to bring these resources to more communities across the state.

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A software error delayed the processing of more than 500,000 voter registration records. Although officials reported clearing that backlog last week, a separate issue has since affected approximately 15,000 additional voter updates.

 

If you've recently registered, renewed your driver's license, or changed your address, take a moment to confirm your voter registration information before heading to the polls.

 

October 19–30: Early voting

October 23: Deadline for mail ballot applications to be received

November 3: Election Day

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Through the Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge, recipients will receive grants of $2.5 million or $5 million to develop solutions addressing some of the biggest barriers women face at work, including childcare, workplace flexibility, access to AI training, and career advancement.

 

The goal is to create workplaces where more women can participate, advance, and thrive, while helping employers rethink policies and practices that have historically held women back.

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