CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Public infrastructure is getting a boost, as the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the recipients of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). This funding will support essential water, sewer, and drainage system repairs, benefiting Illinois residents and improving overall quality of life. The grants, totaling $41 million across 32 communities, aim to ensure equit more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 15 -- Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair issued the following news: National business publication Area Development has selected Alabama for its Silver Shovel Award in recognition of major economic development project wins during 2023. "Being awarded the Silver Shovel Award is a strong testament to Alabama's pro-business environment and to the capabilities of our workers, who can rise to meet any challenge," Governor Kay Ivey said. "This honor is another reminder  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a comprehensive set of bills passed this session, marking Virginia's continued commitment to the Right Help, Right Now behavioral health transformation plan. These bipartisan legislative initiatives encompass enhancements to the behavioral health workforce and expanded supports for individuals in crisis. "This collaborative effort stands as a testament to Virginia's more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 1939 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) - Pupil attendance: county and local school attendance review boards: pupil consultation. * AB 2232 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) - Accessibility to emergency information and services: emergency shelters: persons with p more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $13,200 penalty to the owner of Sterling National Country Club for failing to notify MassDEP in November of 2022 of a release of gasoline at its golf course at 49 Albright Road, Sterling. "Owners of storage tanks are responsible for reporting spills to MassDEP within two hours," s more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced recommendations by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation to add 17 properties and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places and an additional district to the State Register of Historic Places. The nominations include industrial buildings, public housing sites, and houses of worship. During Pride Month, the Board more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on June 14, 2024: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill to strike down an important federal gun safety regulation: "In 2017, thousands gathered in Las Vegas to attend a country music festival, during which a gunman opened fire on the crowd killing 60 people and injuring more than 850 - t more PR

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 15 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following statement on June 14, 2024: * * * Today, South Florida Water Management District (District) Chairman Chauncey Goss released the following statement regarding the signing of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis: "Governor Ron DeSantis continues leading the way to protect Florida's natural resources and advance Everglades restoration projects. Since 2019 when Gove more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 15 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Chaberton Solar Pine Rock LLC to construct a 3.0 MW solar facility in Carroll County. The virtual hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. before Public Utility Law Judge Kristin Case Lawrence. In February 2024, Chaberton Solar Pine Rock applied to the more PR