LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 8 (TNSrep) -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Annual Groundwater Report Reinforces Need for Arkansas Water Plan The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has released the 2025 Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report pursuant to the Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Act of 1991, Arkansas Code Annotated Sec. 15-22-906. This report summarizes groundwater monitoring, current water levels, conservation programs, and water use for 2025. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Berks County: Governor Shapiro Secures $20.3 Million Investment from Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials to Expand Operations, Creating 42 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $500,000 to support the thermoplastics manufacturer's expansion in the City of Reading. Today's announcement shows the Shapiro Administration's strategy to drive economic growth in Pennsylvania, create jobs, and position more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 7 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ, Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corp. kick off $5.9M electric grid modernization project * Today, the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) and Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corp. (SYEMC) kicked off a $5.9 million grid modernization project. The Foothills Resiliency Project will reduce power outages, harden the system against severe weather and increase affordability, re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 8 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Worth County Board of Education FYE 2025 Audit Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, each major fund, and fiduciary activities of the Worth County Board of Education (School District) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectiv more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 8 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Secures Federal Loan Assistance for Farmers and Producers Impacted by Wildfires * Governor Jim Pillen is announcing federal financial loan assistance to help Nebraska farmers and producers impacted by major wildfires in March and April. The request he submitted last month for a Secretarial Disaster Declaration has been approved by the USDA. In addition to four primary counties, the declaration also covers 17 additional counties.   more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 8 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Hamilton County in response to severe weather * Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Hamilton County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds' proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disast more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Investigate Birth Tourism Packages To Foreign Nationals * Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to launch an immediate and thorough investigation of Mission Regional Medical Center. Reports show the hospital targets foreign nationals with "birth packages in South Texas" to profit from birth tourism that grants U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States.  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Mid-Hudson Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Yonkers will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Village of Ellenville and the Hamlet of Livingston Manor in the Town of Rockland will each receive $4.5 million as the Mid-Hudson winners of the fourt more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 8 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $40 Million in Federal Health Investments To Improve Outdoor Recreation at Air Line State Park Trail * $7.1 Million Awarded in Year One Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) today announced that Connecticut has secured $7,165,955 in first-year funding as part of a multiyear federal Rural Health Tran more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 8 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities issued the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Creation of 192 New Mixed-Income Rental Homes through Momentum Fund Momentum Fund reaches new milestone with investments supporting 627 homes statewide, including 192 announced today - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $15 million in Momentum Fund financing to advance three mixed-income housing developments that will create 1 more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 8 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Expand Early Childhood Mental Health Support Across Massachusetts * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in grants to expand early childhood mental health consultation services for children, families, educators and early education providers across Massachusetts. Through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), five regional organizat more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 8 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news: * * * Maine Healthy Soils Program Awards Nearly $1 Million to Help Farmers Build Resilience Soil Health Implementation Grants support 19 farms with projects that improve productivity, protect natural resources, and strengthen Maine agriculture - The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) has awarded nearly $1 million through its Maine Healthy Soils Program to help 19 farms implement projects that im more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 9 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Announces Distribution of $40 Million to Help 11,000 Minnesota Households Stay Housed Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota Housing is deploying a $40 million investment to 24 Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP) administrators across Minnesota, allowing assistance to begin reaching approximately 11,000 households. The investment was proposed by Governor Walz following Operation Metro Surge, included i more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * Troxler announces $3.9 million in grants to North Carolina food processors Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today $3.9 million in grants that focus on the expansion of meat processors, value-added manufacturers and farmers in North Carolina. The intent of the N.C. Agriculture Manufacturing and Processing Initiative (NCAMPI) is to strengthen North Carolina's agricultura more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on July 7, 2026: * * * Town of Calabash Debt Approved: Will Be Used To Replace City Hall Town leaders in Calabash (Brunswick County) plan to relocate its town hall, saying its current one is inadequate to balance workforce capacity with community needs. The leaders brought this request for $2 million in financing to the Local Government Commission (LGC) today and were approved to move ahead. Calabash officials say this improvement is neces more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 8 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * State awards over $7 million to support advanced energy sector Nine advanced energy companies in New Mexico received a share of $7.5 million in New Mexico Advanced Energy Award grants designed to accelerate technology advancement and deployment and attract companies to the state. The award, administered by Economic Development New Mexico's (EDNM) Technology & Innovation Office (TIO), is in its third year and offers two  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 8 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 7, 2026: * * * After Shapiro Administration Calls for Federal Support, USDA Provides Streamlined Disaster Assistance for Apple Growers Hit Hard by Spring Freeze The Shapiro Administration mobilized quickly when the freeze hit, calling on the USDA and Congress in May to expedite disaster assistance for farms facing hundreds of millions in estimated crop losses. - Biglerville, PA - Yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: State invites applications for fiscal year 2027 North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant Program * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for FY2027 funding through the North Carolina Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) Program. The BIG Program provides competitive grant funding to construct, renovate and maintain boating infrastruc more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Bellevue Convention Center Authority - Financial." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Directors Meydenbauer Center Bellevue, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Bellingham Technical College." Here are excerpts: * * * Bellingham Technical College July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Board of Trustees Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroll more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Clark Regional Wastewater District." Here are excerpts: * * * Clark Regional Wastewater District January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 Board of Commissioners Clark Regional Wastewater District Vancouver, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Stand more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Garfield County Transportation Authority." Here are excerpts: * * * Results in brief This report describes the overall results and conclusions for the areas we examined. In those selected areas, Authority operations complied, in all material respects, with applicable state laws, regulations, and its own policies, and provided adequate controls over the safeguarding of public resources. In keeping with general au more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Kalama School District No 402 - Financial." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Directors Kalama School District No. 402 Kalama, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial stateme more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Lewis County Flood Control District No. 1." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Commissioners Port of Sunnyside Sunnyside, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Lewis County Public Hospital District No 1 - Financial." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Commissioners Arbor Health Morton, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statemen more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Port of Sunnyside." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Commissioners Port of Sunnyside Sunnyside, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the Port of Sunnyside,  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "San Juan Islands Conservation District." Here are excerpts: * * * SECTION I - SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS The results of our audit of the San Juan Islands Conservation District are summarized below in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Financial Statements We more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Snohomish County - Annual Comprehensive Financial Report." Here are excerpts: * * * INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS County Council and Executive Snohomish County Everett, Washington REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Opinions We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the businesstype activities, each major fund an more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Snohomish County Fire Protection District No 22." Here are excerpts: * * * Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 22 January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 Board of Commissioners Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 22 Arlington, Washington We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audi more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 8 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Town of Wilbur." Here are excerpts: * * * Mayor and Town Council Town of Wilbur Wilbur, Washington Report on Accountability Thank you for the opportunity to work with you to promote accountability, integrity and openness in government. The Office of the Washington State Auditor takes seriously our role of providing state and local governments with assurance and accountability as the independent auditor of publ more PR