HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * 18 Budget Wins Secured by Governor Shapiro, Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, Additional State Troopers, and More With one of the only divided legislatures in the nation, Governor Shapiro brought legislative leaders in both parties together to secure many of the priorities he laid out in his Budget Address in February. - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the 2026-2 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors i more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 13 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces Conviction of Rapides Parish Caregiver for Abuse of Vulnerable Adult * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit announced that 25-year-old Devontavis McCoy, of Connella Drive in Alexandria, was found guilty as charged following a bench trial on July 10, 2026, in the 9th Judicial District Court of: * 1 count - 1 Count La. R.S. 14:35.2 Simple Battery of Persons with Infirmities  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation securing permanent funding for nation-leading Farm to School Program championed by First Partner What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 172, which permanently funds California's nation-leading Farm to School Program, ensuring schools can continue serving students healthy meals made with California-grown ingredients. Championed by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the pro more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * Celebrating 10 Years: Shapiro Administration Highlights Impact of L&I's MY Work Program for Students With Disabilities in Allegheny County Community Where It All Began What started as a 50-student pilot program in McKeesport in 2016 has transformed into a statewide initiative that this summer alone is connecting more than 1,000 students with disabilities to paid work experience at more than 250 sites across more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 13 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Delivers for Indiana's Veterans with One of the Nation's Lowest Unemployment Rates * INDIANAPOLIS - Under Governor Mike Braun's leadership, Indiana boasted one of the nation's lowest veteran unemployment rates in 2025 (1.7%), which tracked significantly below the national rate for veterans (3.5%), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Powering the results are the Indiana Department of Workforce Development's contin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 120 New Jobs Coming to Michigan, $31.2 Million Investment Across Two Companies in Wayne, Charlevoix Counties * Contact: press@michigan.gov  * Ricardo, LLC to expand manufacturing capacity in Wayne County, investing $24.1 million and creating 114 new jobs * LM Marine Services expanding operations, investing $7.15 million and creating 12 new jobs LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $5.5 Million In Grants To Boost Primary Medical Care * Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program (SPP) grants totaling $5.5 million to professional medical societies in Texas. The grants support hands-on training for Texas medical students in family medicine, general internal medicine, and pediatrics, including pediatric subspecialties. "Texas families deserve quality primary care close t more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces LITEON Expansion In McKinney * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Lite-On, Inc. (LITEON) will establish a new North American headquarters for its advanced manufacturing facility in McKinney for the production of AI power and infrastructure-related solutions. The initial phase of the project represents a $307 million capital investment and will create 500 jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $3.5 million and a $10 more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Gov. Bob Ferguson, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ferguson announces new legislative proposal: Requiring FAFSA or WASFA or opt-out to graduate high school * DES MOINES - Today, Governor Bob Ferguson announced his next major legislative proposal: Requiring all high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid -known as the FAFSA -or its state equivalent, in order to graduate high school or opt-out. This will be Governor-request legislation in the upco more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Opposes Trump Proposal to Politicize Federal Grant Funding * Boston -Governor Healey today submitted formal comments to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought opposing President Trump's proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance, the federal framework that governs how billions of dollars in grants and financial assistance are awarded each year. Governor Healey warned that the proposal would  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the Olive Butte Fire * Salem, OR -On July 11, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Olive Butte Fire in Grant County. The Grant County Fire Defense Board Chief and the Grant County Judge requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire protection, and the State Fire Marshal concurred with that request. In accordance with ORS 476.510-476.610, Governor Kotek more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Visits Careers Electric Cleveland County Summer Academy, Highlights Workforce Investment for North Carolina's Electrical Future * Today Governor Josh Stein visited the Careers Electric Summer Electrical Academy at Cleveland Community College, where he met with high school students enrolled in one of 12 academies launching this summer as part of a landmark investment in electrical workforce development. The Governor' more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS LAWS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S EDUCATION SYSTEM Governor Josh Green today signed four measures in two bill signing ceremonies aimed at strengthening Hawaii's education system. By equipping parents, students and teachers with essential tools for success, these measures reinforce an education system rooted in thoughtful policy, opportunity and collective growth. "If we want strong schools for our keiki, we have  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates More Than $26 Million in Federal Grants for Transportation Improvements * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today announced that two Massachusetts transportation projects have been awarded more than $26.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program. The grants will support roadway safety, reduce congestion, improve more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 14 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants for Small Nonprofits in Illinois Funds Will Support Housing and Food Programs in Aurora, Elgin, Aledo, Galesburg, Danville, Herrin, Peru, Pittsfield, and Chicago Key Points: * Grant money for small nonprofits that provide housing and food * Funding comes from fees that larger nonprofits pay to file annual reports * Application period for next round of grants will b more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 14 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of Agriculture Invests $670,000 in Innovative Soil Health and Agroforestry Practices The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced $670,000 in grant funding to assist farms and organizations in adopting conservation practices that benefit the climate, soil and water. The Healthy Soils Competitive Fund awards grants of up to $50,000 to qualifying applicants to support three years of en more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, July 14 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Celebrates Long Branch Main Street Designation, Launches Destination Main Street Campaign LONG BRANCH, MD (July 13, 2026) - Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary joined Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Long Branch Main Street leaders today to celebrate Long Branch Main Street's recent Main Street Mar more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * More Housing, Faster: Governor Newsom signs historic housing affordability reforms Reduces timelines, cuts costs, and helps create more affordable homes -- advancing California's nation-leading work * More housing: 59% increase in residential construction since 2019 * Less homelessness: Largest reduction in unsheltered homelessness in 16 years What you need to know: As part of the 2026-27 budget -- with ZERO defici more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * New Mexico opens first solicitation for new innovation advancement fund New Mexico technology companies competing for major federal research awards now have a new tool to strengthen their applications: the state's first Targeted Federal Match grant, launched today by Economic Development New Mexico's (EDNM) Technology and Innovation Office (TIO). The grant is the first offered under the state's new $150 million Researc more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 14 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Nebraska Department of Economic Development Invites Applications for READ Nebraska Grant Program The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has opened applications for the 2026 READ Nebraska Grant Program. At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Legislature established the program through Legislative Bill (LB) 814 during the 2023 legislative session. Each year since then, the Unicameral has allocated funding t more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 14 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Offer CDBG Certified Administrator Training The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will host its annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certified Grant Administrator Training September 29 - October 1, 2026, with an optional CDBG assistance offered the morning of October 2nd. Registration for the training is now open (at this link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/202 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Signs Bipartisan 2026-27 Budget, Securing Major Priorities from His Budget Proposal Including Historic Investments in Education, More Funding for Vo-Tech, More State Troopers, and Child Care Support for Families With one of the only divided legislatures in the nation, Governor Shapiro brought legislative leaders in both parties together to pass a bipartisan, fiscally responsible budget for the fou more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 12, 2026: * * * PA Senate Approves Fiscally Responsible State Budget The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that stands up for taxpayers, doesn't raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). Gov. Josh Shapiro  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 14 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news on July 13, 2026: * * * SC Commerce announces significant impacts of rural grant programs Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 counties statewide - The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding -- allocated to projects in 21 counties statewide -- is strengthening local  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 13 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52M in Funding for Arkansas Communities * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. The 88 grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded from the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) and State Rural Community Grant programs. "Arkans more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 14 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $664,448 Granted to the Latest Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees This round includes 13 awardees across the two grants - TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the latest round of Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees. This round will divide $664,448 amongst 13 awardees. The BII Pilot Program falls under the Mar more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 13 -- The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: * * * Tourism Department ready to elevate more cleanup efforts across New Mexico * SANTA FE, NM - The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is awarding $831,874 through the New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Program to a record 76 community partners for beautification and litter reduction initiatives for fiscal year 2027. Roughly 72% of grant funding for FY27 is dedicated towards reducing waste, beautifying communities and eliminating litter. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * What People Are Saying About the 2026-27 Budget Governor Shapiro Signed that Makes Historic Investments in Education, Addresses Critical Workforce Needs, Grows Our Economy, Supports Our Families, and Delivers for Pennsylvanians Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the 2026-27 budget, securing significant investments and policy wins that the Governor called for in his 2026 Budget Address and building on more PR