CHICAGO, Illinois, July 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED RULE THAT THREATENS BILLIONS IN CRUCIAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, submitted a comment letter opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would impose sweeping new unlawful and unconstitutional requirements for federal grants. The proposed rule would allow the administration to cancel federal funding at more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $20 million in grant funding matched by Google to support local journalism across the state Eligible newsrooms can apply for up to $250,000 each to support original reporting What you need to know: Governor Newsom today extended funding to support and strengthen local journalism - with $20 million allocated as part of the state budget for two additional years, matched by Google. Applications more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 (TNSrep) -- The California State Auditor issued the following report entitled "The February 2025 Bar Exam." Here are excerpts: * * * Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: As required by Business and Professions Code section 6145, subdivision (d), my office conducted an audit of the State Bar of California (State Bar) and its administration of the California Bar Examination administered in February 2025 (February 2025 bar exam). In general, we determined that the State Bar poorly implemented certain changes  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell to launch the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI), a new statewide program designed to help small businesses improve their storefronts, buildings and operations while revitalizing Delaware's downtown and commercial districts. The initiative pairs t more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 14 -- The Delaware State Auditor issued the following report entitled "Delaware Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund FY25-24." Here are excerpts: * * * Report Summary Background The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Fund was established in 1996 and provides financial assistance to eligible public water systems in Delaware for the planning, design, and construction of drinking water facilities, as well as loans for land acquisition for source water protection purposes. The Fund is funded through federal grants more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 14 -- The Delaware State Auditor issued the following report entitled "Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund FY25-24." Here are excerpts: * * * Background The Fund, commonly known as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, was created by the State of Delaware Legislature in 1990. The Fund provides below market rate interest rate loans and grants to municipalities, private organizations, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and other qualifying applicants of the state for projects that will improve water  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Curry and Union Counties * Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Curry and Union counties through Executive Order 26-12 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance. The Executive Order is available here. This marks the sixth drought declaration order issued in 2026. In total, 21 of Oregon's 36 counties are now under drought emergency status. Accordi more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Phil Scott Announces More Than $3.5 Million in Community Development Block Grants to Support Housing, Infrastructure, and Childcare * Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $3,547,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP). "The CDBG program is an important tool to help us inve more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $7.3 Million in Disaster Relief Grants to Support Helene Recovery Efforts * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $7.3 million in disaster relief grants to Giles and Washington counties and the Town of Fries to support long-term recovery after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage and destruction in Southwest Virginia in 2024. Giles and Washington counties will each receive more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, First Lady Stein Celebrate Support for North Carolina Craft Economy in Asheville * Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein joined the Center for Craft and e-commerce platform Etsy to celebrate the launch of the Craft Catalyst Initiative, a new partnership that over the next three years will invest $10 million in creative economies across the country, including Asheville. As one of five Craft Hubs chosen more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Majority Policy Committee helps shape 2026/27 state budget * Committee hosted hearings on several issues addressed in this year's spending plan HARRISBURG, July 14 - For more than two months of legislative workdays this session, the House Majority Policy Committee traveled across the commonwealth to host hearings and roundtable discussions on the issues that matter most to Pennsylvanians. With the signing of the 2026-27 sta more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 15 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Maryland Awards $11.2 Million from Whole Watershed Program to Advance Environmental Restoration The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $11.2 million in grants from the Whole Watershed Fund to accelerate restoration efforts in five key watersheds across the state. Established by the Whole Watershed Act, this second year of the five-year program supports 30 projects in Antietam Creek, Baltimore Harbor, Newport Bay, th more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $364,000 to Jasper City is planning and designing drinking water system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $364,000 loan to the city of Jasper for planning and design work related to its ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the c more PR