SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * As California heads into a hotter, drier season, Governor Newsom launches One Less Spark wildfire prevention campaign With elevated fire risk testing the state this week, the campaign builds on record investment in wildfire prevention and readiness What you need to know: California is launching the One Less Spark campaign, a statewide public awareness effort aimed at preventing wildfires as the Golden State heads int more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, PRISON SENTENCE IN CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY WOMAN WHO ABUSED DISABLED INDIVIDUAL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a suburban Cook County woman was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal neglect of an individual with a disability in a case prosecuted by the Attorney General's office. Bernice Piet, 70, of Burbank, Illinois, pleaded gu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Mercer County: Governor Shapiro Secures $16.3 Million Investment from CCL Container to Expand its Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $160,000 to support the growing aluminum can and bottle manufacturer, which will nearly double production capabilities at its Hermitage City facility. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania is the only Northe more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $4.7 Million In Workforce Development Grants * Governor Greg Abbott today announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.7 million to Texas public community colleges and technical schools. The grants, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), support educational programs that lead to in-demand, high-earning occupations. "Texas students deserve clear pathways to high-paying careers," said Gove more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 14 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Urges Trump Administration to Withdraw Politicized Budget Rule * Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek called on the Trump Administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would overhaul how federal grants are awarded and managed. Oregon's formal comments warn the proposal would inject politics into funding decisions, create unnecessary bureaucracy, and threaten the stable federal partnerships that support essential services in comm more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 14 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8M Investment to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.8 million funding opportunity through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help address critical healthcare workforce shortages across West Virginia. The investment is part of the Mountain State Care Force initiative, one of several programs suppor more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 15 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * HudsonAlpha's BRIDGES Engine lands major NSF grant to fuel rural innovation in Alabama and Tennessee HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Alabama's farmland is about to become fertile ground for a new kind of industry. The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, leading a coalition of universities, manufacturers and agricultural partners, has been awarded an initial $15 million -- with the potential for up to $160 million over 10 years -- through the U.S more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, July 16 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * State of Maryland Announces First Annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards, Calls for Applications Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day today announced the establishment of the Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize action by local jurisdictions to reduce barriers to housing, improve affordability, and ensure all Marylanders have safe and stable ho more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $4.2 million to Pike County Public Water Supply District No. 1 District will make system improvements - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $4.2 million in financial assistance to Pike County Public Water Supply District No. 1 for upgrades to its water distribution and storage systems. The district expects the funding to cover the project's entire cost and pla more PR

NEW YORK, July 15 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * MTA Receives Grant to Advance Preliminary Design to Eliminate Busy Grade Crossings Along the Long Island Rail Road Ronkonkoma Branch Award of $7.46 Million to Plan Elimination of Straight Path, Lowell Avenue and Fifth Avenue Grade Crossings - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it has been awarded a $7,461,000 grant to advance planning and preliminary design to eliminate three g more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Governor Signs 20 Bills into Law This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: * HB 244 - Updating and recodifying the municipal enforcement of the building and fire code. * HB 1010 - Relative to multi-family residential development on commercially zoned land. * HB 1042 - Relative to the cap on outstanding obligations for which the housing finance authority if allowed. * HB 1109 - Relat more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * State awards $1.2 million to grow New Mexico's quantum sector Economic Development New Mexico's Technology & Innovation Office (TIO) has awarded $1.2 million to six companies through the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, a competitive grant program that supports early-stage quantum and quantum-enabling technology companies growing operations in the state. The New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award provides grants o more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education Marks the 50th Anniversary of Landmark Building Cultural Education Center Opened on July 1, 1976, as Home to the New York State Museum, New York State Library, and New York State Archives Archival Photos and Video are Available for Download in the Online Press Kit New York State Museum building exterior - Half a century ago, New York State opened the doors to the  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment issued the following news release: * * * DWEE announces Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant awards The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has announced the award of more than $537,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding to eight Nebraska communities. Nebraska received EECBG funds from the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) in 2024 and has previously awarded $1.1 million in funding to 14 commun more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * TRISO-X to Create More Than 1,100 Jobs Through New Fuel Facility, Research and Development Center Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and TRISO-X officials announced today the company is expanding its operations in Roane County. TRISO-X plans to create 1,140 new jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the company constructs a new fuel  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 15 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * New Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant round open The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting submissions for parks and outdoor recreation grants through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. The National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, or ORLP, provides 50-50% matching reimbursement grants for the acquisition, development and reha more PR