LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Siloam Springs Woman for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Serving as a trustee is a position of trust, and my office will continue to investigate and prosecute those who abuse that trust and exploit vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Siloam Springs woman for exploitation of a vulner more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion to strengthen transportation infrastructure and advance public transit systems across the state Over 150 projects improving transit, creating more than 150,000 jobs What you need to know: As the Trump administration pushes to slash federal funding for public transportation infrastructure, Governor Newsom announced nearly $2.5 billion for transportation projects statewide  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Community Revitalization Initiative Supports 12 Mixed-Use Spaces Across the State, Growing Colorado's Creative Economy * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 12 new recipients of the Community Revitalization Tax Credit (CRTC), which funds capital investments that support the creative industries. The recipients more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 17 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * DEEP Reminds Boaters to Purchase Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp Ahead of Increased Enforcement AIS Stamp Supports Funding for Grants to Non-profits and Municipalities to Combat the Spread of Invasive Species - The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds boaters to purchase their 2026 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Stamp ahead of enhanced enforcement efforts later thi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 16 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Detpak USA selects Spartanburg County for first US manufacturing operation * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Detpak USA (Detpak), a global packaging supplier supporting quick-service restaurant (QSR), food service, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail customers, today announced it selects Spartanburg County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation. The company's multi-million-dollar investment will create over 50 new jobs during its initi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Detpak USA: * * * Detpak USA selects Spartanburg County for first US manufacturing operation Multi-million-dollar investment will create over 50 new jobs - Detpak USA (Detpak), a global packaging supplier supporting quick-service restaurant (QSR), food service, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail customers, today announced it selects Spartanburg County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation. The company's multi-million more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Saronic Technologies Expansion In Brownsville * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Saronic Technologies, Inc. will construct a next-generation shipyard, expected to be the largest shipyard in the country, called Port Alpha at the Port of Brownsville for the manufacture of medium- and large-class autonomous and autonomy-capable vessels during a press conference at Saronic's headquarters in Austin. "Today marks history w more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of GE Vernova's Frontier Campus at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has completed its new Frontier Campus at the company's Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center's electrification and decarbonization efforts, while advancing transformative technologies  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 16 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Continues Rebuilding Alabama with $3.6 Million in Road Grants * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced more than $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 11 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state's infrastructure. The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Ann more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Provides $20 Million in Capital Grants for Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways, and Safety * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $13 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations and $7 million in General Obligation Bond funding toward 24 public boating projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2027, wh more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Submits Comments Opposing Trump Administration's Proposal to Politicize Federal Funding * DENVER -The State of Colorado submitted formal comments identifying significant concerns with the White House Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) on the proposed rule that would give political appointees greater control over federal grants. The proposal could allow the Trump Administration to deny, suspend, or cancel funding for projec more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $244 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 28 counties across North Carolina will receive more than $244 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with $44 million going to western North Carolina to continue Hurricane Helene recovery. The State Water Infrastr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $244 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that 28 counties across North Carolina will receive more than $244 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with $44 million going to western North Carolina to continue Hurricane Helene recovery. The State Water Infrastructure Authority (SW more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Illinois colleges and universities can now seek eligibility for federal Pell Grant funding for short-term, high-quality workforce programs; Illinois approval program protects students from fraudulent programs Today, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the release of the Illinois Workforce P more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Primavera Tours Colorado's Infrastructure, Arts and Military Readiness During Three-Day Visit to the Vail Valley * EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO -This week, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera traveled to the Vail Valley for a three-day trip highlighting Colorado's leadership in infrastructure, arts and culture, and military readiness, with stops at the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, the Vilar Performing Arts Center, and the High-Altitud more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Maryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access Across the State for Vulnerable Populations ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC), an independent commission within the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), awarded $7.5 million in grant funding to support 14 community-based projects, expected to serve more than 12,00 more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 17 -- The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Rural EMS Grants Now Available Through RHTP Ambulance and equipment upgrades to improve health outcomes - Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton announced today the availability of $4 million in first-year grants to help strengthen emergency medical services (EMS) across rural Montana as part of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). "Mo more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * DiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2027 Enacted State Budget and Financial Plan The estimated $277 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 is an increase of 7% from SFY 2026 with the state Division of the Budget (DOB) projecting that disbursements will exceed receipts in each year of the Financial Plan, raising questions about long-term fiscal sustainability, according to a report release more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: Business Tax Receipts Drive Higher Collections in First Quarter State tax receipts totaled $37.2 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $2.4 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) estimated in the SFY 2027 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. State tax collections were also $4 billion higher than the first quarter of 2025, according to the monthly state cash report released by more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the following State Government Accountability audits have been released. Battery Park City Authority - Access Controls and Vulnerability Management Over Critical Systems (2025-S-8) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/09/access-controls-and-vulnerability-management-over-criti more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Welcomes Race Fans to North Wilkesboro for NASCAR Race Weekend * Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley are welcoming race fans to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway (NWS) ahead of the Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series race weekend from July 16 to 19. Supported in part by a reimbursement grant of up to $1.26 million from North Carolina's Major Events, Games, and Attractions (MEGA) Fun more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bette Brown Slayton Business Park Groundbreaking, Creating Shovel Ready Opportunities for Businesses in Bedford County Supported by one of the first PA SITES grants and additional Commonwealth funding, this Bedford County Development Association project will provide shovel-ready sites for nine new or expanding businesses and create 60 construction jobs in So more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests More Than $109.3 Million in 68 Community and Economic Development Projects in South Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is investing in major economic development, public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and community revitalization projects that will strengthen communities, create  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests More Than $122 Million in 129 Community and Economic Development Projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is investing in major economic development, public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and community revitalization projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and drive long-ter more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests More Than $134 Million in 100 Community and Economic Development Projects across Southwestern Pennsylvania Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is investing in major economic development, public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and community revitalization projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and drive long more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests More Than $26 Million in 17 Community and Economic Development Projects in North Central and Northwest Pennsylvania Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is investing in major economic development, public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and community revitalization projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and d more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests More Than $52 Million in 42 Community and Economic Development Projects in Northeast Pennsylvania Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is investing in major economic development, public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and community revitalization projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and drive long-term gro more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 16 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Rural Transit Day 2026 * WHEREAS, Rural Transit Day has been celebrated since July 16, 2020, highlighting the ways in which agencies recognize and support the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to maintain the elements necessary for effective rural transit, including infrastructure and personnel; and WHEREAS, Alaska's state road system spans over 5,60 more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * More than $7M awarded to improve communities across SC S.C. Department of Commerce distributes Community Development Block Grant funds to 8 recipients - Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $7 million for public improvement projects. This funding comes from the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which biannually awards grants to aid more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from SteelFab Inc.: * * * SteelFab expands Florence County operations $38.92 million investment will create 108 new jobs - SteelFab, Inc. (SteelFab), a leader in the steel fabrication industry, today announced it is expanding its operations in Florence County. The company's $38.92 million investment will create 108 new jobs. Founded in 1955, SteelFab opened its first South Carolina fabrication plant in 1988. The company has 35 locatio more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 17 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "City of Ellensburg." Here are excerpts: * * * We have examined the City of Ellensburg's compliance with the following requirements of the Clean Energy Transformation Act codified in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.405 (the specified requirements). Specifically, we examined whether the City: * Made energy assistance programs and funding available to low-income households during the period examined and dev more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 17 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Evergreen State College." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Trustees The Evergreen State College Olympia, 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 business- more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 17 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Evergreen State College Residential Services." Here are excerpts: * * * Board of Trustees Evergreen State College Residential Services Olympia, 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 more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 17 -- The office of the Washington State Auditor issued the following performance audit report entitled "Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County: Report on Compliance with the Clean Energy Transformation Act." Here are excerpts: * * * We have examined Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County's compliance with the following requirements of the Clean Energy Transformation Act codified in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.405 (the specified requirements). Specifically, we examined whether the Distr more PR