MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Tuscaloosa County lands $2.3 million SEEDS grant to ready Airport Industrial Park site for new investment TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- A 230-acre property that has sat underused for years inside the Tuscaloosa County Airport Industrial Park is about to become one of the region's most competitive sites for advanced manufacturing, aerospace and other high-wage industry -- thanks to a $2.3 million grant. The Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Auth more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Gurdon Man for Abuse of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Those who depend on caregivers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and my office will pursue those who abuse our vulnerable population' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Gurdon man for abuse of a vulnerable person: "On July 13, Sam Bell, 22, of Gurd more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Cephas announces $2.45 million in RACP grant funding for community * HARRISBURG, July 17 - State Rep. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., announced $2.45 million in funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for three projects in the 192nd Legislative District. The awards are as follows: * $2 million for the Cobbs Creek Restoration and Community Foundation toward a multi-phase redevelopment project to restore and reimagine t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Deasy announces $5.7 million in RACP grants for construction projects * PITTSBURGH, July 16 - State Rep. Dan Deasy, D-Allegheny, announced $5.7 million in state grants for six construction projects in the 27 th District. The funds were awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and will assist in the design, acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational and historical improveme more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 16 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 07/16/2026 * DES MOINES - The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting July 21, 2026. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Iowa DNR Building, Walnut Woods Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave, Des Moines. The public can also attend via video confe more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces California nearly triples internet infrastructure ready to connect homes and businesses California's broadband operational network just grew to 1,250 miles, ready to serve homes and businesses now What you need to know: Governor Newsom has nearly tripled the high-speed internet network that's ready to connect with last-mile internet service providers, growing from 423 miles to 1,250 miles. This is the backbo more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces Nearly $2 Million to Expand Employer-Supported Child Care * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded nearly $2 million through the Employer Child Care Innovation Fund (ECCIF) pilot to support partnerships between employers, child care providers and community organizations that will expand access to affordable, reliable child care across Massachusetts. The grants will help working families f more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 16 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hobbs, Bipartisan Arizona Leaders Condemn Federal Government's Denial of FEMA Disaster Relief for Gila and Mohave Counties * Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan Arizona leaders condemned the federal government's denial of Arizona's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for the severe storms and flooding that devastated Gila and Mohave Counties from September 25-27, 2025. On July 2, 2026, FEMA formally informed the State of Arizona more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of $54.4 Million Steel Repair and Seismic Retrofit Project on South Grand Island Bridges * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $54.4 million structural steel repair and seismic retrofit project on the South Grand Island Bridges in Erie County. More than 70 percent of the funding for the infrastructure project comes from a federal grant awarded to the Thruway Authority. "Keeping New Yorkers s more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $25 Million to Expand Prevention-Focused Health Programs * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $25 million in new funding opportunities through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help more West Virginians prevent chronic disease and improve their health. With today's announcement, the Administration has now made more than $145 million i more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces More Than $3.4 Million in Water Funding * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $3,477,436 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for five entities across the state. Three of the projects will serve more than 8,780 Arkansans, while the remaining five will benefit residents statewide. "Today's announcement continues my administration's record of deliv more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces American Eagle Outfitters Inc. Selects Rowan County for a $41 Million Southeast Distribution Hub * Today, Governor Josh Stein announced American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO), a leading specialty apparel retailer, will invest $41 million in Salisbury for a new distribution hub for the southeastern United States. The company says it will create more than 200 new jobs in Rowan County. "American Eagle O more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Bids Farewell to Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls * July 17, 2026 Contact: Press@Michigan.gov Huls to become senior advisor; Gov. Whitmer names Zack Pohl as chief of staff LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced new promotions in the executive office, as well as the departure of longtime Chief of Staff JoAnne Huls on July 31. Huls will continue to serve as a senior adviser to the administration. "F more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 18 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on July 17, 2026: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for four manufacturers, three startups and a quality-of-life project Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits for four manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 312 jobs and result in $62.9 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Des Moines, Independence, Wapello and Webster City. The board also a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Innovative Fire Mitigation and Erosion Control Company Joins Rural Jump-Start Program, Establishing Headquarters in Durango * DURANGO -Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Fungal Solutions - Wildfire Ltd, a company that designs and manufactures innovative landscaping solutions for fire mitigation and erosion r more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Luncheon celebrates 317 college-bound youth receiving state scholarship funds CHICAGO -- Today, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi E. Mueller, legislators, DCFS staff, caregivers and students gathered to celebrate this year's scholarship recipients at the department's annual scholarship luncheon at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont. This year, 317 current or former youth in care received schola more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * 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 12,000 Marylander more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS seeks applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program Chronic Disease Collaborative Care Fund The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a grant funding opportunity (GFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that will support the Transforming Rural Health through Partnerships: Chronic Disease Collaborative Care Fund. Michigan's RHT Program focuses on building a s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS seeks applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program Improving Care Delivery and Access through Transportation The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a grant funding opportunity (GFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program that will support the Care Closer to Home Blueprint: Improving Care Delivery and Access through Transportation Grant Program. Michigan's RH more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $40,000 grant to Hamilton to evaluate wastewater system improvements The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Hamilton in Caldwell County to evaluate the city's wastewater system. The department's Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program offers funding to small communities for wastewater engineering c more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 18 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 to Jacksonville to evaluate wastewater system The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the village of Jacksonville in Randolph County to evaluate its wastewater treatment and collection system. The department's Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program offers funding to small communities for wastewater en more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. In her de more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * DEC Releases 2026-2030 Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda Five-Year Blueprint Outlines Strategies to Protect and Enhance the Hudson River Estuary - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the Hudson River Estuary Action Agenda 2026-2030, a five-year blueprint for conserving and restoring the Hudson River estuary and its watershed. The 2026-2030 plan build more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 18 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * DED Invites Applications through the Community Development Assistance Act The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting applications for the Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) opportunity. The CDAA enables DED to distribute a 40% state tax credit to individuals and business firms that make eligible contributions to certified projects or programs. Any county, city, village, or non-profit Community  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on July 17, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Wraps Up 2026 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments that Expand Opportunity, Food Access, and Economic Opportunity Across Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the 2026-'27 Budget last weekend, fully funding the Pennsylvania Farm Bill for an eighth year at $13.8 million, and renewing support for Urban Agriculture Grants, Agricultural Innovation Grants, the Fresh Food Financing more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 16 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * SteelFab expands Florence County operations * COLUMBIA, S.C. - 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 locations across the United States, including office and manufac more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 18 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Students in 31 Michigan Districts to Benefit from $224M Awarded by MDE for Infrastructure Work Additional State Funding Needed to Address Critical Needs - Students in more than 80 schools in 31 Michigan districts will benefit from improved learning environments due to $224 million in state grants being awarded for projects to address critical needs that include heating, ventilation and air conditioning and roofs. The Michigan Depart more PR