BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency priorities not identified until after the award was gr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia sued the administration in J more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 20 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Protections for Critical Federal Funding to State Agencies in Multistate Lawsuit * A federal judge ruled on Friday in the favor of a coalition of 24 states, including Vermont, declaring the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully revoke billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Attorney General Cha more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOGNIZED BY DEA FOR CASE INVOLVING COOK COUNTY PHYSICIAN AND PHARMACIST WHO STOLE OVER $1 MILLION IN MEDICAID, MEDICARE FUNDS * Caption: Investigators, a nalysts and prosecutors in Raoul's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit join Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's Chicago field office Todd C. Smith and Attorney General Kwame Raoul after being recognized for their work on a case against more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs executive order strengthening statewide sex trafficking prevention and response What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom signed an executive order establishing a coordinated, statewide effort to develop an anti-sex trafficking roadmap that prioritizes survivors and prevention tactics. The executive order builds on work led by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom to prevent trafficking and bu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Film tax credits spur economic development, job growth * Pittsburgh Film Office, union officials chart city's history, economic growth PITTSBURGH, July 20 - From "Silence of the Lambs" and "The Dark Knight Rises" to "Mayor of Kingstown" and "The Pitt," more than 250 productions have filmed in southwest Pennsylvania while generating billions of dollars in economic activity and supporting good-paying jobs. "Pittsburgh and western more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 21 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Fortified Solar expands Greenville County operations * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Fortified Solar, a U.S. solar manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company's $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs. Founded in 2020 by Justin Draplin of Travelers Rest, Fortified Solar manufactures steel sol more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 22 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Fortified Solar: * * * Fortified Solar expands Greenville County operations $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs - Fortified Solar, a U.S. solar manufacturer of custom steel roofing systems with building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County. The company's $22.75 million investment will create over 151 new jobs. Founded in 2020 by Justin D more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Freeman bill to allow roadside assistance vehicles to use blue safety lights signed into law * HARRISBURG, July 20 - Pennsylvania has a new law that would allow more vehicles to use blue safety lights in order to increase the visibility of roadside assistance vehicles, according to prime sponsor state Rep. Robert Freeman. Previously, only vehicles identified as "tow trucks" were permitted to operate blue lights while the truck is more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Shapiro signs Young's anti-human trafficking bill into law New law will help combat human trafficking in PA by requiring training for hospitality workers -  A state House bill designed to help combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania was signed into law today by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Authored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, the law, Act 31 of 2026, mandates human trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania wo more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Plans for Transformative $115 Million Investment in Schenectady's Hamilton Hill Neighborhood * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced plans for a full-service grocery store and more than 170 new units of affordable and workforce housing as part of a $115 million project centered around 750 State Street in Schenectady's Hamilton Hill neighborhood. The Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority has been working more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Statewide FIFA World Cup Impacts * Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the statewide economic impacts of the FIFA World Cup on New York. The Governor's World Cup strategy was designed to ensure that the benefits of the tournament reached every region of New York, not just the area around the host stadium. The State built a statewide activation model, combining flagship events, regional grants, accessibility ini more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replac more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 22 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Pritzker Announces $30 Million EDA Grant for Advancing Quantum The Bloch's Selection Advances Illinois' Competitiveness as a Global Leader in Quantum Technology - CHICAGO - Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Illinois has secured approximately $30 million in federal funding for The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub. The Bloch will advance quantum technologies by growing the domestic ba more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Innovation, Economic Development Secured in the 2026-27 Budget In the 2026-27 budget, Governor Shapiro secured $125 million to create the Innovate in PA 2.0 program to help promising startups, create a statewide clinical trial network for the life sciences, and enhance the Commonwealth's innovation network. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, the  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 22 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Kansas Arts Commission Awards $750,000 to Support 92 Projects Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 92 Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant awards for arts and cultural initiatives across 43 communities in 34 counties in Kansas. The funding reinforces the Commission's role as a catalyst for economic development and community vitality through arts and culture. "In Kansas, when we invest in  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, July 22 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Kansas Tourism Opens Applications for Tourism Marketing Grant Program Kansas Tourism, a division within the Kansas Department of Commerce, today announced that applications are open for the Tourism Marketing Grant program. The grants are designed to assist local tourism organizations or attractions in new or first-time innovative marketing initiatives. "Strong tourism marketing is essential for ensuring our communities are  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 22 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Investments in Literacy, Free Meals, Career & Technical Education Highlight School Aid Budget State Superintendent Thanks Gov. Whitmer, Legislature for Collaboration That Puts Students First - Michigan students will greatly benefit from significant investments in literacy, school meals and Career and Technical Education in the fiscal year 2027 school aid budget signed today by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The budget also  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 22 -- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development issued the following news: * * * State of Nebraska Recognizes City of Minden's Business and Workforce Growth City leaders honored for continued success in the Leadership Certified Community program - The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of Minden (pop. 3,132) for more than a decade of leadership in a statewide program that encourages strategic planning to support business growth. DED's Southwest Business Development Consul more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million to Reduce Energy Costs for Schools, Businesses, and Residents Today's funding approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help lower energy costs and reduce carbon pollution in four counties. $1.6 Million in grants were approved through the Solar for Schools Grant Program, which has invested more than $24.2 million in 82  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests in Safer, More Reliable School Transportation with More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Train New School Bus Drivers More than $1.1 million will help 26 school transportation providers train more than 430 school bus drivers across 19 counties. This is the administration's second investment in school bus safety this year. - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pielli's bill to incentivize National Guard enlistment is now law * HARRISBURG, July 20 - State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced today that his legislation to expand partial tuition reimbursements for enlistment in the National Guard has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. The bill (H.B. 1102, now Act 30 of 2026 ) expands the partial tuition reimbursement program to cover enlistment in the National Guard by U.S. Arm more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 20 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Stephanie Chatfield Sentenced for Embezzling from Peninsula Fund * LANSING - Today, Stephanie Chatfield, 38, of Levering, was sentenced to 6 months' probation, 25 hours of community service, and a $2,000 fine by Judge Morgan E. Cole of the 30 th Circuit Court in Ingham County after pleading guilty under advisement to one felony count of Embezzlement from a Non-Profit, $200-$1,000, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Step more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Transforming Maternal Care: First Lady Lori Shapiro and Secretary of Health Bogen to Highlight $5.2 Million in 2026-2027 Budget to Protect Moms and Babies Governor Shapiro prioritized maternal and child health, investing a historic $17.5 million to improve outcomes and combat postpartum depression. The newly signed 2026-2027 bipartisan state budget builds on this momentum with $5.2 million to enhance vital infrastructure and care for  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 22 -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * WVDEP's REAP Program Awards More Than $56,000 for Litter Control Grants The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) has awarded $56,217.64 in Litter Control Matching Grants to strengthen anti-litter efforts across the state. Among the 15 recipients for FY2027 are county solid waste authorities, county commissions, and municipalities. Berkeley  more PR