HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Building starter homes near transit provides greater opportunities * Policy Committee examines housing needs in Allegheny County CASTLE SHANNON, July 22 - A lack of starter homes has limited options for workers, including a younger generation that is unable to realize the American dream - which for many includes home ownership, building generational wealth and starting a family. Unable to find affordable housing options, many are more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Education Budget to Help Every Kid Read, Eat, and Succeed * July 21, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov In addition to Education Budget, Governor Whitmer signs five bills to support literacy, expand child care, and provide more funding to kids with more needs DETROIT, Mich. -Today, Governor Whitmer signed her eighth and final education budget into law. The balanced, bipartisan fiscal year 2027 (FY27) school aid bu more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 22 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Registration Open for Connecticut's New Paraeducator Preparation Academy * Six-Week Program Provides Aspiring Paraeducators With Exam Preparation, Mentorship, and a Pathway Into Connecticut's Special Education Workforce (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that registration is open for the Connecticut State Department of Educa more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southern West Virginia Flooding * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23. The request seeks federal Individual Assistance for Boone and Logan counties and statewide H more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to 'Build, Baby, Build' More Homes Across Michigan and Deliver on Promises in State of the State Address * July 21, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Celebrates historic housing investments in FY27 budget and signs bipartisan bills to adopt state Housing Opportunity Tax Credit, cut red tape, and protect homebuyers from institutional investors GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -Today, Governor Whitmer highlighted the  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 22 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Grant Sawyer Building Demolition Marks Major Milestone in Governor Lombardo's Housing Agenda * LAS VEGAS - Demolition work has begun at the former Grant Sawyer State Office Building, putting underutilized state property back into productive use and marking another milestone in Governor Lombardo's broader efforts to increase attainable housing opportunities for working Nevada families. The transformation of the former state office complex  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 23 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Idaho's average hourly wage increases 4.7% in 2025 Idaho's average wage for all occupations in 2025 was $29.41 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. This amounts to an increase of 4.7%, or $1.31 per hour, from 2024. Idaho ranked third in the country behind Kentucky and Montana in terms of percentage increase in average wage. The median wage, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Kenyatta secures $500,000 in state funding for upgrades to OIC training facility * Reaffirming his commitment to uplifting North Philadelphia, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta today announced that Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. was awarded $500,000 in state funding. "As a public servant, my mission is to help North Philly thrive. I'm thrilled that OIC will use this funding to foster sustainability in our community with ne more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $1.46 Million for Pickleball Courts, Skate Park, and Land Conservation in Six Maryland Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Rural Legacy programs - The Board of Public Works today approved $1.46 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments for pickleball courts, a skate park, and land conservation more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 23 -- The New Jersey State Council on the Arts issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * New Jersey State Council on the Arts Celebrates Six Decades of Service to the Garden State $30 Million to Organizations and Artists Support Thriving Communities in All 21 Counties - Today, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts celebrated six decades of service to artists, arts organizations, and communities across the state at its Annual Meeting, held at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton. The event featured  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * New State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze At Centre County orchard, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding gathers fruit growers for input to shape longterm support, encouraging Pennsylvanians to shop local. - Port Matilda, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Way Fruit Fa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Virginia Distributes More Than $6 Million Annually to Boost HIV Care and Support Services Across the Commonwealth Strengthens Life-Saving Funding for Virginia's HIV Communities - Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that it is distributing $6.6 million annually in state funding to support the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part B. The Virginia General Assembly played an essential part of this success  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 23 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR Providing $150,000 In Grants For Recycling Electronics In Underserved Areas Now Accepting Applications Through Aug. 31 - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for E-Cycle Wisconsin Electronics Collection Grants. The grants provide project funding to establish an electronics collection site or to host an event between October 2026 and December 2027. The application deadline is 5 p. more PR