COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 22 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Latta woman charged with stealing more than $34,000 from nursing home resident * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office's Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit (VAMPF), with the assistance of the Dillon County Sheriff's Office, has arrested Delores Ann Edge, 64 years old, of Latta, S.C. Edge faces the following charges: * O more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlawful conditions on billions of dollars in federal g more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs * July 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in critical funds from the Federal Emergency Managemen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds * July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy priorities. The co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING * Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states i more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding * AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the administration's partisan political agenda. The la more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * California sues to stop Trump from using public safety funding to pressure states on elections What you need to know: California is leading a multistate lawsuit to stop the federal government from using important security funding as political leverage over state election administration. This funding helps communities train first responders, strengthen cybersecurity, improve communications systems, and prepare for terr more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Haxtun Municipal Airport Named 2026 Colorado Airport of the Year Watkins - The Colorado Division of Aeronautics is proud to announce that Haxtun Municipal Airport (17V) has been named the 2026 Colorado Airport of the Year in recognition of its outstanding contributions to our state's aviation system through innovative partnerships and excellence in project management. The honor was formally presented during the Colorado Airport Operators  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * 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 - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that registration is open for the Connecticut State Department of more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Announces $9.1 Million in Grants to Boost Apprenticeships * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday announced $9.1 million in new grants that will expand registered apprenticeship programs throughout Indiana, helping Hoosiers skill up and enter higher wage careers. A portion of the funding will also go toward connecting formerly incarcerated adults with employment. "Indiana has a nationally recognized apprenticeship sy more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $10 Million Investment in Rural Transportation Infrastructure * State-Funded Program Delivers Significant Road Investments for Connecticut's Rural Communities (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that nearly $10 million in grants are being awarded to nine rural communities across Connecticut as part of the Transportation Rural Imp more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 23 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Announces $15 Million for Fifth Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Grant Cycle * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the launch of the fifth grant application cycle for the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF), backed by $15 million appropriated during the 2026 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees will begin accepting grant applications on August 3, 2026, continuing th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Grants to Support Agriculture & Economic Development in Dickenson, Clintwood, & Waynesboro * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today awarded two Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID) Planning Grants to support local farmers, strengthen regional food systems, and encourage agriculture-based economic development in Dickenson County, the town of Clintwood, and the ci more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Hospitals And HMOs Report Contributing Approximately $1.6 Billion In Community Benefits In Fiscal Year * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that in fiscal year 2025, Massachusetts hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) contributed $1.6 billion in total Community Benefits expenditures, according to reports submitted by the hospitals and HMOs andpublis more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coerce states into complying with the administration' more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Students from 537 Michigan Districts Will Benefit from $64.4M in Early Literacy Materials Grants Students in 537 local and intermediate school districts in Michigan will benefit from $64.4 million to improve student literacy. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is announcing the districts to which it is awarding the literacy funding. Details about the awardees can be found on the Michigan Department of Education website. Award more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 24 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Offering Free Nitrate Testing at Farmfest High levels in private wells can pose serious health risks - Attendees at Farmfest 2026 are encouraged to stop by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) exhibit for information on a wide range of agriculture programs and resources--including a free, onsite nitrate testing clinic for private well users. The annual event runs Aug. 4-6 at the Historic Gilfillan Estate near Redwood Fall more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 24 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * State support incentivizes business development in 11 New Mexico counties Twelve projects spanning eleven New Mexico counties will receive a share of over $263,000 in economic development grants to create jobs, support local businesses and strengthen both rural and urban communities. Through the Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) program, Economic Development New Mexico awards annual grants for pro more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth. - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro sued the Trump Administration over its i more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights $75 Million Increase in Workforce Development Investments Over Three Years During Perry County Agricultural Pre-Apprenticeship Visit Governor Shapiro's bipartisan 2026-27 budget increases career and technical education funding by $10 million, bringing Pennsylvania's annual investment in workforce development -- including CTE, vo-tech, apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose unlawful conditions on billions of dollars in federa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * Supporting Rural Health Care: Shapiro Administration Announces $42 Million to Support Technology and Infrastructure Improvements, Upgrades for Rural Hospitals, Emergency Medicine, and Health Care Providers First $42 million of Pennsylvania's $193 million in Rural Health Transformation funding will support more than 65 projects - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) today announced the first  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 23, 2026: * * * TNECD Announces New Select Tennessee Certified Site Highlights * Select Tennessee Certified Sites program helps communities prepare industrial sites for private investment and job creation * Nearly 80 sites have now been certified through the program - The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) today announced that the Boyd Industrial Site in Savannah, Tennessee, is  more PR