OLYMPIA, Washington, July 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants * A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order in the case led by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 14 state attorneys general comes just days before the Department o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) blocking the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved mental health grants. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration earlier this month after it  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Early Court Victory Blocking Termination of School Mental Health Funding * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced an early court victory blocking the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) latest effort to terminate federal funding that helps schools recruit and train mental health professionals and provide essential menta more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Attorney General William Tong announced today that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.  The order in the case joined by Attorney General Tong and a coalition of 14 state attorneys general c more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Ranked #1 in Education: Investments in Universal Preschool, Full-Day Kindergarten and Innovative Workforce and Higher Education Pathways Propel State to Top Spot * Rising from the No. 3 in 2025 to No. 1 Spot in 2026 DENVER \- Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that Colorado ranks as the Best State for Education by the U.S. News and World Report, rising from the No. 3 spot in 2025 to the No. 1 spot in 2026. "Over the past eight y more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined 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 into complying with the administration's political and policy  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 550 New Jobs Coming to Oakland and Macomb Counties, Small Business Support Hubs * July 28, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov * Expansions from FANUC Corporation and SAPA Transmission will result in 553 new jobs combined * Mixed-use development to add housing, retail in Detroit's Eastern Market corridor * Erie Township awarded Michigan Build Ready Sites grant for sewer infrastructure * Regional Small B more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court * Governor Greg Abbott today reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court Divisions to new two-year terms beginning September 1, 2026. "Businesses choose Texas in record numbers because Texas delivers results," said Governor Abbott. "The Texas Business Court has resolved complex commercial disputes with unmatched speed and expertise. Hundreds of cases already filed and scores  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $13 Million in NYPA Funding to Support Workforce Development and Prepare More Than 450 New Yorkers for Clean Energy Careers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved $13 million in funding to support clean energy workforce development across New York State. The funding, approved by the NYPA Board of Trustees, includes $3 million to be directed to six workforce developm more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards That Will Drive More Than $2 Billion in Private Capital Investments, Support More Than 15,000 Jobs Statewide * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved economic development awards that will drive more than $2 billion in private capital investments throughout the state and support more than 15,000 jobs-549 newly created. The awards, appro more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $112 Million Kingston Housing Authority Redevelopment * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Kingston Housing Authority Redevelopment. The 238-unit preservation will modernize existing public housing while expanding housing opportunities for seniors in the city of Kingston. The comprehensive redevelopment will rehabilitate 158 existing apartments at Col more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces State Grants for the Reconstruction of 13 Bridges on Local Roads * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the State of Connecticut is providing $16.8 million in state grants to 11 towns and cities to support the reconstruction of 13 bridges on locally owned roads. Awarded under the latest round of the State Local Bridge Program,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Highlights New Funding for Firefighter Cancer Screenings * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger highlighted a new grant program -funded through an amendment the Governor proposed to the Commonwealth's biennial budget -which invests $2 million each year to support localities and departments in providing cancer screenings for career firefighters. The budget amendment allows for $350 per eligible screenin more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Iowa Department of Education awards over $2.35 million in therapeutic classroom grants to 10 school districts The Iowa Department of Education today announced over $2.35 million in competitive grants have been awarded to 10 school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be successful in their learning environment. "Therapeutic classrooms across  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 29 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * McGuire Family of Dubuque County to Receive Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award * Eastern Iowa cattle farmers recognized for conservation, innovation and community service DES MOINES, Iowa (July 29, 2026) - Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to the McGuire family of Dubuque County during a ceremony on Friday, July more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * DEED Awards $1.9M for Seven Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Projects Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $1.9 million for seven contamination cleanup and investigation projects statewide. These grants support the investigation or clean-up of more than 18 acres of contaminated land and are expected to create 71 jobs, add more than  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 29 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Octapharma selects York County for its first US manufacturing site * COLUMBIA, S.C. -The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the completion of final approvals for Octapharma's first U.S. manufacturing and production facility in York County. The $1.5 billion investment is projected to bring more than 1,500 jobs to Rock Hill, and marks a significant milestone as the biopharmaceutical manufacturer moves more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Secures $6.2 Million Investment and 100 New Jobs from Nasdaq Inc., Reinforcing Company's Long-Term Commitment to Philadelphia The Commonwealth is investing $710,000 to support the global financial technology company's continued operations and growth in Center City Philadelphia. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania's economy is one of the strongest in the nation --and the only No more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Secures Significant Investment from The Wenger Group to Expand and Purchase Plainville Farms, Retaining Nearly 700 Jobs in Adams County The Commonwealth is investing $6 million to support the project, which prevented Plainville Farms from closing - saving 690 jobs and helping to support the 93 Pennsylvania farms that supply turkeys to the facility. Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 30 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news on July 29, 2026: * * * Octapharma selects York County for its first US manufacturing site $1.5 billion investment will bring over 1,500 jobs to South Carolina - The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced the completion of final approvals for Octapharma's first U.S. manufacturing and production facility in York County. The $1.5 billion investment is projected to bring more than 1,500 jobs to Rock Hill, and more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 29, 2026: * * * Bridgetown Natural Foods to Expand in Wilson County, Add New Production Line Highlights * Innovative and sustainable food producer to create 237 new jobs * New product line included in new $24M+ investment * Expansion comes two years after company's announcement to locate facility in Tennessee - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissio more PR