CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS FEDERAL CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 attorneys general announced 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 comes just days before the Department of Education threatened more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 31 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * California State Parks Opens Applications for Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program Grants What you need to know: Eligible public agencies can apply for up to $15 million per project through a competitive federal grant program that supports park projects in communities with limited or no access to nearby public outdoor recreation. Applications are due Aug. 28, 2026. - California State Parks  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 31 -- The Iowa Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award $2 million to expand career academy opportunities Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded $2 million in grants to Ellsworth Community College and Iowa Western Community College through the state's Career Academy Incentive Fund. The grant funds will be used to establish two new regional centers, empowering more Iowa students with multiple pathways to postsecondary more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Stein, AG Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Wilson Oppose EPA-Chemours Backroom PFAS Deal in Court * Today, Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Reid Wilson filed comments opposing the proposed PFAS deal between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chemours. The comments urge the federal government to withdraw the proposed settlement, which would do almost nothing to address the damage more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Stein, AG Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Wilson Oppose EPA-Chemours Backroom PFAS Deal in Court * RALEIGH-Today, Gov. Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Reid Wilson filed comments opposing the proposed PFAS deal between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Chemours. The comments urge the federal government to withdraw the proposed settlement, which would do almost nothing to address the damage C more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.5 Million In Rural Student Career Pathway Grants * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 17 Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) planning and expansion grants totaling $2,560,000 have been awarded to 17 rural school district partnerships. The $200,000 planning grants, administered by the Texas Education Agency, will support prospective R-PEPs in designing pathways focused on labor market alignment, oper more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 30 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in Awards to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities Across Maryland * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced $5 million in awards through the Maryland Department of Labor's Industry Apprenticeship Accelerator, an initiative that will expand registered apprenticeship in Maryland's high-growth industries, like healthcare, information technology, and early childhood education. "To win the  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 29 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Maryland Energy Administration's Slate of Funding to Help More Marylanders Cut Energy Bills and Control Their Own Power * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) launched its new tranche of energy programs to help Marylanders invest in clean energy and reduce their energy bills. "When we invest in clean energy, we are not only cutting utility costs for the communities more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $14 Million Investment to Expand Access to Rural Healthcare * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an approximately $14 million investment through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual healthcare technology across West Virginia. The funding will help hospitals and healthcare providers detect health concerns earlier more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces Staff Updates * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced updates to his Executive and Senior Staff. Governor Polis announced Jenna Goldstein as the next Chief Legal Counsel for the Governor and Seth Walter as the next Chief of the Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI). Jenna Goldstein has been a member of the Governor's Office of Legal Counsel since the beginning of the Polis administration, servi more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 30 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation * TRENTON - Today, Governor Sherrill signed the following bills into law: S-170/A-5167 (Diegnan, Ruiz/Karabinchak) \- Requires Commissioner of Education to recommend dates for spring break in school districts. S-743/A-4554 (Burzichelli/Kennedy, Simmons) \- Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and restoration  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $2.4 Million in Grants for Virginia's Biomedical Innovation Ecosystem * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced a $2.4 million investment in Virginia's life sciences ecosystem through Virginia Catalyst's highly competitive grant program. Virginia Catalyst was founded in 2013 as Virginia's research consortium through the efforts of the Virginia General Assembly and five of Virginia's pre more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Massachusetts Working Waterfronts and Coastal Economy * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced a new round of funding to help Massachusetts coastal communities advance critical dredging projects that improve navigational safety, strengthen working waterfronts, and support the state's maritime economy. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll anno more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests in Paid Co-op Programs to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced expanded opportunities for students at Massachusetts public colleges and universities to gain paid, real-world work experience while earning their degrees through a second round of funding to expand cooperative education (co-op) programs. Administered through the Mass more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * In Washington County, Governor Shapiro Announces $166 Million Investment from GE Vernova to Expand its Western Pennsylvania Operations, Creating 714 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $6 million to support the global energy equipment and services company's growth in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties - further strengthening Pennsylvania's role as a national leader in energy and manufacturing. Under Governor  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Gere laws addressing housing in Maine take effect Legislation sponsored by Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, to increase housing opportunities, support aspiring homeowners and strengthen local code enforcement is now law. The three new laws are part of ongoing efforts to address Maine's housing shortage and ensure more Mainers can find safe, stable and affordable homes. "Housing is the foundation of strong communities, a strong workforce and a st more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 29 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Nevada Invests Over $50 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Workforce and Expand Access Across the State * Carson City, NV - The Nevada Health Authority (NVHA) today announced more than $50 million in new Rural Health Transformation Program awards, marking one of the state's largest investments in growing and sustaining the rural healthcare workforce. Funding supports three major areas: rural medical residencies, provider recruitment and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * In Washington County, Governor Shapiro Announces $166 Million Investment from GE Vernova to Expand its Western Pennsylvania Operations, Creating 714 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $6 million to support the global energy equipment and services company's growth in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties -- further strengthening Pennsylvania's role as a national leader in energy and manufac more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 30, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration to Issue One-Time $100 Supplemental LIHEAP Payments to Help Pennsylvanians Pay Utility Bills Eligible households will see a $100 supplemental payment distributed directly to their utility provider; it can be used for an outstanding heating or current energy bill. LIHEAP is 100% federally funded - this additional payment is possible because of remaining funds from the 2025-26 season. -  more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 31 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO President, Tammi Thomas, Selected as 2026 Influential Marylander Thomas is recognized during the program's 20th anniversary, highlighting her impact across Maryland and beyond - TEDCO, Maryland's state-backed venture capital firm, whose portfolio companies have generated nearly $2.7 billion in total economic impact for the state, today announced that Tammi Thomas has been named one of The Daily Record's 2026 Influ more PR