LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Home Operator for Violating Medicaid False Claim Act, Failure of Care of Residents * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a civil cause of action (PDF) filed against Fahim Uddin, Pioneer Health Care Management doing business as Legacy Healthcare Management, and nine nursing home facilities located throughout southeast Michigan for violations of the Michigan Medicaid  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Announces Funding For Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Across The Commonwealth * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that it has awarded $424,223.83 in funding to 38 organizations across the Commonwealth to support youth summer job opportunities that focus on advancing public health and professional development for young people. The funding was awarded through the AGO's He more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Woman for Medicaid Fraud Griffin: 'Those who defraud Medicaid will be held accountable because every fraudulent claim diverts taxpayer dollars from a program that countless Arkansans rely on' - LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a North Little Rock woman for Medicaid fraud: "On July 23, Sarah Ch more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 1 -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news * * * EAST CAMDEN ALETA GRADUATES BASIC POLICE ACADEMY CLASS 2026-B EAST CAMDEN, Ark. -- The Arkansas Division on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (ADLEST) proudly recognized the graduates of Basic Police Training Class 2026-B during a ceremony at the East Camden campus of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The class consisted of 65 cadets representin more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 31 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Announces Investment in Mitchell Business and Industrial Park * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced support for a new business and industrial park in Mitchell with a $1 million award from the Future Fund. "South Dakota is Open for Opportunity because our communities continue to plan ahead and set future generations up for success," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "This investment will ensure Mitchell has de more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. First Business Court Division - Governor Abbott reappointed Andrea Bouressa and William "Bill" Whitehill to the First Texas Business Court Division to new two-year terms beginning September 1, 2026. The First Business Court Division is comprised of the counties of Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fanni more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Drake To Governor's University Research Initiative Advisory Board * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brad Drake to the Governor's University Research Initiative Advisory Board for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Board was established to assist the Office of the Governor with the review and evaluation of applications for funding of grant proposals and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 30 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Dunleavy Announces Creation of Alaska Military Affairs Office Strengthens National Defense, Military Partnerships, and Economic Opportunity - Today Governor Mike Dunleavy joins Major General Torrence Saxe to announce the establishment of the Alaska Military Affairs Office (AMAO) within the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), a dedicated state office focused on advancing Alaska's role as a strategic location for  more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $26 Million in Funding to Support Washington County Water Infrastructure Projects * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $26 million in funding to address and mitigate current wastewater limitations that are negatively impacting community development in Washington County. The funds will support projects in the Village of Fort Edward and the Town of Kingsbury's Village of Hudson Falls, and are designed more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 31 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy, Congresswoman Hayes, Mayor Sanchez Announce $14.7 Million Grant To Improve Safety and Connectivity in New Britain * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, and Mayor Bobby Sanchez today announced that the City of New Britain has been awarded a $14.7 million federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Dev more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Announces $500,000 in Grants to Help Expand Local Food Production and Agricultural Education * Program created by Governor Mills will help schools and communities across Maine grow fresh, local food and extend growing season Augusta, MAINE - The Mills Administration has awarded $500,000 to 10 Maine communities to expand local food production and agricultural education through the construction of durable, shared-use greenhouses. Governor M more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 31 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-069): * * * Lousiana Taxpayer Protection Initiative Combating Fraud Through Federal-State Partnerships and Cooperation WHEREAS, the people of Louisiana are entitled to a government that safeguards every taxpayer dollar, and protecting taxpayers against fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments is the central purpose ofthis Order; WHEREAS, Louisiana administers billions ofdollars each year in state and federal funds, including more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * NCDA&CS seeks proposals for agricultural research grants Applications for $1 million NCAIR grant program are due Oct. 16 - The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is requesting proposals for research projects through the North Carolina Agriculture Innovations & Research (NCAIR) grant program. Around $1 million in grant funding is available to support innovative research that strengt more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 1 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * NHED awarded more than $8M to expand evidence-based writing instruction Identified as one of New Hampshire's highest literacy priorities - The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) has been awarded an $8.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to significantly expand evidence-based writing instruction for students across the state. The highly competitive federal award will support a five-year initiativ more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 1 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PARK WATERFRONT IMPROVEMENTS IN ROTTERDAM Project Funded by Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Accessible Kayak Launch Makes Boating Available to People of All Abilities - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the completion of waterfront improvements at the Kiwanis International Park in Rotterdam, including an accessibl more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 31 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Awards First Round of Rural Health Transformation Grants * TRENTON - Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the first round of grant awards through New Jersey's Rural Health Transformation Program (NJRHT), investing $83 million in projects that aim to strengthen healthcare access and improve health outcomes for residents living in rural communities across the state. The awards represent the first investments made through more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Security, Law Enforcement Regionalization, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Nonprofit Security Grant Funds Who May Apply: Nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania that serves primarily individuals, groups, or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single hate crime incidents identified by the Federal Bu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards $460,000 in PA Farm Bill Grants to Boost Competitiveness, Growth for Pennsylvania Specialty Crops The 2026-27 budget Governor Josh Shapiro signed this month invests $13.8 million in PA Farm Bill grants and initiatives to support business planning, infrastructure, and workforce development. - Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $460,000 in PA Specialty Crop  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 31 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Governor Braun Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun today announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board * Anthony Scott (State of Indiana) * Reappointment: Term expires 7/31/30 * Decatur County * Jonathan Whitham (State of Indiana) * Reappointment: Term expires 7/31/30 * Hamilton Coun more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 31, 2026: * * * Medacta International Selects Maury County for the Development of a New U.S. Manufacturing Hub, Headquarters Relocation Highlights * Medacta has acquired land in Spring Hill as part of its global expansion plan * The company will create 200+ jobs, invest $85M over five years * Jobs include manufacturing, corporate operations and other supporting roles - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 1 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release: * * * State's only coal power plant shifting to natural gas, will serve as backup power for region CENTRALIA - Washington's only coal power plant will transition to natural gas by 2028. As part of the transition, the Washington Department of Ecology reviewed the environmental impacts involved with the switch, and reached an agreement to mitigate those impacts with TransAlta, which operates the Centralia plant. The switch to natural  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news wrap up on July 31, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Announces new unit to protect Virginians, fights federal overreach, and spotlights Outreach Team - Attorney General Jones announced the Regulated Products Enforcement Unit, which will centralize civil enforcement for liquid nicotine products (vapes), THC and hemp-derived products, kratom, and related emerging intoxica more PR