MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 6 -- The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Proposals sought to protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to secondhand smoke The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is accepting proposals to collaborate with qualified organizations in Alabama to shift social norms around tobacco use and promote policies that protect youth from nicotine initiation and exposure to secondhand smoke. Successful applicants will promote community environments that protect eleme more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Kyle and Molly Bates, Their Three Corporations, and Peyton Love Indicted for $14.6 Million of Medicaid Fraud (Anchorage, AK) - Today, a Grand Jury indicted Kyle Bates, Molly Bates, Peyton Love, Heritage Assisted Living Home LLC, Heritage Home LLC, and Alaska Life Group Home LLC for multiple counts of Scheme to Defraud, Theft in the First Degree, Medical Assistance Fraud and a single count of Falsifying Business Records. Kyle and Mo more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Carlisle Woman for Exploitation of an Impaired or Endangered Adult * #Griffin: 'Every Arkansan deserves to know their loved ones are safe from financial exploitation while in the care of a nursing facility' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Carlisle woman for exploitation of an impaired or endangered adult: "On July 29 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * California's tax agency cracks down on $168 million in illicit cannabis, tobacco What you need to know: Alongside investigations targeting illegal cultivation and criminal organizations, the state's tax department has recovered $168 million in illicit cannabis and tobacco goods since 2019. - California continues to strengthen every part of its strategy to combat the illicit drug marketplace. Governor Gavin Newsom tod more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun Celebrates $10.2 Million in Grants to Elevate Skills, Careers, and Second Chances Across Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS -Governor Mike Braun visited RecycleForce and Keys2Work today-partner nonprofits dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated Hoosiers successfully reenter the workforce-to recognize two federal grants totaling $10.2 million that will expand career pathways, strengthen Indiana's workforce and create more opportunities for more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant For Panhandle and South Plains * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) grant totaling more than $8 million to strengthen electric reliability for Bailey County Electric Cooperative Association members in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains. The grant supports projects that improve electric transmission poles, strengthen against wind-related line dama more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.4 Million Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Permian Basin * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $2,416,902 to Workforce Solutions Permian Basin. Through this grant, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin will provide customized training for 1,486 new and current workers at 18 rural hospitals and one urgent care center. Workers will receive training for high-de more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $750,000 to Close Final Funding Gap for Pendragon Theatre * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $750,000 state investment to close the final funding gap for Pendragon Theatre. Earlier this year, the Governor announced the opening of Pendragon Theatre's new downtown facility in Saranac Lake valued at more than $11 million. The additional funding for the new theatre at 56 Woodruff Street, where a vacant more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Increased Grants for Marinas to Help Protect New York's Waterways from Pollution * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased grants through New York's Clean Vessel Assistance Program. This additional funding will help marinas and municipalities affordably install and upgrade boat sewage pump-outs that reduce pollution and protect the water quality that supports recreation, tourism, fisheries and coastal ecosyst more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Work Now Underway on RochesterWorks $14.5 Million Downtown Career Center * Governor Hochul today announced that work is underway on RochesterWorks new 24,000 square-foot Downtown Career Center at Monroe Community College's downtown campus in the city of Rochester. The comprehensive one-stop career center will invite the co-location of fellow agencies, improving workforce development and supportive wrap-around service more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Steel to Expand in Bland County, Creating 50+ New Jobs * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. will invest $3.6 million to expand its operational capabilities in Bland County and create 52 new jobs -more than tripling the company's current workforce of 19 employees. "Congratulations to Virginia Steel on expanding its operations in Bla more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Regional Office of Education #19: DuPage County -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #19: DUPAGE COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 Release Date: July 22, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 2 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 2: 0 -- 0 -- 0 Category 3: 2 -- 0 -- 2 TOTAL: 2 -- 0 -- 2 F more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Aug. 6 -- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Funding Available To Support Local Conservation Efforts, Improve Community Health Applications are being accepted until Nov. 15 through the Kentucky Division of Conservation; county conservation districts can apply - Today, Team Kentucky announced that up to $336,000 through the Environmental Grant Program are now available to county conservation districts to help address agricultural and environmental challenges.  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * President Trump Approves All Requested Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Following Tropical Storm Arthur Today, Governor Jeff Landry and Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced that President Trump has now approved all of Louisiana's requests for support in parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur. This now includes all assistance requested for Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee and St. Landry Parishes. It also adds St. Charles and more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Leading Health Care Company Chooses Sanford for a $600 Million Center of Excellence * Today Governor Josh Stein announced STERIS plc (NYSE: STE), a leading health care company, will create 335 jobs in Lee County. The company will invest $600 million in a new manufacturing and distribution Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in the city of Sanford. "STERIS is making a major investment in North Carolina, which reinforces more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Clean Water Trust Approves $123.2 Million in New Grants and Loans at its August Meeting The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust's (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $123,281,605 in new grants and low-interest loans at its meeting on August 5, 2026. Below is information on the grants approved at the meeting. The Trust, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), helps more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $6.38 Million for Tennis Courts, Trails, and Land Conservation in Five Maryland Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, Community Parks and Playgrounds and Rural Legacy programs - The Board of Public Works today approved more than $6.38 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to local governments for tennis co more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Department of Natural Resources will adjust solid waste tonnage fees for landfills The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will adjust the fees it charges for transporting and accepting solid waste. The change becomes effective Oct. 1, 2026, and will affect sanitary, demolition and construction landfills across the state, as well as transfer and processing stations that transport solid waste out of state for disposal more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 5 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * North Carolina's Historic Investment Marks New Chapter for Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Development North Carolina is making a major investment in Registered Apprenticeship by allocating an additional $3.17 million in recurring funding through the 2026-2027 state budget to support ApprenticeshipNC (ANC), a part of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The investment provides a sustainable found more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 6 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Quality seeks proposals for projects that restore and protect North Dakota water quality The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is accepting proposals for Fiscal Year 2027 Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Management grants. Funding is available to support projects that restore and protect North Dakota's water resources by addressing nonpoint source pollution through watershed implem more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * DEP ADDS HISTORIC 22-ACRE PROPERTY TO MONMOUTH BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK IN CELEBRATION OF NATION'S 250th ANNIVERSARY The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has acquired and preserved a historically important 22-acre property as an addition to Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced today. The DEP's Green Acres Program purchased the property along Highway 33 in Manalapan more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * NJDOL Awards $1.48 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Construction Career Pathways for Women and Minorities The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning has awarded $1.48 million in total grant funding to four organizations working to expand construction career access for women and minority residents across the state. The funding is throug more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DEC Awards $4 Million in Grants to Municipalities to Transition to Electric Vehicles Funding Provided to Communities Across the State for Municipal Electric Vehicles and Public Charging Stations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced $4 million in grants awarded to municipalities across the state more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Makes Funding Available to Help Train Skilled Manufacturing Workers Across Pennsylvania The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Josh Shapiro provides $4.7 million for the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) program. Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, more than $17 million has been invested through MTTC to help train over 3,500 Pennsylvanians for more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Supporting Child Care Workers & Families: Shapiro Administration Highlights $5 Million Increase in 2026-27 Budget for Child Care Recruitment and Retention Bonuses Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget includes a total of $30 million to support Pennsylvania's child care workforce for the second year, with bonuses now of at least $540 per employee. The additional funding doubles down on the success of the child care recruitment  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Opens New Round of Motorized Recreation Funding for ATV, Snowmobile Projects to Improve Pennsylvania's Outdoor Recreation Industry Funding supports ATV, snowmobile, motorized trails and facilities projects strengthening rural economies and enhancing Pennsylvania's $20.4 billion outdoor recreation industry. The fall grant round is open now through September 30, offering  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Shapiro-Davis Administration Celebrates Continued Investments in Pennsylvania's Downtowns and Main Streets, Highlights Investment to Support Small Businesses in Etna Since its creation in 2024, the Main Street Matters program has invested more than $34 million in 137 projects across the Commonwealth to continue to revitalize downtowns, support small businesses, and strengthen local economies.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * SteadyFlow LLC Joins Rural Jump-Start Program, Bringing 20 New Jobs to Fremont County * FREMONT COUNTY -Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that SteadyFlow LLC, a designer and manufacturer of fully mechanical regulating headgates for irrigation and stormwater applications, has joined the Rural Jump-Start program in more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education approves the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program in Iowa * Today, the U.S. Department of Education approved the nation's first Workforce Pell Grant program, marking a major milestone in expanding faster, more affordable pathways to careers in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors or occupations. Starting today, eligible students at Iowa Central Community College can now use federal Pell Grant d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Nearly $5 million in grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection in Virginia The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the awardees of the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund, a grant program to support critical dam rehabilitation, flood prevention and public safety projects throughout the state. This year, DCR has awarded a total of $4.9 mil more PR