SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon celebrate women founders leading innovation in California What you need to know: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon honored 11 California women founders on the Senate floor to celebrate their leadership in business. Their work in numerous sectors is helping drive the fourth-largest economy in t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces new AI cyber defense program to protect California's critical infrastructure New actions build on Governor Newsom's executive order on artificial intelligence as cyber incidents reinforce cybersecurity preparedness What you need to know: Today, Governor Newsom announces a first-in-the-nation AI Cyber Defense Program to strengthen California's protection of critical infrastructure against em more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Bristol Myers Squibb Expansion In Harris County * Governor Greg Abbott today announced Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Houston, with a capital investment of approximately $2.3 billion that will create nearly 500 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $4.89 million has been extended to Bristol Myers Squibb. The expansion is also a qualified project under more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Open AI Commits To Comply With His Data Center Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Open AI will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers. "I established clear guardrails to ensure data centers protect our electric grid, conserve our water, respect our neighborhoods, and pay their own way," said Governor Abbott. "They must not pass costs on to Texas families or interfere wi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Advances Affordability Agenda At Stops Across Indiana * INDIANAPOLIS-Governor Mike Braun traveled across Indiana last week to support affordable and accessible early childhood learning, celebrate new manufacturing investment, expand workforce opportunities and open the Indiana State Fair. "Last week, I traveled to meet with early childhood educators in Evansville to talk about making early childhood learning more affordabl more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards * ANNAPOLIS, MD-Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Health Care Commission, awarded $80 million in grant funding across 41 grantees for the first year of Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program to strengt more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Maryland Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of Health Announces $80 Million in First Round of Rural Health Transformation Program Awards Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Health Care Commission, awarded $80 million in grant funding across 41 grantees for the first year of Maryland's Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthe more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Amid Nationwide Cyberattacks, Treasurer Goldberg Highlights Grant Program to Protect Massachusetts Water Infrastructure Following recent targeted cyberattacks on water systems spanning several U.S. states, the Office of Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, through the work of the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (the Trust) and in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protec more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 11 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Walk-In Access Program awarded $2.1M; lands open Sept. 1 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program recently awarded $2.1 million dollars to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Walk-In Access Program to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-based recreation. The USDA is investing $52 million in 19 projects across  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * NJ Department of Labor Awards $6 Million to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for New Jersey Residents The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) today announced the awardees of $6 million of funding through the Digital Literacy Training Grant aimed at helping to close the digital gap among Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) recipients. WFNJ provides essential support to eli more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resource Commission to meet Aug. 13, 2026, in Des Moines * DES MOINES, Iowa - The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold its monthly meeting on Aug. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Lake Darling conference room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines. The meeting is open to the public. The public may also participate remotely either by video conference at meet.google.com/smw- more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 11 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce Guy Park Manor Rehabilitation Completion and Launch of Park Construction Strengthened Historic Community Landmark Creates New Public Spaces for Residents and Visitors Manor Stabilized, Elevated, and Restored to EnsureProtected Structure and Accessibility Development Begins on New 11- acre Park Creating Expanded Public Access to Grounds, Welcomi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release: * * * Auditor of State's Office Receives $2.3 Million U.S. Department of Justice Grant to Further Combat Fraud and Other Crimes Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office will receive nearly $2.3 million in federal funds to further combat Medicaid fraud, drug and human trafficking, and other crimes. The grant, awarded under the U.S. Department of Justice's Special Attorney Program, will enable the Ohio Auditor of State's Office to hire  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $3.5 Million to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Reduce Air Pollution Across Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investing in a second round of RISE PA Small-scale Award Track grants to 15 projects across the Commonwealth that are estimated to collectively save Pennsylvania companies more than $470,000 in energy  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026: * * * Kyoto Fusioneering to Relocate U.S. Headquarters, Establish Fusion Operations in Oak Ridge OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Kyoto Fusioneering (KF) officials announced today the company will move its U.S. headquarters to Oak Ridge, Tennessee. KF will create 51 new jobs and invest $46.9  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 11 -- The Washington Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Secretary of State Steve Hobbs names Melody Sky Weaver new Washington State Librarian Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs appointed Melody Sky Weaver to serve as the next Washington State Librarian. Weaver brings more than two decades of public library experience to the role. She will begin her tenure at the Washington State Library on Oct. 1. "My mission is to transform lives through the power of libraries," Weaver said. "I consider th more PR