LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued the following news: * * * AEDC Launches Third Round of Arkansas Site Development Program JONESBORO, Ark. - The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has launched the third round of the Arkansas Site Development Program, and applications are now open. The program provides matching funding for site development improvement efforts with the goal of enhancing industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in Arkansas. Eligible more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens critical federal funding for family planning programs unless states and providers comply with a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court f more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 board meeting highlights The following are news briefs from the Arizona Board of Regents August 27 special board meeting. Full board materials are available here. FY 2028 budget proposal prioritizes health care, affordability and workforce development The Arizona Board of Regents' FY 2028 budget request is focused on strengthening the state's health care workforce pipeline, expanding access to the universities and advancing work more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they align with the Trump administration's political views and priorities. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for th more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditio more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- The California State Auditor issued the following report entitled "Chino Hills State Park." Here are excerpts: * * * Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: As directed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, my office conducted an audit of Chino Hills State Park's wildfire management. Our assessment focused on the Department of Parks and Recreation's (State Parks) policies and procedures for wildfire resilience. In general, we determined that improved coordination with neighboring entities and  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Braun's Disaster Recovery Efforts Continue With a Focus on Schools and Students * INDIANAPOLIS - As storm recovery continues across portions of the state and schools reopen their doors, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is mobilizing dedicated support teams to provide expertise and guidance focused on student learning. This is one part of the state's ongoing response and recovery efforts following the significant weather that recently affecte more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Welcomes Evergreen Students on First Day of School * Highlights role of community support council to meet student needs * August 26 2026 EVERGREEN, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today greeted Evergreen Elementary School students on their first day of school before joining Evergreen School District Superintendent Laurie Barron, community leaders, and faith-based organizations to recognize the school district for its commit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services The Trump Administration's decision to condition funding for family planning services prioritizes political agendas over the health of Pennsylvanians. Governor Shapiro is taking action once again to protect access to reproductive health care. - Today, Governor  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $489,000 Job Training Grant To Lamar State College Orange * Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $489,624 to Lamar State College Orange in partnership with Arlanxeo, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and Indorama Ventures. Through this grant, Lamar State College Orange will provide customized training for 241 new and current workers for high-demand careers as fire and safe more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Grants To Southeast Texas Veteran Service Organizations * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $6,302,000 in Funds for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 27 organizations in the Southeast Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour. Administered by TVC, the funding will provide services to an estimated 4,800 local veterans. "Texans are for more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Celebrates Latest Milestone in Wells Enterprises' $425 Million Ice Cream Manufacturing Transformation in Dunkirk * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the latest milestone of Wells Enterprises' state-of-the-art manufacturing facility expansion in Dunkirk. A ribbon cutting was held for the $425 million project, which includes the recently completed state-of-the-art employee center and new production lines. The facility signi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Lady Columbia Statue in Columbia County, Announces Nearly $15.6 Million for Florida's Small and Rural Counties * LAKE CITY, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia in Lake City as Florida continues its commemoration of America's 250th anniversary and builds on its efforts to preserve and honor the people and events that shaped the nation. The governor also announced nearly $15.6 m more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre bas more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Intermediate Service Center #2 - West Cook -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST INTERMEDIATE SERVICE CENTER #2 - WEST COOK FINANCIAL AUDIT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 Release Date: August 26, 2026 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 7 CATEGORY: NEW -- REPEAT - TOTAL Category 1: 1 -- 2 -- 3 Category 2: 0 -- 2 -- 2 Category 3: 0 -- 2 -- 2 TOTAL: 1 -- 6 -- 7 FINDINGS more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United Stat more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Awards $28.5 Million to Lower Costs, Electrify Transport as Gas Prices Rise * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Energy Administration today announced more than $28.5 million in new funding to slash transportation emissions and help save on gas prices by electrifying school bus fleets, expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and supporting zero emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles and infras more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Marylan more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Un more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures * LANSING - The State of Michigan today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail ballots, and the coalition argues that more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare Trump Administration Seeks to Impose New Barriers to Title X Funding, Affecting Access to Birth Control and Other Services - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family-planning funding from states and medical providers unless more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail Unconstitutional USPS Rule Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters by Disrupting States' Mail-In Ballot Procedures - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful United States Postal Service (USPS) rule claiming to grant USPS the  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today joined a coalition of 25 states filing a lawsuit  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND VILLAGE OF NYACK ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROJECT AT MEMORIAL PARK New Accessible Pathway, Shoreline Resiliency Upgrades and Art Pad for Public Art Installations Projects Funded Through the State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Nyack Also a Round 3 NY Forward Program Winner - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley and Village of Nyack Mayor Joe Rand  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $4.5 MILLION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLANNING AND PROJECTS Funding Supports Countywide Resilience Planning; Resilience Projects Along Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence River and Niagara River Shoreline This Funding Will Also Help Projects that Support Long Island's South Shore Estuary Reserve Funding Coincides with National Resilience Month Programs Funded Through the State' more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the count more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Red Feather Industries to Bring up to 80 jobs to Huerfano County with Support from the Rural Jump-Start Program * WALSENBURG -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 Red Feather Industries, LCA, an employee-owned, off-site housing manufacturer, has joined the Rural Jump-Start program. The company plans to open a  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $1.5 Million to Help Local Governments Plan for Financial Stability The Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) will help 16 local governments across the Commonwealth fund projects like upgrading outdated software, developing financial and operational plans, and conducting salary studies. Since taking office in 2023, the Shapiro Administration has  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions * Washington today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip healthcare funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit challenges new conditions on Title X funds, a program that has existed for more than 50 year more PR