LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions on Title X funds, which support reproductive healt more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * Attorney General Clark 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 federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X funds, which support reproductive health care, famil more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care * Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new policy threatens access to affordable, high-quality he more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Wilson Awards Second Round of Grants to Combat Illegal Dumping in Neighborhoods * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson today announced the awarding of more than $1 million in grants - the second round of such funding - to help communities statewide clean up illegal dump sites and prevent future unlawful dumping. "Illegal dumping of solid waste and demolition debris not only creates eyesores in Ohio's neighbo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert protection projects 15 projects will protect biodiversity and expand access to nature for Californians What you need to know: As California continues advancing the goal of conserving 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030, Governor Newsom announces $44 million for tribal stewardship, salmon recovery and desert prote more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado nears a fully built-out statewide EV fast-charging network * Federal and state investments are rapidly closing some of the state's last remaining charging gaps DENVER -Colorado is approaching a major milestone in the expansion of its electric vehicle fast-charging network, with new stations opening and dozens more under development as state and federal investments increasingly target some of the last remaining gaps in a network that more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Grants Emergency Stay for Unlawful USPS Mail Ballot Rule * LANSING - Tonight, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a Temporary Restraining Order, effectively halting implementation of most of the United States Postal Service (USPS) newly promulgated mail ballot rule. The rule would have required states to enroll every registered voter who will receive a mail ballot with the USPS and established new  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Grants Executive Clemency to 34 Individuals * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 34 individuals. "After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 34 individuals executive clemency," said Gov. Lee. "Each individual case is unique and warranted consideration, and I thank the Board of Parole members for their thoughtful recommendations throughout this p more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Announces IRS Tax Relief for Fire and Storm Impacted Residents/Businesses * August 27, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approved postponement of tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were impacted by wildfires and storms beginning on March 12, 2026. The issuance of tax relief by the IRS applies to five separate state disa more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * AUSTIN - This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. 84th Judicial District Attorney - Governor Abbott appointed Clay Carr as District Attorney for the 84th Judicial District in Hansford and Hutchinson Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qua more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Career Training Grants For Four Alamo Area Schools * Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,113,310 have been awarded to four schools in the Alamo area by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially trai more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council * Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Carlos Y. Benavides, IV and Leslie Kay Ritchie and appointed Laura Figueroa to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The Council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor's Office and makes funding recommendations to the criminal justice division regarding best prac more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces More Than $24 Million to Grow Talent, Strengthen Businesses and Create Opportunity * BOSTON -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced it will deploy more than $24 million to strengthen Massachusetts' workforce and talent development through the Workforce Investment Trust Fund (WITF) in Fiscal Year 2027. The investments are designed to help Massachusetts employers recruit and train the skilled wor more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey- Launches Campaign to Help More People Enter Mental Health Careers * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced a new statewide campaign to connect job seekers, students, career changers and people with lived experience with opportunities to build careers in mental health services. The "Turn Your Compassion Into Your Career" campaign highlights the many ways people can enter the behavioral health field and provi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce $8.4 Million to Transform Concrete Medians into Flood Prevention Infrastructure in Queens * Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced an $8.4 million investment in flood resiliency infrastructure, transforming concrete roadway medians in Whitestone, Forest Hills and Queens Village to green infrastructure "sponges" that will absorb stormwater and prevent extreme weather flo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces an Additional $36 Million to Support Statewide Victim Services Organizations * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $36 million in state funding for victim assistance programs statewide, administered through the New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS). The Governor had already invested $53.8 million this year - and today's additional funding brings her total investment to $88.8 million. That re more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of International Overdose Awareness Day * International Overdose Awareness Day Is Commemorated Annually on August 31 (HARTFORD, CT) - In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Governor Ned Lamont, members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation, the state's constitutional of more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Allowing Sale and Delivery of "To Go" Alcoholic Beverages * FREEHOLD - Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed legislation giving restaurants, bars, and other eligible businesses more flexibility to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption. The law, Senate Bill 4384, makes permanent rules first established during the COVID-19 pandemic allowing certain retail consumption license more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Iowa DNR accepting applications for special grant funding round through Derelict Building Grant program * DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a special, one-time funding opportunity for the Derelict Building Grant Program (DBGP). With an additional $1 million allocated to the program, the DNR is launching this initiative to help Iowa municipalities cover the essential costs of managing asbestos more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 2 by Teleconference * The Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet via teleconference on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The public may listen to the meeting online or by phone. WHAT: Meeting of the Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Governor's Office Announces Appointments The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, the Governor's Council on Freight Rail, the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board, and the Statewide Independent Living Council. * Danielle Hayden - Saint Paul, MN Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childh more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * New Mexico offers matching funds to quantum companies New Mexico is offering matching funds to quantum companies pursuing DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) Stage C to bring that work to New Mexico. Economic Development New Mexico's Technology and Innovation Office (TIO) announced today that QBI Stage C has been added to the list of priority federal programs eligible for matching funds under more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Invests Additional Commonwealth Dollars in New Public Safety Center in Montgomery County, Supporting Local Law Enforcement Governor Shapiro announced a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant to renovate and expand the Upper Moreland Township Municipal Building, which houses the local police department. The investment builds on the Shapiro Administration's strong record of support more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Nearly $150 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $149.3 million in awards to recipients of the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, established through President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. The initial funding round will award $55.7 million through the Telehealth, Health-Monitoring, and Resp more PR