DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 3 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release: * * * Colorado launches financial support to help landfills cut methane emissions and meet new requirements The state health department's Air Pollution Control Division launched the Landfill Methane Mitigation Grant Program. The reimbursement fund provides about $14 million through 2029 to help landfill operators reduce methane emissions faster than required under Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 31. In  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 3 (TNSrep)-- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * New Report Shows Rhode Island's Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid reimbursement for primary care. Following the state's increase of Medicaid pr more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Governor Meyer Announces Delaware Shines, The State's First and Country's Most Comprehensive Solar Storage Program SMYRNA, Del. - Governor Matt Meyer, along with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (Energize Delaware), Senator Stephanie Hansen, Senator Kyra Hoffner, Representative Frank Burns, local utilities and solar companies, local government off more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Awards Nearly $7 Million to Support Local Farms, Fisheries and Food Banks * BOSTON -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced nearly $7 million in grants to 72 farms, fisheries, food banks and other community organizations across Massachusetts to help strengthen the state's local food system and pay for equipment and facility improvements that help produce, store and deliver food. Nearly $3 million will s more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Launches First Family Advisory Council for Early Education and Care * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced the 20 parents and caregivers selected to serve on the Department of Elementary Education and Care (EEC)'s first formal Family Advisory Council (FAC), creating a direct and ongoing role for families in shaping the policies, programs, and resources that serve Massachusetts children and families. "We're more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $98 Million Affordable Housing Development in Suffolk County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Matinecock Court, a nearly $98 million affordable housing development in the town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The newly-constructed development creates 145 affordable limited-equity cooperative homes, including eight supportive apartments reserved for individuals with disabilities a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Delivers Transformative Progress Toward New York State's Historic Drive to Revitalize Downtown Albany * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major milestone achievements of the historic $400 million Championing Albany's Potential (CAP) initiative, her vision to revitalize the Capital City's urban core. Ten strategic projects across the downtown core that realize and reinforce the priorities of the Downtown Albany Strategy we more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein, NCDHHS Announce Funding Opportunity in Child Care Disaster Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby * Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor's Recovery Office for Western North Carolina announced the application window will open soon for $20 million to build and expand child care programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Hel more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * In Scranton, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Dr. Rowe Celebrate the Shapiro Administration's Historic Investments in Education That Have Led to Higher Graduation Rates and Funded More Teachers The 2026-27 budget signed by Governor Shapiro invests $678 million in additional funding for Pennsylvania's students -- bringing total increases for Pennsylvania's public schools to more than $3 billion, or nearly 35 percent more, since the G more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * LGC Takes Action to Address Two Financially Troubled North Carolina Towns The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved Resolutions of Notice and Warning for the towns of Ronda (Wilkes County) and Rowland (Robeson County) following persistent financial management and statutory compliance concerns. Also at today's meeting, the LGC received a financial update from officials with the town of Littleton (Halifax County). This is Litt more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 3 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Clean Water Trust Approves $25.6 Million in New Grants and Loans at its September Meeting The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust's (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $25,554,602 in new grants and low-interest loans at its meeting on September 2, 2026. Below is information on the grants approved at the meeting. The Trust, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP),  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Celebrates Start of $1.8 Billion Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project Governor Walz Joins Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Federal Partners, Labor Leaders for Historic Groundbreaking - [DULUTH, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today broke ground on the $1.8 billion Blatnik Bridge replacement project, one of the largest public works projects in state history. Photos from the event are available here. Governor Walz was joined by Wisconsin Go more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State invites communities to apply for Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Coastal Management (DCM) is accepting applications for approximately $2.5 million in funding through Phases 3 and 4 of the N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) to help coastal communities design and implement projects that strengthen loca more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Sam Dong to Expand Hawkins County Manufacturing Operations Highlights * South Korean copper producer to create 20+ jobs, invest $13.5M * Company to employ close to 175 in Rogersville following project - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Sam Dong officials announced today that the company will create 22  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Commerce awards more than $29 million for Clean Buildings Performance Standard compliance projects statewide Funding will increase energy efficiency in public buildings, lower energy costs, reduce pollution and create jobs in communities - The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced a $29.6 million investment to help building owners renovate 464 facilities in 30 counties and meet the Clean Buildings  more PR