ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species * September 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that dramatically weaken the federal protections that have helped save America's most imperiled wildlife from extinction. With these changes, the administration is greenlig more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES CHICAGO MAN WITH THEFT IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Chicago man for allegedly defrauding the state out of more than $19,000 by billing the Illinois Department of Human Services - Department of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DDD) for service hours that were not performed. The Attorney General's office charged D'Jon Brumfield, 31, in Cook C more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Carr Indicts Two for Hiring Caretakers with Criminal Records Defendants in Cobb and Fulton counties alleged to have defrauded over $50k from Georgia Medicaid - ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Medicaid Fraud and Patient Protection Division has secured two new indictments in Cobb and Fulton counties charging two individuals with Medicaid Fraud and False Statements and Writings. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Secure 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for Every Pennsylvania K-5 Student in 2026-27 Budget, Helping Kids Learn and Develop Critical Social Skills The Shapiro-Davis Administration secured 30 minutes of daily recess for every Pennsylvania K-5 student in the 2026-27 budget -- giving kids more time to move, play, connect with classmates, and return to the classroom ready to learn. The 2026- more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Opens Workforce Pell Applications to Expand Short-Term Job Training * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced that Massachusetts has opened the application process for colleges, universities and eligible training providers seeking state approval to offer short-term programs through the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program. Programs that receive both state and federal approval will allow eligible students t more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Award to Ascend WV to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million award to Ascend WV to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in rural communities across West Virginia, one of several investments being made through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). "We are moving quickly to put these historic res more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation * TRENTON - Today, Governor Sherrill signed the following bills into law: S-3183/A-3974 (Scutari, Greenstein/Karabinchak, DeAngelo) \- Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects. S-3939/A-2524 (Zwicker, Greenstein/Spearman, Calabrese, Simmons) \- Permits dual-use more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Commerce Launches Unique Grant Program to Transform a Downtown Block Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the launch of the Building Local Opportunity through Coordinated Kansas Investment (BLOCK) program, a competitive placemaking initiative designed to help one Kansas community dramatically transform the appearance of a downtown block. A total of $500,000 is available through this pilot program. One  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Lawmakers examine service, needs of river pilots * Policy Committee joined by Pilots' Association for roundtable, tour PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8 - Keeping commerce and trade open 24/7 comes with its challenges and obstacles, including preserving domestic security as well as navigating waterways through challenging weather. The Pilots' Association for the Bay & River Delaware are on call at all hours to ensure the safe navigation of co more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 10 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * Sen. Nangle celebrates $80,000 Community Action Grant awarded to Windham The funding will support a residential preparedness program focused on emergency readiness, energy efficiency and connecting residents with services - AUGUSTA -- Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, is pleased to announce that the Town of Windham has been awarded an $80,000 Community Action Grant from the Community Resilience Partnership.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Aquarium Society issued the following news release: * * * New Hanover County Awards $25,000 Grant to Support NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Expansion The NC Aquarium Society received a $25,000 grant from New Hanover County to support the expansion and renovation of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF), helping advance new habitats, educational spaces, and visitor experiences. A division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Re more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING FOR MAJOR WATERFRONT PROJECT IN GENEVA Construction of New Dock Space with Accessible Kayak Launch and Long Pier Stabilization to Begin Project Funded Jointly through the Department of State's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and Downtown Revitalization Initiative - New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley today announced the groundbreaking for significant more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * National Steel Fabrication Company Plans a $19 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Fayetteville * Today Governor Josh Stein announced SteelFab, Inc., a steel fabrication company, will add 38 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest more than $19 million to expand operations in Fayetteville. "North Carolina is a place where businesses like SteelFab can grow," said Governor Josh Stein. "Cumberland County is home to a  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Secures $15 Million Settlement from Shell, Including $7.5 Million for Beaver County to Resolve Air Quality Violations Settlement resolves air quality violations from 2023 through August 2026 and establishes a new $7.5 million Beaver County Environment and Community Fund - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) entered into more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 16 in Raleigh and via teleconference * The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, in-person in Raleigh and virtually, via WebEx. Meeting Agenda The meeting will be in-person at the following location: 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh 27603 (Green Square Training Room, Room 1210) Webex instructions will be availa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * Siemens Healthineers Announces Tennessee Manufacturing, R&D Expansion NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Siemens Healthineers Molecular Imaging officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operation in Blount County. Siemens Healthineers has invested $43.6 million and will create  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 10 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * Trio of courts rule with AG Jennings on voting rights Three courts have sided with Delaware to protect the state's elections and campaign finance rules. "Each of these attempts to strip away Delawareans' voting rights and to obfuscate campaign spending are part of a shameless, coordinated attack against the fabric of our democracy," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "No idea that requires silence to survive has any place in a d more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Vision services provider agrees to pay $8M for illegal Medicaid billing for child lenses * Sept. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with Hero DVO, LLC, a provider of vision services to underserved children, to resolve allegations that the company illegally billed the state's Medicaid program for 123,990 unneeded corrective lenses. The company will pay the state $8 million under the agreement.  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,796 New WV Business Registrations for August of 2026 The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,796 new businesses statewide during the month of August according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in August include Kanawha, Berkeley, Raleigh, Monongalia, and Harrison. Top Five Counties in Total New Businesses Registered: 1. more PR