PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools PROVIDENCE, RI - As students return to classrooms across Rhode Island, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership with six schools to implement the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) model through a RIDE-fun more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-022) on Aug. 31, 2026, entitled "Hamilton County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently located for students i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Stewart County Board of Education FY25." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Shonda Green, Superintendent and Members of the Stewart County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying finan more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. Henry McMaster and more than 40 state agencies announce 2026 Veterans Virtual Career Fair * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin), and the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) today announced the 2026 Veterans Virtual Career Fair, a free online event connecting veterans and military spouses with career opportunities at more than 40 state agencies and i more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies. This funding is a result of the 2025 American Relief Ac more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces $26 Million for Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Program Latest round of grant funding includes new Grocery Rescue Program - CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced over $26 million in available grant funding for the Illinois Grocery Initiative. This includes funding for the New Stores ($20.8 million) and Equipment  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Expands Access to Shellfishing on the North Shore * IPSWICH, NEWBURY & ROWLEY -Governor Maura Healey today announced expanded access to shellfish harvesting in Plum Island Sound after extensive testing by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) found significant improvements in water quality. The updated requirements are expected to cut rainfall-related closures by more than half in one of the most pro more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani, Announce Free Lead Pipe Replacement Program Has Saved 900 Bronx and Queens Homeowners More Than $10,000 Each * Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) free lead service line replacement program has saved more than 900 Bronx and Queens homeowners more than $10,000 each. Supported by $96 million in State and Federal funding -inclu more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces New Saval Foods Headquarters and Distribution Center in Howard County * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced that family-owned foodservice distribution company Saval Foods, in partnership with Howard Hughes Communities, has broken ground on a new headquarters facility. The company is constructing a 230,000 square-foot space in Columbia to include a new distribution center and multi-story office building. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may partner with an eligible applicant to apply on their  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester with Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments from the Commonwealth and Private Sector "This is what revitalization should look like - a comprehensive investment that improves quality of life today while laying the foundation for Chester's future." - Chester Mayor Stefan Roots "One thing I can tell you is the Union is all about teamwork, and w more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led by Attorney General Brown, brought in response to more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester with Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments from the Commonwealth and Private Sector The Shapiro Administration worked closely with area business leaders, local nonprofits, and city and county government to develop a multi-pronged strategy to revitalize public spaces, improve safety, and drive economic growth in Chester. The Commonwealth's $75.5 mi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Supporting Colorado's Cultural Legacy: 25 New Folk and Traditional Arts Initiatives Awarded Across the State * DENVER -Today, the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 25 new recipients of the Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. These grants support efforts by artists and arts organizations to preserve, celebrate and document local artistic tr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Department of Education Announces Recipients of the 2026-2027 School Security Equipment Grant * (Richmond, Va.) -Today, the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, the winners of the 2026-27 School Security Equipment Grant program. Offered annually since 2013, this grant program provides Virginia localities with critical funds to purchase sc more PR