MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General's Office Settles Medicaid Fraud Allegations Against Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont * The Attorney General's Office today announced that it has reached a settlement with Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont (HCRS), resolving allegations that the designated agency improperly retained Vermont Medicaid funds it should have returned to the State. The settlement f more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators SACRAMENTO - California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) from public and private entities interested in applying for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. These grants can fund up to 75% of total project costs, with a maximum grant  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Braun Builds More Affordable Housing for Hoosier Families through READI 2.0 * PETERSBURG, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun continues to take action to build more affordable housing options for Hoosiers across the state through the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Today, another housing project is underway after the Indiana First region broke ground on Prides Creek Apartments, which will more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Launches FloodSafe NY to Build More Resilient Communities * Governor Hochul today announced the launch of FloodSafe NY, a partnership between the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop a first-in-the-nation statewide Hydrologic Monitoring Network to help communities better understand and predict flooding, so they can reduce the associated risks. Originally proposed in  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program Invests $50 Million in Rural Hospital Right-Sizing and Infrastructure * Four Rural Hospitals and the Connecticut Department of Social Services Execute Grant Agreements, Launching Major Transformation Work (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) has finalized $50 million in Rural Health Tra more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Women's Tennis Association Moving to Charlotte * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Charlotte will host the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Women's Tennis Association Finals with the support of a $14.4 million grant from North Carolina's Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA). Offered by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the grant will assist the Charlotte Sports Foundation, in partnership with the Ci more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR GREEN LAUDS TOP STATE MANAGER, EMPLOYEE AND TEAM OF THE YEAR September 15, 2026 HONOLULU -- Governor Josh Green today recognized winners of the 49th annual Governor's Awards, designed to honor state Executive Branch employees, managers and teams who exemplify the highest caliber of public service and dedication in serving the people of Hawai'i. The statewide program is administered by the Department of Human Resources Development. "Pu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $1.7 Million to Expand Reuse and Recycling Businesses Grants will support waste reduction initiatives and strengthen sustainable business practices 9/16/2026 BOSTON -- The Healey-Driscoll Administration today awarded more than $1.7 million in Recycling and Reuse Business Development Grants to 16 companies. These grants, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Envi more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk: * * * Sen. Rafferty celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Berwick, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and North Berwick Posted: September 16, 2026 | Senator Rafferty The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects to protect Maine people, businesses and infrastructure. - AUGUSTA -- Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, is pleased to announce that Berwick, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and North more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston: * * * Sen. Rotundo celebrates Community Action Grant awarded to Lewiston Posted: September 16, 2026 | Senator Rotundo AUGUSTA -- Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, is pleased to announce that Lewiston was selected to receive a Community Action Grant award from the Community Resilience Partnership. The Partnership, administered by the Maine Office of Community Affairs, helps Maine communities transition to cl more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products September 16, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that New Jersey has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Northern Valley Yokut/Costanoan Tribe and California State Parks Formalize Collaboration with Signing Memorandum of Understanding ALAMEDA-TESLA PROPERTY -- The Northern Valley Yokut/Costanoan Tribe (NVYT) and State Parks signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sept. 5 for the parks within NVYT's ancestral territory. The signing took place at the Alameda-Tesla Property, where more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Supporting First Responders: Governor Hochul Awards $25 Million in Capital Funding for 65 Volunteer Fire Departments * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $25 million in capital funding for 65 volunteer fire departments and districts across New York State to improve facilities, response capabilities and emergency preparedness. Ten departments received the maximum award of $1 million. These investments build on the $25 million previously a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 21): * * * DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE DROUGHT IMPACTS ON FARMS AND THE NECESSITY OF HAY TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS By virtue of the authority vested in me by Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and under the laws of the Commonwealth, including but not limited to Sec.Sec. 44-146.17 and 44-75.1 of the Code of Virginia, as Governor, Director of Emergency Management, and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth's Armed Force more PR