SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginning in February 2025, California institutions received  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS PRISON SENTENCE IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE AGAINST TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS OWNER * Former Clay Transportation Owner Received Nearly $180,000 for Services Not Rendered Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the former owner of Clay Transportation was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $180,000 from the state by fraudulently submitting Medicaid claims more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Governor Newsom delivers on pledge to provide new financing options for Eaton and Palisades survivors What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom today launched a new program to help disaster survivors -- including those from the LA firestorms -- access additional funding to help speed rebuilding. - SACRAMENTO - Just days after signing nation-leading smoke remediation bills and extending mortgage protections for sur more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 19 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * More than $13M in New Funding Supports Conservation Stewardship for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers September 18, 2026 Colorado's agricultural community is set for a major boost, with the Department of Agriculture securing $13.7 million from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help agricultural producers tap into emerging markets while championing the conservation practices that define Colorado's working lands. "Agric more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1 Million Grant to the City of Glen Cove for Improvements to the Pascucci Soccer Field * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1 million in state funding for the City of Glen Cove to improve Pascucci Soccer Field, the City's only public soccer field. The investment will help ensure that Glen Cove families, young athletes and community organizations have access to a safe, welcoming and high quality facility for ye more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking of $2.8 Million Mineola Community Center Renovations on Long Island * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking of a $2.8 million project to modernize the Village of Mineola Community Center in Nassau County, creating an improved year-round destination for recreation, community programs and local organizations. New York State is supporting the project with a $1.13 million grant through more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Joe Lombardo Signs Executive Order Placing Guardrails on Data Center Development, Restoring Education Funding * Data Centers Must Pay Local School Support Tax in Full, Bear Costs for Energy, and Protect Water Resources CARSON CITY, Nev. -Governor Joe Lombardo today signed Executive Order 2026-005 establishing the Nevada Standard for Responsible Data Center Development, a policy framework governing how data centers are developed  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Historic $15 Million Federal Grant Awarded to West Virginia Community and Technical College System * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (WVCCTCE) has secured a landmark $15 million federal Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) grant to expand educational access and career training opportunities for a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards for STEM Week 2026 Design Challenges * BUZZARDS BAY -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced nearly $465,000 in STEM Week 2026 Design Challenge grants to seven nonprofit organizations that will engage more than 10,000 PK-12 students across Massachusetts in hands-on STEM learning and career exploration. These STEM Design Challenges come just ahead of Massachusetts STEM Week, October  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 19 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Idaho's August unemployment rate remains at 3.6% Sept. 18, 2026 Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged between July and August, staying at 3.6%. August's labor force decreased by 486 people to 998,378 while the labor force participation rate - the percentage of people 16 years or older who are either employed or looking for work - decreased by 0.1 percentage point between July and August to 61.5%. Total employment decrease more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 19 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for six manufacturers, two startups and three community quality-of-life projects September 18, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) -- Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved tax credits for six manufacturing companies, which will assist in the creation of 346 jobs and result in nearly $246.5 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland: * * * Sen. Beebe-Center celebrates $869,850 in Community Action Grants awarded to communities in Knox County September 18, 2026 | Senator Beebe-Center The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects to protect Maine people, businesses and infrastructure. - AUGUSTA -- Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, is pleased to announce that eight communities in Senate District 12 have b more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop: * * * Senator Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Hallowell and Gardiner September 18, 2026 | Senator Hickman The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects to protect Maine people, businesses and infrastructure. - AUGUSTA -- Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is pleased to announce that the Cities of Hallowell and Gardiner were selected to receive Community Acti more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Finding Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants Unlawful 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a final court order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump administration's termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs unlawful. Beginning in February 2025, Maryland institutions received more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * More than $13M in New Funding Supports Conservation Stewardship for Colorado Farmers and Ranchers * Broomfield, Colo. -Colorado's agricultural community is set for a major boost, with the Department of Agriculture securing $13.7 million from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help agricultural producers tap into emerging markets while championing the conservation practices that define Colorado's working lands. "Agriculture  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Nurse's Aide Admits to Spraying Resident with Bleach September 17, 2026 Office of the Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor - Bernard J. Cooney, Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that a certified nurse's aide at a Camden County nursing facilit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Governor Shapiro's Historic Investments in Public Education Allow Baldwin-Whitehall School District to Add New ASL Classes, Expand Pre-K Programs for Children and Families Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our schools by more than $3 billion - or 35 percent - since the Governor took office. For the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, state funding has increased by 74.4 percent since 2023 -  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Attends Ribbon Cutting of New Fidelity Bank Corporate Center, Highlights Continued Investment in Revitalizing Downtown Scranton Fidelity Bank's new corporate headquarters consolidated multiple offices and relocated its downtown Scranton branch, revitalizing the historic Scranton Electric Building and strengthening the local economy. The renovation aligns with the Shapiro Administration's continued commitment to more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $300,000 in Old Trolley Line Park in Lancaster County to Expand Recreation Opportunities The investment in Old Trolley Line Park will support new pickleball courts, a pavilion, boardwalk, pedestrian walkways, parking, and other improvements, while expanding connections to nearby trails and nature preserves operated by Lancaster County and the Lancaster Conservancy. Through it more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Leads Nation For 12-Month Job Gains * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the Texas economy with the release of August labor market data showing Texas led all states with a gain of 159,400 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months. Texas also added jobs at a faster annual rate than the nation, growing at 1.1% from August 2025 to August 2026. "The Texas workforce is the envy of the nation," said Governor Abbott. "A skilled workf more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Awards $75,000 to 30 TRIAD Chapters Across the Commonwealth Award marks significant investment in education, communication, and training to protect Virginia's seniors - RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones announced the distribution of $75,000 to 30 TRIAD chapters across the state, as part of the 2026-2027 TRIAD grant. Each year, chartered TRIAD chapters can apply for grants from the Office of the Attorney more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 22): * * * ESTABLISHING NEW NATION-LEADING STANDARDS AND INITIATIVES TO IMPLEMENT THE VIRGINIA DATA CENTER ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK AND RESPONDING TO UNPRECEDENTED RISK FROM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor under Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and under the laws of the Commonwealth, including, but not limited to, Sec. Sec. 2.2-103 and 2.2-110 of the Code of Virginia, I hereby dir more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon Applauds Peabody's Historic Coal Export Milestone September 18, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today commended Peabody's successful pilot shipment of Powder River Basin (PRB) coal to Vietnam, a landmark haul utilizing Union Pacific and Ferromex rail networks through the United States and Mexico. "This effort underscores Peabody's ability to connect the largest coal basin in the Western Hemisphere with the largest global d more PR