OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a lawsuit filed today. The coalition's lawsuit chall more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration's political and pol more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 25 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey announces grant for water system upgrades in Carbon Hill Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to the city of Carbon Hill to replace old, brittle water mains that have experienced frequent leaks and caused water outages. The Appalachian Regional Commission funds will be used to replace the Walker County city's most dilapidated water mains, which are 50 years old and too thin to sustain the necessary wate more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy priorities. Mayes and the more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration's political and policy priorities. The coalition more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy prioriti more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Press Releases Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal cou more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Cheers! In a Major Win for New York's Wine Industry, Governor Hochul Announces Vine Enterprises LLC Will Invest $47 Million to Acquire and Modernize the Former Pleasant Valley Winery in Steuben County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Vine Enterprises, LLC will invest at least $47 million to restore operations at New York State's second largest winery in Hammondsport, part of the Town of Urbana in Steuben County in the Finger Lake more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 24 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Franklin and Hardin Counties in response to severe weather * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Franklin and Hardin Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on July 20, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds' proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Individual Assis more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 23 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Awards Rural Health Transformation Project Grants * PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Larry Rhoden awarded 28 Rural Strong grants totaling $31.5 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. These grants will strengthen access, quality, and long-term sustainability of rural healthcare across the state. "South Dakota has a deep commitment to our rural communities. These grants will help guarantee access to high-quali more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills to Keep Vulnerable Michiganders Safe and Strengthen Michigan's Public Safety Infrastructure * July 23, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Continuing to build on Governor Whitmer's record of making Michigan a safer and stronger state LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to strengthen public safety and protect Michiganders across the state. These bills will expan more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Extends Workforce Pell Grant Applications To Expand Texas' Workforce * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas is extending the application period for the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program, giving more colleges and technical schools additional time to submit eligible short-term training programs. The extended window will expand access to affordable, short-term training that prepares Texans for good-paying, high-dema more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 102-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Utica * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on THRIVE Cornhill, an $80 million, 102-unit mixed-use affordable housing development in the city of Utica, Oneida County. The project will increase access to health, wellness and social services, and help the continued revitalization of the city's Cornhill neighb more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 23 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Continues "Delivering for Maryland" Tour in Anne Arundel County * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Moore today continued his statewide "Delivering for Maryland" tour in Anne Arundel County, highlighting the impact of the Moore-Miller administration's investments to combat child poverty in the region and partnership with local officials to strengthen public safety response in the area. The day included a visit to the site of a Mechanic more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces "America's Favorite" to Film in Virginia * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that America's Favorite, an upcoming feature film, has selected Virginia as its filming location. Production is set to begin this summer throughout the Coastal Virginia region. The film will be directed by Eric Bross ( Affairs of State, A Country Christmas Story ), with Robbie Brenner ( Barbie, Dallas B more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Returns from International Trade Mission to the United Kingdom, Italy, and France * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today concluded her week-long international economic trade mission to the United Kingdom, Italy, and France, where she met with global business leaders to strengthen Virginia's trade relationships and position the Commonwealth for future investment. The Governor was joined throughout the mi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Indigent Defense Commission; Early Childhood Investment Corporation Executive Committee; Michigan Gaming Control Board; Governor's Educator Advisory Council; Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors; State Historic Preservation Review Board; State Historical Records A more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 25 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Geological Survey awarded USGS grant to study landslides The Missouri Geological Survey, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will identify and map the location of historic landslides in southeastern Missouri through a grant recently awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey. The study area will be along the Interstate 55 corridor through the Benton Hills area of Scott and Cape Girardeau count more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * DEC and New York Sea Grant Announce Nearly $200,000 in Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Project Awards Funding Will Support Ecosystem-based Management Implementation Throughout New York's Great Lakes Basin - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced $191,960 in grants for five Great Lakes basin projects. The initiatives support  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces $13 Million in REAP Tax Credits to Help Farmers Improve Water and Soil Quality The 2026-27 budget Governor Josh Shapiro signed this month continues record support for farm conservation and invests $10 million in the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program to drive innovation plus $13.8 million to fully fund the Pennsylvania Farm Bill to support business planning and infrastructure. - Hellam more PR