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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) natural gas facility to be constructed at the existing NRG Cedar Bayou power production complex in Chambers County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy,

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
The Nutrient Management Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:30. This meeting will be held at MDA, but we will offer a virtual option. Dwight Dotterer, Administrator Nutrient Management Program, will send a Google
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis presented a balanced budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee, focused on ensuring financial stability for Colorado's budget while protecting critical investments in the issues Coloradans care about most, like...
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Michael H. "Mike" Lewis as Sabine River Compact Administration Commissioner for a term set to expire on July 12, 2031.
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by Nasdaq, Inc. to launch their own Texas financial exchange, Nasdaq Texas.
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new facility in Suwanee, creating 300 new jobs in Gwinnett County. "We are excited to welcome Socomec to...

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at the Governor's Mansion.
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees meeting will be on November 25, 2025, at 9am Via Teleconference. Agenda items will include general board business.
AURORA - Today, Governor Polis visited the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons to meet with residents who have bravely served their country, and to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday. "To those who have served our nation...
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and called on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to launch investigations into Texas Southern University's (TSU) finances.
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care
DENVER - Today, in an Executive Order, Governor Polis memorialized his verbal disaster emergency declaration from October 12, 2025, made in response to the western Colorado flooding. The disaster declaration activated the State of Colorado Emergency...

Governor Hobbs provides a new infusion of $1.8 million to support Arizonans access to food Phoenix, AZ - Because the Trump administration continues to fight against allowing Arizonans to access full SNAP benefits, Governor Katie Hobbs announced an...
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Texas Marines, service members, and veterans to celebrate the United States Marine Corps' (USMC) 250th birthday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor's Office hosts food drive to support Colorado families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday DENVER - Today, with the power vested in him through the Colorado constitution, Governor Polis pardoned Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, two Colorado...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his appointment of Carl Cansino as the Washington County Solicitor General. Carl S. Cansino is the founder of Cansino Law Firm, LLC, where he focuses on criminal matters in state and federal courts...
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Kilgore for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.