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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced that Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Executive Director Kim Bimestefer is moving on from her position in state government. Bimestefer has served in this role since January 2018, under Governors...
The state celebrates how apprenticeships strengthen local economies, increase business productivity, and uplift communities. (DENVER) — This April, Apprenticeship Colorado and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) will celebrate...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Monte Monroe, Ph.D. and Leslie Recine to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for terms set to expire on September 28, 2031.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gary Krause and Eliza Santos McElhaney to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis celebrated recent data from the Colorado State Patrol that shows in 2025 auto thefts plummeted. "This data shows what we are doing is working, and we are not stopping here. I'm thrilled that in 2025 auto theft has...

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1023, optometrists; eye exams; prescriptions SB1029, candidate committees; posthumous closure SB1211, aggravated harassment; lifetime injunctions Vetoed SB...
Effort includes 7 wildfire detection cameras across the state Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs unveiled the newest effort to keep people safe during wildfire season: AI-powered wildfire detection technology. As Arizona approaches peak wildfire...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis wished the Denver Summit FC good luck at tomorrow's first home game. Summit FC is Colorado's first National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club. The game tomorrow Saturday, March 28th will be played at Empower Field at...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Criner, Jason Griffin, and Rita Watkins, Ed.D. to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for terms set to expire on August 30, 2031.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed William Carbonara to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors (GBRA) for a term set to expire February 1, 2031

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bipartisan bills into law administratively. HB26-1013 - Ratio Utility Billing Systems, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Javier Mabrey, and Senators Lisa Cutter and Mike Weissman. HB...
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — Today, Governor Jared Polis marked a major milestone for early childhood literacy by handing out the 3 millionth book delivered to a Colorado child through the Imagination Library of Colorado. He was joined by Colorado...
DENVER - Today, new county-level Census data shows that Colorado counties with some of the biggest increases in new housing construction are seeing the greatest increase in population growth. This latest U.S. Census Bureau data reflects the strongest...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2026 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement personnel who were seriously injured or killed in the line o