State News

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Joyce Wilson to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Greg Abbott named Kathy Comer as Chair of the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for a term set at the pleasure of the Governor.
Continues to Direct Ongoing Wildfire Response

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on new information from the Idaho Department of Labor that shows Idaho led the nation in housing unit growth in 2025. "Idaho's nation-leading housing unit growth is no accident. We have...
Mugshots for criminals available on Governor's website Child rapists, kidnapper, stalker, violent offenders, drug traffickers among criminals removed Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today his Operation No Return has successfully...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his initial selection of members to serve on the Texas Bicentennial Commission.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed T. "Justin" MacDonald to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term set to expire on September 5, 2031.
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 18, 2026)—-The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany County, along with outbreaks of defoliating, or leaf
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Baishali Roy, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in Macon-Bibb County. The company will invest $125 million in a new...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and suspending the state's gas tax for two weeks. This suspension will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and run through June 3. Though separate from...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Sharpe Fire burning in Baca County. This fire is currently estimated to be over 28,000 acres and has prompted an evacuation order for the Town of Campos. This...
This week Governor Greg Abbott selected the following appointee to serve on behalf of Texans:

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced clemency for 44 individuals, including 35 pardons and 9 commutations. A pardon removes the crime from someone's record and a commutation changes a prison sentence. "The Clemency power is a serious...