State News
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed HB26-1007 - Improve Customer Use Distributed Energy Resources, sponsored by Representatives Lesley Smith and Rebekah Stewart, and Senators Cathy Kipp and Matt Ball. This law cuts through red tape to help homeowners...
ATLANTA – The State of Georgia's net tax collections in April totaled almost $3.95 billion, for an increase of $220.2 million, or 5.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections totaled $3.73 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, conservation, and oil & gas organizations announced their renewed commitment to the agreement reached in 2024 to avoid costly and divisive ballot measures. In 2024, Governor Polis convened the oil & gas industry...
STATEWIDE – Today, during Affordable Housing Month, Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated the City of Grand Junction becoming the largest city in...
Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council meeting to deliver recommendations determined by the Council.

Announces Additional Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments
Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) highlighting a new $30 million philanthropic investment to expand career training programs across the state.
Governor Abbott appointed Leslie Timmons as District Attorney of the 31st Judicial District in Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $13 million has been extended to Texas A&M University for an expansion of their Cyclotron Institute in College Station, which has provided high-energy heav
Governor Abbott Further Amends, Renews Severe Storm Disaster Proclamation In May 2026
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew G. Margeson to the 7th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Margeson is a Magistrate Judge for the Court of Indian...
DENVER — Today, Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, Dianne Primavera, joined state leaders and national health policy experts for a virtual press conference hosted by Protect Our Care to discuss a new...
DENVER — The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 3-9, 2026. This year's theme, "Travel is Essential...
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho continues to rank among the top 10 states in the nation for the lowest overall state and local tax burden, reinforcing the state's reputation for fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-040 - Affordable Home Ownership Program, sponsored by Senators Cleave Simpson and Judy Amabile, and Representatives Katie Stewart and Lesley Smith into law. "The dream of home ownership is for everyone, and...
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Crommission Director Johnny Sabo, members of the General Assembly, and other agriculture and natural...