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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took action and signed two new laws that break down barriers blocking new housing from being built, building on Colorado's historic work to build more homes Coloradans can afford. Read what local, community, and housing...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis built on Colorado's historic work to break down barriers to new homes Coloradans can afford, signing two bills into law. Governor Polis signed HB26-1001 - Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties, sponsored by...
DENVER — Following the state's application in February, today, Governor Polis announced that the State of Colorado, specifically the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), has been officially accepted into the World Health...
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 25, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced the release of recommendations developed in partnership with the Farm Journal Foundation to address the shortage of rural and food-systems veterinarians across t
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) has awarded $116 million in grants to the City of Houston and the North Central Texas Council of Governments to provide additional safety personnel, equipment, and other p
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frank Parker, Jr. as presiding officer of the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2028.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leslie Cantu, Marla Williams, Elizabeth "Elle" Holtzman, and Jeanie Beaman and reappointed Peggy Schmidt to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2028.

Initiative will help lower utility costs for tens of thousands of working families Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) launched Power AZ, expanding access to critical utility assistance to tens..
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) celebrated Colorado Agriculture Day, recognizing the enduring commitment and resilience of the state's agricultural industry. Governor Polis also signed two bills into law...
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a significant investment of $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility. The investment...
Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas' innovation during a fireside chat at the Forward Fort Worth mobility innovation summit.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and History Colorado opened a mysterious box that was discovered beneath the pedestal that once held a Civil War monument on the Colorado State Capitol steps. Colorado Governor Jared Polis, History Colorado staff...
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.