State News

DENVER - Colorado is facing drier, hotter, and more serious fire conditions this year, worsened by a record-low snowpack this winter. Since June 27th Governor Polis has declared a disaster emergency in response to seven fires in the state and authorized..
Governor Abbott Signs Major Disaster Declaration After Severe Weather and Flooding
Boise, Idaho — Idaho closed Fiscal Year 2026 in a strong financial position, with General Fund revenues exceeding forecasts from both the Division of Financial Management (DFM) and the Legislature while maintaining one of the strongest fiscal outlooks...

ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 17, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George's County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-b
Texas Sets New Record For Total Jobs In June

DURANGO — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Fungal Solutions - Wildfire Ltd, a company that designs and...
Governor Abbott Appoints Hall To Texas Commission On Licensing And Regulation
Governor Abbott Appoints Estes, Ward To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Abbott Appoints Tirey To State Cemetery Committee
Governor Abbott Reappoints Mack, Marino To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Abbott Appoints Howden As Texas Secretary Of State
DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement on President Trump's conspiracy-laden remarks. "I'm glad that the President is releasing documents, because the more we know about election threats, the more we can be prepared to protect...
News Jul 16, 2026
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Andrew D. Herlihy to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable D. Denise Peacock, and is effective August 1, 2026. Mr...
DENVER – The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) announced a major milestone for advancing renewable energy with the approval of a solar production lease for the Mirasol Energy Center in Pueblo County.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response To Severe Flooding
Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan Arizona leaders condemned the federal government's denial of Arizona's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for the severe storms and flooding that devastated Gila and Mohave Counties...