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News May 5, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the opening of the Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant, the first Texas Energy Fund-backed project to come online that will deliver more reliable, affordable power to the state's grid.
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, alongside First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and Mrs. Dayle Burns, members of the General Assembly, educators, and students, signed multiple bills into law today supporting literacy and math education, expanding...
Preliminary 2025 data show decline in heat-related deaths as Arizona scales cooling infrastructure, expands utility assistance, and strengthens workplace safety measures Phoenix, AZ – In case you missed it, on Friday Governor Katie Hobbs announced...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the new Colorado Disaster Recovery Navigation Tool to help Coloradans navigate recovery and rebuild after natural disasters. This new tool provides a step-by-step guide for what to do in the aftermath, immediate...
Governor Greg Abbott today requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities impacted by severe storms last week.
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Governor Greg Abbott named Jason Bernal as chair of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Board is responsible for regulating the practice of social work in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will award $56 million in federal funding to rural hospitals advancing prevention, wellness, and nutrition programs in their communities.

by Governor Brad Little Think back on your favorite teacher. We all have one. Mine was Mrs. Dresser, my second-grade teacher at Butte View Elementary in Emmett. Before Mrs. Dresser, reading felt like a chore to me. She brought joy to reading and set me...
DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wyoming to strengthen coordination on permitting for carbon storage efforts that may cross state boundaries. "This MOU brings Wyoming and Colorado...

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — 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 Colter Backcountry LLC, a flyfishing apparel and gear...
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michael Ferry to the 213th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the state has begun issuing the one-time, special tax refunds authorized by HB 1000 during the 2026 legislative session. The fourth such refund of its...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2026 Prosperity Cup awarded annually by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for job-creating business investment.
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 4, 2026)—In honor of the annual Preakness Stakes, Marylanders and visitors alike are invited to experience one of our state's most cherished traditions up close on Sunday, May 10, 2026. As part of the annual Preakness Festival, se
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 75th annual National Day of Prayer at the annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he amended the state's disaster declaration for severe weather to include Palo Pinto County following impacts from severe storms.