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Governor Greg Abbott named Lemuel Williams, Jr. as chair of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors and appointed David Lewis and reappointed Valerie Vargas Cardenas to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet on Tuesday, January 13th at 10:00 AM at the Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters in Annapolis. The agenda includes an introduction presentation from George Turner, Executive Director of Maryland FS
DENVER - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that would prevent steep...
Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Fire Weather Conditions Disaster Proclamation In January 2026
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis expressed disappointment in Congress for failing to override President Trump's veto and blocking continued progress on the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a long-delayed project critical to ensuring thousands of...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo Mata-Rios.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3.5 million has been extended to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) for their Accelerated Semiconductor Technician Training Program (ASTTP) at the Williamso
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Amanda Crawford as the Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire June 14, 2027.
  McGinnis Family from Baltimore County to Receive Maryland's Prestigious Agriculture Award ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 8, 2026) — Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks are pleased to announce that the McGinnis Family of Balt
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire June 14, 2027.

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis called for a full investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good following a tragic incident with federal ICE agents in Minnesota. It has been reported that Ms. Good, the mother of a young child, is from the...

Newly awarded BuildItAZ grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities and connect more Arizonans to family-sustaining careers Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) announced that the BuildItAZ...
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the strength of the Texas economy as the state set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Col. Omar A. Perea to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027.
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