LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 4 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Bills Signed: HB1117, HB1478, HB1256, SB139, SB94, SB150, SB186, SB220, SB230, HB1049, HB1387, SB208, SB211, SB181, SB20, SB75 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1117 - An act to require the division of elementary and secondary education and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to determine the earliest grade in which it is a  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 4 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Continuing drought triggers increased restrictions for LCRA water customers Outdoor watering now restricted to no more than once a week AUSTIN - The Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday announced two significant drought responses that affect all LCRA water customers: * LCRA moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of its drought response, requiring all LCRA firm water customers - including cities,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 28 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights 2025 Florida Farm Bill, Proposal to Protect Charitable Giving from Bad Actors, Foreign Influence TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is highlighting the Florida Farm Bill and its proposal to increase transparency for charitable organizations by requiring an attestation of complianc  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Purchasing professionals hold a significant role in the quality and efficiency of business and government; and WHEREAS: Local, state, and federal purchasing professionals are responsible for managing and monitoring billions of dollars of goods and services every year, directly influencing our national and international economies; and WHEREAS: Purchasing professionals make important c  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 3 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * New job training funds can assist up to 221 New Mexico workers Increased interest in JTIP's Step Up program helps employees upskill for better positions SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) kicked off 2025 with approximately $5.4 million in job training awards for January and February, Cabinet SecretaryDesignate Rob Black announced toda  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 28 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release: * * * Enforcement Watch Alert: 157 enforcement actions initiated; 104 enforcement actions resolved in February 2025 SANTA FE -- The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) today released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of February 2025. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, r  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * BIRD Energy Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Green Energy Alternative to Emergency Generators New York Power Authority to Collaborate with Israeli-based Phinergy on Aluminum-Air Energy Storage Demonstration Project WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Phinergy, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of clean energy solutions, are being awarded a $1.5 milli  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * National Consumer Protection Week: AG's Office Issues Consumer Advocacy Report Highlighting Tips And Trends From 2024 BOSTON -- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released her office's annual Consumer Advocacy Report, highlighting various efforts to protect consumers, reminding consumers of resources availabl  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Cox signs 11 Bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 27, 2025) - Today, Gov. Cox signed 11 bills in the 2025 General Legislative Session. Information on these bills can be found below: * HB 13, Sexual Extortion Amendments * HB 14, Emergency Services Personnel Amendments * HB 18, Petroleum Storage Tank Amendments * HB 32, Borgstrom Brothers Memorial Highway  more