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Re:Build expands York County operations
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Re:Build expands York County operations
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company's approximately $20 million investment will create 150 new, skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs.
Re:Build partners with companies to design, engineer and manufacture complex products across the medical, aerospace and defense, energy, electrification, robotics
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Re:Build expands York County operations
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Re:Build, an integrated engineering and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its advanced composites manufacturing operations in York County. The company's approximately $20 million investment will create 150 new, skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs.
Re:Build partners with companies to design, engineer and manufacture complex products across the medical, aerospace and defense, energy, electrification, roboticsand automation, and environmental markets. The company operates 12 locations across the U.S., including its existing facility in Rock Hill.
Operations are expected to be online in November 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Re:Build team should visit the company's careers page.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to York County to assist with the costs of building improvements.
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"Our customers are scaling faster than ever, and this expansion is how we scale with them. By investing boldly in these capabilities, we're giving our customers the capacity, speed and consistency they need to move complex programs from development into full-rate production and to do it at a scale few can match." -Re:Build Co-Founder and CEO Miles Arnone
"South Carolina continues to strengthen our manufacturing footprint, giving companies like Re:Build the confidence to expand here. We are proud to support the company's ongoing success and look forward to the impact these 150 new jobs will have in York County." -Gov. Henry McMaster
"Re:Build's approximately $20 million expansion in York County demonstrates our state's strong position as a leader in American manufacturing and innovation. Aerospace and advanced manufacturing are among South Carolina's key economic sectors, and we look forward to the company's continued success in the Palmetto State." -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
"When a company already doing business in York County chooses to expand its investment here, it says a great deal about our community. Re:Build's expansion represents an approximately $20 million investment and 150 new jobs, while adding advanced manufacturing capabilities that serve important American industries, including aerospace and defense. We are pleased to see Re:Build continue to invest in York County." -York County Council Chairwoman Christi Cox
"Re:Build's expansion at Legacy Park East is an exciting next step for the company and for Rock Hill. We're proud to see an existing member of our business community continue to invest here and create new opportunities for our residents. This expansion continues to strengthen our manufacturing sector and reinforces the momentum we're building across Rock Hill." -City of Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys
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Original text here: https://governor.sc.gov/news/2026-10/rebuild-expands-york-county-operations
Pa. Senate Republicans: Statewide Survey Registers 97% Support for Increasing Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness/Response Initiatives
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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New Statewide Survey Registers 97% Support for Increasing Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness/Response Initiatives
October 7, 2026
HARRISBURG - Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Jordan Pine, founder, president and CEO, Greenlight Operation, hosted a state Capitol news conference today to reveal the key findings and policy implications contained in the first-ever, statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Survey.
Greenlight Operation and Messiah University surveyed nearly 200 expert community
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release:
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New Statewide Survey Registers 97% Support for Increasing Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness/Response Initiatives
October 7, 2026
HARRISBURG - Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) and Jordan Pine, founder, president and CEO, Greenlight Operation, hosted a state Capitol news conference today to reveal the key findings and policy implications contained in the first-ever, statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Survey.
Greenlight Operation and Messiah University surveyed nearly 200 expert communitystakeholders -- including survivors, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, educators and social services providers -- who participated in 10 regional policy forums presented across the Keystone State by Dush and Pine.
"Greenlight Operation's goal for the forums and institutional review board study was to gather vital feedback from those who are regularly working in the field and survivors who have had to navigate the various systems post-trafficking," said Pine. "This diverse feedback has highlighted key areas to which our commonwealth must give greater attention, including improved education and awareness about human trafficking, increased resources for anti-human trafficking efforts and expanded aftercare services for survivors. Acknowledging the barriers is simply the first step. Now we must act. These vital improvements will require a collective effort in each region of our commonwealth to prevent future cases and support survivors who are exiting exploitation, but together, we will make a difference."
Key Findings
* Overall, 97.3% of survey respondents overwhelmingly support coordinated regional human trafficking services and increasing public awareness initiatives.
* Notably, only 25% of law enforcement and first responders felt equipped to identify human trafficking.
* 51.9% of social services providers agreed their teams were proficient at identifying signs of human trafficking.
* From a financial/operational standpoint, only 11.4% of respondents agreed their organization was adequately funded to implement anti-human trafficking solutions.
* Only 3.2% of respondents agreed that sufficient aftercare services were available for survivors.
"Fully recognizing the Keystone State's geographical location makes it a prime hot spot for sex trafficking, labor trafficking, prostitution and organized crime, this survey is only the beginning of our systematic approach to combatting this scourge against all humanity," said Dush, who serves as chairman of the PA Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus. "We hope these findings will help direct our limited resources to the needed areas of better assisting victims, ensuring survivors thrive, and giving law enforcement the necessary tools to effectively apprehend and prosecute the buyers and traffickers. We must continue working together to shepherd more high-priority legislative initiatives across the finish line to prevent further destruction of innocent lives."
Policy Implications and Solutions
In response to several open-ended questions, many respondents also identified inadequate funding; insufficient knowledge or training; competing organizational priorities; and limited community involvement as major barriers to fully engaging with the following Anti-Human Trafficking policy implications and solutions:
* Supporting organizations in identifying sustainable funding opportunities
* Expanding applied, professional specific education focused on reporting, response procedures and survivor-centered care
* Strengthening multi-disciplinary and regional coordination networks
* Increasing survivor aftercare services and referral resources
* Continuing statewide awareness initiatives encouraging community engagement, prevention, recognition and coordinating response efforts
Through force, fraud and coercion, human traffickers push their victims into demeaning forms of abuse, including domestic servitude and commercial sexual exploitation. If you suspect someone is being trafficked, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
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REPORT: https://www.greenlightoperation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PA-AHT-Survey-Executive-Summary-Final.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.pasenategop.com/news/new-statewide-survey-registers-97-support-for-increasing-anti-human-trafficking-awareness-response-initiatives/
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order In Preparation For Tropical Depression Nine
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order In Preparation For Tropical Depression Nine
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine, which is expected to strengthen in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT) are taking precautions now to ensure Florida remains prepared for potential impacts. Read the Executive Order
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TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order In Preparation For Tropical Depression Nine
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 declaring a state of emergency for 25 Florida counties in preparation for Tropical Depression Nine, which is expected to strengthen in the coming days. The Governor and the Florida State Emergency Response Team (SERT) are taking precautions now to ensure Florida remains prepared for potential impacts. Read the Executive Orderhere.
"Today, I signed an Executive Order issuing a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9. This order will allow the Florida Division of Emergency Management to stage critical preparedness resources and ensure Florida is ready to respond," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "Floridians should take this time to get disaster plans in place and ensure their hurricane supply kit is stocked."
For more resources on how you and your family can prepare ahead of the storm, visit FloridaDisaster.org.
SERT teams are currently mobilizing resources to support storm preparation and response efforts. These resources will be strategically staged in Tallahassee and the Santa Rosa area to cover the storm's rapid deployment as needed. Staged assets include:
* Generators
* Fuel
* Flood Barriers
* Boxed Water Pallets
* Shelf-Stable Meals
* Flood Buckets
* Tarps
* Tiger Dams
* Sandbags
The current forecast indicates a tropical storm or hurricane could make landfall somewhere along the central Gulf Coast later this week. Impacts are expected to extend beyond the point of landfall, with heavy rainfall, strong winds, coastal flooding and isolated tornadoes possible across North Florida. Additional precipitation could further saturate soils and increase the potential for flash flooding following the state's recent significant rainfall.
Governor DeSantis issued the State of Emergency for the following counties: Baker, Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Walton, Wakulla, and Washington.
To continue to receive updates, follow @FLSERT on X for live updates. Visit FloridaDisaster.org for more information on how to stay prepared and ready.
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Original text here: https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-issues-executive-order-preparation-tropical-depression-nine
Governor Polis Releases Special Envoy Salazar's Recommendations and Accompanying Report Outlining Possible Resolutions to Decades Long Dispute Over Historic Costilla County Property
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Releases Special Envoy Salazar's Recommendations and Accompanying Report Outlining Possible Resolutions to Decades Long Dispute Over Historic Costilla County Property
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Promising path includes new recreational opportunities for the community without changing access rights of the historic heirs
DENVER -- On September 2, 2026, Governor Polis took Executive Action, to find a path forward to help resolve a decades-long dispute over the historic Costilla County Cielo Vista Ranch, traditionally
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DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Releases Special Envoy Salazar's Recommendations and Accompanying Report Outlining Possible Resolutions to Decades Long Dispute Over Historic Costilla County Property
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Promising path includes new recreational opportunities for the community without changing access rights of the historic heirs
DENVER -- On September 2, 2026, Governor Polis took Executive Action, to find a path forward to help resolve a decades-long dispute over the historic Costilla County Cielo Vista Ranch, traditionallyknown as La Sierra. That Executive Order named Former Secretary of the Interior and Ambassador Ken Salazar as a Special Envoy and directed him to facilitate conversations and form a recommendation. Berrick Abramson of Confluence PSG was also retained as Executive Facilitator. Today, Governor Polis released the letter from Special Envoy Salazar and the adjoining report and recommendation outlining possible paths forward following a month of deep, on-the-ground engagement, including community meetings, conversations with the landowner and community members, phone calls, and independent investigation of the parcel and its rich history.
"I thank Special Envoy Ken Salazar and Berrick Abramson as Executive Facilitator, who brought the community together, listened, talked through differences, and found paths forward to improve the status quo. This report lays out opportunities for the community who have no legal recreational opportunities today to gain recreational access on state-acquired land with no change to the heirs' rights. After hearing from the community, the heirs, and the landowner, having the state step up to acquire and provide publicly managed lands, facilitate better forest management, and build consensus on a code of conduct for exercising rights can reduce the potential for conflicts on La Sierra. The state can not compel anyone involved to act to resolve this conflict; resolution can only be done through good faith engagement and cooperation, which is what we have seen from all parties during this process. I am grateful for all who are working for a better outcome than the conflicts of yesterday. These recommendations present a way forward for the community and the landowner to enjoy a better quality of life and cooperation. I am committed to seeing what we can get done before the end of my term," said Governor Polis.
"Based on many meetings in person in the San Luis Valley, it is clear that the heirs and local community, just like the landowner, have deeply held concerns. But I am optimistic there is a new way forward that protects the historic use rights of the heirs to the Sangre de Cristo Land Grant and respects the private property rights of Mr. Harrison. I appreciate the good faith engagement of everyone involved, and I look forward to the next steps," said Special Envoy Ken Salazar.
In his letter, Special Envoy Salazar commended Executive Facilitator Abramson for his work and adopted and incorporated the recommendations of that report into his letter, which outlines multiple different paths forward. Abramson's report makes clear that there is room for improvement on the dispute to expand recreational access to portions of the property and create clearer rules on how the community will access the land, all without anyone relinquishing any rights.
The recommendations call for the state to acquire at least 10,000 acres of the nearly 80,000 acre property that would become publicly accessible for recreation by the entire community and public. Rights-holders would not surrender any rights, but the report suggests prioritizing using rights on the publicly available acreage first. The recommendation proposes the creation of a Forest Management Plan to ensure the health of the forest for use and recreation, and together the community and landowner would agree on a dispute-resolution framework to help sustain more productive future interactions and prevent litigation.
The property has a complex, rich, historical and legal history dating back to the 1844 Sangre de Cristo Land Grant brought about by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo between the United States and Mexico.
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Original text here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-releases-special-envoy-salazars-recommendations-and-accompanying-report (TNSmlt) (TNSmrp)
Governor Polis Announces Human Services Executive Director Michelle Barnes's Departure From the State, Thanks Her For Years of Service
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces Human Services Executive Director Michelle Barnes's Departure From the State, Thanks Her For Years of Service
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DENVER -- Today, Governor Polis announced that Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Michelle Barnes resigned from her position with the Polis Administration. Michelle has served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services since February 2019.
"I thank Michelle for her years of dedicated service to
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DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces Human Services Executive Director Michelle Barnes's Departure From the State, Thanks Her For Years of Service
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DENVER -- Today, Governor Polis announced that Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Michelle Barnes resigned from her position with the Polis Administration. Michelle has served as the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Human Services since February 2019.
"I thank Michelle for her years of dedicated service tothe State of Colorado. As Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, Michelle has supported Coloradans in need at all stages of life, including during the pandemic. During her tenure, CDHS has focused on helping Coloradans facing substance abuse, ensuring young Coloradans have safe and loving homes, supporting older adults and those with disabilities, providing families with access to healthy foods and more. I am grateful for Michelle's compassion and service to our state and her commitment to some of our most vulnerable Coloradans," said Governor Polis.
"It has been an honor to be part of this administration. I leave with tremendous confidence in the CDHS leadership team and their ability to continue the important work of providing bold and innovative health and human services to the people of this state. I have been honored to work alongside so many dedicated and talented public servants, and I am deeply grateful for all they do every day on behalf of Coloradans," commented Michelle Barnes.
Under Michelle Barnes's leadership, CDHS helped hundreds of thousands of vulnerable kids and families get access to the benefits and services needed to thrive. Barnes also oversaw the Department during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting critical services for those in need and protecting populations in CDHS's care. CDHS has achieved various Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), including improving operations at Colorado's two state mental health hospitals and reducing the number of youth in out-of-home placements. In recent years, Michelle and the CDHS team have made dramatic operational improvements in the SNAP program, including partnering with counties and local governments to achieve their WIG and increase the timeliness of processing of SNAP applications from 75% to more than 95%. Barnes has also overseen the expansion of the services the State provides to Coloradans in need of psychiatric care. From 2023 to 2024, Barnes also served as the interim Commissioner of the Behavioral Health Administration, helping to set up a new agency and improve access to behavioral healthcare for all Coloradans.
Minna Castillo, CDHS's Deputy Executive Director for Community Partnerships, will step in to lead CDHS on a short-term basis. Further updates will be communicated soon regarding CDHS leadership through the remainder of the Polis Administration.
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Original text here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-announces-human-services-executive-director-michelle-barness-departure-state
Ariz. House Republicans: Hobbs' Noncompliance Could Cost Arizona Billions in Health Care Benefits
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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October 7, 2026
Hobbs' Noncompliance Could Cost Arizona Billions in Health Care Benefits
Federal government warns continued Single Audit failures put $18.3 billion in Medicare and other federal funding at risk, including services for seniors and Arizonans with disabilities
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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Arizona State Representative Gail Griffin today warned that the Hobbs administration's continued noncompliance with federal Single Audit requirements is putting billions of dollars in federal funding
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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October 7, 2026
Hobbs' Noncompliance Could Cost Arizona Billions in Health Care Benefits
Federal government warns continued Single Audit failures put $18.3 billion in Medicare and other federal funding at risk, including services for seniors and Arizonans with disabilities
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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Arizona State Representative Gail Griffin today warned that the Hobbs administration's continued noncompliance with federal Single Audit requirements is putting billions of dollars in federal fundingat risk, including health care and long-term care services relied upon by seniors and Arizonans with disabilities.
Under the Hobbs administration, Arizona has missed the federal Single Audit deadline for four consecutive fiscal years. The Single Audit is the annual review Arizona is required to complete to account for how federal funds are spent and whether the State is complying with federal requirements. The fiscal year 2025 audit was due March 31, 2026, and remains outstanding. The Auditor General has projected that it may not be issued until March 5, 2027, less than four weeks before the fiscal year 2026 audit is due.
Arizona spent approximately $28.6 billion in federal funds in fiscal year 2024, including approximately $18.3 billion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Those dollars support the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), including the Arizona Long Term Care System, which pays for nursing home and long-term care services for seniors and Arizonans with disabilities. Federal funding also supports behavioral health treatment, child care assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance, and other safety-net programs.
At a September 21 Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing, United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources Gustav Chiarello called the Hobbs administration's response to Arizona's delinquent Single Audit "inadequate." HHS has authority under federal law to withhold payments, disallow costs, and suspend or terminate federal awards when a state remains out of compliance.
Video of the JLAC hearing is available here: https://bit.ly/4hnx6YC
"Governor Hobbs has allowed Arizona to remain out of compliance year after year, and now the health care and benefits Arizonans depend on are exposed to federal penalties," Representative Griffin said. "We are talking about $18.3 billion in HHS funding and services that seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families rely on. These Arizonans should not have to worry about losing benefits because the Governor has failed to meet basic federal accountability requirements."
Arizona has already seen consequences from its delinquent audits. Federal agencies have withheld or frozen hundreds of millions of dollars from Arizona's public universities because of the late audits, including approximately $154 million from the National Institutes of Health. The universities ultimately separated from the State's Single Audit to protect their federal funding.
Assistant Secretary Chiarello also testified that neither Governor Hobbs nor her office had directly engaged with him or his staff about resolving the delinquency since HHS formally notified the Governor in July that Arizona was not in compliance.
"For four years under Governor Hobbs, this problem has gotten worse instead of better," Representative Griffin said. "Arizona has missed four consecutive federal deadlines, the number of audit findings has grown, and HHS is now warning about federal enforcement. Even after HHS formally notified the Governor that Arizona was not in compliance, her office did not have a direct conversation with the federal official responsible for addressing the delinquency. Four years is more than enough time to get this under control."
At the September hearing, Assistant Secretary Chiarello told lawmakers that the continuing delays leave federal officials without timely information needed to identify problems, ensure federal funds are properly accounted for, and work with Arizona on corrective action. He called for a more credible timeline, greater discipline, and better communication from the State.
Since the hearing, the Hobbs administration has offered no new timeline for bringing Arizona back into compliance.
"Governor Hobbs needs to take responsibility and fix this," Representative Griffin said. "Arizona needs a credible timeline, direct engagement with the Department of Health and Human Services, and an immediate plan to bring the State back into compliance. Seniors, families, and Arizonans with disabilities should not have their health care and other essential benefits put at risk because the administration cannot get its financial reporting in order."
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Gail Griffin is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 19, which includes areas of Greenlee, Graham, Cochise, and eastern Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. She also serves as Chairman of the House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee.
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Original text here: https://www.azleg.gov/press/house/57LEG/2R/261007GRIFFINJLAC.pdf
Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 133 New Jobs
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 133 New Jobs
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COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Accu-Precision, a Colorado-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial customers, has selected Colorado Springs for expansion of its manufacturing operations.
"I am thrilled to see Accu-Precision
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DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 133 New Jobs
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COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Accu-Precision, a Colorado-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial customers, has selected Colorado Springs for expansion of its manufacturing operations.
"I am thrilled to see Accu-Precisionexpand in Colorado Springs. By bringing 133 new good-paying jobs and investing millions in a new state-of-the-art facility, we're building the future of American manufacturing right here in Colorado," said Governor Polis.
Accu-Precision produces custom parts, sheet metal and assemblies for customers in the aerospace and industrial sectors. As a result of substantial new contracts with an aerospace prime, the company plans to develop a new, 110,000-square-foot facility. Total capital investment associated with the project is expected to exceed $45 million across three phases. Expansion in Colorado Springs will provide Accu-Precision with additional capacity to support its continued growth while strengthening Colorado's advanced manufacturing and aerospace supply chain.
"We are looking forward to attracting the best and the brightest in one of the most beautiful places in the nation. This state-of-the-art facility will allow us to grow our advanced manufacturing in partnership with a community that welcomes our presence," said Mike McCue, President at Accu-Precision.
In Colorado, Accu-Precision expects to create up to 133 net new jobs at an average annual wage of $73,032.74, which is 107% of the average annual wage in El Paso County. The positions will include manufacturing technicians, operators, engineers and supervisors.
"Advanced manufacturing is a driving force behind Colorado's strong economy. Accu-Precision's expansion in Colorado Springs highlights the strength of our pro-business environment, our talented workforce, and our ongoing commitment to supporting innovative companies that create quality jobs across our state," said OEDIT Executive Director Eve Lieberman.
To support the company's expansion in Colorado, the Colorado Economic Development Commission approved up to $1,729,155 in a performance-based Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit over an eight-year period. These incentives are contingent upon Accu-Precision, referred to as Project Bold throughout the OEDIT review process, meeting net new job creation and salary requirements.
Additionally, the expansion is expected to qualify for El Paso County's 1.23% Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption on capitalized manufacturing machinery.
"Accu-Precision's expansion is a strong vote of confidence in Colorado Springs and in the advanced manufacturing ecosystem we're building here. This investment will create more than 120 new jobs while strengthening the aerospace supply chain that is so important to our region's economy and national security. We're proud to welcome Accu-Precision's continued growth and look forward to supporting their success in Colorado Springs," said Bonnie Goff, Vice President of Economic Development for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.
"Accu-Precision is an exciting investment in El Paso County and another example of why companies are choosing our region to grow and build for the future," said Carrie Geitner, Chair of the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. "We are committed to making it easier to do business here by keeping County processes efficient, providing a predictable business environment, investing in critical infrastructure, and working alongside our regional partners to move projects forward. We are proud to welcome Accu-Precision to El Paso County and look forward to the jobs and opportunities it will create and the positive impact it will have on our community and region."
"Accu-Precision's investment in Colorado Springs is a win for our community and another vote of confidence in our city as a place where businesses can start, grow, and succeed," said City of Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. "This expansion means new jobs and opportunities for our residents, a stronger advanced manufacturing and aerospace ecosystem, and continued momentum for our local economy. It also demonstrates what is possible when the public and private sectors work together to create the conditions for responsible growth and shared prosperity. We are grateful Accu-Precision is choosing Colorado Springs for its next chapter; and we are proud to grow alongside them," said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade.
In addition to Colorado, Accu-Precision considered Ohio for expansion. The company currently has 70 employees, all of whom are located in Colorado.
About OEDIT's Global Business Development Division
Global Business Development (GBD) is a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. GBD supports Colorado businesses and communities by using a data-driven approach to recruit, support, and retain businesses that contribute to a robust and diversified economy. We align our portfolio of programs, services, and incentives with industries that benefit Colorado companies and elevate the state's national and international competitiveness. GBD also hosts foreign delegations and participates in trade and investment missions around the world to strengthen global awareness of Colorado. With a highly educated and motivated workforce, a thriving innovation economy, and nation-leading entrepreneurial spirit, Colorado is a top market for business development.
About the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. Under the leadership of the Governor and in collaboration with economic development partners across the state, we foster a thriving business environment through funding and financial programs, training, consulting and informational resources across industries and regions. We promote economic growth and long-term job creation by recruiting, retaining, and expanding Colorado businesses and providing programs that support entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes at every stage of growth. Our goal is to protect what makes our state a great place to live, work, start a business, raise a family, visit and retire--and make it accessible to everyone. Learn more about OEDIT.
About the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation
Serving as the area's largest chamber of commerce and economic development organization, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC works to build and maintain a superior business climate where companies of all kinds can thrive. It supports existing and future local businesses to fuel a diverse economy and high quality of life. Learn more at www.cscedc.com.
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Original text here: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/accu-precision-selects-colorado-springs-6815-million-manufacturing-expansion-creating-133-new
