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N.C. State Treasurer: High Bond Ratings For 2nd Day in a Row; Another AAA Rating for North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 18 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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High Bond Ratings For 2nd Day in a Row; Another AAA Rating for North Carolina

More good news from bonding agencies today - as S&P assigned another AAA bond rating to North Carolina's outstanding general obligation bonds. This is the highest ranking a state can be given and indicates it is both financially stable and has a high level of credit worthiness.

State Treasurer Brad Briner points out this is the second of three major bonding agencies who have now scrutinized ... Show Full Article

Mo. A.G. Hanaway Secures More Than $60,000 Restitution In Camden County Home Remodeling Fraud Case
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 18 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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Attorney General Hanaway Secures More Than $60,000 Restitution In Camden County Home Remodeling Fraud Case

Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Brandon Ward, owner of Insight Contractors, has been sentenced for one felony count of Deceptive Business Practice and one felony count of Stealing in connection with a home remodeling scheme that defrauded Missouri consumers.

In 2022, Ward accepted a total of $61,650 in upfront payments ... Show Full Article

Minn. Gov. Walz Appoints Nathan LaCoursiere to Fill Sixth Judicial District Vacancy
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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Governor Walz Appoints Nathan LaCoursiere to Fill Sixth Judicial District Vacancy

Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Nathan LaCoursiere as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Sixth Judicial District. LaCoursiere will replace the Honorable Eric L. Hylden and will be chambered in Duluth in St. Louis County.

"Nathan LaCoursiere will be a remarkable judge," said Governor Walz. "What makes him so talented is not only his legal acumen, but his deep sense of what ... Show Full Article

Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 'To The Stars' Ceremony
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 18 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Commerce Celebrate Kansas Businesses at 2025 'To The Stars' Ceremony

Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night at the Robert W. Plaster Center at Pittsburg State University for their outstanding contributions to Kansas communities and the state economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce's 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony.

It was announced at the ceremony, attended by nearly 500 people, that Grey ... Show Full Article

California Invests Nearly $5 Billion for Local Projects to Improve Roadways, New Alternative Transport Options
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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California invests nearly $5 billion for local projects to improve roadways, new alternative transport options

What you need to know: Nearly $5 billion is being invested into infrastructure projects across California by fixing roads and bridges and building new zero emission projects.

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MERCED - Continuing to improve regional roadways and enhance public transportation overall, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $5 billion to improve safety and mobility on ... Show Full Article

Arizona State Senate Republicans: President Trump's DOJ Supports Arizona's Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025:

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President Trump's DOJ Supports Arizona's Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Under President Donald J. Trump's leadership, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has intervened in Senate President Warren Petersen's prolonged legal battle to protect the integrity of Arizona elections. The brief in support of the Arizona Legislature's position comes after the Ninth Circuit invalidated a state law strengthening proof of citizenship requirements.

"We are ... Show Full Article

Alabama Expands Aviation Training to Meet Soaring Industry Demand
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news on Oct. 17, 2025:

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Alabama expands aviation training to meet soaring industry demand

OPELIKA, Alabama -- Southern Union State Community College celebrated a significant milestone as the first class of its Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduated, marking another step forward in Alabama's ongoing effort to strengthen the talent pipeline for the aerospace and aviation industries.

Nineteen Southern Union students recently completed the two-year program, making them eligible to take the Federal ... Show Full Article