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Statement From Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro on Today's Guilty Plea in Assassination Attempt and Arson Attack on the Governor's Residence
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:

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Statement from Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro on Today's Guilty Plea in Assassination Attempt and Arson Attack on the Governor's Residence

Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro delivered remarks following the guilty plea by the individual charged in connection with the attempted assassination of Governor Shapiro and the arson attack at the Governor's Residence in April.

See below for the Governor's remarks as delivered:

"Earlier ... Show Full Article

Senate Chair of Legislature's Energy Committee Releases Statement Opposing CMP Rate Hikes
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 15 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot:

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Senate chair of Legislature's energy committee releases statement opposing CMP rate hikes

Today, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, the Senate chair of the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, released the following statement ahead of the Public Utilities Commission's first public hearing regarding CMP rate changes.

"Mainers just trying to stay warm and keep the lights on are not piggy banks," said Sen. Lawrence. "We've worked hard in the ... Show Full Article

Miss. Ag Commissioner Gipson and F.A.R.M. Council Seeks Farmer and Ag Industry Input
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 15 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:

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Ag Commissioner Gipson and F.A.R.M. Council Seeks Farmer and Ag Industry Input

Regional F.A.R.M. Meetings to be held in Hinds, Forrest, Lee, Lincoln and Washington Counties

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Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson and members of the Future of Agriculture Resiliency for Mississippi (F.A.R.M.) Council will host five stakeholder meetings in key regions of the state to obtain insights on critical issues facing farmers and the agriculture ... Show Full Article

MTA Launches Fall 2025 Customers Count Survey
NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:

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MTA Launches Fall 2025 Customers Count Survey

Online Survey Available from Tuesday, Oct. 14 Through Sunday, Nov. 2

Takes an Average of 10-15 Minutes to Complete

Findings Will Help MTA Improve Service Throughout Network

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the launch of its Fall 2025 Customers Count Survey for New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and Access-A-Ride Paratransit customers. The results, ... Show Full Article

Kansas Supreme Court Adopts New Rule for Remote Hearings and Appearances
TOPEKA, Kansas, Oct. 15 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025:

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Supreme Court adopts new rule for remote hearings and appearances

The Kansas Supreme Court today adopted a new rule that describes a district court's discretion to hold a remote proceeding or allow a remote appearance, as well as the process to request either and the factors a judge may consider when deciding whether to grant such a request.

The court adopted Supreme Court Rule 103: Remote Proceedings and Appearances through Administrative Order 2025-RL-131 filed today. The rule takes ... Show Full Article

Ceasefire Virginia Smashes Expectations According to New VCU Report
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 (TNSrep) -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release:

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Ceasefire Virginia Smashes Expectations According to New VCU Report

VCU Center for Public Policy Finds Ceasefire Virginia Successful

Ceasefire Cities Responsible for 64% of Reduction in Murder Rate; 40% Reduction in Violent Crime

Ceasefire Announces New SAUSA for Fairfax County, Northern Virginia

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Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the three-year anniversary of Ceasefire Virginia with the publication of a new preliminary report from the Virginia Commonwealth ... Show Full Article

Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on Oct. 14, 2025:

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Secretary of State Wes Allen Releases Business Basics Tutorial Video

Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is releasing a tutorial video titled, "Business Basics: Structures and Business Filings," aimed at providing support and guidance to Alabama's small business owners. The tutorial video includes information covering how to efficiently use the Business Services functions of the Secretary of State's website and Alabama laws and regulations related to business formation and filings. ... Show Full Article