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COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 31 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on May 29, 2026:

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SCDOT Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) joined local and state officials and community members today for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project in Chapin.

Key Improvements include the installation of divided medians to improve traffic safety and reduce conflict points, boulevard-style roadway improvements through downtown ... Show Full Article

Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration to Turn Former Manufacturing Site in Cumberland County Into a Shovel-Ready, Mixed-Use Urban Development

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 29, 2026:

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Shapiro Administration to Turn Former Manufacturing Site in Cumberland County into a Shovel-Ready, Mixed-Use Urban Development

Real Estate Collaborative Frog Switch will use the $750,000 grant for excavation, disposal of hazardous building materials, soil remediation, and more at the former Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company site in Carlisle Borough.

Projects like this one reinforce the commitment by the Shapiro Administration to create healthier, ... Show Full Article HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 31 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 29, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration to Turn Former Manufacturing Site in Cumberland County into a Shovel-Ready, Mixed-Use Urban Development Real Estate Collaborative Frog Switch will use the $750,000 grant for excavation, disposal of hazardous building materials, soil remediation, and more at the former Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company site in Carlisle Borough. Projects like this one reinforce the commitment by the Shapiro Administration to create healthier,stronger communities across Pennsylvania.

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Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of $750,000 through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to Real Estate Collaborative Frog Switch, LLC to perform site remediation at 600 East High Street in Carlisle Borough -- clearing an abandoned brownfield site for future mixed-use urban development.

The more than 17-acre site, formerly the Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company site, was used as a manufacturing campus supplying railway components and later manganese steel casting for mining until 2023. Following the remediation work, the site in Cumberland County will meet environmental conditions for future mixed-use urban development.

"Cleaning up and transforming former industrial sites creates stronger and healthier communities, and new opportunities for growth," said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. "This ISRP investment will turn an abandoned manufacturing plant in Carlisle into a space that better services the needs of the community. The Shapiro Administration will continue to support local revitalization, spur economic development, address public health and safety, and provide new opportunities for communities across Pennsylvania."

ISRP funds will be used for pre- and post- excavation sampling, excavation, disposal of hazardous building materials, and soil remediation.

"Thanks to ISRP and the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund, places like Carlisle can clean up old brownfields and build something that benefits the community," said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. "It's a win-win for the area - getting rid of a polluted site and bringing new economic development."

This project by Real Estate Collaborative Frog Switch, LLC was also supported by a prior $10.2 million award through the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program in May 2025.

Governor Shapiro has called for an additional $20 million for the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Fund in his 2026-27 Budget Proposal to protect Pennsylvanians from dangerous toxic waste sites and repurpose the land for economic development. For too long, hazardous waste sites, abandoned mine lands, and abandoned wells have sat vacant and released toxic chemicals into the environment because Pennsylvania didn't have the resources or the speed to get projects up and running. The Shapiro Administration is working to fix that -- building shovel-ready sites, cleaning up abandoned mine land and hazardous waste sites so communities can put those areas back to good use, and aggressively plugging abandoned or orphaned wells that are polluting our air and water.

The ISRP provides loans and grants for environmental assessments and remediation carried out by eligible applicants who did not cause or contribute to the contamination. The program is designed to foster the cleanup of environmental contamination at industrial sites, thereby bringing blighted land into productive reuse.

For more information about the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) or DCED, visit the agency's website (https://dced.pa.gov/).

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Original text here: https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-to-turn-former-manufacturing-site-in-cumberland-county-into-a-shovel-ready-mixed-use-urban-development/

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards With Distinction

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:

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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction

Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction:

* Northeastern Local School District (Clark County)

* Springfield City School District (Clark County)

* Beachwood City School District (Cuyahoga County)

* Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School ... Show Full Article

Ohio Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release:

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Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in April for their clean audit reports:

* Hillsdale Local School District (Ashland County)

* Nelsonville-York City School District (Athens County)

* Marshall High School (Butler County)

* Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy (Butler County)

* Brown Local School District (Carroll County)

* Cliff Park High School ... Show Full Article

NYPA to Launch Modernization Project of Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 31 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:

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NYPA to Launch Modernization Project of Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center

Upgrades to Enhance Exhibits, Improve Visitor Experience and Preserve Historic 1881 Barn

New Nuclear Education Exhibit to ExploreAdvanced Nuclear Technologies and Career Pathways

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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it will begin a restoration and enhancement project at the visitors center for the Blenheim-Gilboa (B-G) Pumped Storage Power Project. The renovation is part of the Power Authority's ... Show Full Article

B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the Israel Day on Fifth Parade

ALBANY, New York, May 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:

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B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the Israel Day on Fifth Parade

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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York City.

B-ROLL of the Governor marching in the parade is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4).

VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4).

AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are ... Show Full Article ALBANY, New York, May 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the Israel Day on Fifth Parade * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul marched in the annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York City. B-ROLL of the Governor marching in the parade is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks areavailable in audio form here.

PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page will post photos of the event here.

A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:

Good morning, friends. Today we march in defiance and also to stand up for the values that define New York State since its very beginning. We will always be that bastion, that beacon of hope for others to be able to live the way they want to live, and practice their religious belief freely from harassment. That is why just one hour ago, I was proud to stand with our leaders from JCRC and UJA and other organizations to literally sign the 'Buffer Bill' -the first ever in the State of New York that says when you go to worship with your families, you should not have to endure harassment, intimidation or hatred from anyone.

We're going to stand up and make sure that you're protected on our streets and in our subways and in our schools and our community centers, because this is who we are, my friends, and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. We stand up for each other. We are allies with one another, and hate against one is hate against all.

And I, as the Governor of the greatest state in the nation, will not tolerate it.

Let's march, everybody. Let's march.

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Original text here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/b-roll-video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-marches-israel-day-fifth-parade

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS LEGISLATION

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS LEGISLATION

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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the General Assembly's unanimous passage of his legislation to improve state programs serving victims of crime.

"This legislation represents a package of reforms that will improve the vital services that support victims of crime on their path toward recovery," Raoul said. "I remain committed to ensuring that crime victims receive appropriate resources ... Show Full Article CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL APPLAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF VICTIMS' RIGHTS LEGISLATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the General Assembly's unanimous passage of his legislation to improve state programs serving victims of crime. "This legislation represents a package of reforms that will improve the vital services that support victims of crime on their path toward recovery," Raoul said. "I remain committed to ensuring that crime victims receive appropriate resourcesand support, and I thank the members of our SASETA working group as well as Senator Julie Morrison and Representative Kelly Cassidy for their continued work and advocacy."

Senate Bill 3506 would allow hospitals and approved pediatric healthcare facilities to use TeleSANE, an interactive telecommunications system, in accordance with the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. The system allows a qualified medical provider to consult remotely on a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors who are age 13 or older. TeleSANE gives providers who are training to be qualified medical providers more opportunities to complete their clinical logs, and gives treatment hospitals options that could help reduce burdensome patient transfers and wait times by improving access to providers.

Senate Bill 3506 also clarifies that the notices sent to crime victims under the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act must include the purpose - not just the date, time and place - of court proceedings. This will ensure that crime victims know when a detainee is before a judge and may be released. Having this information will allow victims who want to make a statement to be heard, in keeping with the intent of the Illinois Constitution, Crime Victims Bill of Rights, and the Pretrial Fairness Act.

The legislation would also improve the functionality and effectiveness of the Address Confidentiality Program administered by the Attorney General's office.

Senate Bill 3506 was initiated by Raoul and is sponsored in the House by Rep. Kelly Cassidy and in the Senate by Sen. Julie Morrison.

"I am proud to be an active member of the Attorney General's SASETA working group," said Rep. Kelly Cassidy. "Passage of SB 3506 represents another significant step forward in the ongoing work to ensure that survivors of sexual violence receive the care they need when and where they need it, are treated with care and respect, and most of all are believed."

"I am grateful to have collaborated with Attorney General Kwame Raoul and his office on Senate Bill 3506 as we worked to strengthen the rights of crime victims and ensure additional resources for medical facilities that assist with forensic examinations," said State Senator Julie Morrison. "Thanks to this effort, community members are one step closer to easier access to forensic examinations and fortified rights."

Senate Bill 3506 unanimously passed in the House today after passing without opposition in the Senate earlier this month. The legislation will now go to the governor's desk for approval.

The Attorney General's Violence Prevention and Crime Victim Services Division helps victims and families on their road to recovery with trauma-informed, statewide programs and resources. Since taking office, Raoul has strengthened the division by expanding access to crime victim services and implementing a more victim-centric approach to assisting survivors and families.

For additional information on services for crime victims or to report a violation of victims' rights, individuals can call the Attorney General's Crime Victims Assistance Line at 1-800-228-3368 or visit the Attorney General's website. For additional information about the SANE Program or to sign up for SANE trainings, individuals can visit the Attorney General's website. Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking can apply for the Address Confidentiality Program through the Attorney General's office in order to receive a substitute address that can be used to create or update public records or for personal use.

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Original text here: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-applauds-final-passage-of-victims-rights-legislation

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