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News releases, reports, statements and associated documents covering state government, cities and counties.

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Online Marketplace Features Start-Up Businesses and Locally Sourced Products by HIDOE Student Entrepreneurs
HONOLULU, Hawaii, March 16 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release:

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Fifteen HIDOE schools are participating in this year's Young Entrepreneurs Program, which is designed to empower students in grades 6-12 to develop real-world profitable businesses that feature original locally sourced agricultural products.

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Hawai'i public school students are creating products featuring locally sourced materials and products like coffee, lavender, macadamia nuts, butter, fruits, vegetables and herbs as part of an entrepreneurial program sponsored by the Hawai'i Agricultural ... Show Full Article

N.H. Environmental Services Dept.: Cyanobacteria Webinar Announcement
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 16 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12 p.m., the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will host a webinar to provide an overview of the science of cyanobacteria blooms and how the public can keep safe. The webinar will feature Kate Hastings, Cyanobacteria and Harmful Algal Blooms Program Manager and NHDES' subject matter expert. She will dive into the science of cyanobacteria and describe how to do a self-risk assessment; provide a detailed ... Show Full Article

Minn. Senate Republican Caucus: Senator Coleman - Senate Passes Bipartisan Fix to Last Year's School Resource Officer Law
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 16 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on March 15, 2024:

On Thursday, March 14, Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) voted in favor of a bipartisan fix to last session's school resource officer (SRO) law. This legislation (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=house&f=HF%203489&ssn=0&y=2024) has the support of Minnesota law enforcement and eliminates the overly restrictive language that hinders their ability to act in dangerous situations.

"SROs are integral members of our school community, and their role is essential to the safety ... Show Full Article

Md. Natural Resources Dept.: Maryland Conservation Corps Members Kick Off AmeriCorps Week With Invasive Plant Removal Project
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 16 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on March 15, 2024:

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The Conservation Corps is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources and AmeriCorps

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Maryland Conservation Corps members gathered at Sandy Point State Park on Tuesday to share stories about why they felt called to serve and what they've learned from their work, before setting out for a day of cutting back invasive plants.

As part of AmeriCorps Week, the event brought representatives from AmeriCorps and Maryland state agencies to the Chesapeake ... Show Full Article

Gov. Inslee Issues Proclamation on January Winter Storms
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 16 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following proclamation on January Winter Storms on March 15, 2024:

WHEREAS, a series of atmospheric river events struck Washington State between January 5, 2024, and January 29, 2024, producing straight-line winds, ice, extreme cold temperatures, and heavy rainfall. This, coupled with extreme tidal and wave actions along coastal shorelines, resulted in coastal flooding, saturated soils, and landslides in Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Grays Harbor, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanagan, Pacific, ... Show Full Article

Georgia House: Rep. Lauren McDonald, III and Forsyth County Legislative Delegation Express Support for Constitutional Amendment to Implement Impact Fees for High Growth School Districts
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release:

State Representative and Governor's Floor Leader Lauren McDonald, III (R-Cumming), along with members of the Forsyth County Legislative Delegation, stand united in their support for House Resolution 303 and its enabling legislation, House Bill 585, the 'Georgia Development Impact Fee Act,' which would aim to empower local boards of education in high-growth school systems, including Forsyth County schools, by granting them the authority to impose, levy and collect educational development impact fees.

"Educational ... Show Full Article

Colo. Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
DENVER, Colorado, March 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:

Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law.

* SB24-005 - Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson, and Representatives Karen McCormick and Barbara McLachlan.

* SB24-058 - Landowner Liability Recreational Use Warning Sign, sponsored by Senators Mark Baisley and Dylan Roberts, and Representatives Brianna Titone and Shannon Bird.

* SB24-002 - Local Government Property Tax Credits Rebates, sponsored by ... Show Full Article