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Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Coalitions Supporting President Trump's Activation of National Guard
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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Drummond leads coalitions supporting President Trump's activation of National Guard

Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading two multi-state coalitions of attorneys general to support President Trump's activation of the National Guard in Chicago and Portland.

In amicus briefs filed this week, Drummond and more than a dozen other state attorneys general asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to deny the State of Illinois' motion ... Show Full Article

Md. A.G. Brown Supports Challenge to Executive Orders Unlawfully Targeting Transgender Individuals and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:

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Attorney General Brown Supports Challenge to Executive Orders Unlawfully Targeting Transgender Individuals and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to President Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives and programs that support transgender individuals.

Attorney General ... Show Full Article

Ill. Gov. Pritzker Announces Global Quantum Computing Pioneer, Pasqal, to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025:

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Governor Pritzker Announces Global Quantum Computing Pioneer, Pasqal, to Establish U.S. Headquarters in Illinois

French Tech Leader to Invest More Than $65 million, Create 50 New Jobs at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) on Chicago's South Side

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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, will establish their U.S. headquarters ... Show Full Article

Carbon Management Coming Soon to California: Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Paving Way for Climate Pollution-cutting Technology
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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Carbon management coming soon to California: Governor Newsom signs legislation paving way for climate pollution-cutting technology

What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation to help foster the state's carbon management market, a key piece of the state's efforts to cut climate pollution.

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Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed legislation that will boost the state's burgeoning carbon capture, removal and storage market - a critical part of California's ... Show Full Article

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Ongoing Los Angeles Rebuilding Efforts, Strengthen Future Disaster Response and Recovery
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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Governor Newsom signs bipartisan legislation to boost ongoing Los Angeles rebuilding efforts, strengthen future disaster response and recovery

What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a bipartisan package of bills to aid in the rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles following the devastating fires earlier this year. This legislation represents one of the most significant reforms to the state's disaster response, incorporating lessons learned and strengthening ... Show Full Article

Calif. Gov. Newsom Pre-deploys Resources Ahead of Potential Storm Impacts in Imperial and San Bernardino Counties
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025:

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Governor Newsom pre-deploys resources ahead of potential storm impacts in Imperial and San Bernardino counties

SAN BERNARDINO - Governor Gavin Newsom today approved the prepositioning of fire and rescue resources in Imperial and San Bernardino counties in response to extreme weather conditions forecast to impact the areas starting Thursday, October 9 through Saturday, October 11, 2025. The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla are expected to bring rainfall and impact ... Show Full Article

Ala. Commerce Dept.: EDPA Launches Statewide Technology Attraction Strategy Focused on Founders
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 11 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2025:

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EDPA launches statewide technology attraction strategy focused on founders

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in coordination with the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama, today announced a comprehensive statewide strategy to recruit and support high- growth technology companies.

The approach is organized around the principle of "Alabama Puts Founders First" and brings together new and expanded initiatives to help startups ... Show Full Article