States, Cities and Counties
Here's a look at documents covering state government, cities and counties
Featured Stories
R.I. Gov. McKee Signs Bills Into Law on June 18, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
* * *
Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills:
* Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/811b4191-5bca-4f56-a664-efa3759421fa.pdf)
Click to view a transmittal message for S2139 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/5bcebcbd-3c97-47bf-b97b-8d48d22b5f66.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7163 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/6e5eeac4-bf04-42a1-b8ea-bda95009ee95.pdf).
Click
... Show Full Article
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
* * *
Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law
Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills:
* Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/811b4191-5bca-4f56-a664-efa3759421fa.pdf)
Click to view a transmittal message for S2139 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/5bcebcbd-3c97-47bf-b97b-8d48d22b5f66.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7163 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/6e5eeac4-bf04-42a1-b8ea-bda95009ee95.pdf).
Clickto view a transmittal message for S2787 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/553927c4-76b9-4502-989a-23db22c5184d.pdf).
Click to view a transmittal message for H7415 (https://files.constantcontact.com/95de6620601/8ddd9116-fe5d-4b12-b8ff-f4e7e4904f8e.pdf).
* * *
Original text here: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-signs-bills-law-13
Pa. Labor Dept.: State Unemployment Rate Remains Under National Average at 4.2 Percent
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news:
* * *
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Remains Under National Average at 4.2 Percent
Pennsylvania reached a record high of 6,209,500 total nonfarm jobs, adding thousands of jobs in May.
-
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for May 2026.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was at 4.2 percent for the fourth month in a row in May. The PA rate remained one-tenth of a percentage point below the U.S.
... Show Full Article
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 (TNSxrep) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news:
* * *
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Remains Under National Average at 4.2 Percent
Pennsylvania reached a record high of 6,209,500 total nonfarm jobs, adding thousands of jobs in May.
-
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for May 2026.
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was at 4.2 percent for the fourth month in a row in May. The PA rate remained one-tenth of a percentage point below the U.S.unemployment rate, which was also unchanged over the month at 4.3 percent.
The Commonwealth's unemployment rate matched its May 2025 level of 4.2 percent. The United States' rate was also unchanged over the past 12 months.
Pennsylvania's civilian labor force -- the estimated number of residents working or looking for work -- was up 19,000 over the month to a record high 6,626,000 in May. Employment accounted for the bulk of the gain while unemployment was little changed over the month.
Pennsylvania's total nonfarm jobs were up 9,000 over the month to a record high of 6,209,500 in May. Jobs increased in seven of the 11 industry supersectors. The largest volume gain was in education & health services (+4,300), which rose to a record high level, while the largest decline was in construction (-1,700). Over the year, jobs were up 36,200 with gains in six of the 11 supersectors. The largest volume gain from last May was in education & health services (+37,200).
Additional information is available on the L&I website at www.dli.pa.gov.
* * *
The above data are seasonally adjusted. Seasonally adjusted data provide the most valid month-to-month comparison. May 2026 data are preliminary and subject to revision.
* * *
Table: Current Labor Force Statistics
Table: Pennsylvania Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment
* * *
Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/newsroom/pennsylvania-unemployment-rate-remains-under-national-average-at
N.J. A.G. Davenport: Middlesex County Man Convicted of Insurance Fraud, Theft, and Falsifying Records
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
* * *
Middlesex County Man Convicted of Insurance Fraud, Theft, and Falsifying Records
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that a Middlesex County man has been convicted of insurance fraud and other crimes for submitting a fraudulent insurance claim.
Andre Love, 49, of East Brunswick, was convicted of third-degree insurance fraud, attempted theft by deception, and fourth-degree falsifying records
... Show Full Article
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
* * *
Middlesex County Man Convicted of Insurance Fraud, Theft, and Falsifying Records
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that a Middlesex County man has been convicted of insurance fraud and other crimes for submitting a fraudulent insurance claim.
Andre Love, 49, of East Brunswick, was convicted of third-degree insurance fraud, attempted theft by deception, and fourth-degree falsifying recordsfollowing a four-day trial before Superior Court Judge Robert J. Jones in Middlesex County.
"Insurance exists to protect individuals and businesses from legitimate losses, not to provide a means for people to profit through deception," said Attorney General Davenport. "When fraudsters try to take more than their fair share by seeking benefits to which they are not entitled, we all stand to lose. Holding fraudsters accountable helps protect consumers, businesses, and honest policyholders, while supporting broader efforts to promote affordability for New Jersey residents and businesses."
"Our office works closely with insurance companies to make sure this kind of fraud is detected quickly and dealt with appropriately," said Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Bernard Cooney. "In this case, the insurer recognized something was amiss with the claim filed by the defendant, and referred the matter to us for investigation. This case demonstrates how collaboration between insurers and OIFP can help identify fraud, protect the integrity of the insurance system, and hold offenders accountable."
According to documents filed in this case and the evidence at trial, Love, owner of Love's Tree Removal in East Brunswick, submitted a fraudulent claim to Markel Insurance for damage to a 1995 Caterpillar Wheel Loader. Love opened the policy in September 2020, and filed the claim on May 28, 2021, claiming the loader was damaged by an employee two days before he filed the claim. On June 9, 2021, Love submitted an invoice for repairs from Monroe Repairs LLC that included a meter reading and an estimate of over $28,000.
Love had received an estimate for the same transmission damage on the same machine in April 2020, approximately five months before submitting the policy application and more than a year before filing the claim. The April 2020 estimate and the documents Love submitted in June 2021 included an identical meter reading and total work estimate. The owner of Monroe Repairs LLC confirmed that the company neither evaluated the loader for the work in question nor prepared the invoice submitted by Love.
Deputy Attorneys General Jana Robinson and Vladimir D'Argenio tried the case for OIFP. The investigation was conducted by OIFP Detective Brianna Rafferty and Detective Nicholas Esposito. Analyst Bethany Schussler also assisted on the case.
OIFP's mission includes coordination of all anti-insurance fraud activities statewide, and many successful prosecutions are a result of initial anonymous tips. If you suspect insurance fraud or have information about a potential case, OIFP wants to hear from you. You can report fraud anonymously by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-877-55-FRAUD or visiting www.NJInsurancefraud.org. State regulations permit a reward to be paid to eligible persons who provide information that leads to an arrest, prosecution, and conviction for insurance fraud.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.njoag.gov/middlesex-county-man-convicted-of-insurance-fraud-theft-and-falsifying-records/
Italian Auto Industry Supplier Vulcaflex Picks Auburn for First North American Facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 19 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
* * *
Italian auto industry supplier Vulcaflex picks Auburn for first North American facility
Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn.
The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs, company and state officials said.
"Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn," Governor Kay Ivey said. "I'm confident Vulcaflex chose wisely in locating here and will find
... Show Full Article
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 19 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
* * *
Italian auto industry supplier Vulcaflex picks Auburn for first North American facility
Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn.
The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs, company and state officials said.
"Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn," Governor Kay Ivey said. "I'm confident Vulcaflex chose wisely in locating here and will findthe community partners, skilled workforce and business-friendly environment that continues to grow Alabama's automotive industry."
Vulcaflex is a family-owned company founded in 1965 in Cotignola, Italy. It manufactures advanced surface materials used in the interior of automobiles.
"The North American market is of great importance to our company," said CEO Roberto Bozzi. "We are excited to establish in Alabama a complete production of our synthetic leather materials for the automotive industry in the US, Canada and Mexico.
"The combination of our unique Italian design and the local production in the U.S. will allow us to grow our market alongside globally known automotive manufacturers with assembly plants in North America."
Vulcaflex worked with the Alabama Department of Commerce's European Office to visit Alabama and then selected Auburn Technology Park West for its facility. The site is being prepped for construction.
"Vulcaflex selecting Auburn was the result of flawless collaboration between the State of Alabama, the City of Auburn, Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College and the utility companies," said Auburn Mayor Ron Anders. "I am grateful to everyone involved. On behalf of the City Council, we welcome the Italian company Vulcaflex to Auburn."
* * *
Original text here: https://www.madeinalabama.com/2026/06/italian-auto-industry-supplier-vulcaflex-picks-auburn-for-first-north-american-facility/
Illinois Supreme Court: Jerome Galang Named Director of Illinois Judicial College
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
* * *
JEROME GALANG NAMED DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS JUDICIAL COLLEGE
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College (College).
Galang brings more than a decade of distinguished state and federal experience in judicial education, curriculum development, and court administration. As Director, Galang will lead the College's ongoing efforts to provide high-quality,
... Show Full Article
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
* * *
JEROME GALANG NAMED DIRECTOR OF ILLINOIS JUDICIAL COLLEGE
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College (College).
Galang brings more than a decade of distinguished state and federal experience in judicial education, curriculum development, and court administration. As Director, Galang will lead the College's ongoing efforts to provide high-quality,accessible, and impactful professional education to judges and justice partners throughout Illinois. His first day will be August 10.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jerome back to the AOIC and to the Illinois Judicial College," AOIC Director Marcia Meis said. "His proven leadership, deep understanding of adult education, and unwavering commitment to the College's mission make him exceptionally well-suited to guide the next decade of innovation and service."
Galang previously served eight years in the Judicial Education Division and Judicial College Division of the AOIC, rising to the positions of Assistant Director and Deputy Director. In these roles, he guided strategic planning, oversaw the development and delivery of statewide judicial education programs, supported the College Board of Trustees, and collaborated with committees and workgroups responsible for advancing the College's mission.
"I am grateful and honored by the Illinois Supreme Court and Director Meis' confidence in me to serve the Judicial Branch in this capacity," Galang said. "As the College celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, I am excited to work closely with the College Board of Trustees, Standing Committees and Workgroups, AOIC staff, and our Judicial Branch partners in continuing a tradition of delivering transformative, multidisciplinary education. As the College looks towards the next 10 years and beyond, I look forward to seeking opportunities for innovation in programming and operations to enhance our work and advance the College's charge of empowering the judiciary and justice partners with the professional competencies to effectively administer justice."
Most recently, Galang served as Assistant Division Director at the Federal Judicial Center, overseeing education specialists responsible for developing and implementing competency-based learning for the federal probation and pretrial services system. His leadership included strategic planning, program oversight, and the integration of evidence-based practices and implementation-science principles to support lasting behavior change and organizational improvement across the federal courts.
Galang earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with Honors, from the University of Chicago.
The Illinois Judicial College, established in 2016, serves as the primary vehicle for the planning, development, and provision of all educational programs and training on behalf of the Supreme Court.
* * *
Original text here: https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/4662f12b-ae00-4a47-876a-7457b6837dde/Jerome%20Galang%20Named%20Director%20of%20Illinois%20Judicial%20College.pdf
Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker Selected as 2026-27 Miss. State Board of Education Junior Student Representative
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 19 -- The Mississippi State Board of Education issued the following news release:
* * *
Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker selected as 2026-27 State Board of Education junior student representative
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Cannon Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2026-27 school year.
Michelle Xie, the 2025-26 junior student representative of Oak Grove High School in the Lamar County School District, is now serving as the 2026-27 SBE
... Show Full Article
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 19 -- The Mississippi State Board of Education issued the following news release:
* * *
Gulfport High School's Cannon Parker selected as 2026-27 State Board of Education junior student representative
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has selected Cannon Parker of Gulfport High School (GHS) in the Gulfport School District to serve as the high school SBE junior representative for the 2026-27 school year.
Michelle Xie, the 2025-26 junior student representative of Oak Grove High School in the Lamar County School District, is now serving as the 2026-27 SBEsenior student representative.
Student representatives are non-voting SBE members who serve two years and provide input on policy decisions that affect Mississippi public schools. Each year after the senior representative graduates, the junior representative is promoted to the senior representative position and a new junior representative is appointed.
At Gulfport High School, Cannon is a Class of 2028 Student Council Representative, a member of the school's golf, football, and baseball teams; and serves as a GHS representative to mentor West Elementary Student Council Members. He is a member of the school's 30-plus Club, having scored a 33 on the ACT. He also holds a 4.25 grade point average. His additional community service and extracurricular activities include assisting with a Salvation Army Thanksgiving food drive, Kiwanis Pancake Day and being a youth group leader for a St. James Youth Group canned food drive.
"I believe I can help bring positive change to my community and to the state. It is important to me that students are provided with the opportunities they need to succeed and that their voices are heard in decisions that directly affect their education," Cannon wrote in his student rep application. "The policies and initiatives of the Board should be student-centered and created with students' best interests in mind. I believe I would be a strong candidate for this position because I am able to represent diverse groups of students across my district. My experiences both in the classroom and on the athletic field have allowed me to connect with students from different backgrounds, interests, and academic paths."
The SBE chose Max Evans of Corinth High School in the Corinth School District as the alternate junior representative. An alternate is named to fulfill the term of the junior student representative should the representative be unable to complete the term for any reason.
The eligible applicant pool for the 2026-27 junior representative included 33 students. The 11 semifinalists will join the Mississippi Department of Education State Superintendent Student Advisory Council, which will provide input about educational opportunities and policy with the state superintendent of education.
Approximately 15 state boards of education have successfully implemented student advisory programs. In 2018, the SBE adopted a policy outlining the criteria for adding student representatives to the State Board.
Find all MDE news releases at mdek12.org/news.
* * *
Original text here: https://mdek12.org/communications/2026/06/18/gulfport-high-schools-cannon-parker-selected-as-2026-27-state-board-of-education-junior-student-representative/
Ariz. State Reps. Selina Bliss and Matt Gress Represent Arizona at GOPAC Emerging Leaders Summit
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 19 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
* * *
Reps. Selina Bliss and Matt Gress Represent Arizona at GOPAC Emerging Leaders Summit
Arizona lawmakers selected for national program preparing the next generation of Republican leadership
-
State Representatives Selina Bliss and Matt Gress have returned from the 15th Annual GOPAC Emerging Leaders Summit after being selected among 35 Republican legislators nationwide for GOPAC's 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders.
House Speaker Steve Montenegro nominated Reps. Bliss and Gress for the year-long program
... Show Full Article
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 19 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
* * *
Reps. Selina Bliss and Matt Gress Represent Arizona at GOPAC Emerging Leaders Summit
Arizona lawmakers selected for national program preparing the next generation of Republican leadership
-
State Representatives Selina Bliss and Matt Gress have returned from the 15th Annual GOPAC Emerging Leaders Summit after being selected among 35 Republican legislators nationwide for GOPAC's 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders.
House Speaker Steve Montenegro nominated Reps. Bliss and Gress for the year-long programbased on their service in the Arizona Legislature, record of advancing conservative policy, and potential to take on greater leadership. GOPAC selects participants from nominations submitted by legislative leaders across the country.
The Emerging Leaders Summit brought together Republican lawmakers for policy discussions and training in legislative leadership and the effective communication of conservative solutions. Participants studied ways to hold government accountable, strengthen public safety, expand economic opportunity, and deliver better results for the people they serve.
"Republicans are elected to defend freedom, protect the public, and keep government within its proper limits," said Representative Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee. "The summit brought together conservative lawmakers who are confronting many of the same challenges we face in Arizona. I returned with practical ideas that can help us strengthen our communities, protect taxpayers, and govern according to the principles voters sent us here to uphold."
"Conservative principles matter only when we have the discipline and skill to turn them into results," said Representative Gress, Chairman of the House Education Committee. "Arizona Republicans are leading on education, affordability, public safety, and government accountability. The summit gave us an opportunity to examine successful policies from other states and bring the strongest ideas back to Arizona."
Founded in 1978, GOPAC identifies and prepares Republican leaders through policy briefings, issue discussions, leadership training, and collaboration among state lawmakers.
* * *
Original text here: https://www.azleg.gov/press/house/57LEG/2R/260618BLISSGRESSGOPAC.pdf
