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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Thanks Legislature for Good Work, Issues Concise Line-Item Vetoes to Protect Constitutional Balance of Powers
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 7 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026:

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Governor Gordon Thanks Legislature for Good Work, Issues Concise Line-Item Vetoes to Protect Constitutional Balance of Powers

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today presented a series of concise line-item technical vetoes to The Essentials biennial budget, (SEA0027 SF0001) emphasizing the need to preserve Wyoming's constitutional separation of powers and prevent the state budget from becoming a vehicle for legislative overreach that micromanages executive branch functions.

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Shapiro Administration to DHS: No Schuylkill or Berks Detention Warehouses Without Complying With State Law
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on March 6, 2026:

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Shapiro Administration to DHS: No Schuylkill or Berks Detention Warehouses Without Complying with State Law

Administrative orders issued yesterday direct DHS not to occupy planned detention centers until establishing compliance with state and federal environmental requirements

Orders were sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, Tremont Township, and Upper Bern Township

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N.H. Gov. Ayotte Signs Bill Into Law
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 7 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:

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Governor Ayotte Signs Bill into Law

This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bill into law:

* HB 266 - relative to structural changes to the Department of Energy

In addition to giving the Department of Energy the right to appeal in any adjudicative or non-adjudicative proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission, HB 266 includes the following:

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Mo. Department of Natural Resources Awards More Than $1.6 Million Loan for Energy Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 7 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:

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Department of Natural Resources awards more than $1.6 million loan for energy improvements

Hillsboro R-III School District to install HVAC improvements

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of more than $1.6 million to assist the Hillsboro R-III School District with an energy efficiency project. Improvements will include:

Replacing the existing 25-year-old building automation system. The new, ... Show Full Article

Md. A.G. Office: Body-Worn Camera Footage From Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County Released
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 7 -- The Maryland Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:

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Body-Worn Camera Footage from Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Charles County Released

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting involving the Charles County Sheriff's Office that occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland.

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Maine State Sen. Brenner Shares 2026 MDOT Work Plan for State Bridge and Road Projects
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 7 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough:

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Sen. Brenner shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, is pleased to announce the details of Maine's three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 30. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation's strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects.

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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Misuse of Public Funds and Forgery Convictions Against Former Yuma Elementary School District Employee
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 7 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 6, 2026:

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Attorney General Mayes Announces Misuse of Public Funds and Forgery Convictions Against Former Yuma Elementary School District Employee

Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that a former Yuma Elementary School District employee, Mercedes Brena (a.k.a. Mercedes Ruiz) has been convicted of two felonies -- Misuse of Public Monies, a Class 4 Felony, and Possession of a Forgery Device, a Class 6 Designated Felony -- for stealing nearly $86,000 in public funds.

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