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R.I. A.G. Neronha and 14 Attorneys General Issue Joint Statement on Protecting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following joint statement on Feb. 5, 2025:

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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 14 attorneys general today issued a joint statement to reaffirm their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care in response to the Trump Administration's recent Executive Order. The coalition released the following statement:

"As state attorneys general, we stand firmly in support of healthcare policies that respect the dignity and rights of all people. Health care decisions should be made by patients, ... Show Full Article

NCDHHS Invests $3 Million to Expand Child First, Strengthening Support for Young Children and Families Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:

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NCDHHS Invests $3 Million to Expand Child First, Strengthening Support for Young Children and Families Across North Carolina

NCDHHS invierte $3 millones para expandir Child First, fortaleciendo el apoyo para ninos pequenos y familias en Carolina del Norte -- Version en espanol abajo

PRESS RELEASE -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is investing $3 million to expand access to Child First, an evidence-based, early childhood intervention ... Show Full Article

Minn. Gov. Walz Issues Proclamation on Winter Walk to School Day
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation:

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WHEREAS: Children are safer when communities prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety; and

WHEREAS: Physical activity influences our overall well-being and supports a healthy lifestyle. Choosing to walk or bike to school offers an opportunity to build physical activity into daily routines; and

WHEREAS: Increasing the number of children safely walking and biking to school can reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and even reduce asthma attacks; and

WHEREAS: Studies show that after 20 ... Show Full Article

Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program
TOPEKA, Kansas, Feb. 6 -- The Kansas Department of Commerce issued the following news release:

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Lt. Governor Toland Announces More Than $4 Million Available in Community Service Tax Credit Program

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $4.13 million in tax credits will be made available under the Kansas Department of Commerce's Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP).

"Revitalizing our communities and state requires targeted investments that make people want to live and work in Kansas," Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. ... Show Full Article

Idaho A.G. Labrador Defends Union Gospel Mission's Authority to Hire Based on Religious Beliefs
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 6 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025:

Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a religious organization's broad authority to make employment decisions based on religious beliefs to accomplish the organization's mission and goals. The coalition filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday.

In the case of Union Gospel Mission of Yakima Washington v. Ferguson, the coalition of attorneys general argues that Union Gospel Mission, a nonprofit religious ... Show Full Article

Ala. Gov. Ivey Officially Launches Public Safety Package
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025:

Governor Kay Ivey during her state of the state address Tuesday evening unveiled the public safety package.

"Bolstering public safety is my number one priority this session, and I am proud to partner with Speaker Ledbetter and a bipartisan group of legislators in putting forward a package of bills that will back the blue and combat inner city gun violence," said Governor Ivey during her address. "Working together, we will create a safer Alabama."

The public safety legislation, which ... Show Full Article

3M PFAS Settlement Grant Program RFP Now Open
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:

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3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open

$20 million available for restoration and recreation projects

A request for proposals has opened for restoration and recreation projects in the Twin Cities east metropolitan area and in downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers that have been affected by Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) released by 3M.

The state of Minnesota reached a settlement with 3M in 2018 after alleging that the company's releases ... Show Full Article