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Pa. Gov. Shapiro Signs 20 Bipartisan Bills Into Law As Work Continues Towards a Final Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025:

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Governor Shapiro Signs 20 Bipartisan Bills Into Law As Work Continues Towards a Final Budget

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed 20 bipartisan bills into law, including legislation to continue funding Pennsylvania's judicial system. Governor Shapiro is continuing to work with Republican and Democratic leaders to secure a final budget for FY 2025-26.

The Governor signed the following bills in this order: HB 211, HB 261, HB 304, HB 378, HB 553, HB 615, ... Show Full Article

N.C. Gov. Stein Takes Action on 15 Bills
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025:

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Governor Stein Takes Action on 15 Bills

Today Governor Stein signed 15 bills into law.

Governor Stein made the following statement on signing Senate Bill 124:

"People shouldn't have to have a four-year degree to get a good-paying job and support a family, and this bill brings us one step closer to that goal. It also will help us address vacancies across state government by simplifying job postings and streamlining application processes. I am grateful to Director Staci ... Show Full Article

Mo. Gov. Kehoe Announces Over 200 Communities Earned Missouri Blue Shield Designation for Commitment to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 2 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025:

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Governor Kehoe Announces Over 200 Communities Earned Missouri Blue Shield Designation for Commitment to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety

Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that 201 Missouri counties, cities, and towns have received the Missouri Blue Shield designation in recognition of their dedication to enhancing public safety, strengthening support for law enforcement, and building sustainable public safety partnerships. The Blue Shield ... Show Full Article

Missouri's Division of Cannabis Regulation Announces Recall for Cannabis Products Produced by Bootheel CannaCare Columbia LLC
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 2 -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued the following news release:

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Missouri's Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products produced by Bootheel CannaCare Columbia LLC, MAN000030

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with Bootheel CannaCare Columbia LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products sold to dispensary licensees by manufacturing licensee, Bootheel CannaCare Columbia LLC, MAN000030. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR ... Show Full Article

Idaho A.G. Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement
BOISE, Idaho, July 2 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on July 1, 2025:

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AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement

BOISE -- Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler family has also informed the attorneys general of its plan to proceed with the settlement, which would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sackler family for ... Show Full Article

Calif. Gov. Newsom: National Guard Firefighters Finally Back to Work - But Trump's Militarization of LA Has Pulled Cops From the Street and Teachers Out of Classrooms
SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:

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National Guard firefighters finally back to work -- but Trump's militarization of LA has pulled cops from the street and teachers out of classrooms

What you need to know: After weeks of pressure from Governor Newsom, President Trump finally allowed California's wildfire crews to return to the frontlines -- but nearly 5,000 soldiers, including California National Guard members, remain sidelined in Los Angeles, many of them pulled from their real jobs as firefighters, police officers, paramedics, ... Show Full Article

Action Taken by Vt. Gov. Phil Scott on Legislation - July 1, 2025
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 2 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:

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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - July 1, 2025

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bill, passed by the General Assembly.

On July 1, Governor Scott signed a bill of the following title:

* H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont's education governance, quality, and finance systems

To view a complete list of action on bills passed during the 2025 legislative session, click here (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovernor.vermont.gov%2Fgovernor-scotts-blog%2Faction-taken-governor-scott-bills-during-2025-legislative-session&data=05%7C02%7CAmanda.Wheeler%40vermont.gov%7Cfdfd54e523854492b34308ddb8e08431%7C20b4933bbaad433c9c0270edcc7559c6%7C0%7C0%7C638869996667124273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hzdRupduMqmN8fAYCip63ct9IfXqdJClLEl3%2FkeAFss%3D&reserved=0).

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