PHOENIX, Sept. 6 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Representative Jennifer Longdon said today she is more committed than ever to pass a firearms safe-storage law in Arizona after a toddler "got hold of a gun" and shot a father in the back earlier this morning at their apartment in Mesa. Thankfully, the man is expected to survive. Last session, Rep. Longdon introduced House Bill 2192, a safe-storage requirement for homes dubbed "Christian's Law"   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is strongly committed to ensuring the resiliency of South Florida's water resources and ecosystems now and for future generations. Our team of scientists, engineers, and many other staff are working to address the impacts of sea level rise, rainfall and flood patterns, and other changing conditions on our natural resources and wa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that CJ Foodville Corporation, a subsidiary of CJ Group, will invest more than $47 million in a new bakery and food processing facility in Gainesville, creating an estimated 285 jobs in Hall County. "Our top-ranked workforce training program remains a crucial tool for our state as we prepare hardworking Georgians for opportunities in a range of   more

GILMAN, Illinois, Sept. 7 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to celebrate the groundbreaking of Incobrasa Industries LTD's expanded manufacturing facility. The expansion represents more than $250 million capital investment and will create 40 new full-time jobs while retaining 200 jobs - generating economic ben  more

LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has awarded an additional $425 million in federal transportation dollars to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for transportation projects as part of the Federal August Redistribution process. Each year, August Redistribution provides an opportunity for the FHWA to increase sp  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 6 -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued the following news release: Oklahoma Human Services is proud to announce a Food Insecurity Grant to support the availability of and access to affordable and nutritious foods across Oklahoma in areas that have been negatively and/or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the Legislature's allocation of $12.5M of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news: Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Gilliam, Douglas and Lincoln Counties through Executive Order 23-20 and Executive Order 23-22, and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance to the regions. Drought conditions are variable throughout Gilliam County, ranging from abnormally dry to severe drought. Moderate drought conditions have continued to spread across the county since the beginn  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $2,208,152 against 20 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: two air quality, three municipal wastewater discharges, two petroleum storage tanks, and four public water systems. Default orders we  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the latest awards from the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grant program. Three projects will receive $127,500 in competitively awarded, matching grants for new community infrastructure development projects that support local food production and sustainable agriculture. Created by the Ge  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature reached an agreement on the Governor's package to build more clean energy, faster and make our grid more reliable to help achieve our 100% clean electricity goal. * * * Since then, environmental, labor and clean energy leaders from across California have echoed their support for the Governor's package: Dan Jacobson, Senio  more