PHOENIX, Arizona, May 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Following the publication of her recently authored op-ed in the Sierra Vista Herald, State Representative Gail Griffin today issued a statement regarding the opportunity to increase groundwater recharge in rural Arizona communities that have had challenges with groundwater: "Throughout rural Arizona, residents have had challenges with groundwater and asked leaders to take action to help  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 17 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on May 16, 2024, involving Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS INADEQUATE CONTROLS OVER PERSONAL SERVICES. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) did not maintain adequate controls over its personal services function. * During testing of personnel files for 10 employees, we noted the f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 17 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Bedrock Materials, a pioneering battery technology startup, along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Intersect Illinois and World Business Chicago, announced it has chosen to locate its research & development (R&D) headquarters in Chicago. The company plans to expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint in Illinois, after it recently closed $9 milli  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 18 -- The Kentucky Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $5,807,850 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly board meeting. "Helping agricultural producers develop, diversify, and grow is one of the main goals of the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board," said Commissioner of Agriculture and board chair Jonathan Sh  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 17 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $278,000 interest-free loan to the Howard County Public Water Supply District No. 2 for planning and design work related to the district's ongoing drinking water improvement project. These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the district works to secure a la  more

ALBANY, New York, May 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: * * * 11 Projects Across the State Will Leverage More Than $16.2 Million in Public/Private Funding to Support More Than 1,700 Trainees for Over 60 Business Partners Launch of Improved Guidelines Will Streamline Awards Process and Scale Best Practices Across the State - Read Guidelines Here and Here * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Office of Strategic Wo  more

ALBANY, New York, May 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: * * * The Grove Will Create New Affordable Housing Opportunities in East Patchogue, Including Apartments with Supportive Services Builds on Governor's Commitment to Increase Housing Supply Across New York * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced construction has begun on The Grove, a 55-unit mixed-use, affordable and supportive housing development in East Patchogue. The newly con  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news: West Farmington is receiving more than $100,000 in H2Ohio funding for improvements to its finished water storage tank. Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel announced the award Wednesday, which is part of Governor DeWine's H2Ohio initiative to improve water quality across the state. The West Farmington project includes cleaning, disinfecting, and installing a tank mixer. This will provide the needed storage ca  more