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Governors Urge Preservation of National Guard Authority in NDAA

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 9, 2024
Washington, D.C. - National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement regarding provisions on… Read More

In Washington, D.C., Governor Newsom Advocates for Key Initiatives for a More Affordable and Healthier California

From: California Governor Gavin Newsom
November 13, 2024
What you need to know: Governor Newsom traveled to Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill to discuss the approval of key initiatives to improve health care,… Read More

Lt. Governor Primavera Honored for Public Policy Work on Cancer by the American Cancer Society

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
September 18, 2024
WASHINGTON D.C. - On September 18, 2024, Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Dianne Primavera received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA), the… Read More

AmeriCorps Colorado Youth for a Change Director Mary Zanotti Receives National Honor From America's Service Commissions

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
September 5, 2024
Colorado Youth for a Change managed by Serve Colorado within the Office of Lt. Governor Primavera WASHINGTON, DC - On September 5, 2024, Lt. Governor Primavera announced that Mary Zanotti,… Read More

Casey Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Resolve Local Prosecutor Hiring And Retention Issues

July 29, 2024
Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act would establish a competitive grant program to help hire, train, and retain local prosecutors Despite 93% of prosecutors… Read More

Casey Cosponsors Bill To Find And Clean Up Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells, Create Good Paying Jobs

July 26, 2024
Pennsylvania has at least 27,000 documented abandoned wells including “orphan” wells Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act would improve well detection and… Read More

Casey Applauds Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Investigate Illicit Fentanyl Financing

July 25, 2024
Casey Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Investigate Illicit Fentanyl Financing Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act will investigate how transnational criminal… Read More

Casey, Braun Introduce Bill To Expand Access To Comprehensive Care For People With Complex Medical Needs

July 25, 2024
Casey, Braun Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Comprehensive Care for People with Complex Medical Needs The PACE program provides thousands of lower-income seniors and people with disabilities with… Read More

At Commerce Department Summit, Governor Healey Highlights Partnerships with Business to Make Child Care More Affordable and Access

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
June 27, 2024
WASHINGTON DC - On June 27, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the National Child Care Innovation Summit, a first-of-it-kind partnership with… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Announces $10 Million Investment to Help Michigan Lead Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Talent

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
June 5, 2024
Launch of MSTAR Initiative will develop strong talent base and infrastructure necessary for Michigan to find more efficient, effective ways for semiconductors to be used in the automotive… Read More

Gov. Whitmer, Sec. Vilsack Announce Expansion of Rural Readiness Program to Win Projects, Build Infrastructure, Create Jobs in Rural Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
June 4, 2024
Program will build capacity in rural communities, helping them land federal investments, projects Washington, DC - On June 4, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom… Read More

Gov. Whitmer Goes to Washington to Continue Bringing Biden-Harris Administration's Investments to Michigan

From: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
June 4, 2024
Series of meetings with high-level officials continue efforts to compete for more investments and projects WASHINGTON, DC - On June 4, 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be in Washington, DC to… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Governor Kelly Calls for States to Join National Coalition to Help Military Spouses Obtain Occupational Licenses Across State Lines

From: Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
February 17, 2023
Kansas is the First State in the Country to Join Coalition WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the National Governors Association conference in Washington, D.C., this past weekend, Governor Laura Kelly… Read More

Maine Delegation, Governor Mills Announce Lifeline for Maine’s Lobster Industry Secured in Government Funding Package

From: Maine Governor Janet Mills
December 21, 2022
The regulatory pause was authored by Sens. Collins, King and Reps. Pingree, Golden and supported by Governor Mills Washington, D.C. – On Dec 20th, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King,… Read More