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DEP to offer reduced admission at state parks, Florida is the fishing capital of the world, bringing more than $5.4 billion... 

Flame Spray Invests $9.2 Million In South Carolina, To Create 50 New Jobs

Governor Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Laurens County Development Corporation and Laurens County... 


Electrolux Expands In North Carolina, To Create 200 Jobs In Charlotte

Governor Bev Perdue announced today that Electrolux North America, a leader in the manufacturing of home and professional... 


Maryland Invests $40 Million For Emergency Mortgage Assistance

Governor Martin O’Malley has announced a $40 million program to assist homeowners in addressing back mortgage payments. The funding

Governor Lynch Urges Lawmakers Not To Weaken Bullying Laws

Governor John Lynch today urged lawmakers not to move forward with a bill that would weaken New Hampshire’s bullying laws.

Iowa Rescinds Costly State RICE Rule

Governor Terry E. Branstad today will sign Executive Order number 72, which rescinds the Iowa “RICE” rule. The RICE

State Agencies In Connecticut Secure Reduced Energy Rates

New fixed-price natural gas contracts will save approximately $660,000 in first quarter of FY12. The Office of Policy and Management

U.S. Invests $1 Million For Outdoor Children’s Programs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $1 million in cost-share funding for children’s programs in 18 states and Puerto Rico,

Virginia Encourages Recycling In K-12 Schools During Earth Week

Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson and Secretary of Natural Resources Doug Domenech have joined with PepsiCo and Waste Management

Wyoming Invests $4.3 Million To Implement Electronic Health Records

Governor Matt Mead’s office has received word that the federal government approved Wyoming’s plan to implement the electronic exchange of

Proposed Wisconsin Budget To Restore State G.I. Bill

Governor Scott Walker met with veteran service organizations to proudly announce that the proposed 2011 – 2013 Biennial Budget restores

Georgia Launches $19.4 Million Education Innovation Fund

Governor Nathan Deal has announced the launch of Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a $19.4 million competitive grant program created through Georgia’s

Rodney Capel Appointed Director Of Intergovernmental Affairs For New York City

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the appointment of Rodney Capel to New York City Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.