Category: state_governments
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Alaska Joins Bipartisan Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Deceptive Ad Auctions
Alaska Acting Attorney General Cori Mills joins 22 states and the FTC in suing Amazon, alleging it secretly overcharged about 1.2 million advertising customers through manipulated ad auctions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementEducationEnergyLegalState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and Labor Amazon lawsuitCori MillsMike DunleavyAlaska Career GuidePatriot Day 2026Federal Trade CommissionAlaskaOffice of the Alaska Governor
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Arlington County Board to Weigh 88-Unit Langston Boulevard Condo, Vision Zero Plan and Big Tony's Permit
Arlington County Board meets Sept. 19 and 22 to consider an 88-unit condo at the former AFA site, a five-year Vision Zero Action Plan update, and a use permit for live entertainment at Big Tony's.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateLegalSocial Issues Arlington County Board1501 Langston BoulevardVision Zero Action PlanBig Tony'sAir & Space Force AssociationRosslyn Metro stationuse permitArlington County GovernmentReston
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Governor Sherrill to Deliver Remarks at 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will speak at the 2026 Governor's Annual Military Review on Sunday at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitaryGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillNew JerseyGovernor's Annual Military ReviewNew Jersey National Guard Training CenterSea GirtMilitary ReviewOffice of New Jersey Governor
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DC to Honor LGBTQIA+ Veterans at September 18 Celebration
The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs invites the community to the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day Celebration on September 18 at the True Reformer Building, honoring service and resilience.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesMilitaryUSAState GovernmentsGeneral Politics LGBTQIA+ Veterans DayMayor's Office of LGBTQ AffairsWashington DCDon't Ask, Don't TellTrue Reformer Buildingveterans2026 LGBTQIA+ Veterans Day CelebrationDistrict of Columbia Government
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Bowser Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Engine 16, Honors First Responders and DCPS Victims
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring first responders and remembering three DCPS children among the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial Issues September 11 anniversaryMuriel BowserWashington DCfirst respondersEngine 16Art All NightDCPS
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Ohio Governor DeWine's Week: $50M Talent Search Grant, $20.7M for Community Schools, $14M for Workforce Housing
Ohio lands the largest federal Talent Search Grant at $50 million, plus $20.7 million for community schools and $14 million for workforce housing in 10 counties.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEducationState GovernmentsSportEconomySocial Issues Mike DeWineJim TresselTalent Search Grantcommunity schoolsworkforce housingPatriot DayOhioOhio Governors Office
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Virginia General Fund Revenues Up 5.4% Year-to-Date Through August
Governor Spanberger says August revenues rose 2.8% and year-to-date collections grew 5.4%, ahead of forecast by 1.8%, driven by strong sales tax receipts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsGeneral Politics VirginiaAbigail SpanbergerGeneral Fund revenuesMark D. Sicklessales taxstate budgetinflationReston
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Newsom Welcomes 39 New CAL FIRE Company Officers on 9/11 Anniversary
Governor Newsom welcomed 39 CAL FIRE Company Officer graduates on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the department's 12th leadership academy of 2026, with more than 500 officers expected by year's end.
Politics and GovernmentUSAEmployment and LaborDisastersState GovernmentsEnvironmentMilitary CAL FIREGavin NewsomCompany Officer AcademySeptember 11 anniversarywildfire preparednessJoe TylerCalifornia firefighting workforceCalifornia Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Missouri Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Missouri has changed, and points users to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMissouriSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Connecticut Pension Funds Post 15.1% Return as Lamont Marks Week of 9/11 Tributes, Energy Savings and Farm Relief
Connecticut pension funds returned 15.1% in fiscal year 2026, outpacing the assumed 6.9% rate, as Governor Lamont marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and announced farm disaster relief applications.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsEnergyAgricultureTransportationLegal Ned LamontConnecticut pension funds9/11 Memorial CeremonySherwood Island State Parkprediction marketsfarm disaster reliefWrong Way Driver Detection SystemConnecticut Governors Office
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Fairfax County Marks 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks With Remembrance Ceremony
Fairfax County leaders and public safety agencies honored those lost 25 years ago, remembering two county first responders who died from Sept. 11-related causes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountySept. 11 Remembrance CeremonyGhazala HashmiJeffrey McKayDonald Gotthardt Jr.Michael TamillowPublic Safety HeadquartersFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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DC State Board of Education to Hear Back-to-School Update at September 16 Public Meeting
DC State Board of Education meets September 16 at 5:30 pm to hear government witnesses on back-to-school operations, including transportation and facilities. Public testimony is in person only.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsTransportationSocial Issues DC State Board of Educationback-to-school operationspublic meetingWashington D.C.student testimonyschool transportationOffice of the Student Advocate
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Spanberger Honors 9/11 Victims and First Responders at Arlington's Fire Station 5
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Arlington's Fire Station 5, honoring the nearly 3,000 killed and the first responders who rushed toward danger.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMilitary 9/11 anniversaryAbigail SpanbergerArlington County Fire Station 5Pentagon attackfirst respondersVirginiaStanley MeadorReston
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Social Security Administration Alerts Texans to Changed Office Status, Promotes Online Services
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Texas has changed, and urges the public to check online and use digital services instead of visiting in person.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationTexasSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Delaware Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Delaware has changed, and points recipients to online services for routine business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationDelawareSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Delaware Beneficiaries to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Delaware has changed, and points beneficiaries to online services for statements, claims and account changes.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationDelawareSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicareonline services
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Lamont Announces Contest to Win Celebrity Foodie Experience With Chef Scott Conant at Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail Launch
Connecticut launches its TV-to-Table Trail on October 5 with a contest giving one grand prize winner a seat beside chef Scott Conant judging a live cooking challenge.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomySocial Issues Connecticut TV-to-Table TrailScott ConantNed LamontConnecticut tourismcooking competitionFood NetworkConnecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and TourismConnecticut Governors Office
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DeWine Announces $14 Million in Grants for Workforce Housing in 10 Ohio Counties
Ohio awards $14 million in second round of REDD grants to create workforce housing near major economic development projects in 10 counties, out of nearly $69 million requested.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateEconomySocial Issues Mike DeWineResidential Economic Development DistrictOhio Department of Developmentworkforce housingJim TresselLydia MihalikHouse Bill 96Ohio Governors Office
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Governor Jim Pillen directs all U.S. and state flags in Nebraska to fly at half-staff on September 11 for Patriot Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks that killed 2,977 Americans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Patriot DayJim PillenNebraskahalf-staffSeptember 11 attacksLincolnOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Governor Lamont Announces Four New Shore Line East Weekday Trains Starting October 5
Connecticut adds four weekday Shore Line East trains on October 5, 2026, closing schedule gaps, adding a Metro-North Super Express connection, and backed by $3 million in state funding.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Shore Line EastNed LamontCTDOTMetro-North RailroadNew Haven Union StationNew LondonConnecticutConnecticut Governors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Michigan Residents to Changed Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of Michigan offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points users to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMichiganSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Mississippi Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Mississippi has changed, and directs the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMississippiSocial Security officemy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Gov. Reynolds Names Molly Severn Chief of Staff as Taryn Frideres Departs
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds promotes deputy chief of staff Molly Severn to chief of staff effective Sept. 14, 2026, as Taryn Frideres leaves for the private sector.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Kim ReynoldsMolly SevernTaryn FrideresIowaChief of StaffState GovernmentOffice of the GovernorIowa Governors Office
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Newsom Proclaims Patriot Day in California, Orders Flags at Half-Staff
Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed September 11, 2026, as Patriot Day in California, honoring the 3,000 lives lost in the 2001 terror attacks, including 36 Californians, and ordering state flags flown at half-staff.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal Patriot DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaSeptember 11 attackshalf-staffShirley N. WeberproclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Apple Watch to Summarize Conversations, Texas Tests Air Taxis, California Restricts Addictive Tech for Minors
The Rundown reports Apple's new Siri Recap will summarize conversations heard by its Watch, Texas begins eVTOL air taxi testing, and California enacts sweeping child online-safety laws.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTransportationLegalSocial IssuesMedical ScienceAstronomy and SpaceState Governments AppleSiri RecapApple WatchTexasair taxisCaliforniachild online safetyThe Rundown
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Social Security Administration Alerts Wisconsin Customers to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Wisconsin has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWisconsinSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountonline servicesretirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts New York Offices of Operational Status Change
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in New York has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationNew YorkSocial Security officemy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefits
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Arizona Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Arizona has changed, and directs the public to check status online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationArizonaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountRetirement BenefitsDisability BenefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Ohio Residents to Change in Local Office Status
SSA notifies Ohio residents that the operational status of their local Social Security office, card center or hearing office has changed, and points them to online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationOhioSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare