Category: state_governments

Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says California GOP Nearing Extinction in Congress After Redistricting Fight

11 Nov 2026 9:40 a.m. · Source: L.A. Times Politics

Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes that California Republicans will hold fewer than 8% of the state's House seats after Democrats captured all five districts targeted under Proposition 50.

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Virginia Medicaid Agency Thanks Veterans on Veterans Day

11 Nov 2026 9:03 a.m. · Source: Cardinal Care

Virginia's Department of Medical Assistance Services and Cardinal Care mark Veterans Day with a message of gratitude to those who served in the US Armed Forces.

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Governor Spanberger Honors Virginia Veterans on Veterans Day 2026

11 Nov 2026 7:00 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Governor Abigail Spanberger marked Veterans Day 2026 with a statement thanking Virginia's veterans and military families and pledging support for healthcare, resources and job opportunities.

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Mayor Bass Opens Voluntary Evacuation Center as Alba Fire Burns in South L.A.

10 Nov 2026 8:41 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has established a voluntary evacuation center for residents near the Alba Fire, a warehouse blaze in South L.A., as air quality monitoring continues and traffic restrictions remain.

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Governor Newsom Leaves California, Schedule for November 10 Released

10 Nov 2026 6:25 p.m. · Source: California Governor Gavin Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule release for November 10, 2026. No destination or reason for the travel was given.

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Governor Sherrill to Speak at New Jersey's Annual State Veterans Day Observance

10 Nov 2026 6:00 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

Governor Sherrill will deliver remarks at the New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs' annual State Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

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Ivey Honors Alabama's 400,000 Veterans in Veterans Day Message

10 Nov 2026 5:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey released a Veterans Day video thanking Alabama's more than 400,000 veterans, recalling her father's World War II service and touting state support for veterans and families.

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Newsom Announces Nearly $1.3 Billion for Cleaner Transportation and Stronger Transit Connections

10 Nov 2026 5:04 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California awards 28 grants to protect Metrolink service, advance Caltrain's downtown San Francisco extension and add more than 75 zero-emission buses and transit vehicles statewide.

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California Opens $4 Million in Funding for Psychedelic Treatment Research Aimed at Veterans

10 Nov 2026 4:42 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's precision medicine initiative will award up to $4 million over three to four years for psychedelic treatment research conducted with veterans, with applications opening under a new request for applications.

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Lamont, Wojcik Point to Steady Revenue Growth in November Consensus Forecast

10 Nov 2026 4:04 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's November 2026 consensus revenue forecast shows continued steady growth, Governor Ned Lamont and OPM Secretary Joshua Wojcik said, with a Fiscal Accountability Report due November 20.

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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Albany Legislative Clinic, New HR Chief and 'Big Math' Book

10 Nov 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Chronicle reports students drafting statutes in Albany through a legislative clinic, a new human resources vice president from Oregon, and a book on the math behind algorithms.

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Fairfax County Launches Military Webpages as Police Camera Registry Tops 1,000

10 Nov 2026 3:32 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County unveils military resource webpages for 79,000 veterans and families, while its police Connect Fairfax County camera registry passes 1,000 registrations.

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Whitmer Fills 12 Michigan Boards and Commissions, From Oakland University Trustees to Massage Therapy

10 Nov 2026 3:29 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments across 12 Michigan boards and commissions, including Oakland University's Board of Trustees, the Indigent Defense Commission and the MPSERS Board.

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Newsom Issues Emergency Proclamations for Humboldt and Imperial County Recovery

10 Nov 2026 2:37 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Newsom issued emergency proclamations to help Humboldt and Imperial counties recover from the Mile Post 18 Fire and an August monsoon storm, directing state and federal aid for repairs.

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Spanberger, Democratic Leaders Preview 'Moving Virginia Forward' Agenda

10 Nov 2026 2:35 p.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders unveiled 2027 priorities including a medical debt forgiveness program, new housing measures and rules holding data centers and AI companies accountable.

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Nebraska Game and Parks Releases 2026-2027 Stubble Access Guide Ahead of Firearm Deer Season

10 Nov 2026 2:15 p.m. · Source: Nebraska Game and Parks

Nebraska's 2026-2027 Stubble Access Guide opens wheat and milo stubble in western Nebraska to public walk-in pheasant hunting, as firearm deer hunters are urged to follow safety rules and CWD testing expands.

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Newsom Touts $7.7 Billion Revenue Surplus and Zero Projected Deficit as California Economy Tops $4.5 Trillion

10 Nov 2026 2:06 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Gavin Newsom says California's top three revenue sources came in $7.7 billion above forecast since April, with no projected deficit for two years and a $4.5 trillion economy.

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Lamont Honors 2026 GreenerGov Award Winners as State Agencies Beat 2030 Emissions Target Early

10 Nov 2026 2:03 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut state agency greenhouse gas emissions are now 36.3% below fiscal year 2019 levels, exceeding the state's 2030 target years ahead of schedule, as Governor Lamont honors 2026 GreenerGov award recipients.

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DHS Demands Mecklenburg County Honor ICE Detainer for Previously-Deported Rapist

10 Nov 2026 2:02 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS urges sanctuary politicians in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to honor an ICE detainer for Richard Calix-Valle, charged with burglary and rape, as new data shows the county accounts for 63% of non-honored detainers statewide.

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TCEQ to Weigh Wastewater, Air Permit Requests and 21 Enforcement Orders at Nov. 18 Meeting

10 Nov 2026 1:53 p.m.

Texas environmental commissioners will consider four wastewater and air permit applications, 21 agreed and default enforcement orders, two rulemaking petitions and proposed air rule changes at their Nov. 18 meeting.

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Sherrill Signs Executive Order Launching 'New Jersey Means Business' Economic Strategy

10 Nov 2026 12:34 p.m. · Source: Office of New Jersey Governor

Governor Mikie Sherrill signs Executive Order No. 28, setting a four-pillar economic development agenda through 2030 with agency deadlines to cut business costs, grow key industries and create jobs.

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DHS Condemns Illinois Officials for Releasing Convicted Violent Felon Instead of Honoring ICE Detainer

10 Nov 2026 12:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

DHS says Illinois sanctuary politicians released Shageldi Bashimov, convicted of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, rather than honor an ICE detainer. He remains at large.

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Whitmer Urges Treasury to End Food Tariffs and Reimburse Michigan Families

10 Nov 2026 12:02 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Gretchen Whitmer asks U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to scrap 2025 and 2026 food tariffs and reimburse Michiganders, citing the nation's highest household tariff burden.

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Lamont Launches First Responders' Time to Own Homebuyer Program Offering Up to $25,000

10 Nov 2026 11:01 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's new First Responders' Time to Own program offers police, firefighters and EMS personnel up to $25,000 in forgivable down payment and closing cost assistance, launching November 16, 2026.

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DC Education Ombudsman Urges Families to Check In on Students at Mid-Quarter

10 Nov 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: DC Education Ombudsman

DC's Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education marks National Family Engagement Month with mid-quarter tips, health reminders, holiday closure dates and a special education workshop.

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Arlington Parks & Recreation Opens Teen Business Cohort, Preschool Spots and Fee Reduction Changes

10 Nov 2026 9:54 a.m. · Source: Arlington County Parks & Recreation

Arlington County Parks & Recreation announces a teen photography business cohort, open Creative Preschoolers spots, adapted ice skating volunteers, and a January 2027 change to fee reduction documentation.

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Bass' Inside Safe Houses 33 Angelenos in Two Same-Day Operations, From Venice to the Valley

9 Nov 2026 6:14 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

Two Inside Safe operations on November 5 brought 33 people and 10 pets indoors in Venice and Sylmar, including ADA-accessible placements, as the city marks 148 operations and more than 6,600 people housed.

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Governor Kay Ivey to Speak at Mobile Chamber's Forum Alabama

9 Nov 2026 4:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will deliver remarks at the Mobile Chamber's Forum Alabama on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with presentations honoring her service to the state to follow.

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New England Governors Urge Congress to Add $3 Billion for Home Heating Aid as Oil Prices Surge

9 Nov 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Governor Ned Lamont and five other New England governors ask Congress for an extra $3 billion for LIHEAP this winter, warning heating oil prices could rise about 50 percent.

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Honda to Build Fourth Ohio Auto Plant, Adding 2,390 Jobs and $3.38 Billion Investment

9 Nov 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: Ohio Governors Office

Honda will build a new flexible auto plant between its Marysville and East Liberty sites, part of a $3.38 billion Ohio commitment creating 2,390 jobs, with production expected in 2029.

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