July 2026 Newsletter
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July 01, 2026 The Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation held their Award Hearing on June 22nd and 23rd. The Commission provided funding to 33 of the 38 applicants. In total, $3,314,358 was designated for important projects throughout …
New division within GOED will coordinate statewide housing programs and support Utah’s starter home goals SALT LAKE CITY (July 1, 2026) — The State of Utah today officially launched the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor’s …
WSOC: “Michael Whatley’s main attack on former Gov. Roy Cooper is the COVID-era settlement that resulted in the early release of inmates from prison. But in the early stages of the state’s battle against COVID-19, Whatley…criticized Cooper for not doing …
SAN JUAN COUNTY, July 1, 2026. The Washington State Association of County Clerks (WSACC) has named Lisa Henderson the 2026 Clerk of the Year. This esteemed award is presented to a clerk who demonstrates outstanding leadership, service, and dedication to …
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined community members and residents as a sponsor of the packed Wesglen Park for a “Touch of Magic” themed Romeoville Park Party. The second of four Park Parties this summer, this one included …
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law due to the work of state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago. “In a time when the affordability crisis is hitting our communities …
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – A measure extending the powers of the state Inspector General to cover the newly created Illinois Department of Early Childhood is now law due to the work of state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago. “Working with children and …
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald extended an Air Quality Health Advisory to Thursday, July 2, 2026, for ozone for the New York City …
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing concerns that AI companies may be manipulating the behavior of their AI systems contrary to reasonable consumer expectations for objectivity and accuracy. As …
6/29/2026 The Maine Morningstar, Portland Press Herald, Maine Biz, and Spectrum News reported on the first ever statewide survey of housing production across Maine, with data collected by the Housing Opportunity Program at the Maine Office of Community …
7/24/2026 In an article about efforts to address the decline in code enforcement officers in Maine, the Portland Press Herald spoke to Samantha Horn, Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs, about the agency's role in overseeing code …
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — The 341st Missile Wing recently completed a remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, at a missile alert facility. The remediation effort required Malmstrom personnel to identify a residual source of PCBs and …
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN K.P. KANAKA’OLE CHAIRPERSON MAKING WAVES FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY Community Engagement Shines at Statewide Coastal Kuleana Cleanup HONOLULU – Community groups, state agencies and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi teamed up to participate …
LANSING, Mich. July 1, 2026 – State Reps. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) and Natalie Price (D-Berkley) have introduced bipartisan legislation (House Bills HB 6151 and 6152) to improve Michigan’s enforcement of laws against excessively loud vehicles by …
LANSING., Mich., July 1, 2026 — State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) recently introduced House Bills 6146–47, which would suspend the state’s 52-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax once the average statewide gasoline price reaches $5.00 per gallon, as …
NEBRASKA, July 1 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Approves Permanent Regulations for Medical Marijuana LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen approved permanent regulations for medical marijuana as drafted by the state Medical …
TEXAS, July 1 - July 1, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Martin “Ringo” Deleon, Jr. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. The Commission regulates the conduct of the …
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 1, 2026) – Get Up, Get Out and Get Active in July with Charlotte County Community Services. July is nationally recognized as Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme, The Power of Parks and Recreation celebrates how parks …
A big thank you to Beulah Baptist Church for stopping by and treating the men and women of the Iredell County Sheriff's Office to delicious sandwiches and sweet treats! We are incredibly grateful for the strong relationships we have within our …