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Governor Greg Abbott today announced his initial selection of members to serve on the Texas Bicentennial Commission.

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed T. "Justin" MacDonald to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term set to expire on September 5, 2031.

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 18, 2026)—-The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is monitoring hardwood trees in western Maryland following an early spring frost that damaged emerging leaves in Allegany County, along with outbreaks of defoliating, or leaf

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Baishali Roy, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In May 2026

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In May 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Mayor Wu's Neighborhood Coffee Hours series in partnership with Dunkin'® and Star Market. The City's annual Coffee Hours...

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In May 2026

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Unified Legacy, a Georgia-based precision metal fabrication and manufacturing company, is expanding its existing footprint in Macon-Bibb County. The company will invest $125 million in a new...

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and suspending the state's gas tax for two weeks. This suspension will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on May 20 and run through June 3. Though separate from...

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Sharpe Fire burning in Baca County. This fire is currently estimated to be over 28,000 acres and has prompted an evacuation order for the Town of Campos. This...

This week Governor Greg Abbott selected the following appointee to serve on behalf of Texans:

Above: The City and Visit Long Beach are partnering to bring "Canceled? Never Heard of Her!" to Bixby Park. The free event will bring the community and visitors together to celebrate and uplift Long Beach's LGBTQ+ community. Long Beach, CA – The City...

The City of Long Beach remains committed to supporting a safe, joyful and inclusive Pride Weekend for our entire community. There are so many opportunities to celebrate in Long Beach. The City and dozens of organizations, businesses and community...

This spring, the Juneau Police Department (JPD) and the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Streets Division remind residents of the penalties of illegal dumping within the municipality as they respond to an increase in reports of trash dumped and vehicles..