State News
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff across the state from sunrise Friday, March 20, 2026 until sunset Saturday March 21, 2026, in honor of Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington who was killed during Operation Epic Fury. Sergeant...
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services.

Governor Greg Abbott appointed David Broom as District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District in Cherokee County for a term set to expire December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Nelda Luce Blair to the Public Safety Commission for a term set to expire on January 1, 2032.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Ben Scholz and reappointed Jimmie Ruth Evans, Barret J. Klein, Joe Leathers, and Thomas "Tommy" Oates to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on September 6, 2031.
MEDIA ADVISORY Secretary Kevin Atticks to Kick-Off Chesapeake Oyster Week at Guinness Open Gate Brewery ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 19, 2026) – Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources Josh Kurtz, a
Caroline County Control Area Released HPAI SITUATION UPDATE ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 19, 2026) -The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the release of the second control area within Caroline County, MD. The previously infected premise remains und
Phoenix, AZ - Since taking office, Governor Katie Hobbs has been a leader on Colorado River negotiations. After years of impasse, Governor Hobbs brokered a deal between the three Lower Basin States to conserve historic volumes of water in Lake Mead...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County, which threatened and damaged
DENVER - Colorado was ranked as having the 7th lowest effective tax rate in the country. This outside analysis was conducted by WalletHub, which analyzed the Real-Estate Tax, Vehicle Property Tax, Income Tax, and Sales & Excise Tax. According to...
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, at the Governor's Mansion to discuss strengthening energy, trade relations, and commercial ties between Texas and Canada.
Colorado will receive technical assistance focusing on job seekers with mental health conditions. (DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced today that its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) was selected as a...
Colorado: New Scholarship Initiative Expands Support For Students on the Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Initiative pairs financial supports with holistic student services to help more Coloradans get a bachelor's degree Denver, Colo. – Today, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), through the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative...