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In a continuing effort to reduce crime in the state, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the expansion of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in major cities across the state. Building on successful partnerships in regions such as Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino, the Governor is deploying new CHP crime
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California's Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a statewide task force aimed at addressing the homelessness crisis in the state's ten largest cities. The California State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force will target encampments on state rights-of-way, providing shelter and social services
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced additional staff changes within the Executive Office of the Governor (EOG), including the return of Michelle Richard as the senior literacy advisor. Richard's appointment comes as a result of the governor's ongoing efforts to increase literacy rates across the state.
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Reproductive Freedom for All, a leading advocate for reproductive rights, has announced its endorsement of Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford for Governor and Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro for Attorney General. This move is crucial in the lead-up to the 2026 election, as these positions are pivotal in protecting
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has called a special election to fill the vacant 35th Senate District seat, which has been left empty for nearly eight months since U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet departed for a seat in Congress. The special election will take place on February 3, 2026, with
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has issued a call for a special election to fill a vacant seat in the Michigan Senate, following the resignation of Kristen McDonald Rivet, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for the 8th Congressional District. The special election is necessary to
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South Carolina's Lt. Gov. Evette is launching a $1 million multimedia campaign, including a TV ad featuring President Trump praising her, as the Republican candidates in the gubernatorial race compete intensely for the president's backing. Trump's support remains high in the state, and the
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of New York's innovative transportation partnership with ride-and-delivery service GoGoGrandparent, a program administered by the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and local offices for the aging. The partnership aims to bridge a gap in the delivery of no-cost rides
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the new members of the Emerging Technology Advisory Board (ETAB) for biotechnology, an independent group of industry leaders tasked with helping chart the course to further expand a thriving biotech ecosystem in New York State. The advisory board, co-chaired by Pfizer Chief Strategy
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, emphasized the importance of judicial independence, warning state Attorneys-General against succumbing to pressure from their governors to influence the course of justice. The call was made during a state dinner for the Committee for the Review of the Laws of the
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Governor Tony Evers has announced the launch of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to income-eligible students to take driver education courses and become safe, licensed drivers. The program is funded by the 2025-27 biennial budget and aims to combat reckless driving across the state. The
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is planning to run for the US Senate in 2028, challenging Republican incumbent Lisa Murkowski, according to sources close to the governor. The decision comes as Alaska's next Senate race falls in 2026, with incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan not up for re-election. Dunleavy'
