Pennsylvania begins enforcement against unauthorized skill games
State police say enforcement began Oct. 14, with six operators or distributors agreeing to staged machine removals.
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Kansas sets Chiefs STAR Bonds district across six cities
Kansas published boundaries for the Chiefs stadium financing district, identifying six cities where the state says future incremental sales-tax revenue will be pledged.
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Healey seeks Massachusetts share of New England utility refunds
The governor asked Eversource, National Grid and Unitil for a state-specific accounting and payment schedule by Oct. 27.
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WSU-SEL wildfire initiative is focused on research planning
Washington State University and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories announced a planning initiative aimed at developing research concepts and groundwork for a possible wildfire resilience consortium.
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Kansas audit flags $385,000 in sampled bilingual-fund spending
Auditors classified 74 of 341 reviewed expenses as not directly attributable to bilingual programs, while English-learner dropout rates rose from 2020 to 2024.
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Iowa absentee voting begins Oct. 14; ballot requests due Oct. 19
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 14, and county auditors may begin mailing ballots already requested that day. Mailed-ballot applications must reach auditors by 5 p.m. Central Time Oct. 19.
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Iowa obligates full $209 million rural health award
Iowa HHS says the state has obligated its full first-year rural health award and reports early equipment, telehealth and workforce rollouts.
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Alaska revises maps of 5.7 million acres it may relinquish
State land-selection maps remain preliminary; the update did not relinquish land or change ownership or access.
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Maryland sets Nov. 9 hearing on proposed Caroline solar project
The Maryland Public Service Commission will take public comment on ICFTS MD Solar LLC’s pending 4.63-MW community solar proposal.
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Colorado appeals court hears CAFO permit monitoring challenge
The appeal asks whether Colorado’s CAFO permit must require monitoring for underground discharges from production areas.
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Lamont proposes $12.7M for Connecticut heating aid
The proposed state funding would supplement CEAP and let eligible households using delivered fuels receive benefits concurrently.
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Illinois wagering-tax share rose 19.2% to $2.662 billion
Illinois’ state-designated share of wagering-tax revenue reached $2.662 billion in fiscal 2026, up $428 million from the prior year. A separate preliminary court ruling granted relief in part to plaintiffs challenging state controls on certain sports-event contracts.
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SBA opens flood-loan applications for 3 Connecticut counties
Eligible homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits in three Connecticut counties and five New York counties can apply for SBA disaster loans, with separate deadlines for physical damage and economic injury.
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VDL plans Oakwood expansion with about 120 projected jobs
VDL Groep plans an estimated $77 million expansion at its Oakwood facility, including a building purchase, added milling capacity and an expanded cleanroom.
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Two Hawaii committees report $286,760 in election spending
Seven electioneering-communication statements report a combined $286,760.40 in expenditures ahead of Hawaii’s November 3 general election.
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Wisconsin suit challenges cuts to unemployment-system grants
Wisconsin and 13 other states are seeking damages over terminated unemployment-system grants. The state says it has scaled back some projects while continuing other upgrades.
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Ohio’s 2026 soccer finals return to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
All 10 OHSAA boys’ and girls’ soccer finals are scheduled for Columbus Nov. 13–16, 2026, after three seasons at Historic Crew Stadium.
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William Paterson plans college-access center at Paterson youth site
William Paterson outlined plans for a university-staffed program offering college, financial-aid, adult-learning and career support at NJCDC’s future Great Falls Recreation Center.
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West Virginia DMV offices closed Oct. 12 for Columbus Day
All West Virginia DMV offices were closed Oct. 12, 2026, with a reopening scheduled for Oct. 13.
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D.C. approves up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory upgrades
The D.C. Council approved up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory Metro station improvements and $5 million for initial Gold Line planning.
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Hobbs, Arizona Tribal leaders seek withdrawal of Section 106 proposal
Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona Tribal leaders asked the preservation council to withdraw a pending federal proposal and consult with states and Tribal Nations.
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Iowa sets separate 2027 Summit pipeline hearings
Iowa regulators denied Summit Carbon Solutions’ request to combine two proposed pipeline segment cases, setting separate 2027 hearings in Des Moines.