Governors in California, Vermont, Illinois, Hawaii, and Rhode Island signed various legislative packages and executive orders between July 8 and July 10, 2026. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 126, allocating $2.4 billion for special education. Vermont Governor Phil Scott issued Executive Order 05-26 to initiate a healthcare affordability initiative. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 4456 and HB 5524 to lower energy costs and increase utility billing transparency. Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed three bills on July 9 focused on fertility preservation, cancer screenings, and medical debt relief. Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee signed legislation on July 8 to standardize project labor agreements and public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects exceeding $25 million. No vetoes were reported across these state executive offices during this period. Synthesized from 142 manifests produced by 37 sources across the 50 monitored governor streams in the last 7 days, including executive orders, bill signings, vetoes.
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Governor Newsom signs AB 126, allocating $2.4 billion for California special education
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 126, the 2026 education trailer bill, which provides a historic $2.4 billion increase in special education funding for California schools. This 43% year-over-year increase aims to equalize funding rates across local educational agencies and raise the per-student rate to $1,340. The legis
Governor Phil Scott Signs Executive Order 05-26 to Modernize Vermont Healthcare Policy
Vermont Governor Phil Scott has issued Executive Order 05-26, initiating a comprehensive Healthcare Affordability Initiative designed to address high insurance costs and limited consumer choice. The order mandates immediate regulatory actions by state agencies, including the modernization of rating rules and the pursui
Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Central New York Forward Project to Address Future Transportation Needs
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated the 'Central New York Forward' project, a comprehensive transportation planning effort aimed at managing the infrastructure demands of northern Onondaga County. This initiative is a direct response to the projected regional growth associated with Micron Technology's $100 billion semi
Governor Newsom signs AB 181 to reform California TK-12 school governance
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 181, a landmark reform measure aimed at streamlining California's fragmented TK-12 education governance system. The law establishes an appointed Education Commissioner to manage the Department of Education under the State Board of Education, while simultaneously expanding
Governor Kelly Announces CMS Approval of Kansas' Community Supports Waiver Effective October 1, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly has secured CMS approval for the Kansas Community Supports Waiver, a new 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) program designed to provide flexible, person-centered support for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The waiver, which becomes effective October 1, 2026,