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Maryland contract board sanctions lottery agency
Maryland’s contract appeals board sanctioned the lottery agency over obstacles to obtaining records in a contract dispute, according to Maryland Matters.
marylandmatters.org · October 4, 2026News
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Ocean City assesses storm damage after festival cancellation
Ocean City began assessing damage along its beaches after a coastal storm forced cancellation of the Oceans Calling music festival.
marylandmatters.org · October 4, 2026News
Maine reports coverage losses under immigrant Medicaid changes
More than 1,000 Maine immigrants are expected to lose Medicaid coverage under federal eligibility changes effective October 1, according to Maine Morning Star.
mainemorningstar.com · October 4, 2026News
Maine governor candidates clash in first televised debate
Maine’s gubernatorial candidates exchanged competing policy arguments in their first televised debate, despite pledges to work across party lines.
mainemorningstar.com · October 4, 2026News
Federal grant supports Louisiana cybercrime victims
Louisiana received a $1 million federal grant to strengthen support for cybercrime victims, including resources and coordination among service providers.
lailluminator.com · October 4, 2026News
Report puts Louisiana underground utility damage above $500 million
A new report estimates Louisiana’s underground utility damage cost $515.5 million in 2025, highlighting thousands of incidents affecting buried infrastructure.
lailluminator.com · October 4, 2026News
Kentucky creates governor’s music office
Governor Andy Beshear established an Office of Music to support Kentucky artists, venues and festivals, with plans to improve connections across the state’s music sector.
kentuckylantern.com · October 4, 2026News
Vehicle assembly project promises 60 jobs in Owsley County
Speed Kentucky plans a $1.47 million utility vehicle assembly and distribution facility in Owsley County. Officials describe its planned 60 jobs as a major local investment.
www.newsfromthestates.com · October 4, 2026News
Kansas university enrollment rises as college sectors shrink
Preliminary state figures show university enrollment rose 0.7%, while community and technical colleges declined. Total public higher education enrollment fell 0.8%.
kansasregents.gov · October 4, 2026News
Kansas lawmakers examine barriers in food assistance system
Kansas lawmakers examined application and system hurdles as SNAP enrollment fell. Proposed improvements include making applications for different assistance programs easier to navigate.
kansasreflector.com · October 4, 2026