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Larry Rhoden
@larryrhoden· SD· Jul 16, 2026

Having the moral compass of speaking the truth all the time and putting that ahead of any political agenda is central for me when I talk about my ability to build relationships and bring people together.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Jul 16, 2026

I hope it’s a bill that works and gets us a gasline and doesn’t stick it to other industry members.

alaskabeacon.com
Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Jul 16, 2026

From my perspective, that’s what’s killed this iteration of the bill,

alaskabeacon.com
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
@sarahhuckabeesanders· Republican · AR· Jul 16, 2026

Giving more access to drugs – particularly recreational access – does nothing to help or benefit Arkansans.

arkansasadvocate.com
Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2026

We are closing the education gap with Massachusetts, making higher education more affordable, improving our infrastructure at the state and municipal level, and creating policies that support families and make health care more affordable…

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2026

Since I have been governor, we have grown over 37,000 private sector jobs at a rate that is nearly double that of our pre-pandemic growth.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Jul 16, 2026

Rhode Island is home to some of the brightest young minds in the nation, and the Wavemaker program helps keep their talent here,

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 16, 2026

Federal assistance will provide critical support as communities continue repairing essential infrastructure and recovering from these devastating storms.

governor.mo.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jul 16, 2026

AI presents fascinating opportunities for technological breakthroughs and has become a daily tool for many here in Hawaiʻi.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jul 16, 2026

Support for our aging kūpuna and their caregivers is very personal to me.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jul 16, 2026

These are thoughtful, forward-looking investments that will have a lasting impact — and I am grateful to the Legislature and our many community partners for helping turn good ideas into meaningful action.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jul 16, 2026

Together, we have enacted laws that will strengthen our communities, expand opportunity and improve the quality of life for people across Hawaiʻi.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jul 16, 2026

This legislative session shows what is possible when we stay focused on solving real problems and putting people first.

governor.hawaii.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 16, 2026

As we transition to a cleaner energy future, we must make sure that every family, especially those struggling with high utility bills, can share the benefits.

portal.ct.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 16, 2026

Nevada has repeatedly turned to federal legislation to solve these challenges.

gov.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 16, 2026

To be clear, I recognize the importance and value of retaining public lands, but there must also be reasonable, predictable, and efficient processes for land disposal under appropriate circumstances.

gov.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 16, 2026

Over the last decade, land access challenges have contributed to Nevada’s housing crisis.

gov.nv.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2026

Distant wildfires have impacted New York State in recent years, and this week unfortunately will be no different with expected hazy skies and poor air quality.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2026

It has made all of us so proud to be New Yorkers, proud to be Americans.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2026

I challenge them to come up with this solution or there will be a backlash against them.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2026

We understand the power of AI, but I don't want our young people to feel that this innovation is leaving them behind. They have to be part of it.

governor.ny.gov