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Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jul 14, 2026

If you’re a business owner, you’ll benefit from this. If you’re one of those 500,000 families, you will benefit from this. If you have a kid who’s in our education system, you will benefit from this in so many ways.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jul 14, 2026

With Initiative 645, voters will have a decision between upholding the tax and “moving our state forward by making life more affordable for Washingtonians,” or rejecting it and “going backwards.”

washingtonstatestandard.com
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 14, 2026

Missouri must address the revolving door for repeat violent offenders –– and that includes juveniles.

lailluminator.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 14, 2026

Whereas other states may be theorizing about quantum, we’re already applying it together with corporate partners across the state.

ctmirror.org
Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Jul 14, 2026

A sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole makes much more sense for all concerned.

kansasreflector.com
Greg Gianforte
@greggianforte· Republican · MT· Jul 14, 2026

As part of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, companies agree to protect American consumers from price hikes due to data center energy and infrastructure requirements, and lower electricity costs for consumers in the long term.

dailymontanan.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 14, 2026

As data center development threatens to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers, it’s my responsibility to take action and lead.

northdakotamonitor.com
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 14, 2026

I think it’s important that we stand up for the independence of the press.

theintercept.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jul 14, 2026

A sentiment Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott echoed in a letter to state regulators

reason.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jul 14, 2026

The backlash against tax breaks offered to data centers and other priority businesses prompted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pause the state's tax exemptions

reason.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 14, 2026

Data centers threaten to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers.

reason.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 14, 2026

It's my honor to ask his little sister, Darline Graham, to finish his work for him now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jul 14, 2026

The bottom line is progress shouldn't arrive with a higher utility bill, deleted water supply or noise pollution. So we have no choice but to address these challenges created by these massive facilities.

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Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Jul 14, 2026

This budget is about lowering people’s costs, driving economic growth and supporting our kids, all without raising any taxes or fees.

commonwealthbeacon.org
Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Jul 14, 2026

During the closing of the paper mills, the center was a place for relief and support for mill workers and today it’s a place of opportunity for all,

mainemorningstar.com
Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Jul 14, 2026

For nearly four decades, the Katahdin Higher Education Center has helped working families in the Katahdin region pursue a degree, earn a credential, access training and access childcare for their children as they build a better future…

mainemorningstar.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 14, 2026

Working together with our federal partners, we are continuing to make important investments that benefit South Carolinians.

scdailygazette.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 14, 2026

Our bridges remain a top priority in keeping our transportation system safe and reliable,

scdailygazette.com
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 14, 2026

“This effort reflects the very best of our state emergency response teams,” Governor Kehoe said.

governor.mo.gov
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 14, 2026

Missouri’s first responders once again answered the call with extraordinary bravery, professionalism, and compassion, rescuing hundreds of Missourians from dangerous floodwaters," said Governor Kehoe.

governor.mo.gov
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 14, 2026

The passage of House Bill 3231 was critical in our efforts to continue revitalizing Missouri's main streets, central business districts, and downtowns.

governor.mo.gov
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jul 14, 2026

From increasing telehealth access to improving the licensing process for healthcare providers, these bills play a critical role in moving Missouri's Rural Health Transformation Program forward.

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