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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

This month and every month, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all where everyone can live freely with dignity, safety, and respect.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

I was aware of all the bullying that was going on in schools, much of it online — 60 percent of the responses said that bullying itself was down.

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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· Jun 2, 2026

I am hopeful the Supreme Court quickly gives Alabama a favorable response so we can move forward with the Aug. 11 Special Primary Election using our 2023 congressional map.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jun 2, 2026

It’s a scale that we’ve never come anywhere close to experiencing in the past.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 2, 2026

As the Pride flags fly at the State Capitol once again, we recognize the importance of standing with our māhū, LGBTQIA+ and QTPI+ communities.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jun 2, 2026

An unlocked gun is a tragedy waiting to happen, and too often, it does.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· Jun 2, 2026

I hope the administration will drop the fund entirely.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Jun 2, 2026

States are being asked to carry out a complicated federal mandate without clear rules, without enough time, and with the risk that eligible people lose health care because of paperwork problems and system failures.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 2, 2026

Housing is a healthcare issue and homelessness is not a character flaw.

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Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 2, 2026

This is a program that is very, very cost-effective. It’s a program that makes phenomenal differences in children’s lives.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 2, 2026

Every person here has their own door to close, their own space to call home. That privacy and dignity is the starting point for stability, healing and a path forward.

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jun 2, 2026

My top priority is keeping New Jerseyans and our communities safe – and an increased ICE surge in the area outside of Delaney Hall is a threat to public safety.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

I successfully fought for New York schools to go phone-free because our kids succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling – and these survey results show our nation-leading policy is working.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 1, 2026

There is no reason why ICE agents need to have a mask on. Other federal agents do not.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 1, 2026

People have rights that we are not forgoing just because there's been this decision by the Trump administration to unleash hell on our streets.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jun 1, 2026

This is creating real opportunities for Nevadans and building a foundation for long-term success that benefits every community in our state.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 1, 2026

These directives clearly infringe on the states’ and Congress’ constitutional role to regulate the manner in which federal elections are held.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· Jun 1, 2026

There's clearly been an effort by some to rewrite that history, but I don't expect it'll work.

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