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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· May 28, 2026

What we’re looking at is CSP, the Conservation Stewardship Program … we want to make $100 million of that eligible, on an annual basis, for a match for this kind of program.

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Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· May 28, 2026

If everyone, for example, in Ohio that is getting this kind of care, home health care, had to be in a nursing home, that would have cost us about $600 million a year.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· May 28, 2026

You cannot reignite the American Dream without abundant, affordable, reliable energy. Oklahoma is a shining example of the free market delivering, drawing businesses from around the world to invest and innovate.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

Rhode Island is a destination location for growing businesses like the Motor Club Insurance Company, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done to attract and retain top-tier companies and talented professionals.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

I am proud to support them through measures like the ones I signed today, which will help ensure the long-term success of our state's No. 1 industry.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 28, 2026

Every New Yorker should be able to enter their house of worship and practice their religion without fear.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

We have set new precedents when it comes to school safety… We will again fulfill that commitment in this year’s budget, bringing the total amount we have allocated to school safety during my time in office to over 511 million dollars.

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Patrick Morrisey
@patrickmorrisey· WV· May 28, 2026

I want to lift West Virginia out of poverty, and I want West Virginia to be that shining state in the mountains.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

Our skilled and highly qualified workforce is a major reason why job creators keep coming to and expanding in our state.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

Today, I'm proud to sign legislation that further strengthens our workforce so we can remain the best place for opportunity well into the future, ensuring all Georgians can succeed no matter their zip code.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· May 28, 2026

We do not tolerate fraud in any form and will ensure Medicaid dollars are going to legitimate providers serving our citizens.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

Georgia's farming and foresting families are some of the toughest people in our state who, despite the challenges of the past several years, have persevered and continue to put food on our tables, clothes on our backs, and provide the…

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· May 28, 2026

I am committed to making sure that spaces like this are protected, preserved and there forever for not just you, your children, but your children's children as well.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

Good-paying jobs are the key to a strong economy, and we’ll continue to make strategic investments and create more opportunities for our state.

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· May 28, 2026

For too long, we’ve run up against roadblocks – from outdated laws to piles of paperwork – that slow or stop new housing, new transit, and new clean energy from even being built.

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Matt Meyer
@mattmeyer· DE· May 28, 2026

This is a national imperative. We cannot reignite the American Dream if this is how long it takes to build things.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· May 28, 2026

From enhancing retirement benefits for state law enforcement officers to increasing penalties for those who victimize children and women in our state, and much more, these measures are just the latest reminder that criminals will not…

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