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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· May 28, 2026

We know nuclear is a safe, reliable, and clean energy source that can and will power Missouri’s economic future for generations to come.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· May 28, 2026

With over half of our state’s electricity safely generated by nuclear energy and with seven operating reactors, South Carolina has both the experience and the infrastructure needed to lead this nuclear renaissance to provide ample, clean…

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· May 28, 2026

When we look at costs going up everywhere, including now with gas prices on the back of an affordability crisis, one of those key drivers that governors can have a huge impact on are utility prices.

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

We outlined the importance of accelerating our nuclear modernization efforts, including fielding new helicopters to guard the missile fields, upgrading our B-52s and accelerating both the LRSO and Sentinel programs to ensure we’re able to…

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

I'm going to commit to getting a park in this area on top of this treatment facility, and so the whole community can have a gathering space and to get outside and to recreate and just enjoy the beautiful outdoors and be on sports teams.

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

We've remained the No. 1 state for business for a historic 12 consecutive years because of our commitment to growing opportunity and budgeting conservatively.

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For too long, we’ve run up against roadblocks – from outdated laws to piles of paperwork – that slow or stop new housing, new transit, and new clean energy from even being built.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 28, 2026

The number one driver of increased energy bills over the last decade has been the cost of hardening our infrastructure and other related wildfire costs, significantly driven by climate change.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· May 28, 2026

This is, I believe, an existential struggle for the future of democracy where we had an aggressive country invade a neighboring country without any justification whatsoever.

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

I want to be clear: my commitment to Nevada's educators isn't temporary, it's ongoing.

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

Congratulations to the 37 graduates of Nevada’s Certified Public Manager Program.

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

The Kemp family will always back the blue, and I'm proud to sign legislation today that ensures they are supported throughout their careers of service and into retirement.

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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

Their hard work is strengthening our state workforce, improving services for Nevadans, and delivering real savings for taxpayers.

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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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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· May 28, 2026

I am launching a statewide flood notification system that will be in place for this summer. I am also calling on the Legislature to fund this notification system moving forward. We cannot put our young people at risk.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 28, 2026

The 2026 legislative session proved that when we choose partnership, we can deliver real results for our people.

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