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Matt Meyer
@mattmeyer· DE· Jun 30, 2026

Asking renters to carry a commercial tax burden and locking that treatment in permanently isn’t consistent with the values I know we hold in common.

spotlightdelaware.org
Katie Hobbs
@katiehobbs· Democratic · AZ· Jun 30, 2026

We are not in the business of picking winners and losers in the energy landscape, and while advancements in small modular reactor technologies are promising, they still are emerging.

azmirror.com
Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Jun 30, 2026

You can’t suck energy off the grid and hurt other ratepayers, and you can’t do harm to our environment, especially when it comes to water.

commonwealthbeacon.org
Maura Healey
@maurahealey· Democratic · MA· Jun 30, 2026

Data centers can support innovation and economic growth, but if developers want to build in Massachusetts, they need to first demonstrate that they can do so without driving up costs or harming our communities.

commonwealthbeacon.org
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

We can play a leading role in winning the battle for AI supremacy — but we have to do it in a way that puts the good people of Pennsylvania first.

penncapital-star.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

I know Pennsylvanians have real concerns about these data centers and the impact they could have on our communities, our utility bills, and our environment, and so do I.

penncapital-star.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

I think they should stay there until they get a budget on my desk. There’s no reason it can’t get done shortly.

penncapital-star.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

There’s no excuses anymore. The legislature has a legal responsibility to show up for work, to do their jobs, and to put a budget on my desk.

penncapital-star.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

But here in Pennsylvania, we’re going to keep standing up to protect our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians.

penncapital-star.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jun 30, 2026

Donald Trump, Dr. (Mehmet) Oz and RFK Jr. are hellbent on trying to push aside people who rely on Medicaid to get the care they need.

penncapital-star.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 30, 2026

I encourage our citizens to exercise their precious right to vote, especially during this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

governor.sc.gov
Eric Holcomb
@ericholcomb· Republican · IN· Jun 30, 2026

This isn’t red versus blue; it’s an all-hands-on-deck moment.

portal.ct.gov
Gina Raimondo
@ginaraimondo· Democratic · RI· Jun 30, 2026

America has a technology strategy for leading the global AI competition. It does not yet have a people strategy—and we cannot lead without one.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 30, 2026

AI is going to reshape the world, and we need to ensure that Connecticut workers and Connecticut jobs benefit from these breakthroughs and do not get left behind.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 30, 2026

Over the next few days, Connecticut is expected to experience a stretch of very hot and humid conditions, including through the Independence Day weekend, and we want to get the word out that that cooling centers are opening statewide for…

portal.ct.gov
Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· Jun 30, 2026

Since I took office, over 64 percent of new jobs created have gone to parts of our state outside the metro Atlanta region, and the Rural Site Development Initiative is an important part of that broader effort to bring opportunity to all…

gov.georgia.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 2026

Have fun celebrating this historic holiday and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, but do it responsibly.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 2026

I also encourage everyone to check in on those most vulnerable and our elderly neighbors — one phone call or visit could save a life.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 2026

New Yorkers should take the proper precautions to protect themselves and their families by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, and monitoring your local forecast.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 2026

This week will bring dangerous heat all across the state, and my administration is taking action to ensure New Yorkers can safely enjoy our historic summer of activities.

governor.ny.gov
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 30, 2026

The more than 1,000 CISA staff who were pushed out should never have lost their jobs in the first place — but if this reversal signals that someone in this administration is finally taking national security leadership seriously, that is…

warner.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 30, 2026

This discussion draft is a major step toward building a clear federal framework that promotes innovation, protects consumers, and ensures the United States continues to lead the world in emerging technology.

warner.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 30, 2026

As agentic AI transforms how Americans interact with technology, consumers deserve a real choice in the marketplace – and AI agents must be accountable to the people they serve.

warner.senate.gov