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Tony Evers
@tonyevers· Democratic · WI· Jun 20, 2026

We have marked a fifth consecutive record-breaking year for the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program.

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Larry Rhoden
@larryrhoden· SD· Jun 20, 2026

This new authority allows us to design and scale apprenticeship models tailored to state needs.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jun 20, 2026

We are directing discretionary Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds toward NC Career Launch.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 20, 2026

I think some of our allies need to step up and join us because that enforcement mechanism is going be key, I believe, to getting the kind of outcome that we want.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 20, 2026

From the beginning I said the key is going to be enforcement.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 19, 2026

I know who’d I never vote for and [that’s] who’s there right now is the governor.

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jun 19, 2026

It’s set to kick 350,000 New Jerseyans off Medicaid by introducing totally unnecessary paperwork requirements. Nearly 50,000 New Jerseyans could lose SNAP benefits,

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jun 19, 2026

We know that the school meals are one of the best, most direct ways to help kids get the nutrition they need to succeed in school and to build healthy lives. And they save eligible families an average of $1,200 a year in grocery costs as…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 19, 2026

The Trump administration’s dramatic reduction of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) staff, defunding of the MSISAC, and cutting over $700 million in CISA’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget demonstrates a dangerous…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 19, 2026

This bypass project will be an investment in the region’s economic and population growth, while providing needed transportation capacity as we undertake nuclear modernization at the Minot Air Force Base.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 19, 2026

At the same time, this project will benefit from our work to improve safety at the nearby intersection of Highway 2/52 and the Burdick Expressway as part of the broader MAGIC project.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 19, 2026

Between the redevelopment of Minot’s former landfill and the proposed expansion of the Maysa Arena, we are working to make a major, multi-purpose upgrade to the recreational facilities available in the Minot region – from outdoor…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jun 19, 2026

The United States cannot afford to look away from the threat that Tuberculosis poses to Americans’ health and global health security," said Senator Shaheen.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 19, 2026

I have more concerns about the release of frozen assets. If that’s the case, what stops them from using that to fund Hezbollah and other terrorist activities as they have done in the past?

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 19, 2026

The resolve and resilience of Ukrainians in defending their homeland from Russian forces has been commendable, and the international community must continue to do all we can to ensure Ukraine has what it needs to be successful on the…

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 19, 2026

Upon initial assessment, our local partners and SEMA believe the emergency response costs and damage to roads, bridges, and other important public infrastructure meet the levels required for a federal disaster declaration for FEMA Public…

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 19, 2026

For the last two weeks, local emergency management teams across Missouri have responded to dangerous flash flooding, several tornadoes, and intense straight-line winds resulting in serious destruction to their communities.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 19, 2026

This acquisition strengthens the long‑term stability and reliability of central Oʻahu’s water infrastructure.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 19, 2026

Our administration will continue doing everything we can to safeguard the state workers who serve the people of Connecticut.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 19, 2026

CTDOT employees work through holidays, nights, storms, and traffic to ensure that our transportation system continues moving, and their service is deeply appreciated.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 19, 2026

We have enjoyed a long-standing positive relationship with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, built on respect for tribal sovereignty.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Jun 19, 2026

And while this budget represents meaningful progress, I want to be clear: my fight for affordability is far from over.

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