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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 14, 2026

Instead of specifically defining and targeting unethical conduct and practices, the bill takes a broader approach to capture any technology that incidentally influences a price or wage amount.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 14, 2026

And it is time for the General Assembly to return in its extra session to pass a budget for the coming fiscal year.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 14, 2026

With FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and events gearing up in Kansas City, this legislation also allows law enforcement to effectively combat the threat of unlawful unmanned aircraft systems.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 14, 2026

This bill includes several provisions to make Missouri safer by modernizing tools available to the criminal justice system.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 14, 2026

I appreciate the members of the General Assembly for sending another important piece of public safety legislation to my desk this year.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Jun 14, 2026

Outdoor recreation contributes nearly $6 billion annually to Iowa’s economy and supports nearly 50,000 jobs across the state, and opportunity exists for further growth.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Jun 14, 2026

This change is an investment in security, agility, and long‑term value for Iowans.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Jun 14, 2026

In 2022, I directed the first comprehensive review of state government in 40 years, and since then, my administration has been focused on continuously improving government efficiency and effectiveness.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 14, 2026

Hate crimes are on the rise nationwide, and many communities feel that the federal government is emboldening hate speech and discrimination against them.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 14, 2026

Everybody of every religion should feel safe and protected practicing their faith at the worship service of their choosing without the fear of being targeted simply for their beliefs.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 14, 2026

This program cuts red tape and accelerates local infrastructure projects that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 14, 2026

Providing services that help employers and labor quickly and efficiently resolve disputes is the most effective way to keep the economy moving and keep people in their jobs, and these federal cuts are only making it harder for employers…

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 14, 2026

Since its opening 50 years ago, Maryland Science Center has been a central hub of hands-on learning and experience.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· Jun 14, 2026

Every Georgia child deserves opportunity and the ability to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

Ensuring our students are eating nutritious, local food means that they will be more ready for their day of learning and playing and that our farmers have a reliable market for their products.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

When we invest in our neighborhoods, we invest in our communities — that is a foundational principle of local government power to create lasting change.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

Buffalo is my home and I promised to always have my neighbors’ backs.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

Public service is an extraordinary privilege, and those of us who are honored to have it know that every day matters, and we have to get up and fight like hell for our neighbors and our people all across the state.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

We need them, and they need us — so that's one example of an unforced error.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

We have to navigate the chaos and uncertainty that's coming almost hourly out of Washington.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

We need to do more to bring universal childcare to the State of New York.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

I put us on a path as New York's first mom Governor who understood what it's like when you have to leave a job you love because you couldn't afford or find affordable childcare.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

We need to score real wins and really fix broken systems that make life harder and more expensive, and that's what I did in this year's Budget.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 14, 2026

During the hot summer months, it is important more than ever for New Yorkers to have a place that they can gather and will keep them cool,

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