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Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Jun 12, 2026

I’ve been involved in politics for 20 years. … There has never been a time when this country needs Republicans more than right now.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jun 12, 2026

Preserve core services, protect our state’s most vulnerable, don’t raise taxes, and address the structural challenges in our budget to achieve long-term financial stability

washingtonstatestandard.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jun 12, 2026

My goals for drafting the state’s next budget are to preserve core services, protect our state’s most vulnerable, don’t raise taxes, and address the structural challenges in our budget to achieve long-term financial stability.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 12, 2026

This legislation is an important step toward making housing more accessible and affordable for families across South Dakota and the country.

rounds.senate.gov
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 12, 2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but too often they struggle to access the capital needed to expand and create jobs.

rounds.senate.gov
Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jun 12, 2026

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

young.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 12, 2026

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state and our economy, but President Trump’s tariffs are making it much harder for our smallest businesses in particular to stay afloat.

hassan.senate.gov
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jun 12, 2026

Keeping dangerous offenders behind bars is one of the most important responsibilities of government.

foxnews.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jun 12, 2026

Texas Democrats have consistently sided with criminals over the citizens they were elected to protect.

foxnews.com
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 12, 2026

I know what they’re saying, but I have a hard time understanding.

foxnews.com
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 12, 2026

Extending this timeline to February 2027 ensures that when the program refocus launches, it will have a well-supported network of local retailers fully prepared to deliver widespread support to our communities.

missouriindependent.com
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 12, 2026

It is unfortunate that three unelected judges decided to mislead Missouri voters by rewriting the legislatively approved ballot language for Amendment 5.

missouriindependent.com
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 12, 2026

Maryland’s farmers are resilient, but the scale of this climate event exceeds local and state recovery capacities.

marylandmatters.org
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 12, 2026

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

governor.sc.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 12, 2026

With the Senate’s vote today, it is clear that South Carolina will not have a new congressional map for the 2026 election.

governor.sc.gov
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jun 12, 2026

We need to put more public dollars into our public schools, and I will continue to do everything I can to provide more support for public school kids.

ncnewsline.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 12, 2026

We are proud to see a technology company like Horse Spot deepening its commitment to our state. This announcement is a testament to the strength of South Carolina’s skilled workforce, and we look forward to supporting Horse Spot’s latest…

governor.sc.gov
Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Jun 12, 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,” said Governor Reynolds.

governor.iowa.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 12, 2026

While no amount of money can undo the pain and devastation caused by the Lahaina fire, this decision helps honor the purpose of the settlement: to support survivors, rebuild lives and strengthen Maui’s long-term recovery.

governor.hawaii.gov