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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

We fear this unreasonable increase in transmission rates will needlessly burden the region’s households and businesses, impair our economic competitiveness, and undermine our efforts to deploy transmission investment that is needed to…

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

I am proud that for another year we’ve passed a balanced budget on time, and we did it in collaboration with the input of so many people in our state.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

This budget delivers more education funding and municipal aid than ever before, and it does it in a responsible way that will keep Connecticut on stable financial ground in the coming years.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

Natalie is a steady hand. Time and again, she has stepped into challenging situations, tackled tough issues head-on, and delivered results when the stakes were high.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

We continue making long-term commitments to Connecticut’s future, including major support for early childhood and K-12 education, housing, public safety, environmental protection, and modernizing state government.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

I strongly believe that providing every child with access to early childhood education opportunities will make Connecticut an even stronger, safer, and resilient state.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

Every child living in Connecticut deserves access to a good education—including during the earliest years of their lives—and we must make these opportunities available to every child of every background, no matter where they live or the…

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

I am committed to ensuring that our laws and regulations continue to provide everyone with equal protection, and I vow to stand up to any efforts to turn back the clock on equality.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 2, 2026

Connecticut has a legacy of leading the nation on critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and being one of the most welcoming states in the country, and I am proud to let everyone know that in this state we celebrate the rights of…

portal.ct.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 2, 2026

I am dedicated to alleviating the impacts of this crisis and fortifying our systems for the next growing season.

governor.maryland.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

I successfully fought for New York schools to go phone-free because our kids succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling – and these survey results show our nation-leading policy is working.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

I was aware of all the bullying that was going on in schools, much of it online — 60 percent of the responses said that bullying itself was down.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

But today I'm releasing new results from a study we did around the state… Over 600 teachers and school administrators said 80 reported that the students are behaving better in a more engaged way.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

This month and every month, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to building a more inclusive and equitable future for all where everyone can live freely with dignity, safety, and respect.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

During Pride Month, we celebrate New York’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and acknowledge the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

As the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ rights movement, New York has long been at the forefront of advancing equality.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

By taking a proactive approach, we are preparing our state to take advantage of the opportunities associated with advanced nuclear.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

The solicitations announced today will help ensure New York is poised to lead the nation in new nuclear development.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 2, 2026

The dedicated work of the Regional Economic Development Councils, focused on encouraging public-private partnerships, has had a transformational impact throughout New York State.

governor.ny.gov
Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· Jun 2, 2026

I am hopeful the Supreme Court quickly gives Alabama a favorable response so we can move forward with the Aug. 11 Special Primary Election using our 2023 congressional map.

ohiocapitaljournal.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 2, 2026

We believe with this money … OhioSEE is going to enable us to pretty much cover the whole state.

ohiocapitaljournal.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 2, 2026

This is a program that is very, very cost-effective. It’s a program that makes phenomenal differences in children’s lives.

ohiocapitaljournal.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 2, 2026

That’s just insane. And so, I think, Mr. Chairman, that’s one of the things we need to do, is authorize, Medicare to get much more active in the prevention area.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jun 2, 2026

The Reflecting Pool is now 100% coated with American Flag Blue sealant!

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