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Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· May 29, 2026

The explosion was the deadliest industrial accident in modern Washington history.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· May 29, 2026

As Americans struggle with the rising cost of gas, groceries, housing, and health care, President Trump's priorities for taxpayer dollars are completely detached from the challenges families face every day.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· May 29, 2026

I think there will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· May 28, 2026

The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency and honesty when their government commits the nation to war.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· May 28, 2026

What we’re looking at is CSP, the Conservation Stewardship Program … we want to make $100 million of that eligible, on an annual basis, for a match for this kind of program.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· May 28, 2026

These indiscriminate, unjust, unconstitutional deportation efforts — while we have not been a target state — both parties are unhappy.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· May 28, 2026

This settlement means farmers in the Lower Rio Grande can plan for the future, communities have certainty about their water supply and New Mexicans aren’t on the hook for a liability that could have cost billions.

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Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· May 28, 2026

Water is the foundation of New Mexico’s agricultural economy and the lifeblood of communities across the southern part of our state.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· May 28, 2026

This agreement would have mandated that Tulsa’s laws were to be enforced based on race.

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Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· May 28, 2026

If everyone, for example, in Ohio that is getting this kind of care, home health care, had to be in a nursing home, that would have cost us about $600 million a year.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

The biggest hardship I hear from Rhode Islanders right now is their growing energy bills.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

Being the Governor of a small state means I have the opportunity to hear the voices others don’t.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

These challenges call for clear direction and decisive leadership—and my budget reflects both.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

My commitments to Rhode Islanders are clear: putting more money back in families’ pockets, protecting the most vulnerable from President Trump’s safety net cuts, and keeping Rhode Island building to support good-paying jobs and long-term…

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

While the Trump Administration’s policies have pushed the price of household goods to new levels at the same time that Congressional Republicans’ policies have slashed our country’s safety net, family budgets need real relief now—that's…

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

The rising cost of living is creating real hardships for families nationwide.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

Good-paying jobs are the key to a strong economy, and we’ll continue to make strategic investments and create more opportunities for our state.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· May 28, 2026

Rhode Island is a destination location for growing businesses like the Motor Club Insurance Company, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done to attract and retain top-tier companies and talented professionals.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 28, 2026

Leaving no one behind isn't just a slogan—it is the guiding principle of how we govern.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· May 28, 2026

This tour is a testament to what we can achieve when local and state leaders come together to rebuild, and support our neighbors in need.

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