U.S. Governors

This is a national imperative. We cannot reignite the American Dream if this is how long it takes to build things.

In Pennsylvania, we’re taking decisive action to streamline permitting, build more energy, and protect consumers — and today’s meeting makes it clear that states are leading the way.

You cannot reignite the American Dream without abundant, affordable, reliable energy. Oklahoma is a shining example of the free market delivering, drawing businesses from around the world to invest and innovate.

Violence is unacceptable. In moments like this, we are reminded that unity, civility, and respect for one another matter more than ever.

The nation’s governors are relieved to learn that the President, First Lady, and all those in attendance are safe following last night’s shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

During this legislative session, I’ve identified several areas in need of immediate reform. First, we must increase efficiency in the permitting processes, so that our transportation, manufacturing, and energy construction projects are not…

I’ve put forward my Lightning Plan – a comprehensive plan to build more energy generation here in the Commonwealth, reform our permitting and siting laws, and diversify our energy sector to generate more renewables.

For too long, we’ve run up against roadblocks – from outdated laws to piles of paperwork – that slow or stop new housing, new transit, and new clean energy from even being built.

We know nuclear is a safe, reliable, and clean energy source that can and will power Missouri’s economic future for generations to come.

With over half of our state’s electricity safely generated by nuclear energy and with seven operating reactors, South Carolina has both the experience and the infrastructure needed to lead this nuclear renaissance to provide ample, clean…

Here’s the thing about building a clean energy future: we must make sure New Mexicans can afford it.

We’re producing more clean, reliable energy from wind, solar, nuclear, and hydrogen, to protect our planet and power everyone’s homes.

During my time as Governor, the share of energy Colorado gets from low-cost clean sources has grown by nearly 75%, enough power nearly 3 million homes for a year.

The underlying cost of energy is increasing. Pushed higher and higher by rapidly growing demand.

The number one driver of increased energy bills over the last decade has been the cost of hardening our infrastructure and other related wildfire costs, significantly driven by climate change.

Today, we are on the cusp of realizing a decades-old dream of delivering abundant, affordable energy that will benefit every Alaskan.

We’ve got 18,000 acres at Angola — if it was up to me, I would send them all there for the rest of their lives.

I'm done with them. It doesn't matter how old they are.

People who assault cops and overthrow democracy don’t deserve a taxpayer-funded payday.

The explosion is the 'deadliest industrial accident in modern Washington history'

Every New Yorker should be able to enter their house of worship and practice their religion without fear.

I expect the worst with Trump because he’s done the worst.

These tough choices will help us redirect funding to serve people’s greatest needs and to make government run as intended.

For a long time in America, it was understood that if a business wants to thrive in a community, it has to give back to that community. So, we’re developing strong, statewide guidelines for community benefit agreements for this industry.