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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Sep 11, 2026

Where you live should not limit your ability to put fresh and nutritious foods on the table," said Gov. Moore.

governor.maryland.gov
Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· Sep 11, 2026

As communities across Georgia continue to recover from the most destructive storm in state history, these funds will help accelerate that ongoing work.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 11, 2026

In the wake of the midair collision that killed 67 people last year near DCA, Congress must do more to ensure that the highest level of safety regulations is in place to prevent future tragedies.

warner.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 11, 2026

It’s not an exaggeration to say that young lives are at stake. Please step in to help.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 11, 2026

To cut, delay, and otherwise obstruct these grants is not only unlawful, but also unconscionable in light of the mental health crisis facing our youth.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 11, 2026

We insist that the Department honor the statutory funding directives enacted by Congress, resolve the administrative barriers affecting the pipeline of mental health professionals in our nation’s schools, and ensure that students have…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 11, 2026

We therefore demand that the Department disburse the funds grantees are contractually owed in a timely manner to ensure local school programs face no further disruption.

king.senate.gov
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 11, 2026

The rule of law continues to slap down Donald Trump's dangerous and un-American attacks on our free and fair elections.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Sep 11, 2026

The terrorist attacks on September 11 forever reshaped our city and state, and every year on the anniversary New Yorkers feel the weight of unimaginable tragedy and honor the lives lost.

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Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Sep 10, 2026

As I said at the onset of this case, the use of federal government resources to target Kansans, brought to the United States through no will of their own and who only seek to be productive members of society, does nothing to solve any of…

kansasreflector.com
Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Sep 10, 2026

They need predictability. They need access to markets. They need to know that when they plant their crops or raise their cattle, that there will be a market for what they produce.

mainemorningstar.com
Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Sep 10, 2026

Our hockey teams play each other. We grocery shop in the stores across the border. I have to leave Minnesota to get to part of Minnesota because I have to go through Manitoba to get to the Northwest Angle. … These are our closest allies.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Sep 10, 2026

If you are for tariffs, vote for Donald Trump, the Republican candidate. If you are for gas being higher, vote for Donald Trump, the Republican candidate. Otherwise, vote for the Democrat.

mainemorningstar.com
Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Sep 10, 2026

His tariffs will squeeze our states’ small businesses harder and drive costs up for working families.

thestar.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Sep 10, 2026

“Earmarks have long been part of the budget process, and we have worked over the years to make the process for reviewing them more transparent and accountable to the taxpayers of South Carolina,” said Gov. Henry McMaster.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Sep 10, 2026

South Carolina’s Veterans have already answered the call to serve, and state government offers them another opportunity to put their leadership, discipline, and experience to work for their fellow South Carolinians.

governor.sc.gov
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Sep 10, 2026

We are proud to welcome Tyson Steel to the Palmetto State. The company’s decision to bring approximately 20 new jobs to Pickens County is a win for South Carolina and our thriving manufacturing industry.

governor.sc.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Sep 10, 2026

State, county, utility and emergency personnel are working around the clock, but the scale and urgency of these impacts exceed what Hawaiʻi can address alone.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Sep 10, 2026

We cannot wait for every damaged road, utility pole, harbor and public facility to be assigned a dollar value before asking the federal government to act.

governor.hawaii.gov
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Sep 10, 2026

Personal preparedness makes response and recovery possible, so don’t wait for the next event to get ready.

governor.nc.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Sep 10, 2026

As our administration builds a dynamic economy, supports our communities, and builds pathways to work, wages and wealth, we look forward to our continued partnership with Saval Food as they expand in Howard County.

governor.maryland.gov
John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Sep 10, 2026

Not only will these efforts increase domestic production of vital resources like fertilizer and critical minerals, but they will help generate the CO2 we need to increase oil production in the Bakken.

hoeven.senate.gov
John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Sep 10, 2026

With electricity demand surging, the affordable and reliable power provided by coal is more important than ever, making our Crack the Code 2.0 initiative a critical priority for the future of U.S. energy production.

hoeven.senate.gov