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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Sep 9, 2026

Drought conditions are expected to continue throughout the fall and winter, and water levels in Lake Sakakawea will continue to decrease.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Sep 9, 2026

We recognize that the Corps has minimized flows going out of the upper Missouri Basin, but more needs to be done.

hoeven.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 9, 2026

By painting a more accurate picture of species health, we can be certain that our fisheries receive the attention they need, improving their sustainability and keeping them healthy for generations to come.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 9, 2026

The Fisheries Science Modernization Act would provide the NOAA with the advanced tools necessary to conduct more comprehensive surveys of our fisheries.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 9, 2026

Fisheries have long been an essential part of Maine’s economy and culture, and their enduring prominence depends upon their sustainability.

king.senate.gov
Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· Sep 9, 2026

New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate – it’s been ours since before the United States existed.

theguardian.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Sep 9, 2026

They're going to be required to be used responsibly if they're used at all.

reason.com
Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Sep 9, 2026

I’m so proud that Stefany is answering the call to serve the district she was born and raised in, where she has started a business, worked on the Portsmouth City Council and advocated for affordable health care and clean water.

foxnews.com
Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Sep 9, 2026

The option here is somebody who wants to buy this state office who doesn’t have any credibility with their policy thoughts and someone like myself, who has a strong record in terms of working people.

abcnews.com
Michelle Lujan Grisham
@michellelujangrisham· Democratic · NM· Sep 8, 2026

“It’s unconscionable that FEMA refuses to pay for a National Guard response that must continue for many years due to federal negligence,”

sourcenm.com
Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Sep 8, 2026

State government should work for the people it serves — and that means making sure Virginians can access the services they need quickly, easily, and reliably.

virginiamercury.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Sep 8, 2026

ICE is not making New Jersey’s communities any safer. That’s why I signed an Executive Order restricting access to nonpublic state property by its untrained agents. Once again, Trump tried to stop us, and once again we won.

newjerseymonitor.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Sep 8, 2026

I take my responsibility to treat any reports of inappropriate behavior or misconduct extremely seriously, and any credible report must be fully examined and addressed. If the evidence warrants, I will take appropriate action quickly.

newjerseymonitor.com
Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Sep 8, 2026

I have a vital responsibility to the safety and privacy of every person. Anyone must know that they can come forward with a complaint and they will be safe from retaliation. The subject of a complaint must also know and be confident that…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 8, 2026

We have seen the tragic consequences that result when these blast overpressure symptoms go unnoticed or untreated, and it’s work like this that will make the difference, improve the health of our service members, and likely save lives.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 8, 2026

Thanks to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) survey, we now have more information and metrics to track progress in addressing this invisible danger that has been lurking for years.

king.senate.gov
Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Sep 8, 2026

Let's absolutely grow up and let's behave.

foxnews.com
Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Sep 8, 2026

Why in the world would you carry on with just childishness, and in all fairness, that's what it is.

foxnews.com
Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Sep 8, 2026

I don't know why we don't talk to one another.

foxnews.com
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Sep 8, 2026

They’re hurt. They feel like they’ve been let down.

abcnews.com
Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Sep 7, 2026

That’s something that I’ve been thinking about quite honestly for some time, and this just kind of hits home that it’s long overdue.

alaskabeacon.com
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Sep 7, 2026

The people of western Pennsylvania have waited a long time for more passenger rail service and my administration has chased every opportunity to get this done.

penncapital-star.com