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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Sep 1, 2026

To the extent any funding comes from Texas agencies, those agencies are clarifying that those funds cannot be used for Flock cameras.

dailycaller.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Sep 1, 2026

To the extent that cities get any funding for those cameras, most of it comes from the federal government.

dailycaller.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 1, 2026

Unless and until there is a change of policy and leadership, today's news simply means that there is more expensively-equipped lawlessness on our streets rather than responsible, legitimate law enforcement.

npr.org
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Sep 1, 2026

We need to ensure that the pipeline is safe and that we are protecting our Great Lakes.

nationalpost.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Sep 1, 2026

I commend the Gaming Control Board for their diligent work to uphold Nevada’s longstanding regulatory standards.

nevadacurrent.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Sep 1, 2026

Let’s be clear—tariffs are a tax implemented by the federal government that cause the price of products to go up and are paid for by hardworking Americans.

portal.ct.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Sep 1, 2026

Today, we honor the memories of those taken from us too soon, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting Marylanders on their paths to substance use recovery.

governor.maryland.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 1, 2026

For years, we’ve known that Social Security faces serious long-term financial challenges, yet Congress has repeatedly chosen to look the other way.

cassidy.senate.gov
Tony Evers
@tonyevers· Democratic · WI· Sep 1, 2026

Replacing Blatnik Bridge is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will not only create thousands of jobs but will support the 21st-century needs of our people, our workforces, and our economies.

baldwin.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Sep 1, 2026

For years I have said that you cannot fix a problem unless you can measure it.

king.senate.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Sep 1, 2026

You attack and insult Black women because you believe peddling racism is good for your clicks and your business model.

huffpost.com
Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Sep 1, 2026

They plug that into the software and then that software cascades down so all the map providers would do that.

huffpost.com
Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Sep 1, 2026

When the president signs an executive order, you know, reflecting a name change like the Gulf of America or Lake America, it does direct the Department of Interior …

huffpost.com
Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Sep 1, 2026

I know that the president reached out to Apple directly, so I’m sure that we may be seeing that change coming up soon to Lake America.

huffpost.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Sep 1, 2026

Shasta County’s job offer to a felon CONVICTED OF TAMPERING WITH VOTING MACHINES to work on their election process is a disgrace.

theguardian.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Sep 1, 2026

Project Watershed 250 puts federal, state, and private-sector cyber defenses behind our utilities at no cost.

foxnews.com
Bill Lee
@billlee· Republican · TN· Aug 31, 2026

The Type One Energy project as the “next generation” in creating “abundant American energy.”

tennesseelookout.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

And we tended to agree. Make it seamless. Make it consolidated.

ctmirror.org
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

I do think that Miguel said, ‘I’d like to come on and do this. It’s going to require a heck of a lot of other research, administrative work. I think our Cardona partners would be the best place to go.

ctmirror.org
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

Look, I was very aware that Miguel Cardona was going to be chairman. I really wanted him to be chairman. I thought he was best person for it.

ctmirror.org
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

If you want to institute a trade war with Canada, next up will probably be tariffs on hydroelectric power and natural gas. What does that do to electric prices? A 50% tariff on aluminum. What does that do to having a cool frosty at the end…

ctmirror.org
Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Aug 31, 2026

I will keep pressing this issue, and my administration will be back before the PUC to make the case again for putting ratepayer savings ahead of utility profits.

rhodeislandcurrent.com