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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

The Empire State Service Corps supports local communities across New York State, while engaging students in meaningful paid service opportunities.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

Today, hundreds of thousands of individuals woke up with this dread, this fear in their hearts because their rights are being abandoned by the Trump administration and the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

We need to ensure every American owns a stake in the future being built by AI through a national public equity fund that takes a major stake in the new economy.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

For those experiencing homelessness, supportive services and a stable home can be life-changing.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

These smart investments will strengthen vital upstate travel corridors for everyone – businesses, commuters, college students, residents, and visitors alike.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

Money buys influence, and influence rewrites the rules. Those rewritten rules funnel even more wealth to the few. Under this weight, democracy itself starts to buckle.

theguardian.com
Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 27, 2026

I’m disappointed in this ruling, which will lead to higher diabetes rates and more tooth decay and dental bills for people.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 27, 2026

I firmly believe that this year’s NDAA takes great strides to secure our nation and put us in a position to fight away games rather than on our own soil.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

We're banning masks for immigration enforcers as well as anyone who wears a badge. We should know who you are.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

Trickle-down economics" a 50-year-long "failed" experiment that funneled record profits into buybacks and executive pay while workers' wages stagnated.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 27, 2026

These cuts would strip disabled veterans of earned compensation and health care benefits – they should be rejected outright.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 27, 2026

“Dismemberment abortions are among the most brutal methods of abortion, accounting for around 80% of second trimester abortions.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

But this system can be undone," Newsom wrote.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

I understand the anxiety driving the wealth tax proposal in California. But I’m voting no because this measure dedicates almost all of the revenue it raises to a single category of state spending.

theguardian.com
Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2026

It ignores our public schools," Newsom wrote, and said the California proposal would also overlook women's health clinics, housing and child care.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 27, 2026

Additive manufacturing in defense technologies has enormous capacity to boost our military readiness by enabling us to quickly develop parts and munitions and strengthen our supply chains. Virginia is home to many innovative additive…

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 27, 2026

We have a long, long history of standing up for people who are oppressed, who need our help.

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 27, 2026

Supporting Coloradans who rely on taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits to make healthy choices, including avoiding sugary drinks, is an important way to improve health and lower healthcare costs.

coloradonewsline.com