We often hear in emergency management: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst.
On the record
U.S. Governors
Quotes from current and former U.S. state governors.
Current governors
TX-RGreg AbbottTexas449 Quotes
KY-DAndy BeshearKentucky280 Quotes
ND-RDoug BurgumNorth Dakota144 Quotes
UT-RSpencer CoxUtah162 Quotes
FLRon DeSantisFlorida1,471 Quotes
OH-RMike DeWineOhio298 Quotes
AK-RMike DunleavyAlaska48 Quotes
WI-DTony EversWisconsin92 Quotes
WABob FergusonWashington116 Quotes
MT-RGreg GianforteMontana252 Quotes
WY-RMark GordonWyoming31 Quotes
HI-DJosh GreenHawaii164 Quotes
MA-DMaura HealeyMassachusetts84 Quotes
AZ-DKatie HobbsArizona216 Quotes
NY-DKathy HochulNew York943 Quotes
IN-REric HolcombIndiana2 Quotes
AR-RSarah Huckabee SandersArkansas416 Quotes
AL-RKay IveyAlabama68 Quotes
MOMike KehoeMissouri103 Quotes
KS-DLaura KellyKansas46 Quotes
GA-RBrian KempGeorgia153 Quotes
OR-DTina KotekOregon79 Quotes
CT-DNed LamontConnecticut286 Quotes
LAJeff LandryLouisiana148 Quotes
TN-RBill LeeTennessee1,164 Quotes
ID-RBrad LittleIdaho48 Quotes
NV-RJoe LombardoNevada150 Quotes
NM-DMichelle Lujan GrishamNew Mexico655 Quotes
RI-DDan McKeeRhode Island77 Quotes
SC-RHenry McMasterSouth Carolina115 Quotes
DEMatt MeyerDelaware17 Quotes
ME-DJanet MillsMaine67 Quotes
MD-DWes MooreMaryland454 Quotes
WVPatrick MorriseyWest Virginia106 Quotes
CA-DGavin NewsomCalifornia1,013 Quotes
NE-RJim PillenNebraska73 Quotes
CO-DJared PolisColorado1,023 Quotes
IL-DJ.B. PritzkerIllinois267 Quotes
MS-RTate ReevesMississippi35 Quotes
IA-RKim ReynoldsIowa151 Quotes
SDLarry RhodenSouth Dakota42 Quotes
PA-DJosh ShapiroPennsylvania365 Quotes
NJ-DMikie SherrillNew Jersey439 Quotes
VA-DAbigail SpanbergerVirginia669 Quotes
NCJosh SteinNorth Carolina142 Quotes
OK-RKevin StittOklahoma78 Quotes
NH-RChris SununuNew Hampshire145 Quotes
MN-DTim WalzMinnesota1,340 Quotes
MI-DGretchen WhitmerMichigan284 Quotes
Former governors
The prolonged effect of capital litigation on victims’ families complicates broad claims that either an execution or a life sentence necessarily provides closure.
I no longer believe Ohio’s experience supports the deterrence argument that once shaped my position.
“We ask all West Virginians to join Denise and me in praying for Travis’s loved ones and the entire mining community during this difficult time,”
“Every day, our coal miners take on difficult and dangerous work to provide for their families and communities. Their dedication and sacrifice deserve our deepest respect and gratitude.”
“Travis dedicated 24 years of his life to an industry that has helped build West Virginia and power our nation,”
We are disappointed by the decision on Boone and Logan counties, but we are not going to stop working for those communities.
His plan for Iowa schools is to model them after the private school he started in Wichita, Kansas. That school is now $4.5 million dollars in debt.
It’s not been easy to get things done, but if somebody knows where they want to go, there are ways and there are people that you will find if you’re willing to talk and be willing to listen.
None of this has been easy, and none of it happened because one party got its way.
Working with High Plains has been one part of our efforts to ensure that North Dakotans have access to safe, affordable and quality housing.
This funding will help the High Plains Fair Housing Center continue to serve individuals and families, including veterans and those with disabilities, in the region.
Max said to me, ‘Dad, I don’t understand how killing someone as a punishment for them killing someone, somehow makes anything better.’
I support abolishing the death penalty altogether.
I would drive those dollars into the general fund and then use a core chunk of that to fund mass transit across Pennsylvania.
We are proud to welcome Obatala to South Carolina. As our state continues to strengthen its position as a leader in manufacturing and technology, we are pleased to see the company bring 46 new jobs to Charleston County.
Today, our state established a clear path for the continued success of Maryland’s horse industry by uniting all facets of the community through one shared vision.
I encourage all Georgians to take this storm seriously and prepare now by stocking up on food, batteries, flashlights, water, and other necessities in case of severe weather impacting communities Friday night through Saturday,
As we always do with weather events, we’re hoping for the best but preparing for the worst," said Governor Brian Kemp.
The Hyundai family of brands has been an incredible partner to Georgia, and this decision by Hyundai Transys only reinforces that valued friendship.
Nevada is building an economy where innovative companies can invest, manufacture, and create high-paying jobs right here in our state.
Wilson Landing represents exactly what we hoped to accomplish by creating new tools to expand attainable housing across Nevada.
“These investments will help grow our economy, expand our technology sector and ensure more of these critical capabilities are developed and manufactured right here in North Dakota.”





