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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 21, 2026

Hawai‘i’s greatest strength has always been our people and our ability to come together when challenges arise.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 21, 2026

Lala tested our communities, but it also showed what Hawaiʻi can accomplish when government, nonprofits, businesses and neighbors work together.

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Dan McKee
@danmckee· Democratic · RI· Aug 21, 2026

Rhode Islanders deserve energy that is affordable, reliable and secure.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 21, 2026

Connecticut has been a leader in nuclear energy as part of our state’s all-of-the-above approach to delivering affordable, reliable, and clean energy for Connecticut ratepayers.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 21, 2026

We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 21, 2026

These funds will help 600 more Volunteers meet North Carolina’s urgent needs while gaining skills and experience for the future.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 21, 2026

Our administration is committed to building pathways to work, wages and wealth for individuals who aspire to care for Maryland’s community health needs, because nurses are our state’s frontline defense in providing affordable, accessible…

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 21, 2026

As trusted public officials, we must engage on a meaningful level with all sides of matters, such as this, and ensure that public discourse, no matter how well-intended, does not allow for the proliferation and dissemination of…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 21, 2026

The Ortega-Murillo regime’s consolidation of authoritarian power, widespread corruption, human rights abuses, crackdown on civil society, and targeting of religious institutions threaten the stability of Central America.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 21, 2026

At the same time, the low water levels create access issues for Lake Oahe and Lake Sakakawea. While we work on a plan for addressing low lake levels, we are calling on the Corps to also continue supporting impacted ramps and docks to…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 21, 2026

North Dakota is facing serious, prolonged drought conditions. We appreciate the Corps for working with us to minimize releases from the state’s reservoirs, but more needs to be done. Following the September 1 review, the Corps needs to…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 21, 2026

The Trump Administration needs to reverse course and work with Congress on a bipartisan basis to fulfill President Trump’s campaign promise of lowering costs for families and small businesses.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 21, 2026

Small businesses like Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment are the backbone of New Hampshire’s economy, but President Trump’s reckless tariffs and illegal war with Iran are hurting small businesses and raising prices for Granite Staters.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 21, 2026

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 21, 2026

Our sailors and Marines signed up to serve and to be treated with respect. They did not sign up to be kept at sea indefinitely with no announced return date and, by multiple accounts, without reliable food, hot water, or working plumbing.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 21, 2026

California will continue to fight back against attempts to interfere with our sovereign authority.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Aug 21, 2026

Trump’s moves in the Middle East had caused gas prices to surge and that he was using this crisis of his own making to attempt what he’s wanted to do for years: open California’s coast for his oil industry friends so they can poison our…

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Aug 21, 2026

We will continue working to fully remediate the issue left behind by the previous (Trenton) administration, and ensure the voting rights of every eligible New Jerseyan are protected.

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Aug 21, 2026

My administration has continued to move aggressively to fix the error at the Motor Vehicle Commission under the previous (Trenton) administration, to correct our voter rolls, and to protect the voting rights of eligible New Jerseyans.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 21, 2026

Earlier this year, amid a rise in political violence and threats against public officials, we took steps to strengthen security at the State Capitol and across state government.

bbc.co.uk
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 21, 2026

I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for their work to apprehend this dangerous individual.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Aug 21, 2026

They would not be building any wall, any fence, any barrier like that.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Aug 21, 2026

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly plotted an attack on the New York State Capitol. I'm grateful to the FBI for leading this investigation and to the New York State Police for…

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Aug 20, 2026

This isn’t just about abortion. Republicans in Washington are trying to control people’s lives. That’s why the White House has relentlessly attacked our transgender community as well.

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