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Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Aug 19, 2026

As Governor, I remain skeptical of the benefits this merger would deliver to Virginia — particularly if those benefits come at the expense of affordability, existing jobs, or meeting our homegrown clean energy goals.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Aug 19, 2026

This expansion will bring approximately 135 new jobs to Lexington County and create new opportunities for South Carolinians.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Aug 19, 2026

There are almost $7 billion in active projects underway across the State, up from $2.7 billion in 2017.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Aug 19, 2026

At my request, the General Assembly began funding a school resource officer (SRO) grant program administered by the Department of Public Safety for public schools that did not have an assigned SRO.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Aug 19, 2026

This budget also provides additional property tax relief to homeowners who are 65 years of age or older, who are totally and permanently disabled, or who are legally blind by increasing the Homestead Exemption from $50,000 to $75,000.

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Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Aug 19, 2026

Dan has served in this important role under multiple administrations with unwavering integrity and professionalism.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 19, 2026

Mahalo to everyone across Hawaiʻi who is working to recover from the impacts of this disaster. Our priority is ensuring that families have access to essential resources as they rebuild, including the ability to replace food that was lost…

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 19, 2026

We’re intervening to protect the best interests of Connecticut families and businesses and to ensure the regulatory review process considers the potential risks this merger poses for Connecticut ratepayers, who already pay some of the…

portal.ct.gov
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 19, 2026

As chemical company Chemours tries to avoid its responsibilities to North Carolina, I continue to stand up for the state.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 19, 2026

Whether it’s mentoring students, helping communities recover from disaster, or reducing barriers to medical access, AmeriCorps Volunteers are making a difference in North Carolinians’ lives,

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 19, 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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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 19, 2026

“Since the RETA in question, which was approved in 2024 by the Governor’s Office of Energy, is for a solar generation and storage project on land leased from Boulder City it would not be transferable to a data center,” writes Governor…

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Aug 19, 2026

America saw what open borders and mass amnesty looked like for four miserable years. Democrat policies failed Laken Riley, Sheridan Gorman, Jocelyn Nungaray, and countless other Americans. We can never let a future president do that to us…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 19, 2026

I am seeking answers about the corrective actions that Meta is taking in response to these disturbing reports.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 19, 2026

It strains credulity that Meta was (or is) unknowingly hosting—and profiting from—such blatantly illegal content, when your company explicitly states that it reviews and approves all ads.

warner.senate.gov
John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

Crop insurance is farmers’ most important risk management tool, and protecting their Actual Production History is essential for maintaining coverage levels over the long term.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

We’ve taken a comprehensive approach to flood protection in the Red River Valley, and our two-part plan is about fulfilling this promise for upstream farmers.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

We appreciate Secretary Rollins and USDA continuing to move forward with efforts to roll back the Roadless Rule. This proposed rule will help provide greater certainty for our ranchers, energy producers and other stakeholders while…

hoeven.senate.gov
Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Aug 19, 2026

Senator Graham was clear eyed on Putin and fought for years to build peace through strength.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

His Presidency will be defined not by lowering costs for families but by raising monuments to himself.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

The Administration’s decision is outrageous; the fight against addiction is hard enough, and the work of first responders and law enforcement will only become more difficult if we defund proven efforts that have saved lives.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

There is good evidence that fentanyl test strips save lives, but the Trump Administration decided to ignore science and the law by announcing that communities can no longer use federal grant funding to distribute these tools.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 19, 2026

I echo Chief Shahin and local officials: Do not confront or engage with demonstrators. Together, we stand united against hate in all its forms.

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