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

“This bypass project will be an investment in the region’s economic and population growth, while providing needed transportation capacity as we undertake nuclear modernization at the Minot Air Force Base.”

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 19, 2026

I have more concerns about the release of frozen assets. If that’s the case, what stops them from using that to fund Hezbollah and other terrorist activities as they have done in the past?

talkingpointsmemo.com
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 19, 2026

My commitment has been clear from day one — we will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 19, 2026

“Governor Wes Moore continues to prove what it means to be a true gun sense champion, leading with courage and a relentless commitment to protecting Maryland families.”

governor.maryland.gov
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jun 18, 2026

What our hospitals did during the pandemic is nothing short of heroic, and my administration worked hard to make sure the reimbursements they were owed under the president’s emergency declaration were delivered.

kentuckylantern.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 18, 2026

I do not believe that argument today can be successfully made, nor do I believe that there’s any chance in the future the facts that I’ve cited to support that belief will change.

huffpost.com
John Carney
@johncarney· Democratic · DE· Jun 18, 2026

I want to offer my thoughts and prayers for the employees at Wilmington Hospital who I know experienced a terrible day today.

cbsnews.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jun 18, 2026

While this funding is being received years later, it couldn’t come at a better time, as our hospitals face challenges due to federal Medicaid cuts.

kentuckylantern.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 18, 2026

It is fitting that we preserve this iconic subway entrance into next season to keep the celebrations going.

governor.ny.gov
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 18, 2026

Therefore, I believe Ohio should abolish the death penalty.

huffpost.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 18, 2026

In summary, each decade that the death penalty has been in effect, the chances of a murderer getting executed get more and more and more remote.

huffpost.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jun 18, 2026

This $105 million will make a difference for these hospitals and the Kentucky families who depend on them, which is why today’s news is so great.

kentuckylantern.com
Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Jun 18, 2026

This project — which is now under contract and which has received several permits — is expected to create more than 800 construction jobs, at least 100 high-paying permanent jobs, and would contribute substantial property tax revenue to…

mainemorningstar.com
Nikki Haley
@nikkihaley· Republican · SC· Jun 18, 2026

Hitting Iran’s nuclear and missile sites was the right move.

foxnews.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jun 18, 2026

I questioned the value of the death penalty.

huffpost.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 18, 2026

These two transformative developments in East Flatbush bring the promise of the Vital Brooklyn Initiative to life – creating affordable apartments and expanding access to health and community services in an area of the city that has been…

governor.ny.gov
Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Jun 18, 2026

The governor is disappointed that the project in Jay, with all the jobs and significant tax benefits it would provide to the community, is on hold.

mainemorningstar.com