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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 6, 2026

For more than a decade, Judge Cradle has served our state’s courts with professionalism, impartiality, and integrity, and I am confident that she will continue this approach as she transitions to Connecticut’s highest court.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 6, 2026

Today marks an important—and long overdue—milestone as Melanie Cradle becomes the first Black woman ever to be confirmed to serve on the Connecticut Supreme Court.

portal.ct.gov
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Aug 6, 2026

We've heard stories from across our great state and as your Governor, I continue to be inspired and motivated to serve all Michiganders.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 6, 2026

This is more than a talking point. More kids are getting the care they need at home - where they belong. It is a promise made and a promise kept, and we are just getting started.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Aug 6, 2026

Over the past two years, my administration has reduced institutional placements by more than half as part of our commitment under the DOJ Agreement to deliver meaningful, community-based mental health care for Nevada's children.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Aug 6, 2026

In order to meet U.S. and global energy demands, we need to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Patient misidentification is a serious problem that has led to medical mistakes and even patient death," said Sen. Warner.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 6, 2026

Unfortunately, there’s still far too much work to be done to combat sexual assault and domestic violence against women. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to stand with survivors, ensure they have access to the support and resources…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

We’re pleased to announce this federal funding, which will help communities across Virginia strengthen services for survivors, prevent violence from occurring, and support efforts to keep women and families safe.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Unfortunately, there’s still far too much work to be done to combat sexual assault and domestic violence against women. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to stand with survivors, ensure they have access to the support and resources…

warner.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Congress must enact legislation to ensure miners can access the medical care, compensation, and benefits they have earned.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Miners have risked their lives to fuel and power our nation. I am proud to fight for coal miners in Appalachia and across the country, and we must do right by them.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 6, 2026

Coal miners in Appalachia are getting sicker and at younger ages, and this new data that black lung rates are at their highest in nearly 50 years is devastating.

warner.senate.gov
Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Aug 6, 2026

I have heard from hundreds of my constituents in New Hampshire about this Administration’s moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and they’re concerned about what would happen—particularly for our young children with disabilities.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Aug 6, 2026

I've always believed that when we invest in our kids, we're investing in the future of this great country. The Trump Accounts do just that by giving eligible children a $1,000 head start.

capito.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 6, 2026

We, therefore, ask you to withdraw OPM and MSPB's proposed rule.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 6, 2026

We are concerned this will increase attrition in the critical and experienced workforce that keeps our submarine fleet ready.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 6, 2026

This proposed rule would weaken longstanding civil service protections that promote merit-based employment, due process and the recruitment and retention of skilled workers.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 6, 2026

Addressing our nation’s workforce challenges requires innovative solutions – and that begins in the states.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 6, 2026

So that’s why service matters. That’s why service mattered in the past. That’s why service matters in the present. That’s why service matters in the future.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 6, 2026

What this organization does, and what this gathering does, is this: is that here in Oklahoma, and here with the NGA, we are showing that there is, in fact, a different and a better way.

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Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Aug 6, 2026

They used California policies as a backdoor EV mandate and even tried to control how we cut our grass.

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