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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 12, 2026

The purpose of increasing these counties to Stage 2 is to raise awareness that if drier conditions persist, there is a possibility that this emerging drought event will intensify.

portal.ct.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

“Advanced nuclear is one of the best available options to provide both relief to consumers and strengthen the resilience of New York’s grid with round-the-clock emission-free energy,”

governor.ny.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 12, 2026

Connecticut proudly led the nation in the adoption of hate crimes laws, but after three decades of expanded statutes, we needed to streamline our laws in order for them to be effective for police and prosecutors.

portal.ct.gov
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 12, 2026

I am particularly glad that we could enact the provisions waiving higher education tuition and fees and providing mortgage assistance so these public safety officials have the support needed to live in the towns where they work.

portal.ct.gov
Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Jun 12, 2026

This project has the potential to transform Alaska’s economy for decades.

alaskabeacon.com
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home and the freedom to live independently with dignity.

governor.ny.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 12, 2026

But after the party-line passage of the Big Beautiful Bill last year resulted in shuttered hospitals and limited access to care, America’s rural health care providers are fighting to keep their lights on and communities healthy.

king.senate.gov
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 12, 2026

The one thing the president cares about is his own popularity.

theguardian.com
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 12, 2026

Maryland’s farmers are resilient, but the scale of this climate event exceeds local and state recovery capacities.

marylandmatters.org
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 12, 2026

What I saw on video this morning at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School is deeply disturbing.

governor.maryland.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 12, 2026

But actions that terrorize children, separate families in front of a school, and undermine trust in public institutions do not make us safer.

governor.maryland.gov
Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jun 12, 2026

Let me be clear: Maryland will work with federal law enforcement when it makes our communities safer.

governor.maryland.gov
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 12, 2026

“Yesterday’s ruling is an important victory for Maui wildfire survivors and families who have endured unimaginable loss,” said Governor Green.

governor.hawaii.gov
Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Jun 12, 2026

“Outdoor recreation contributes nearly $6 billion annually to Iowa’s economy and supports nearly 50,000 jobs across the state, and opportunity exists for further growth,” said Governor Reynolds.

governor.iowa.gov
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jun 12, 2026

preserve core services, protect our state’s most vulnerable, don’t raise taxes, and address the structural challenges in our budget to achieve long-term financial stability

washingtonstatestandard.com
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jun 12, 2026

Agricultural Heritage Month is an opportunity to recognize the farmers, ranchers, and producers who work every day to feed our communities, support rural economies, and preserve a way of life that has defined Nevada for generations.

gov.nv.gov
Mike Kehoe
@mikekehoe· MO· Jun 12, 2026

It is unfortunate that three unelected judges decided to mislead Missouri voters by rewriting the legislatively approved ballot language for Amendment 5.

missouriindependent.com