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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

I want to make sure it happens all over New York, so we're having Fan Fests everywhere, the boroughs, upstate, downstate, because no one should be denied the chance to get together for this once in a generation experience.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

That's why we're here. We are creating a special event because we love our fans. Our fans are so loyal, here and around the world.

governor.ny.gov
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

Cheering for the team you love shouldn't happen alone in your living room, right? This is a team sport. A whole community has to come together and celebrate.

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
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 12, 2026

In many rural communities, the local hospital is more than a health care provider—it’s a source of good-paying jobs, and often the difference between receiving care close to home or driving hours to get critical medical care.

king.senate.gov
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jun 12, 2026

We need to put more public dollars into our public schools, and I will continue to do everything I can to provide more support for public school kids.

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

The time has finally come to welcome the 2026 FIFA World Cup to New York and I could not be more proud of the work we have done to bring the celebrations to every corner of our state.

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

Moving forward, I want to continue working with my legislative colleagues on how we can enact further provisions supporting these workers.

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

This filing demonstrates our administration’s commitment to reducing costs for ratepayers.

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

This protocol helps ensure that everyone has access to a safe place to stay cool and get relief from the extremely hot and humid conditions outside.

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
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 12, 2026

We're only going after the baddest of the bad, the worst of the worst," and yet they're talking about a surge in an urban area like New York City that is just going to create chaos, and especially around the World Cup…That's not who we are…

governor.ny.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jun 12, 2026

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Nevada’s economy and identity.

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

Extending this timeline to February 2027 ensures that when the program refocus launches, it will have a well-supported network of local retailers fully prepared to deliver widespread support to our communities.

missouriindependent.com
Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Jun 12, 2026

“By placing reasonable limits on attorney fees, the court has helped ensure that more settlement funds will go directly to the people and communities who were harmed.

governor.hawaii.gov