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

I’ve always said that our state parks and lands are for everyone, and ‘Get Outdoors & Get Together Day’ is my invitation to all New Yorkers, no matter what your background or ability, to get outside and experience the outdoor beauty that…

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

The I-81 Viaduct Project is at the forefront of a statewide effort to weave neighborhoods back together after being torn apart by interstates that cut through the heart of these once thriving communities.

governor.ny.gov
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
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.

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

This is a moment that we should treasure and unify all of us in the love of this beautiful sport.

governor.ny.gov
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 12, 2026

That said, let me be clear – while I am glad to see the president finally come to his senses, before the Senate can take up a FISA extension there needs to be a clear guarantee that Mr. Pulte will not serve as acting DNI

theguardian.com
Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jun 12, 2026

Keeping dangerous offenders behind bars is one of the most important responsibilities of government.

foxnews.com
Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jun 12, 2026

As in all elections, I encourage our citizens to exercise their precious right to vote, especially during this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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

Food banks and pantries across New York are working around the clock to make sure no family goes hungry, and they deserve the facilities and equipment to do that work effectively.

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

Our public safety professionals are integral to the wellbeing of each of our neighborhoods, and it is imperative that we provide them with benefits that ensure we have adequately staffed forces.

portal.ct.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

I feel it’s critical that our state take every step we can to protect these communities from acts of hate, and that means ensuring the laws on our books have teeth.

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

A special event every day starting today until June 27th. The whole family should come here.

governor.ny.gov