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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Jul 31, 2026

Florida under DeSantis fully opened its restaurants, bars and beaches in 2020, well before the feds said it was prudent to do so.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 31, 2026

This is our best opportunity to support Ukraine. We are defending not just their country but the rest of Europe from an increasingly aggressive Russia.

huffpost.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 31, 2026

Kaitlan, to be fair, Scott Jennings works for CNN; he can, on air, dial him up, put him on speakerphone and we can put all this speculation to rest.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 31, 2026

I think that the Senate majority leader has a responsibility to ensure that all of the members have the capacity to serve.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 31, 2026

It’s stoked even more speculation that’s out there. You know, only putting out two statements, not doing any interviews, not calling in when supposedly you’re talking to people, those are the types of signs that people see, and become…

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Jul 30, 2026

The new collaboration will give agencies 'the power and sustainability to get this done.'

scdailygazette.com
Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Jul 30, 2026

For decades, Chemours knowingly contaminated North Carolina’s air and water by discharging PFAS from its Fayetteville plant into the Cape Fear River.

ncnewsline.com
Bill Lee
@billlee· Republican · TN· Jul 30, 2026

Our state answered the call during the Manhattan Project and helped shape the course of history, and Tennessee stands ready once again to advance the safe, reliable energy solutions our nation depends on.

tennesseelookout.com
Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· Jul 30, 2026

Today’s decision is a legal decision. As I have stated in the past, the policy to remove these individuals from this country is a mistake.

floridaphoenix.com
Bob Ferguson
@bobferguson· WA· Jul 30, 2026

From Yakima to Enumclaw, state employees and our partners worked under challenging conditions and cleared 97 roads in just four weeks.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 30, 2026

With the signing of Public Act 70, Michigan has taken a historic step forward to protecting the rights of our children.

michiganadvance.com
Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 30, 2026

We’ve been clear about this since the passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ last year: these devastating cuts would force key health care providers like Planned Parenthood to close doors and shutter services, cutting Michiganders off from…

michiganadvance.com
Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 30, 2026

The entire committee believes she’s very well-qualified, and so the question was, ‘Will she have the backbone to stand up against any anti-science if she’s pushed?’

rollcall.com
Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 29, 2026

“Many TPS holders have called Connecticut home for years, raising families, building businesses, contributing to our economy and enriching the fabric of our state,” Lamont said.

ctmirror.org
Brad Little
@bradlittle· Republican · ID· Jul 29, 2026

My declaration taps into additional state resources and enables us to deploy the Idaho National Guard to support firefighting efforts and protect Idahoans.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Brad Little
@bradlittle· Republican · ID· Jul 29, 2026

Idaho’s brave firefighters are working around the clock to protect lives, homes and communities under extremely challenging conditions.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Greg Gianforte
@greggianforte· Republican · MT· Jul 29, 2026

It was great to join President Trump to congratulate the Bobcats on their hard work, discipline, and a commitment to excellence.

dailymontanan.com
Jeff Landry
@jefflandry· LA· Jul 29, 2026

The story that should be written is that Governor Landry has fought tirelessly to deliver pay raises to teachers.

lailluminator.com
Jeff Landry
@jefflandry· LA· Jul 29, 2026

If you make $50,000 a year, you need a raise a lot more than somebody who makes $160,000.

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Jeff Landry
@jefflandry· LA· Jul 29, 2026

This announcement reaffirms our position as a leader in the nuclear renaissance.

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Jeff Landry
@jefflandry· LA· Jul 29, 2026

In launching our Nuclear Strategic Framework, Louisiana signaled we were ready to lead the next era of nuclear energy.

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Jeff Landry
@jefflandry· LA· Jul 29, 2026

This invitation for Louisiana to advance our nation’s energy security and dominance is a clear sign that our state is well aligned with President Trump’s vision for powering America’s future.

lailluminator.com