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Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Jul 29, 2026

It’s important, at this point, to be fighting back bad, and to know that whoever becomes governor will fight back and stand up for Kansas.

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Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Jul 29, 2026

Our problems are really coming from the federal government and a lot of the policies that the Trump administration is forcing down on states.

kansasreflector.com
Laura Kelly
@laurakelly· Democratic · KS· Jul 29, 2026

I have told you that I would never run again for an office, and, other than school board, I’m going to stick to that.

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

The New Haven Line connects thousands of people to jobs, businesses, and destinations across Connecticut and the region every day.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 29, 2026

Protecting the integrity of Nevada's gaming industry is essential to preserving the public's trust and maintaining our position as the world's premier gaming destination.

gov.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 29, 2026

I commend Chairman Dreitzer and the Nevada Gaming Control Board for taking decisive action to ensure companies operating in our state comply with Nevada law.

gov.nv.gov
Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 29, 2026

Nevada's gaming industry has earned its reputation as the gold standard because we uphold the highest standards of integrity, oversight, and enforcement.

gov.nv.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 29, 2026

I will continue vigorous oversight to ensure the Intelligence Community remains focused on one mission above all else: keeping the American people safe from harm.

warner.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 29, 2026

The Intelligence Community is at its most effective when leaders allow intelligence professionals to follow the facts wherever they lead and provide policymakers with objective, independent analysis free from political influence.

warner.senate.gov
Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 29, 2026

As our country faces down growing threats from around the world, the country needs a DNI whose first loyalty is to the facts.

warner.senate.gov
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 29, 2026

One of the most rewarding parts of my work in the Senate is nominating young South Dakotans to attend our military service academies.

rounds.senate.gov
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 29, 2026

Quantum technologies are critical to the future of warfighting at home and abroad.

rounds.senate.gov
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 29, 2026

Hardworking Americans shouldn’t have to worry about bad actors stealing their identity and filing fraudulent tax returns in their name.

hassan.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 29, 2026

The CARE for Mental Health Professionals Act adapts care with the times, and reduces unnecessary red tape that makes it harder for qualified providers to deliver telehealth services across state lines, ensuring more Maine people can access…

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 29, 2026

The expansion of telehealth has been a game changer, especially for rural Maine communities, older adults, and those who might otherwise forgo care due to their inability to pay for or drive to their appointments.

king.senate.gov
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 29, 2026

It has now been 43 days since news of your hospitalization. During that time you have cast zero votes, engaged in no official activities, and aside from two photos and corresponding statements, have made no effort to communicate with your…

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 29, 2026

This arrangement presents a serious risk to market integrity, creates a clear and unacceptable pathway for corruption, and undermines public confidence in the fair dissemination of market-moving government information — a crucial factor in…

washingtonexaminer.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Jul 29, 2026

I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.

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Spencer Cox
@spencercox· Republican · UT· Jul 28, 2026

Being named the No. 1 state is an honor, but what matters most is what that ranking represents: hardworking people, strong families, and neighbors who look out for one another.

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