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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

These disruptive and unsanctioned work stoppages by some correction officers must end as they are jeopardizing the safety of their colleagues, the prison population, and causing undue fear for the residents in the surrounding communities.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

This is an attack on our sovereign identity, our independence from Washington.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

New York hasn't laboured under a king in over 250 years and we sure as hell are not going to start now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

We are not subservient to a king or anyone else out of Washington.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

The illegal and unlawful actions being taken by a number of correction officers must end immediately. We will not allow these individuals to jeopardize the safety of their colleagues, incarcerated people and the residents of communities…

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

I have directed my administration to meet with union leadership to resolve this situation and have also ordered the National Guard be mobilized to secure our correctional facilities in the event it is not resolved by (Wednesday)

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

I’m here to say New York hasn’t labored under a king in over 250 years. And we sure as hell are not going to start now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

In what world should we be standing down to the will of another state?

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

The safety and security of the staff and incarcerated population is paramount to me.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

I am directing everyone involved in these unlawful strikes to stop these actions immediately. Legal action has already commenced to ensure compliance.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Feb 18, 2025

I want to save billions of your money and make our government more efficient. Rummaging through your personal s--- is *not* that. A party of chaos loses — always.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

The deputy mayor resignations raise serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 18, 2025

No state in America is closer to launching high-speed rail than California—and today, we just took a massive step forward.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

The alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 18, 2025

Overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2025

It would spark a furious outcry from Adams and his backers, who are now seeking to rally support from Black voters.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Feb 17, 2025

Yes, he's on a different team, but that doesn't make me an enemy. I don't think I'm automatically going to become a critic.

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Tate Reeves
@tatereeves· Republican · MS· Feb 17, 2025

When it comes to keeping Mississippians safe, Governor Reeves has said that nothing is off the table.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2025

A decision to remove the mayor from office would mark the first time a New York governor has ever exercised this power.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 17, 2025

From the majestic California redwood down to the delicate California quail, every organism matters here—and it's time we celebrated our less cuddly friends before they get too crabby.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 17, 2025

The charges against these individuals are sickening and all New Yorkers should join together to condemn this horrific act.

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