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April 26, 2021 Governor Polis, State Agencies Partner to Help Coloradans Take Advantage of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Gov. Jared Polis
April 26, 2021 Statement on EPA Greenlighting State Authority to Set Stricter Car Emission Standards Gov. Jared Polis
April 26, 2021 Governor Newsom Declares Special Election for 18th Assembly District Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 26, 2021 California Sends India COVID-19 Supplies to Combat Outbreak Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 26, 2021 Governor DeWine Calls Special Election for Ohio's 15th Congressional District Gov. Mike DeWine
April 26, 2021 Governor Abbott Asks Counties For Financial Impact Of Border Crisis Gov. Greg Abbott
April 26, 2021 Gov. Cox Holds Ceremonial Signing of Education Bills Gov. Spencer Cox
April 26, 2021 Governor Stitt Signs Groundbreaking Civil Service Reform Into Law Gov. Kevin Stitt
April 26, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Appoints Justin Kidd to Marion County Justice Court Gov. Kevin Stitt
April 26, 2021 Pritzker Administration Launches Pandemic Health Navigator Program to Further Expand COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Accessibility Gov. JB Pritzker
April 26, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Unemployment Legislation Overhaul Gov. Laura Kelly
April 26, 2021 Gov. Beshear: Mask Mandate Changing for Smaller, Outdoor Events Due to Increased Vaccinations Gov. Andy Beshear
April 26, 2021 Gov. Beshear Proclaims April 25-May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
April 26, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Signs Budget, Removes Certain Provisos Gov. Laura Kelly
April 26, 2021 All four living former Idaho Governors support Gov. Little's veto of emergency powers bills Gov. Brad Little, ...
April 24, 2021 Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist, Rep. Manoogian on Armenian Genocide Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 24, 2021 Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Gov. Jared Polis
April 24, 2021 Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide 4.24.21 Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 24, 2021 Senator Mike Braun and Congressman Kevin Brady reintroduce MAP Act to cap, cut, and balance the budget Gov. Mike Braun
April 24, 2021 Lt. Gov. Coleman Visits Central High School to Celebrate Vaccine Clinic Led By Students Gov. Andy Beshear
April 24, 2021 Gov. Beshear: Federal Funds Now Available to Those Most Affected by Severe Flooding Gov. Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 EXECUTIVE ORDER N-57-20 Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 23, 2021 Spanberger, Kinzinger Introduce Bipartisan Bill Focused on Meeting Clean Energy Demands, Improving Mining Standards Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Klobuchar, Braun Introduce Legislation to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Rural Areas, Communities Nationwide Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 23, 2021 Gov. Kemp Appoints Studstill to Alapaha Judicial Circuit Gov. Brian Kemp
April 23, 2021 Gov. Polis Partners with Community-Based Organizations, Hosts Clinics as Part of Vaccines for All Plan Gov. Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Polis Visits Colorado Springs to Support Small Business, Visit USPS and Community Vaccination Event Gov. Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2021 Gulf Red Snapper Season Gov. Ron DeSantis
April 23, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Historic Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
April 23, 2021 Governor Polis Joins Secretary Fudge, Chairwoman Waters, Mayors to Announce American Rescue Plan Relief for Homelessness Gov. Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Newsom Takes Action to Phase Out Oil Extraction in California Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 23, 2021 Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Gov. Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby In Preparation For Severe Storms And Extreme Fire Danger Gov. Greg Abbott
April 23, 2021 Gov. Cox Appoints Boards and Commissions Members Gov. Spencer Cox
April 23, 2021 Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dickson Corbett to Fill Orange County State's Attorney Vacancy Gov. Phil Scott
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Blunt Rochester Lead Bipartisan Effort to Acknowledge Overdose Awareness Day Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils New Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Provides Updates on COVID-19 in Oregon Gov. Kevin Stitt
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Lesko Leads Letter on Energy Security to Department of Energy Secretary Granholm Gov. Kelly Armstrong, ...
April 23, 2021 Gov. Beshear: FEMA and Kentucky to Open Community Vaccination Centers in Henderson and Laurel Counties Gov. Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 President Biden Approves Gov. Beshear's Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Historic Flooding Gov. Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations Gov. Andy Beshear
April 22, 2021 On Earth Day, Spanberger, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act with Broad Coalition of Support from Farm, Environment, & Industry Organizations Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-07 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 77) Gov. JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-08 Executive Order Regarding the Procurement of Zero Emission Vehicles and Supporting Equipment Gov. JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-08 Executive Order Regarding the Procurement of Zero Emission Vehicles and Supporting Equipment Gov. JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Hawley, Braun Introduce Bill Requiring Biden to Declassify Wuhan Lab Leak Intelligence Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 "This Crisis Must End": Gov. Gianforte Hosts Signing Ceremony For Mmip Bill Gov. Greg Gianforte
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training - Governor Walz Calls on Police Licensing Board to Take Immediate Steps to Increase Trust and Transparency in Policing Gov. Tim Walz
April 22, 2021 Michigan to receive additional federal resources to help get more Michiganders vaccinated faster, at governor's request Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2021 Governor Whitmer Celebrates Earth Day By Announcing State of Michigan Offices Will Procure 100% Renewable Energy by 2025 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2021 Governor Mills Announces $500,000 Innovation Challenge to Spur Clean Energy Start-Ups, Create Jobs Gov. Janet Mills
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Trahan, Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Push to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 HEAT Members Blast Biden for Moving Ahead with Job-Killing Climate Plan Gov. Kelly Armstrong, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner - Latta, Hyde-Smith Lead Bicameral Letter Urging FDA to Protect Women and Babies from the Consequences of Chemical Abortions Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Barragán to Ask Appropriations Committee to Fully Fund the Social Determinants of Health Program Gov. Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 Gov. Kemp Names 62 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions Gov. Brian Kemp
April 22, 2021 Governor Newsom Statement on President Biden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target Gov. Gavin Newsom
April 22, 2021 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Gov. Jared Polis
April 22, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Milestone to Advance EAA Reservoir Project Gov. Ron DeSantis
April 22, 2021 Statement on New U.S. Commitment to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Gov. Jared Polis
April 22, 2021 Governor Abbott, TDEM Encourage Texans To Take Part In Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Gov. Greg Abbott
April 22, 2021 Governor Abbott Reappoints Taylor to Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Gov. Greg Abbott
April 22, 2021 Rep. Sherrill: GOP Infrastructure Counter-Proposal Is Non-Starter, Doesn't Address SALT Gov. Mikie Sherrill
April 22, 2021 Governor Gordon Signs Legislation Launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program Gov. Mark Gordon
April 22, 2021 Wyoming Joins 10-State Lawsuit Against Biden Over His Social Cost of Carbon Executive Order Gov. Mark Gordon
April 22, 2021 Buchanan Bill Ends Mandatory Animal Experiments at FDA Gov. Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 22, 2021 Gov. Evers Announces $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants Gov. Tony Evers
April 22, 2021 Letter to Mr. Michael Carvajal, Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons - Menendez, Booker Lead Delegation Members in Calling on Bop to Prioritize Vaccinations at Fci Fort Dix Amid Covid Outbreaks Gov. Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 22, 2021 Romney, Colleagues Propose Bill to Support Role Agricultural Community Plays in Confronting Climate Change Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Lee, Rep. Smith Lead Letter to CDC on Face Mask Guidance for Kids Gov. Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Governor, RIDOT Kick off 'Clean Rhodes' Anti-Litter Initiative with Earth Day Cleanup Gov. Dan McKee
April 22, 2021 Rep. Sherrill Votes for NO BAN Act, Reaffirming Founding Values of Religious Freedom Gov. Mikie Sherrill
April 22, 2021 Governor McKee Signs Earth Day Proclamation Gov. Dan McKee
April 22, 2021 Governor McKee, DEM Mark 51st Anniversary of Earth Day Noting Progress But Acknowledging Challenges Towards Clean Air, Clean Water, and Revitalized Lands Gov. Dan McKee
Date Title Politician
April 26, 2021 Governor Polis, State Agencies Partner to Help Coloradans Take Advantage of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Gov.Jared Polis
April 26, 2021 Statement on EPA Greenlighting State Authority to Set Stricter Car Emission Standards Gov.Jared Polis
April 26, 2021 Governor Newsom Declares Special Election for 18th Assembly District Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 26, 2021 California Sends India COVID-19 Supplies to Combat Outbreak Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 26, 2021 Governor DeWine Calls Special Election for Ohio's 15th Congressional District Gov.Mike DeWine
April 26, 2021 Governor Abbott Asks Counties For Financial Impact Of Border Crisis Gov.Greg Abbott
April 26, 2021 Gov. Cox Holds Ceremonial Signing of Education Bills Gov.Spencer Cox
April 26, 2021 Governor Stitt Signs Groundbreaking Civil Service Reform Into Law Gov.Kevin Stitt
April 26, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Appoints Justin Kidd to Marion County Justice Court Gov.Kevin Stitt
April 26, 2021 Pritzker Administration Launches Pandemic Health Navigator Program to Further Expand COVID-19 Resources and Vaccine Accessibility Gov.JB Pritzker
April 26, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Signs Bipartisan Unemployment Legislation Overhaul Gov.Laura Kelly
April 26, 2021 Gov. Beshear: Mask Mandate Changing for Smaller, Outdoor Events Due to Increased Vaccinations Gov.Andy Beshear
April 26, 2021 Gov. Beshear Proclaims April 25-May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in Kentucky Gov.Andy Beshear
April 26, 2021 Governor Laura Kelly Signs Budget, Removes Certain Provisos Gov.Laura Kelly
April 26, 2021 All four living former Idaho Governors support Gov. Little's veto of emergency powers bills Gov.Brad Little, ...
April 24, 2021 Governor Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist, Rep. Manoogian on Armenian Genocide Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 24, 2021 Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Gov.Jared Polis
April 24, 2021 Governor Newsom Issues Proclamation Declaring Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide 4.24.21 Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 24, 2021 Senator Mike Braun and Congressman Kevin Brady reintroduce MAP Act to cap, cut, and balance the budget Gov.Mike Braun
April 24, 2021 Lt. Gov. Coleman Visits Central High School to Celebrate Vaccine Clinic Led By Students Gov.Andy Beshear
April 24, 2021 Gov. Beshear: Federal Funds Now Available to Those Most Affected by Severe Flooding Gov.Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 EXECUTIVE ORDER N-57-20 Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 23, 2021 Spanberger, Kinzinger Introduce Bipartisan Bill Focused on Meeting Clean Energy Demands, Improving Mining Standards Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Klobuchar, Braun Introduce Legislation to Expand Coronavirus Testing in Rural Areas, Communities Nationwide Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 23, 2021 Gov. Kemp Appoints Studstill to Alapaha Judicial Circuit Gov.Brian Kemp
April 23, 2021 Gov. Polis Partners with Community-Based Organizations, Hosts Clinics as Part of Vaccines for All Plan Gov.Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Polis Visits Colorado Springs to Support Small Business, Visit USPS and Community Vaccination Event Gov.Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2021 Gulf Red Snapper Season Gov.Ron DeSantis
April 23, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Strikes Historic Gaming Compact with Seminole Tribe of Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis
April 23, 2021 Governor Polis Joins Secretary Fudge, Chairwoman Waters, Mayors to Announce American Rescue Plan Relief for Homelessness Gov.Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Newsom Takes Action to Phase Out Oil Extraction in California Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 23, 2021 Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Gov.Jared Polis
April 23, 2021 Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby In Preparation For Severe Storms And Extreme Fire Danger Gov.Greg Abbott
April 23, 2021 Gov. Cox Appoints Boards and Commissions Members Gov.Spencer Cox
April 23, 2021 Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dickson Corbett to Fill Orange County State's Attorney Vacancy Gov.Phil Scott
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Fitzpatrick, Trahan, Blunt Rochester Lead Bipartisan Effort to Acknowledge Overdose Awareness Day Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils New Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America's Infrastructure Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 23, 2021 Governor Kate Brown Provides Updates on COVID-19 in Oregon Gov.Kevin Stitt
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy - Lesko Leads Letter on Energy Security to Department of Energy Secretary Granholm Gov.Kelly Armstrong, ...
April 23, 2021 Gov. Beshear: FEMA and Kentucky to Open Community Vaccination Centers in Henderson and Laurel Counties Gov.Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 President Biden Approves Gov. Beshear's Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Historic Flooding Gov.Andy Beshear
April 23, 2021 Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations Gov.Andy Beshear
April 22, 2021 On Earth Day, Spanberger, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act with Broad Coalition of Support from Farm, Environment, & Industry Organizations Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-07 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 77) Gov.JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-08 Executive Order Regarding the Procurement of Zero Emission Vehicles and Supporting Equipment Gov.JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Executive Order 2021-08 Executive Order Regarding the Procurement of Zero Emission Vehicles and Supporting Equipment Gov.JB Pritzker
April 22, 2021 Hawley, Braun Introduce Bill Requiring Biden to Declassify Wuhan Lab Leak Intelligence Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 "This Crisis Must End": Gov. Gianforte Hosts Signing Ceremony For Mmip Bill Gov.Greg Gianforte
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training - Governor Walz Calls on Police Licensing Board to Take Immediate Steps to Increase Trust and Transparency in Policing Gov.Tim Walz
April 22, 2021 Michigan to receive additional federal resources to help get more Michiganders vaccinated faster, at governor's request Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2021 Governor Whitmer Celebrates Earth Day By Announcing State of Michigan Offices Will Procure 100% Renewable Energy by 2025 Gov.Gretchen Whitmer
April 22, 2021 Governor Mills Announces $500,000 Innovation Challenge to Spur Clean Energy Start-Ups, Create Jobs Gov.Janet Mills
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Trahan, Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Push to Recognize Overdose Awareness Day Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 HEAT Members Blast Biden for Moving Ahead with Job-Killing Climate Plan Gov.Kelly Armstrong, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner - Latta, Hyde-Smith Lead Bicameral Letter Urging FDA to Protect Women and Babies from the Consequences of Chemical Abortions Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Barragán to Ask Appropriations Committee to Fully Fund the Social Determinants of Health Program Gov.Abigail Spanberger, ...
April 22, 2021 Gov. Kemp Names 62 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions Gov.Brian Kemp
April 22, 2021 Governor Newsom Statement on President Biden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target Gov.Gavin Newsom
April 22, 2021 Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Gov.Jared Polis
April 22, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Milestone to Advance EAA Reservoir Project Gov.Ron DeSantis
April 22, 2021 Statement on New U.S. Commitment to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Gov.Jared Polis
April 22, 2021 Governor Abbott, TDEM Encourage Texans To Take Part In Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Gov.Greg Abbott
April 22, 2021 Governor Abbott Reappoints Taylor to Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Gov.Greg Abbott
April 22, 2021 Rep. Sherrill: GOP Infrastructure Counter-Proposal Is Non-Starter, Doesn't Address SALT Gov.Mikie Sherrill
April 22, 2021 Governor Gordon Signs Legislation Launching Emergency Rental Assistance Program Gov.Mark Gordon
April 22, 2021 Wyoming Joins 10-State Lawsuit Against Biden Over His Social Cost of Carbon Executive Order Gov.Mark Gordon
April 22, 2021 Buchanan Bill Ends Mandatory Animal Experiments at FDA Gov.Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 22, 2021 Gov. Evers Announces $420 Million in Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grants Gov.Tony Evers
April 22, 2021 Letter to Mr. Michael Carvajal, Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons - Menendez, Booker Lead Delegation Members in Calling on Bop to Prioritize Vaccinations at Fci Fort Dix Amid Covid Outbreaks Gov.Mikie Sherrill, ...
April 22, 2021 Romney, Colleagues Propose Bill to Support Role Agricultural Community Plays in Confronting Climate Change Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Lee, Rep. Smith Lead Letter to CDC on Face Mask Guidance for Kids Gov.Mike Braun, ...
April 22, 2021 Governor, RIDOT Kick off 'Clean Rhodes' Anti-Litter Initiative with Earth Day Cleanup Gov.Dan McKee
April 22, 2021 Rep. Sherrill Votes for NO BAN Act, Reaffirming Founding Values of Religious Freedom Gov.Mikie Sherrill
April 22, 2021 Governor McKee Signs Earth Day Proclamation Gov.Dan McKee
April 22, 2021 Governor McKee, DEM Mark 51st Anniversary of Earth Day Noting Progress But Acknowledging Challenges Towards Clean Air, Clean Water, and Revitalized Lands Gov.Dan McKee
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