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from 2026 Governor's State of the State speeches (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Larry Rhoden: We're the most pro-life state and we will keep it that way. Mike Kehoe: Restore our pro-life laws that protect innocent life. Phil Murphy: Established NJ as a safe haven for reproductive freedom. |
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Budget & Economy Andy Beshear: Budget contains investment in sites for job creation. Andy Beshear: We must tackle the shortage in housing and do it now. Katie Hobbs: Housing Acceleration Fund to build more affordable housing. Kim Reynolds: Bill will cap overall revenue growth for local governments. Gavin Newsom: Unveiled the first concrete economic development blueprint. Bob Ferguson: Invest $1B to repair bridges--without raising taxes. Bob Ferguson: Propose the largest-ever budget investment in housing. Dan McKee: Rebuild Rhode Island by investing in infrastructure. Mike Braun: Majority of state agencies operating with 10% cuts. Mike Kehoe: Smaller government equals better government. Phil Murphy: Fiscal responsibility is an obligation but also means paying. |
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Civil Rights Brad Little: We eliminated CRT and DEI. |
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Crime Andy Beshear: Prevent crime by ensuring inmates don't violate again. Kay Ivey: Impose death penalty for those who rape or sodomize a child. Brian Kemp: Don't demonize law enforcement, let them do their jobs. Glenn Youngkin: Charge felony manslaughter for fentanyl-related deaths. Larry Rhoden: Proud to accept faith-based Prison Seminary Model. Mike Braun: Amend state constitution to allow for preventive detention. Mike Kehoe: Must pass legislation regarding the use of drones. Ron DeSantis: We've enacted the death penalty for pedophiles. |
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Drugs Katie Hobbs: Operation Desert Guardian seized $105M+ worth of drugs. |
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Education Andy Beshear: I am unapologetically a 100% pro-public education governor. Kay Ivey: Alabama is the most school choice friendly state . Kim Reynolds: Education Savings Accounts are now universally available. Gavin Newsom: Create debt-free pathways from school to high-paying jobs. Phil Scott: We need far fewer districts each serving far more students. Brian Kemp: Georgia a top state in public university affordability. Larry Rhoden: Proud to opt-in to national school choice opportunity. Laura Kelly: Will step up and fund special education even when Feds won't. Mike Braun: Indiana now has UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE. Mike Kehoe: Students have brighter futures because families given choice. Ron DeSantis: The number one state in the union for parental empowerment. |
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Energy & Oil Gavin Newsom: California finally ended its use of any coal-fired power. Glenn Youngkin: Continue to support an All-of-the-Above power plan. Jared Polis: We're #1 nationally for percentage of electric vehicle sales. Jared Polis: In Colorado we tackle climate challenges head on. Kathy Hochul: Nuclear vital to our all-of-the-above approach to energy. Mike Kehoe: I am proud to announce that Missouri is all in on nuclear. |
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Families & Children Gavin Newsom: We have increased Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave. Kathy Hochul: Ultimately plan Universal Childcare for every family. Ron DeSantis: Reduced child welfare by leaning into our faith community. |
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Free Trade Andy Beshear: Strongly oppose Trump's tariffs and its damages. Dan McKee: Trump's erratic tariff policies are raising prices. Jared Polis: Tariffs hurt all of us and make it unaffordable to live. |
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Government Reform Brad Little: We made Idaho the least regulated state in the nation. Kathy Hochul: We'll eliminate outdated and onerous regulations. Phil Murphy: Helped a record number of eligible voters cast ballots. |
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Gun Control Jared Polis: Reduce gun violence while protecting 2nd amendment rights. Kathy Hochul: Require software that blocks 3D printers from creating guns . Larry Rhoden: Proud state recognizes the right to Constitutional Carry. Ron DeSantis: State has had a sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition. |
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Health Care Andy Beshear: Mental health is just as important as physical health. Brad Little: Improve accessibility and affordability of rural health care. Katie Hobbs: Erased $642M in medical debt for nearly 500,000 people. Kay Ivey: Kickstart efforts to improve health care in rural America. Kim Reynolds: Expand our proven Centers of Excellence health program. Gavin Newsom: Our CalRX program launched our own generic drug label. Bob Ferguson: Instead of CDC we listen to experts relying on science. Dan McKee: Create the state's first Marketplace Affordability program. Jared Polis: Our goal is health care for everyone at lower costs. Kathy Hochul: Protect affordable health care for 1.3M+ New Yorkers. Laura Kelly: Join me in making mental health a real priority. Ron DeSantis: Coercing medical treatments is philosophically wrong. |
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Homeland Security Kim Reynolds: Heroes in uniform on the front lines of fight against evil. Larry Rhoden: Our National Guard supported national security missions. |
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Immigration Brad Little: State Police are removing dangerous illegal alien criminals. Bob Ferguson: ICE actions will be remembered as a shameful period. Jared Polis: A costly and cruel immigration agenda isn't the Colorado Way. Kathy Hochul: No state resources to assist in federal immigration raids. Larry Rhoden: Turn illegal aliens found over to the proper authorities. Ron DeSantis: Florida apprehended nearly 20,000 illegal aliens. |
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Jobs Andy Beshear: We've proven you can be pro-job, pro-business and pro-union. Glenn Youngkin: Change Right to Work and jobs will disappear. |
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Principles & Values Andy Beshear: For too many today the American dream is a hallucination. Andy Beshear: God saves his biggest challenges for the strongest of people. Brad Little: Create new opportunities for communities to serve God. Katie Hobbs: Freedom is in the DNA of Arizona. Phil Scott: We can fiercely debate issues but be civil and respectful. Brian Kemp: Georgia stands firm by the Grace of our Creator. Brian Kemp: Our laws are small compared to the plan of our Creator. Glenn Youngkin: Made in America once again means Made in Virginia. Kathy Hochul: I believe that government can and must be a force for good. Larry Rhoden: A cornerstone of my administration would be civility. Larry Rhoden: This year is 250th birthday of freest nation in history. Laura Kelly: We must have the courage to treat each other with respect. Phil Murphy: My vision for a stronger, fairer NJ has been my North Star. Ron DeSantis: Florida sets the standard for the rest of the country. |
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Social Security Dan McKee: Eliminate the state tax on Social Security once and for all. |
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Tax Reform Brad Little: The Trump tax cuts will provide real relief. Katie Hobbs: Increase standard deduction that 88% of Arizonans use. Kim Reynolds: I'm proud to say we've cut taxes more than any other state. Gavin Newsom: Doubled down on Film/TV Tax Credit Program. Gavin Newsom: Built one of the most progressive tax systems in the nation. Bob Ferguson: Millionaires' Tax on those earning more than $1M a year. Brian Kemp: We've provided one-time tax relief to the tune of over $3.2B. Brian Kemp: Reduce personal/corporate income tax rate to just 4.99%. Glenn Youngkin: Lowering tax burdens brings people, businesses, and jobs. Larry Rhoden: Replace of property taxes with a half-cent sales tax. Mike Kehoe: Eliminate state income tax over five years. Mike Kehoe: Proud to eliminate the income tax on capital gains. |
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Technology Katie Hobbs: Should taxpayers subsidize the data center industry? Kim Reynolds: Partner with Google for Comprehensive Child Welfare system. Gavin Newsom: Created nation's first rule for responsible use of AI. Mike Braun: Companies should pay for their own power for data centers. Phil Murphy: It's time to step up and protect our kids. |
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