gov_tweets: 18096

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
18096 18095 1355228257927520256 19668491 2021-01-29T18:56:10+00:00 I look forward to delivering my State of the State Address, this Tuesday, to lay out our state’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session. I invite all Alabamians to tune in virtually at 6:30 p.m. More info will be sent out on the day of the event! #alpolitics https://twitter.com/GovernorKayIvey/status/1355228257927520256/photo/1 5 30 Alabama AL Kay Ivey R GovernorKayIvey