gov_tweets: 33

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
33 32 1363651771814588417 234896532 2021-02-22T00:48:12+00:00 The majority of Wisconsinites agree: it's time our state legalized marijuana. In my #BadgerBounceback agenda, I'm calling for our state to join states across the nation in legalizing marijuana—a step that would generate more than $165M annually starting in 2023. https://twitter.com/nbc15_madison/status/1358412441416310785 89 586 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers