gov_tweets: 86

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
86 85 1360293461732306946 234896532 2021-02-12T18:23:28+00:00 It's critical we connect the dots and ensure every Wisconsinite has food on their table. My budget proposal invests $20M to help connect food banks and pantries with WI producers to provide food to families experiencing food insecurity. https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/local-food-banks-would-benefit-from-evers-budget-proposal/article_18e6a69b-5e09-54e4-aa42-a1de24de495a.html 8 59 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers