gov_tweets: 92

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
92 91 1359956520889384966 234896532 2021-02-11T20:04:36+00:00 Congratulations, @RepRonKind! I know you'll be a fierce advocate for our state on this important issue. Expanding access to high-speed broadband is a top priority for communities across our state—that's why I declared 2021 the Year of Broadband. https://twitter.com/RepRonKind/status/1359245266566733824 9 63 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers