governor

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As governor, he said he would not obstruct federal immigration authorities, instead favouring a return to what he characterised as a more co-operative approach seen during the Obama administration.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Ueda’s absence is unlikely to significantly change the bank’s rate decision, as policymakers, including the governor himself, have voiced growing concerns that higher oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will accelerate underlying inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The lieutenant governor serves on various boards that oversee the University of California, California State University and community college systems, and can be called upon to break a tie in the state Senate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Among those targeted include Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, all of whom had investigations against them stemming from mortgage records.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In the capitol coffee shop we looked for signs of the governor, but I guess he was off somewhere else that day.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant