BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 12 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Sen. Lindsey Graham * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who passed away Saturday, July 11. "North Dakota joi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska holds change-of-command ceremony in Juneau, Alaska * JUNEAU, Alaska -U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Ginny Nadolny relieved Capt. Stanley Fields as sector commander of Coast Guard Sector Southeast Alaska during a change-of-command ceremony Friday at Coast Guard Station Juneau. Capt. Michele Schallip, chief of staff, Coast Guard Arctic District, presided over the event. Prior to assuming command, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: "For decades, Senator Lindsey Graham devoted his life to serving the people of South Carolina and our nation. He earned a reputation as one of the most influential voices in the United States Senate, particularly on issues of national secu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on the Passing of Lindsey Graham * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement on the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina): "For most of my public service in Congress, I had the privilege of calling Lindsey Graham not only a colleague in both the House and Senate, but a loyal and generous friend. He was a formidable public servant who held the line on issues important  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.): "Lindsey Graham fought hard for the things he believed in. And while we disagreed on a lot, he was always willing to sit down, hear me out, and work across the aisle when we could, getting things done that mattered -from visiting internation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones. May he Rest in Peace after his long career of service to the people of South Carolina. *** Original text here: https://democrat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and loved ones. May he Rest in Peace after his long career of service to the people of South Carolina. *** Original text here: https://jeffries.house.gov/2026/07/12/lead more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: "Terrible news this morning. Senator Graham spent his life serving our country, first in the Air Force and later in Congress. He was committed to public service. "My prayers are with Senator Graham's family, friends, staff, and the people of South Carolina. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Statement on the Passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham * Washington, D.C. - In response to the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: "NAB extends our deepest condolences to Sen. Lindsey Graham's family, loved ones, colleagues and the people of South Carolina. America has lost a dedicated public servant, and South Carolina has lost a tireless advo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 [Category: Sociological] -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release: * * * National Right to Life Mourns the Loss of Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON -National Right to Life mourns the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of the most influential and steadfast champions of unborn children ever to serve in the United States Congress. For more than three decades, Senator Graham stood at the forefront of the nation's pro-life movement, using his position to adva more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued this statement following the announcement of the passing of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham: "I am shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Graham. While we disagreed on much, I respect Lindsey's dedication to public service, from his time in the military, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 9 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * SCDOT Receives $23.5 Million Federal Grant for Statewide Bridge Replacement Initiative Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced today that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to replace several aging bridges across the state. In total,18 bridges across nine counties--B more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 12 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders' Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): "Bryan and I are sending our deepest sympathies to the people of South Carolina as they mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a veteran, a longtime public servant, and a leading voice on foreign relations, bu more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Lindsey Graham Remembered as Advocate for Wildlife, Conservation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was a steady and strong advocate for bipartisan solutions to conserve and restore America's lands and coasts, recover at-risk species, and address some of the biggest challenges facing wildlife and people. "The National Wildlife Federation is saddened to learn of the passing of Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Mourns Passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham * NAPLES, Fla. \- This morning, U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) released the following statement after the sudden passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham: Senator Rick Scott said, "Anne and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. We ask that you join us in keeping his family, friends, and team in your prayers during this time. "Lindsey was a good friend more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott's statement on the passing of his friend and colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham * CHARLESTON, S.C. -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on the passing of his friend and colleague, Sen. Lindsey Graham: "South Carolina lost a statesman and I've lost a friend. "My prayers are with his sister and the rest of his family. "From his humble beginnings to the Senate floor, Lindsey always led with faith, family more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 12 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Statement from Governor Henry McMaster on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: "Peggy and I-and our children-are devastated. Lindsey Graham is irreplaceable. The fiercest of fighters for South Carolina and America-and a loyal and steadfast friend. We grieve with Darline, his family and his devoted staff. May Go more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Sunday following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina: "I offer my sincere condolences to Senator Graham's family, his colleagues, and his many friends. Though Senator Graham and I sat on different sides of the aisle, we found common ground in our shared commitment to our Ukrainian allie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Statement on Senator Lindsey Graham's Passing * Washington, DC - Below is a statement from U.S. Conference of Mayors Second Vice President Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, SC, on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham: "Mayors mourn the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran, statesman, and dedicated public servant whose decades of service left a lasting mark on communities across Ameri more PR