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Ten Blue-State Governors Reject $100K Independence Day Pavilion

6/30/2026

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The author condemned ten blue-state leaders for boycotting the Independence Day pavilion, calling the refusal a disgraceful display of division.
Ten states—including Pennsylvania and Massachusetts—declined to join the National Mall Independence Day pavilion, although Pennsylvania’s senators secured the state’s representation.
Governors Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania each refused to spend $100,000 to participate, citing cost concerns.

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The author condemned ten blue-state leaders for boycotting the Independence Day pavilion, calling the refusal a disgraceful display of division.
Ten states—including Pennsylvania and Massachusetts—declined to join the National Mall Independence Day pavilion, although Pennsylvania’s senators secured the state’s representation.
Governors Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania each refused to spend $100,000 to participate, citing cost concerns.