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Gov. Kevin Stitt

Oklahoma is known for its oil and gas — but Stitt’s administration has pushed hard in recent years to grab a slice of the country’s renewable energy revolution.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens

Dickens touts his city’s "thriving" economy. He’s wooing tech companies and other businesses and wants to position Atlanta as the leader of the South.

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Ohio Rep. Emilia Sykes

Sykes views the Akron area as pivotal to reviving manufacturing in the U.S. The 37-year-old lawmaker also sees new opportunities for technological innovation in the state’s agriculture sector.

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South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace (R)

Rep. Nancy Mace considers herself a different kind of Republican. She’s taken some unorthodox positions like pushing for cannabis legalization. She also wants government out of the way of small business.

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Welcome to The Leaders

Punchbowl News is spotlighting four elected officials at the center of their state and local economies. They’re tapping into state and federal resources to steer their communities through unprecedented times.

The Leaders highlights their successes as well as the lessons they’ve learned along the way as they apply innovative approaches to job creation, economic growth and sustainability.

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OKLAHOMA GOV.

KEVIN STITT (R)

Oklahoma is known for its oil and gas — but Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration has pushed hard in recent years to grab a slice of the country’s renewable energy revolution.

Atlanta Mayor

Andre Dickens (D)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens touts his city’s "thriving" economy. But he wants to ensure its growth is enjoyed by everyone there. He’s wooing tech companies and other businesses and convincing them to set up shop across the city.

Ohio Rep.

Emilia Sykes (D)

Rep. Emilia Sykes views the Northeast Ohio area as pivotal to reviving manufacturing in the U.S. The 37-year-old lawmaker also sees new opportunities for technological innovation in the state’s agriculture sector.

South Carolina Rep.

Nancy Mace (R)

Rep. Nancy Mace considers herself a different kind of Republican. She’s taken some unorthodox positions like pushing for cannabis legalization. She also wants government out of the way of small business.