A Step Ahead

Your Health Care Stories

When Democratic Governors go to Washington, D.C. and ask for better health care assistance from the federal government, we want to take your stories with us. Tell them to us here.

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Democrats Poised for November Victories; Manchin Congratulates North Carolina, Indiana Candidates

Adding to the excitement of the presidential primaries, North Carolina and Indiana Democrats came out in record numbers to choose their gubernatorial candidates. With historic turnout, they showed their confidence in Democratic leadership at the state and federal levels. Democratic Governors Association Chair Gov. Joe Manchin congratulated the winners of the gubernatorial primaries, who are the first female candidates for Governor in each state’s history. He assured North Carolina Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue and Indiana’s Jill Long Thompson that the DGA stands firmly behind them as they begin their paths to victory in November. “Bev Perdue and Jill Long Thompson are outstanding candidates who have what it takes to win in November,” Gov. Manchin said. “After these hotly-contested primaries, Bev and Jill are stronger, and Democrats are coming together to offer them steadfast, enthusiastic support.” Read more

Election Outlook 2008

From Your Governors

Manchin Seeks Health Care Stories

In his role as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, Gov. Joe Manchin wants to hear how Americans are struggling with health care. Through an e-mail to Democratic Governors Association supporters last week, Manchin urged folks to share such tales in an effort to advance health care issues on Capitol Hill. “It’s no secret that not enough Americans can afford access to quality health care,” Manchin’s e-mail begins. “While the economy suffers, health care costs just keep going up. If you want to know how bad the problem really is, just walk into any American middle-class community, and start asking about health care – folks are struggling, and they’re worried it’s just going to get worse. “Democratic governors not only understand how bad the health care problem is, but we’re a step ahead when it comes to taking action,” he wrote. Read more and Share Your Story

Nixon: Voters at a Crossroad

Attorney General, Jay Nixon believes Missouri voters are at a crossroad. “I think it’s fundamentally wrong that health care funding is being slashed and college is less affordable to students,” he said. “Our government has the wrong priorities right now, and it’s up to the voters to change that.” Nixon, who is running for governor, spoke to about 40 people at the Best Western State Fair Inn as a part of a daylong tour of campaign stops that also included Harrisonville, Nevada, Collins, Butler and Warsaw. Read more

Gregoire Signs Anti-Gang Legislation

Gov. Chris Gregoire signed the criminal street gang measure. In addition, she and Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs announced that community involvement in gang prevention and intervention program planning will be a required component of all grant applications for enforcement funds. The anti-gang law will convene community meetings statewide to develop a plan to combat criminal street gangs. Read more