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Govs On Deck – July 1, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 01, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 1, 2020

Hot-diggity-dog, it’s July! Welcome to today’s “Govs on Deck!” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy. As a reminder, this newsletter is now going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want…

DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma

Yesterday, voters in Oklahoma approved a ballot measure to expand Medicaid in their state. Oklahoma was one of 14 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country. DGA Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy released the following statement: “Yesterday’s victory on Medicaid expansion is…

Every State, Every Vote Responds to President Trump’s Lawsuit Against Vote By Mail in Pennsylvania

President Trump’s reelection campaign, along with the Republican National Committee and a group of PA Republican lawmakers, is suing Pennsylvania’s secretary of state and its county election boards over its expanded vote-by-mail system. The lawsuit seeks to prohibit the state from using mail ballot drop boxes, a secure method of collecting absentee ballots, in the…

DGA Releases New Video, “Slow The Testing Down”

Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, “Slow The Testing Down.” President Trump made it clear he was serious when he said he asked his staff to “slow the testing down,” but public health experts say testing is paramount to safely reopening the country. Democratic governors are following the lead of public health…

Govs On Deck – June 29, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 29, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 29, 2020

It’s Monday – welcome to today’s “Govs on Deck!” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy. As a reminder, this newsletter is now going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all on Twitter too – @A_Tall_Turner, @CEAmestoy, @JerusalemDemsas, and @andersonkayjay. We want…

Every State, Every Vote: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Ensures Access to Safe and Secure Elections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to expand access to vote-by-mail and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the general election. The new law allows county clerks to automatically mail applications for absentee ballots to each voter in their county. Additionally, the bill requires poll workers to wear PPE on election day…

ICYMI: Gov. Mike Parson Remains Opposed to Medicaid Expansion Even Though It Could Assist in State’s Economic Recovery

Even in the midst of a pandemic, GOP Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has been unwavering in his opposition to Medicaid expansion. Parson has ignored countless analyses showing Medicaid expansion benefits rural hospitals – extremely troubling considering Missouri is fifth in the nation for rural hospital closures. Yesterday, the Kansas City Business Journal published yet another…

Govs On Deck – June 26, 2020

Govs on Deck Jun 26, 2020

Govs On Deck – June 26, 2020

Happy Friday, folks. Welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck!” We’re still here and we still hope you are all safe and healthy, but we are no longer daily (at least for right now). Instead, this newsletter will be going out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Questions or suggestions? Send me a note at amestoy@dga.net. You can find us all…

ICYMI: News & Observer Editorial: Dan Forest Does North Carolina A Favor With His Embarrassing COVID-19 Stunt

“It’s a 60-yard Hail Mary with a 30-yard arm.” Today, the News & Observer Editorial Board called out GOP gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Dan Forest for trying a “Hail Mary” in an effort to save his flailing campaign. Forest announced yesterday he’s planning to sue Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper for his COVID-19 executive orders, even…

ICYMI: Gov. Jim Justice Urged Businesses to Reopen Safely, but Complaints Say His Luxury Hotel Didn’t

“I do think it is very difficult for the people who are appointed by the governor to enforce the rules the same way as they would for other businesses.” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice allowed restaurants to open last month and urged them “over and over and over” again to be cautious. But in typical…

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Govs On Deck – July 1, 2020

DGA Statement on Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma

Every State, Every Vote Responds to President Trump’s Lawsuit Against Vote By Mail in Pennsylvania

DGA Releases New Video, “Slow The Testing Down”

Govs On Deck – June 29, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Ensures Access to Safe and Secure Elections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

ICYMI: Gov. Mike Parson Remains Opposed to Medicaid Expansion Even Though It Could Assist in State’s Economic Recovery

Govs On Deck – June 26, 2020

ICYMI: News & Observer Editorial: Dan Forest Does North Carolina A Favor With His Embarrassing COVID-19 Stunt

ICYMI: Gov. Jim Justice Urged Businesses to Reopen Safely, but Complaints Say His Luxury Hotel Didn’t