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Every State, Every Vote Co-Chairs Gov. Kate Brown and Stacey Abrams Hold Press Call with Stand Up America to Urge Congress to Fully Fund Vote-By-Mail

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Every State, Every Vote Co-Chairs Gov. Kate Brown and Stacey Abrams Hold Press Call with Stand Up America to Urge Congress to Fully Fund Vote-By-Mail

Today, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chairs Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Stacey Abrams held a press call with Stand Up America President Sean Eldridge to demand that Congress provide $4 billion in election assistance to the states. While Congress has already approved $400 million in election assistance funding, that’s simply not enough to make our…

Dan Forest Criticizes Scientists, Health Officials, And Media In Desperate Attempt To Make Headlines During Public Health Emergency

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Dan Forest Criticizes Scientists, Health Officials, And Media In Desperate Attempt To Make Headlines During Public Health Emergency

“’He’s Just Looking for an Attack to Get Some Attention, and I Guess He Thinks Casually Smearing the Scientists We’re Working with is a Good One.” Last month, Dan Forest was pilloried for questioning Gov. Cooper’s decision to take swift action against COVID-19. After the Charlotte Observer told him “Hush” and public opinion turned against…

Read the Room: New Poll Shows Montanans Reject Greg Gianforte’s Continued Assault On Public Lands

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Read the Room: New Poll Shows Montanans Reject Greg Gianforte’s Continued Assault On Public Lands

90% of Montanans Say Public Lands Have A Positive Effect On Their Lives And Believe They Help Montana’s Economy The results of the University of Montana’s 2020 Public Lands Survey confirmed that Montanans see public lands as a net positive for their quality of life and an important factor in growing the state’s economy. About…

Govs On Deck – April 15, 2020

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Govs On Deck – April 15, 2020

Good Wednesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

ICYMI: Democratic Governors Urge Trump Administration to Hold Special Open Enrollment Period During COVID-19 Pandemic

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ICYMI: Democratic Governors Urge Trump Administration to Hold Special Open Enrollment Period During COVID-19 Pandemic

On Monday, a coalition of 12 Democratic governors led by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the Trump administration, urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma to hold a special enrollment period on the federal health care exchange. The…

Pot, Meet Kettle: Jim Justice, Richest Person in West Virginia, Accuses Primary Challenger of Living Large

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Pot, Meet Kettle: Jim Justice, Richest Person in West Virginia, Accuses Primary Challenger of Living Large

West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice’s campaign released a new primary ad, “Lived Large,” accusing Justice’s primary opponent Woody Thrasher of spending big on a state-funded trip to China. This ad isn’t a good look for either candidate – Justice is the richest man in West Virginia and has been accused of using his governorship…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Enacts Sweeping Progressive Reforms

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Dem Govs Get It Done: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Enacts Sweeping Progressive Reforms

Over the weekend, Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam used his Democratic majority to sign into law sweeping progressive measures to improve Virginians’ quality of life. The new laws include increased access to voting, a commitment to renewable energy, criminal justice reform, improved gun safety, a ban on discriminatory practices against LGBTQ individuals, and the removal…

Govs On Deck – April 14, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 14, 2020

Good Tuesday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

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Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Yesterday, Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam enacted wide-sweeping reforms to expand access to voting across the state and to give Virginians a new holiday to celebrate – Election Day. Gov. Northam signed multiple pieces of legislation into law that will make it easier for all Virginians to cast their ballots. Measures include removing photo ID…

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Govs on Deck

Govs On Deck – April 13, 2020

Good Monday afternoon and welcome to today’s edition of “Govs on Deck.” We’re still here, we’re still daily, and we hope you are all safe and healthy. 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. A different sort of week: Because of the quickly evolving situation, we…

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