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Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Proposal to Expand Health Care to Kansas Families

“[T]oday, Senator Denning and I are proud to stand together to propose a bipartisan compromise that will expand Medicaid and lower healthcare costs for Kansas families.” Gov. Laura Kelly In case you missed it, Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced a bipartisan agreement with state Senate leadership to expand Medicaid and lower health insurance premiums…

DGA Announces Key New Hires To Leadership Team

Today, the Democratic Governors Association announced the hiring of an Independent Expenditure Director and National Press Secretary for the upcoming gubernatorial cycle. The DGA continues to grow its senior staff announced last year. “I am excited to welcome Jessica Mackler and Jerusalem Demsas to the Democratic Governors Association. Both of them bring extensive knowledge that…

Some Questions For Jim Justice Ahead Of His State Of The State Address

Later today, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his State Of The State address. Since he has been an abysmal failure as a part-time governor, we had a couple questions: Will Justice leave halfway through his address to defend his many businesses in court even though he called governing a “full-time responsibility?” Will Justice…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

Jan 07, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

“[I]n a state that once put up tremendous barriers to voting, too many people are still unable to participate meaningfully in our democracy. By making it easier—not harder—to vote, these proposals will ensure we are building a government that is truly representative of the people we serve. “ – Gov. Northam Today, Democratic Virginia Gov.…

Holcomb’s Teacher Shortage “Real And Growing”

As the state’s legislative session started Monday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will have another chance to address his teacher shortage that is “real and growing.” But Holcomb’s record of inaction is costing the state’s teachers and students. Teachers held a massive “Red for Ed” rally at the Statehouse to protest Holcomb’s inaction to improve public…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Creates 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Latest News Dec 20, 2019

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Creates 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday signed an executive order creating the Louisiana Complete Count Committee. The committee is tasked with creating 2020 Census Awareness Campaigns that will be conducted across the state. These campaigns will aim to boost awareness of and participation in the 2020 census. Gov. Edwards is the most recent Democratic…

Govs Get It Done: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Proposes $300M Investment to Combat Homelessness

Latest News Dec 20, 2019

Govs Get It Done: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Proposes $300M Investment to Combat Homelessness

Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee this week announced his proposal to spend $300M on shelter beds and other initiatives to combat homelessness in the state. The plan was included in the governor’s supplemental spending plan which he unveiled yesterday. In addition to the thousands of additional shelter beds, the proposal offers rental and housing assistance…

Forest, Grange Silent On ACA Lawsuit That Could Wreak Havoc On North Carolina

Latest News Dec 20, 2019

Forest, Grange Silent On ACA Lawsuit That Could Wreak Havoc On North Carolina

Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit ruled a portion of the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. This Trump-backed lawsuit is the Republican health care plan to rip away health care from millions of Americans. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for North Carolina: Insurance plans could refuse to cover 3.9 million North…

Tim Fox And Greg Gianforte Have The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Montanans Of Their Health Care

Latest News Dec 20, 2019

Tim Fox And Greg Gianforte Have The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Montanans Of Their Health Care

Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit ruled a portion of the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. This Trump-backed lawsuit is the Republican health care plan to rip away health care from millions of Americans. Here are some of the ways this lawsuit could have disastrous results for Montana: 85,200 Montanans who have gained coverage through Medicaid expansion could…

Every State, Every Vote: Hundreds of Thousands of Voters Across the Country At Risk of Having Registration Cancelled

In case you missed it, right-wing efforts to purge hundreds of thousands of voters from voting rolls are underway across the country – and they have gained ground within the last two weeks. These efforts disenfranchise low-income voters, young people and people of color – all voters who tend to lean Democratic. In Georgia,…

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Govs Get It Done: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly Announces Proposal to Expand Health Care to Kansas Families

DGA Announces Key New Hires To Leadership Team

Some Questions For Jim Justice Ahead Of His State Of The State Address

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

Holcomb’s Teacher Shortage “Real And Growing”

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Creates 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Govs Get It Done: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Proposes $300M Investment to Combat Homelessness

Forest, Grange Silent On ACA Lawsuit That Could Wreak Havoc On North Carolina

Tim Fox And Greg Gianforte Have The Same Goal As The ACA Lawsuit: To Strip Montanans Of Their Health Care

Every State, Every Vote: Hundreds of Thousands of Voters Across the Country At Risk of Having Registration Cancelled