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Govs On Deck – July 6, 2020

Govs on Deck Jul 06, 2020

Govs On Deck – July 6, 2020

Happy Monday and 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: Delaware Gov. John Carney Ensures Vote-By-Mail Option for Primary, General, and Special Election

Latest News Jul 01, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Delaware Gov. John Carney Ensures Vote-By-Mail Option for Primary, General, and Special Election

Carney: “We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to exercise their fundamental right to vote and participate in our democratic process.” Today, Democratic Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill allowing Delaware residents to vote by mail in this year’s primary, general, and special elections. This legislation guarantees all Delawareans…

Greg Gianforte Admits He Wants To Destroy “Vital” Medicaid Expansion Just Days After Promising To Protect The Program

Latest News Jul 01, 2020

Greg Gianforte Admits He Wants To Destroy “Vital” Medicaid Expansion Just Days After Promising To Protect The Program

Just a couple of days ago, Gianforte tried to pull the wool over Montanans’ eyes and claimed that he wasn’t interested in cutting “vital programs like… Medicaid expansion.” But he couldn’t keep the facade up for long — in an interview with The Helena Independent Record, Gianforte admitted that he supports dismantling the Affordable Care…

Nicole Galloway Grabs Momentum in Missouri: Cuts Gov. Mike Parson’s Lead In Half, Raises Over $1 Million

Latest News Jul 01, 2020

Nicole Galloway Grabs Momentum in Missouri: Cuts Gov. Mike Parson’s Lead In Half, Raises Over $1 Million

Polling shows Missourians doubt Parson’s leadership on top issues for voters Democratic gubernatorial candidate State Auditor Nicole Galloway is gaining momentum in her bid to unseat GOP Gov. Mike Parson. Newly released polling delivers good news for Democrats, showing Galloway has cut Parson’s initial lead in half. The poll also gives Vice President Joe Biden…

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

Latest News Jul 01, 2020

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

Latest News Jul 01, 2020

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…

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Govs On Deck – July 6, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Delaware Gov. John Carney Ensures Vote-By-Mail Option for Primary, General, and Special Election

Greg Gianforte Admits He Wants To Destroy “Vital” Medicaid Expansion Just Days After Promising To Protect The Program

Nicole Galloway Grabs Momentum in Missouri: Cuts Gov. Mike Parson’s Lead In Half, Raises Over $1 Million

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